Artbits-January 29, 2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Nature’s Palette: the Montgomery Center for the Arts wants art inspired by the Rhythms in Nature for a Spring show. The MCA is also looking for volunteers to sign up to help with events, projects, and more. Read more

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence collection spotlight is photographer David Juaire. Artist Eric Tobin has a series of paintings at the Bryan Gallery. Read more

ART FOR SALE

14th Star hosts the Sunday Makers Market with pop-up booths from local crafters/makers. Read more

ART YOU CREATE

14th Star will have Needle Felting with Daisy Fiber Art, Paint-Your-Own Pottery with Maple Glazed Pottery, or even bring your own craft. River Arts hosts the Creative Circle Cafe to explore collage and experimentation in drawing, mark-making, writing, stitching, mixed media, and more. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library and Community Center. The Milton Artists’ Guild hosts Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd. Read more

DANCE

Between the Lines Line Dancing offers Beginner Line Dancing at the American Legion. Read more

GATHERINGS

The River Arts Open Studio begins A Community and Wellness Space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. Read more

HUMANITIES

Vermont Humanities continues Vermont Reads with The Light Pirate Book Discussion led by Rachael Cohen and Professor Kate Masur talks about Equal–The Surprising History of An American Founding Concept. NWSWD talks trash at the St. Albans Museum with Ginger Nickerson for Trash Talk: Inside Stories from Vermont’s Solid Waste Workers as a SAM Talks plus the first ever Repair Cafe. Stone’s Throw Pizza & Cafe hosts a Coffee Hour to discuss the pressing issues of the day. Indivisible Champlain Islands hosts former Governor Howard Dean to speak on How We Rescue America. VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region host two Advance Directive Workshops. Read more

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Heart and Soil Farm continues the Thursday Night Art Series with Kristina Bolduc for Clay Earring and Pendant Forming. Dorothy Goulet leads the Practice Your Paintstrokes workshop at ReMarket. The Franklin Arts Department begins a Three Part Painting Series: Lake Carmi Sunset with Jordan Bushey at the Dick Wright Pub. Carmella Cyr leads the River Arts workshop Needle Felting 101–Mixed-Media Fusion. Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists’ Guild. Read more

ON STAGE LIVE

The Enosburg Blues Jam, Cooper, Bob Recupero, Bob & Shane, Moonbird, Bare Bones, Jeremy Cannata, Sleeveless Tease, Sanctuary, McMaple, Justice 3, She Was Right, Minced Oats, Dan Parks, Jerborn, and Sage Machia all appear live at a venue near you. Read more

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Virtual music and events continue this week. DonnaRae Menard reads Episode 10 of her St. Albans mystery novel, Beneath The Fountain. The Ken Clark Organ Trio played the Island Arts 2025 Summer Concerts. Read more

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Fairfax Community Library Book Club reads The Professor & the Madman by Simon Winchester. The Haston Library hosts a Spelling Bee Library Fundraiser at the Dick Wright Pub. Muffin Monday continues. The Eloquent Page True Crime Book Club discusses With One Shot by Dorothy Marcic. Read more

 

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