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2025
Exhibits
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Jan. 24–Feb. 28
FACES in Harmony
Annual Photo Contest
Mar. 8 to Apr. 4
Annual Student Exhibit
“An Artful Adventure”
Opening Sat, Mar. 8, 12–2pm
Apr. 11–May 23
Vermont Pastel Society
The Vermont Palette: Vermont Pastel Society Members’ Exhibition
Reception Apr. 26 (Sat), 2-4pm
May 23
Rutland High School Student AP Art Show
May 28
Stafford Digital Arts Show
May 30–Oct. 13
Sampler Wall Exhibit
June 6–July 18
Threads — Featuring Fiber & Fabrics
Opening June 6, 5–7pm
July 25–Sept. 5
Edward Holland, Peter Wallis & Sage Tucker-Ketcham
Opening July 25
Sept. 12–Oct. 24
Reimagined II: The Art of Recycling
Opening Sept. 12, 5–7pm
Nov. 21–Jan. 10
Holiday Member Exhibit & Shoppe
Opening Nov. 21, 5–7pm
Events
Jan. 18
Cabaret & Silent Art Auction
Feb. 15
RHS Student Art Sale (celebrating Black History)
Feb. 22
Free Bigfoot Painting Class — FULL
Apr. 23–25
Vacation Camp Wednesday–Friday
12–4pm
May 3
Spring Tea with Sweet Treats & Boutique celebrating Mothers everywhere
June 28
Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild, Hook-in (9–3pm) — Public Welcome
Public Welcome
July 12
Garden Party with speakers, demos, vendor booths
Aug. 9 & 10
Art in the Park Summer Festival
Application Regulations
Application Form
Food Vendor Application
Sept.
History Tour/Art & Garden Walk
Oct. 11 & 12
Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival
Application Regulations
Application Form
Food Vendor Application
Nov. 7 & 8
Gift Show
Nov. 15
Mystery Theater Event (featuring students from Castleton State University Theater Dept.)
Dec. 6–Jan. 3
Gingerbread Contest (Entries due Dec. 3 & 4)
2026
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Exhibits
Jan. 23–Feb. 27
Through Different Eyes: Perspectives on Art & Annual Photo Contest
Opening Jan. 23 (5–7pm)
This exhibit features multiple interconnected installations with the same theme:
Chaffee Artist Members — work will be on display with their “covered” perspective next to each piece.
After viewers look at the artwork, they can uncover and read what the artist’s perspective is.
Over 8 Over 80 — works will show the perspective from this generation of artist members.
Finding Hope Within – features art that has emerged through the carceral system in Vermont. The work featured in this exhibition includes drawings, mixed media, poetry and narrative writing by incarcerated artists at Vermont correctional facilities.
Annual Photo Contest – This year’s contest has a different twist in that cards will be made from the winning photos that feature the Chaffee Art Center, the Mansion such as door knobs, fireplaces, distinctive features. Deadline to submit photos is Jan. 16.
Mar. 7–Apr. 3
Annual Student Exhibit “Visions of heART”
Opening Saturday, Mar. 7, 12–2pm
Apr. 10–May 22
A Tiny Point of View — featuring Miniatures, Dollhouses, Fairy Houses & Tiny Art in Many Forms
Opening Apr. 10 (5–7pm)
May 27
Stafford Digital Arts Show, 6–8pm
June 5–July 17
Art in Motion
Opening June 5 (5–7pm)
Part of the Exhibit will feature the works of one-hundred-sixty 7th and 8th grade students from Mr. VanDerKern’s Design Lab at Fair Haven Union Middle School that will engage in a hands-on stone carving unit supported by a grant from the Vermont Superintendents Association and the Vermont Handcrafters Association, with support from the West Rutland Carving Studio. Beginning with hand carving local talc and then using a Glowforge laser to engrave slate tiles, students will create original works rooted in the Slate Valley’s slate heritage. Stone is provided by Vermont Marble, Granite, Slate & Soapstone.
July 24–Sept. 4
Reimagined III: The Art of Recycling
Opening July 24 (5–7pm)
Sept 11–Oct 30
Vermont Watercolor Society
Opening Sept. 11 (5–7pm)
Nov. 20–Jan 8.
Holiday Member Exhibit & Shoppe
Opening Nov. 20 (5–7pm)
Events
Jan. 17
Annual Cabaret & Silent Art Auction
Feb. 20
Free BigFoot Painting Class as part of Winterfest
May 2
Spring Tea with Sweet Treats & Boutique
July 11
Annual Garden Party
Aug. 8 & 9
Art in the Park Summer Festival
Application Regulations
Application Form
Food Vendor Application
Oct. 10 & 11
Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival
Application Regulations
Application Form
Food Vendor Application
Nov. 6 & 7
Annual Gift Show