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Chaffee Art Center Annual Appeal Happy Holidays from the Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity! What a magical time of the year! The world around us is filled with lights and decorations that sparkle and shine … which I think happens to people as well 

A Call to Artists and Artisans celebrating Black History

A Call to Artists and Artisans celebrating Black History

Let’s celebrate Black History! February is National Black History Month and an important month of both remembrance, recognition, and education. It is a time for people of any color to look at the incredible figures in Black History, as well as raising awareness about the issues 

Artist Development Grant

Artist Development Grant

Artist Development Grants support Vermont artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist’s business. Funding may also support aspects of the creation of new work when the 

Chaffee Artist of the Month, Christine Townsend

Chaffee Artist of the Month, Christine Townsend

by Nanci Gordon Christine Townsend says she doesn’t remember when she didn’t make art. As a young child, she “was aways drawing something” — inspired by her father, who “was always making something from wood”. But as Christine tells us, she didn’t get serious about