Category Archives: Workshops

Artbits-January 14, 2016

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Dick

Charlotte Roberts, Gail Salzman, the National Art Honor Society, and the Art’s Alive Photography Exhibit all “on the wall.” The Nobby Reed Project, the Smokey Newfield Project, and Micah Plante “on stage.” Snow is falling and the books are calling. And we wind up the preview of another busy year in the arts with a look at our Visual Artists, at the Major Independent Presenters, and at Young Traditions. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 24, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dick

Merry Christmas! This was a busy year in the arts but most of the arts will stay at home this week. Vern Colburn and the Contois School of Music Band will take to the stage, and SAC will hold a Creative Meeting. This week, we’ll look at the Franklin County Festivals and Libraries. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 17, 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Dick

I have good news for last minute givers. The Opera House has good news for Seuss lovers. The Swanton Arts Council has good news for Bottle Cap collectors. Carol Ann Jones plays twice, Nobby Reed has a special guest, and Elliott Johnson and A & M play. The libraries continue to have programs from Santa Claus to the Vermont Movie, Christmas Cards, and holiday cheer. Continue reading →

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Artbits-November 19, 2015

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Dick

Artist Gail Salzman has two opening receptions. SAC hosts Crafts. Carol Ann Jones, Jenni Johnson and Friends, Justice, the Contois School of Music Band, Cooie, and Jack Grimmer play different stages. We have calls for Focal Point, Recycled, Repurposed, Recovered, and Cell Phone Photography. Cider and donuts movies, games, creative writing, JP Choquette, Muffins, and astronomy all fill the libraries. Continue reading →

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Artbits-November 5, 2015

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Dick

There is a Figure Drawing Marathon and pen and ink on display. The Nobby Reed Project, Carol Ann Jones, and Stephen Russell Payne and Rick Norcross all take to stages. DonnaRae Menard reads and signs her book. Libraries have an historical lecture, Game Day, the “High 5 Campaign,” and non-traditional items for lending. The Vermont Creative Network Creative Summit draws to a close and there is a Business Summit for veterans plus an Estate and Planned Giving Seminar. Continue reading →

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Artbits–October 29, 2015

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Dick

A free meet-the-artists reception for Harald Aksdal and Debra Kiel, two Paint n’ Sips an Art Cause to raise money, an art installation, and Open Art Studio. The CSM Band, Bad Horsey, and Justice have shows. The Vermont Creative Summit “helps creatives” thrive. Continue reading →

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