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Join us for a Music Event to benefit West Rutland High School Musical Department

Join us for a Music Event to benefit West Rutland High School Musical Department

Wedneday, Mar. 26Featuring Phil Henry and Mitch Barronwith West Rutland’s new acoustic folk ensemble, “Westside Roots”6:30–8:30pm

February Vacation Camp at the Chaffee

February Vacation Camp at the Chaffee

Discover the World of Mosaics Feb. 19, 20, 21Wed, Thur and Fri12–4pmAges 6–12$115Instructor: Karen WursterJoin Ms. Karen as she Introduces campers to paper and glass mosaics.Explore Free style abstract, Color-block design, and more!Must pre-register

Faces in Harmony Exhibit

Faces in Harmony Exhibit

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the Opening Reception of our new Exhibit “FACES in Harmony” on Friday, Jan. 24, 5–7pm. Stop by this free event and enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles while you explore our 6 

Chaffee Annual Photo Contest

Chaffee Annual Photo Contest

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to enter our Annual Photo Contest, FACES IN HARMONY. Contest Guidelines: Open to:  Amateur photographers, all ages welcome. NEW this year…a Professional Category. DEADLINE JANUARY 18. Photos must be 8”x10”and taken by the person 

Featured Artist: Ethan B. Nelson

Featured Artist: Ethan B. Nelson

By Phoebe Wood “I have always created,” Ethan shares. “But I wasn’t comfortable calling myself an artist until 2022 when a friend casually lumped me in with ‘artists’ in a general statement about how frustrating it is that we all have a huge stash of 

Bigfoot Painting Party at the Chaffee Art Center — CLASS IS FULL

Bigfoot Painting Party at the Chaffee Art Center — CLASS IS FULL

Part of WINTERFEST 2025Date: Saturday, Feb. 22Time: 1–3pmCost: FREE Note: Those under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is also painting or sharing one chair. Min 5; Max 30 MUST PRE-REGISTER  https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/ Join us for this fun art experience and paint Bigfoot 

Chaffee Annual Student Exhibit March 8–April 4

Just wanted to announce our Annual Student Exhibit dates for your planning purposes. Can’t believe we have been showcasing student art with a special Exhibit since the 1970s and it’s still happening today … thanks to all of you! 2025 Annual Student Exhibit“An Artful Adventure”March 

2nd Annual Cabaret and Art Auction

2nd Annual Cabaret and Art Auction

Rutland, VT: The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to our2nd Annual Cabaret & Silent Art Auction Fundraiser “FACES in Harmony” on Saturday, Jan. 18. Enjoy local musical entertainment, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent art auction. Doors open at the Chaffee at 6pm.