It’s All About the Arts
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2025 Summer Camps
Explore the Arts this summer at the Chaffee Art Center! Get ready for a fantastic summer filled with art, laughter, creativity and FUN!Can’t wait to see what these young aspiring artists create this year!Also be sure to check out our Youth Classes offered monthly. MUST …
Announcing the dates for our 2025 GINGERBREAD CONTEST
Gingerbread Contest Rules & Guidelines — 2025 Dec. 6–Jan. 3 — GINGERBREAD CONTESTTheme: “heART-ful” (Entries due to Chaffee Dec. 3 & 4) The Chaffee Art Center is excited to announce the dates for the 2025 Gingerbread Contest! Interested bakers, schools, organizations, businesses, families, individuals, and …
Join us for a Music Event to benefit West Rutland High School Musical Department
Wedneday, Mar. 26Featuring Phil Henry and Mitch Barronwith West Rutland’s new acoustic folk ensemble, “Westside Roots”6:30–8:30pm
April Vacation Camp at the Chaffee
Discover the World of Mosaics Apr. 23–25Wed, Thur and Fri12–4pmAges 6–12$115Instructor: Karen WursterJoin Ms. Karen as she Introduces campers to paper and glass mosaics.Explore Free style abstract, Color-block design, and more!Must pre-register
Faces in Harmony Exhibit
The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the Opening Reception of our new Exhibit “FACES in Harmony” on Friday, Jan. 24, 5–7pm. Stop by this free event and enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles while you explore our 6 …
Chaffee Annual Photo Contest
The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to enter our Annual Photo Contest, FACES IN HARMONY. Contest Guidelines: Open to: Amateur photographers, all ages welcome. NEW this year…a Professional Category. DEADLINE JANUARY 18. Photos must be 8”x10”and taken by the person …
Featured Artist: Ethan B. Nelson
By Phoebe Wood “I have always created,” Ethan shares. “But I wasn’t comfortable calling myself an artist until 2022 when a friend casually lumped me in with ‘artists’ in a general statement about how frustrating it is that we all have a huge stash of …
Bigfoot Painting Party at the Chaffee Art Center — CLASS IS FULL
Part of WINTERFEST 2025Date: Saturday, Feb. 22Time: 1–3pmCost: FREE Note: Those under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is also painting or sharing one chair. Min 5; Max 30 MUST PRE-REGISTER https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/ Join us for this fun art experience and paint Bigfoot …
Chaffee Annual Student Exhibit March 8–April 4
Just wanted to announce our Annual Student Exhibit dates for your planning purposes. Can’t believe we have been showcasing student art with a special Exhibit since the 1970s and it’s still happening today … thanks to all of you! 2025 Annual Student Exhibit“An Artful Adventure”March …