Artbits-March 7, 2019

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features Cathy Bohannon, Janice Decooman, Annette Hansen, and Lori Niederer with a free reception. The NMC Gallery hosts painter Rita Myers this month. Painter Claudette Eaton is the featured artist of the month at the MAGical Gallery. Read more…

ART YOU CREATE

The Montgomery Center for the Arts continues a Figure Drawing Workshop. Twiggs and Once Upon a Rock host Pebble Art with Jean Ferguson. Mike Barkyoumb shows how to Paint With Watercolors at the Library. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

St. Albans Community Arts hosts its monthly Community Arts MeetUp. The SAC Art Journaling Group has moved to the Swanton Free Public Library. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Chris & Erica, S.A.S., the Modifieds, Sierra Polley & Trevor Contois, Scott Martell with the Anton Umber Trio, the Young Tradition Touring Group, the Will Patton Ensemble, Lady “A” and The Bluesfuze Duo, Cricket Blue, Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith, the Heritage Winds all perform and it is Emoji & Nikki’s Big Birthday Weekend. Read more…

CREATIVE ECONOMY

SCORE hosts Digital Marketing Strategies for Growth. Artists should attend. Read more…

 

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Artbits-February 28, 2019

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Dick

ART YOU CREATE

Twiggs hosts Paint Nite: Frosted Tulips with artist Diane Kingston. Read more…

ART FOR YOUR BRAIN

Studio Place Arts hosts What is Art? a “highly visual” VHC discussion. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

St. Albans Community Arts is exploring an ongoing local arts event similar to the Art Along the Hudson Guide. The Swanton Arts Council holds a Board Meeting with Updates. Read more…

FILM

14th Star Movie Nights continue in The Room with a choice between Wayne’s World, Shrek, or Austin Powers. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Wickmoore Jazz Trio, Carol Ann Jones, Sean Jarvis, Django Soulo, Jeff & Gina, Chris Parker, Sean & Gerry, Trevor Contois with Rosie Newton and Michael Lawler, Yankee Chank, Big Night, and Ponyhustle all perform. Read more…

MARCH ART DEADLINES

We have calls for RHS Photographic Competition, Astronomy Photographer of the Year, the Youth Art Show, the Emerging Artist Award, and the Edwin Church Award for Young Writers. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

ArtBits features weekly links to library events in and around Franklin County. Read more…
 

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Artbits-February 21, 2019

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Dick

ART FOR THE HOUSE

The March Basket at the Artist in Residence with themed art, gifts, wearables, and more. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

Milton Artists’ Guild hosts a reception for new E.D. Jessie Swetel. The Swanton Arts Council Writer’s Group meets. Model citizens gather for Live Model Sketching. Read more…

MMMM, BREAKFAST

The Friends of the Opera House and Lincoln Lodge 78 have a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Read more…

STORYTELLING OPEN MIC

Northwest Public Access has the first Storytelling Open Mic at the studio. The theme is “See It Everywhere.” Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

BFA Improv, Carol Ann Jones, Jenni Johnson, Chris and Erica, S.A.S., the Christine Malcolm Trio, the Hubcats, the Rock and Roll Playhouse, Tim Brick, EJ Edmonds, AJ Hapenny, Sarah Martin, and Ed Waugh, Nobby Reed and Missisquoi Slim, MissMay Day, and the Island Band all take to stages. The Monthly Blues Jam will launch. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

ArtBits features weekly links to library events in and around Franklin County. Read more…

 

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Artbits-February 14, 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Dick

GIFTS

Give a gift of art. Read more…

CREATIVE ECONOMY

The Entrepreneur’s Breakfast Group meets at Cody’s Cafe to focus on Effective Goal Setting. And breakfast. Read more…

ART YOU CREATE

The Montgomery Center for the Arts continues a Figure Drawing Workshop in the LAB at MCAKeltonHall. The Swanton Free Public Library hosts Painting with Acrylics with artist Timothy Harrison. Twiggs hosts Five Friends with Paint Nite with local artist Carrie Tatro. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Love Ballads Karaoke, the Bob Mackenzie Blues Band, Young Tradition’s late showcases, Sean Jarvis, Arthur James, Cooper and Lavoie, St. Paul’s Praise Band and the Smokey Newfield Project, Mackenzie & Missisquoi, and Shake the Band all take to stages from here to Montreal. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

ArtBits has library events in and around Franklin County. Read more…

 

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Artbits-February 7, 2019

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Dick

GIFTS

Next Thursday, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. Give the gift of art. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features Rebecca Nase Chomyn, Terry Rice, Claire Graham-Smith, and Longina Smolinski in a free meet-the-artists reception. The NMC Gallery has eclectic painter El Towle. Read more…

ART YOU CREATE

Twiggs offers Pebble Art: Choose Your Frame with Jean Ferguson plus Paint Nite: Luna Lit River with Carrie Tatro. Release your inner Picasso at the AIR Paint & Sip Fundraiser with Patrick Murphy. SACA has a Fiber Arts Meetup. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

St. Albans Community Arts hosts its monthly Community Arts MeetUp in City Hall. The Swanton Arts Council Art Journaling Group meets at Bees on Broadway. The Lake Champlain Basin Program has picked SAC to create a community generated original film. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Father Daughter Gala has music and dancing. The Brewery Comedy Tour returns. Mardi Gras Montgomery will be carefree and there is an Electric Blues Jam. Young Tradition Vermont shows off. The Nobby Reed Project, the Duel, Sticks and Stones, Troy Millette, Chris and Erica, the Tom Caswell Duet, and Bob Gagnon all have gigs. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

ArtBits features weekly links to library events in and around Franklin County. Read more…

 

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Artbits-January 31, 2019

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Dick

YOUNG TRADITION CONTEST

The 2019 Young Tradition Contest encourages young musicians and dancers in traditional music and dance. There are cash prizes, opportunities to perform, and connections that support a lifetime in traditional music and dance. Read more…

MAYOR’S PHOTO COMPETITION

The Mayor’s Photo Competition is gearing up for 2019 with a theme of Lakes, Rivers and Waterways. Think ice fishing. Read more…

ARTISTS GATHER

The Swanton Arts Council will host an informal Artist Gathering and Meetup at 14th Star. Bring some of your art or writing to show off. Read more…

ART YOU CREATE

The Grind Cafe hosts the Coffee Mug Paint’n’Sip with Victoria Vining. Twiggs has Paint Nite: Design a Sign–Be My Galentine. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council will hold a Strategic Planning Meeting. Read more…

FILM

The Morristown Centennial Library hosts Alfred Hitchcock and the Art of Suspense. It’s an Humanities for Everyone program from VHC. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Carol Ann Jones twice, King Me, S.A.S., Chris and Erica, Django Soulo, Ryan Sweezey, and the Vermont Youth Orchestra with Counterpoint all perform. Read more…

 

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