A multimedia performance piece by Boston-based beheard.world, a collective using arts for social justice. It combines dance, film, and spoken word to explore tribalism and bias, featuring stories of individuals who have experienced "othering" (racism, LGBTQ+ issues, immigration prejudice) “10 not-to-be-missed dance performances, from a Boston Ballet classic to festivals brimming with variety". ~ Karen…
VAE joins in presenting live music from the VAE Pick-up Band in support of Bennington Pride and its annual Block Party that follows!
Join us for one the largest and most favorite community events! From sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, June-November, this annual North Bennington show features over 40 artists from New England and beyond. This year we include more sculptures at Hiland Hall Garden, Bennington Museum, downtown Bennington, McCullough Library and Park McCullough House.
July 20-24 Monday-Friday 10-4 Ages 8-12 Instructed by Max Perry $300 Each day will be an active adventure into the woods hiking and exploring places like the Paran Creek waterway and special Art Bus trips to hidden spaces in the wild. One day we’ll work with the folks from the Battenkill Watershed Alliance along the…
July 27-31 Monday-Friday 10-4 Ages 8-12 Instructed by Matthew Perry $300 Back by “dangerous demand”, Camp Danger is the place where we take supervised risks while having a good time. You will learn appropriate ways to use sharp tools, power equipment, and how to make a fire and throw an axe. You will earn the privilege and…
August 3-7 Monday-Friday 9-3 Ages 8-12 Instructed by Madalyn Olson and Lee Williams $300 This unique week-long camp has the day divided with two teaching artists bringing their own special art mediums to our campers. The first half of the day starts off with multi-media artist Madalyn Olson in the VAE Clay Studio exploring the…
August 10-14 Monday-Friday 9-3 Ages 8-12 Instructed by Madalyn Olson and Rhonda Ratray $300 What makes something CUTE? We will explore that idea looking at proportion and shape and level of detail. We will bask in the sparkle of the Kawaii aesthetic, experimenting with bright colors and pastel pallets. Campers will spend the week making the cutest animals…
Presented by Vermont Arts Exchange, in partnership with Better Bennington Corporation, Sponsored by the Bank of Bennington Free Dance lessons 4-5pm with Tango Fusion Dance Co. Homemade Latin Food by Latina Chef Carolina Ponce available for purchase Bring a Lawn Chair or blanket Rain venue @ Bennington Theater around the corner Formed October 1980 in…
Ages 18+ Wednesdays, September 2nd-23rd 12-2:30pm $230 25# clay, glazes, firings included. Additional clay available for purchase. Also included with the purchase of this class is access to this session's self guided Clay Labs, of which each current student is entitled to up to three hours of per week. During Clay Lab, students will be…
Vermont Arts Exchange and the Basement Music Series is back at Pangaea Cafe with another incredible night of music. Wanda Houston and the Pic-ups will dazzle you with heart and soul and good vibes. An intimate evening of blues and jazz not to be missed. Featuring: Wanda Houston – Vocals, Paul Arslanian – Piano, Jay…