Updates and Events at River Arts
Listening Outside the Lines Project
For the past few months, River Arts has been helping to support Listening Outside the Lines, an oral history project organized by the Lamoille Art & Justice Project. The Lamoille Art and Justice project still needs help to fully fund their vision for this project.
Drop-In Poetry Clinic Resumes
Our drop-in poetry clinic is resuming in-person gatherings! Join us for an evening of writing and sharing on Tuesday, July 6th, from 6 PM to 8 PM in the Common Room Gallery.
Notes From the Board - Summer Camps
“Every year I look forward to seeing what exciting summer camps River Arts is offering for youth.” Board member Jessica Ticktin reflects on the importance of our summer camps.
Meet Our Summer Intern!
Our summer intern Annamay Brown shares a bit about what River Arts and art mean to her.
Don’t Miss Our Classes This Weekend!
This weekend, three great classes are being offered and spaces are still available to join in!
Elder Arts - Paint Your Own Pottery Kits
In celebration of Older American’s Month in April, River Arts partnered with Lamoille Neighbors to offer 25 Paint-Your Own Pottery Kits to community members over the age of 65. We loved the pieces that came out of this collaboration and wanted to share them with you!
Wednesday Night Live Art Tent
Psst… It’s that time of year again! Join River Arts this summer at our art tent at Wednesday Night Live.
A New Renaissance
River Arts staff Lisa Wolfgang announces our exciting summer of events and activities. We want you to feel like River Arts is your place to connect with your friends and neighbors through fun and engaging arts activities. Come back to River Arts this summer!
Gallery Open House - Vermont Watercolor Society "New Beginnings"
Join us for our first in-person event in over a year! View wonderful works of watercolor from the Vermont Watercolor society at our gallery open house from 5:30 to 7:30 on Thursday, June 10th.
Tickets On Sale - Viva! Art in the Garden Event
This year, we’ve reimagined our Viva Las Artes event as an outdoor garden party. Join us on July 23rd at 6 pm for Viva! In the Garden. Enjoy live music and a lively auction to benefit our community arts center! Tickets on sale today!
Enjoy Live Music this Summer- Music on Main Series
Bring a chair, get a bite to eat from one of our local restaurants, and enjoy our downtown while listening to local musicians.
Summer Story Slam - "Community"
Join River Arts at Wednesday Night Live July 14th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to hear stories on the theme of community. Do you have a story that you would like to share? Don’t miss the chance to workshop your story with Suzanne Schmidt on Saturday June 19th from 1:00 to 3:00!
Community Birdhouse Project Vandalization
River Arts is very sad to report that our Community Birdhouse Project installed along the Lamoille County Rail Trail in downtown Morrisville has been vandalized.
Summer Updates- Online Open Studio Figure Drawing
Open Studio Figure Drawing is scaling down for the summer. Continue with our online prompts once a month until September when we return to in-person poses!
Listening Outside the Lines - Oral History Project
River Arts is excited to partner with Lamoille Art & Justice Project’s racial justice through the arts initiative, connecting surrounding communities through the transformative power of the arts. Listening Outside the Lines is an oral history project with a mission to document and retell the history of these communities from the perspective of the silenced and marginalized using a counter-storytelling* framework.
Community Birdhouse Project
Our community birdhouse project is installed. Stop by and see this fun community sculpture along the Morrisville section of the Lamoille County Rail Trail this summer! While you’re in the area, ride your bike up to River Arts and park at our brand new bike rack.
Summer Internship Position at River Arts
River Arts seeks a Summer Intern who will work alongside RA staff to help with our full lineup of summer camps, events, and adult programs.
Why Art is So Important To Me - Reflections from Clay Studio Intern Madison Roberge
Clay Studio Intern Madison Roberge shares Why Art is so important to Her.
Summer Camps Are Filling Up!
Our summer camps are filling up! Learn more about our lineup of camps and how River Arts is planning on keeping kids safe this summer season.
Notes from the Board - Let’s Talk About the Board
Let’s talk about the Board! Peggy Smith shares our call for new board members. She explains that diversity on a board is what makes an organization thrive. Perhaps you’re interested in lending your unique perspective and expertise to helping River Arts thrive in the future!