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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
Dec. 5–Jan. 2
Gingerbread Contest (Entries due Dec. 2 & 3)
Looking ahead to the 2026 Holiday Season and our next Gingerbread Contest that opens on December 5th, we have lots of surprises in store! The contest theme “Let’s Celebrate! Winter Wonders & Holiday Traditions” will carry over to other festivities as we plan activities all season long with cookies, carols, and more.
BIG NEWS! We plan to expand on our Annual Gingerbread Contest! We will still have the same contest rules and guidelines for our traditional Annual Gingerbread Contest as in the past with bigger prize awards.
New! There will be other options added to encourage more participation to include kits and holiday cakes all with their own special gallery set up.
Keep watching for more details..www.chaffeeartcenter.org and the Chaffee Art Center Facebook page. Also check them for updates and classes or 802.775.0356, [email protected], stop in to the Chaffee Art Center at 16 South Main Street in Rutland, VT.