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Exploring the Power of Color in Art and Design

Exploring the Power of Color in Art and Design

Join us at the Chaffee Art Center for an Enlightening Evening Wednesday, May 8, 5:30–7:30pm Free, donation appreciated Featured Speaker:Jason Bemis, Local and Native Vermont Artist,Head Lecturer for the AICCE Academy(The American Institute for Color and The Environment) During the EYE CANDY Exhibit at the Chaffee 

Spring Tea & Sweet Treats

Spring Tea & Sweet Treats

with Artisan Market & Makerie Saturday, May 4, 10am–2pm at the Chaffee The Chaffee Art Center invites you to our Spring Tea & Sweet Treats with Artisan Market & Makerie on Saturday, May 4th from 10am to 2pm at the Chaffee. Join us for Spring 

New Exhibit, Eye Candy opens

New Exhibit, Eye Candy opens

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the opening reception of our new Exhibit “Eye Candy” on Friday, April 12, 5–7pm. Stop by and enjoy a glass of wine with nibbles while you explore the galleries full of eye-dazzling art and 

Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity presents TEEN Game Nite!

Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity presents TEEN Game Nite!

Thursday, April 18th5-7pm It’s free!• Pictionary Party• Board Games• Stocked Drawing Station… and More Snack concessions will be offered Pre-registration appreciatedhttps://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/

Chaffee Art Center embarks on restoration of its historic mansion

Chaffee Art Center embarks on restoration of its historic mansion

Original Article RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland is receiving a state grant to help repair its historic building. “Vermont’s historic buildings are a really important part of what makes Vermont special, and a place that people want to live and 

Chaffee Featured Artist:  Helen Dillon

Chaffee Featured Artist: Helen Dillon

by Janelle Faignant In an Instagram post a tractor attachment is buried in a snowdrift near a red barn on a sunny, blue sky winter day, painted in colors that somehow capture the cold winter air and the warmth of the sun. It’s by artist 

2024 Summer Camps

2024 Summer Camps

Explore the Arts this Summer at the Chaffee Art Center! Check out our classes here. MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR CAMPS/CLASSES:802-775-0356 or [email protected] BEFORE & AFTER CARE: Available for all camps 8–9am and 4–5pm, must pre-register. $15/hr. Also, please add $15 if they need to stay for lunch 12–1pm. Must 

Silent Art Auction Begins

Silent Art Auction Begins

This Silent ART Auction consists of beautiful pieces of art that have accumulated at the Chaffee Art Center over the years, and soon will have a new home. Perfect for yourself or as a gift! There also may be a few additions from a more 

Saturdays at the Chaffee

10am–3pmStop in for Family friendly art and activities! Explore the mansion…Exhibits (change every 4-6 weeks)Plus, experience 2 rooms that take you back to the 1890s…original master bathroom and sitting room Gallery Shoppe…Filled with affordable, unique, handmade items and gift ideas Café…Stop by and enjoy a