Rick Loya talks about his angle on life as an artist and my community involvement in the area. From his involvement with the Hyde Park Lamoille County Players to his current artistic endeavors, Rick talks about how the pandemic has affected his life as an artist.

Every month we will feature one artist participating in the Virtual Open Studio Figure Drawing. October’s featured artist is Marcie Vallette.

Every month we will feature one artist participating in the Virtual Open Studio Figure Drawing. August’s featured artist is Peter Dreissigacker.

Every month we will feature one artist participating in the Virtual Open Studio Figure Drawing. July’s featured artist is Carolyn Mecklosky of Johnson, VT. Read on for artist statement and gallery!

Eight weeks of quarantine and counting. On anthropomorphic cheeseburgers, dioramas, scaring away the robins with his bagpipes, and being reminded of the importance of art for a balanced, well-lived life.

At River Arts 20th Anniversary, Pixie reflects back on the history and thanks the dedicated people who brought the vision to reality.

From public art, new friends in the clay studio, to an elder arts meeting spot - Tricia shares the expanding impact of River Arts on the community.

Your support allows us to continue providing multi-disciplinary opportunities for self-expression, creativity, inspiration, and connection.

More than 100 guests and volunteers turned out for the event, enjoying a sampling of regional cheeses from Jasper Hill Farms and Cabot Creamery, a delicious meal by Juniors at Stowe, and silent and live auctions with Eileen Blackwood and Lynn Goyette as the auctioneers.

On the cusp of fall, our galleries and program offerings are transforming with the seasons. Before we fling back the curtain on our exciting new schedule however, we’d like to take a moment to share highlights from another magnificent summer of youth programs!

By listening to the stories of these two artists, I gained new ways of seeing the world around me. As a photographer, these artists have encouraged me to expand my own creative practices and to see a fresh story in the images I capture. All of our stories are very different but they also complement each other and together weave a much richer tapestry of life in Northern Vermont. Our conversations connect us and show us how we are the same yet different. Creativity expands our talents and our ability to strengthen our community. Art matters.

Strangers and old friends circled the room pointing out which works were their top picks and why. We were able to meet many of the artists and talk to them about their work and their lives. There were representational paintings, photographs of Vermont landscapes, abstract pieces, and even a basket of felted animals. Burgeoning artists, craftspeople, and highly successful career artists all shared space in this hall.

And my vision is that there will be a moment (hopefully many) when someone will drive by our historic building, and see a golden glow on the inside, shadows dancing, the music of community; and smile, deeply and widely, knowing that this is home. This is our place in the world.

The first Sculptural “Tree” is here!  Local artist Gordon Auchincloss has installed the first of three sculptural “trees”, part of the Animating Infrastructure Sculptural Trees Project, in front of the Post Office in Morrisville this week.

A key goal of the new program is to develop a model collection of unique, inspiring, and attractive landmark communities throughout Vermont.  The grant supports the one-year planning and design phase for creating three sculptural “trees” in Morrisville’s designated downtown. The “trees” will help create a sense of place for residents and visitors alike and serve as a dynamic mechanism for engaging dialogue in the community.