Using the inspiration of local gardens, we will paint landscapes, flowers, foliage, and unique architecture. Each day we will draw inspiration from a new artist and explore various painting techniques throughout the week such as watercolor, acrylic painting, layering with pen and ink, and watercolor pencils. This art camp will help you build your painting…
Sculptures created by local and national artists adorn the lawns of North Bennington. Now through Fall, stop by the VAE lawn at 48 Main Street to find maps of all works on display. Photo Credit: Todd Collins
As part of Bennington Arts Weekend, VAE will be onsite Fri, Sat & Sun. Aug. 5, 6 & 7th. We’ll be creating, making and building, so join us! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to play, so call or email VAE today!
Four musicians take to the stage presenting old school jazz in a manner that exemplifies the musical synergy that takes places when artists get together. VAE Director Matthew Perry says “This energy that happens onstage is most times not rehearsed, sometimes explosive and other times, smooth as silk, always moving…to be in the audience allows…
A new spin on our popular Water Arts Camp…with an adventure twist! Come join us on our week-long adventure in the woods and in the water. Utilizing the Village of North Bennington and Lake Paran as our backyard, campers will collect natural and unnatural materials to create unique works of art within their environment. Create…
Friday, August 12 Masonic Hall, 504 Main Street, Bennington Doors open at 7pm Hale Mountain Pickers begin at 7:30 Show Ponies on at 8:00 Adults $15, Students $10. Available at the door only The Indie-Folk band SHOW PONIES take the stage bringing you Old Time bluegrass with a twist. From California, on an East Coast…
"You are not aware of your strength until you're pushed to the edge. Take the risk, either you win or you learn." -Malika E. Nura Here at VAE, we are always taking risks and this week, we explore being creative and challenge ourselves outside our usual boundaries. Be prepared to get messy, work with elements…
Year after year, open studio camp continues to be a crowd pleaser. Work with a wide variety of 2D and 3D mediums, on your own and in groups, indoors and outdoors…this camp covers it all. Instructed by Matthew Perry and Matthew Marks 10am-4pm Ages 6-9 Buy Now
As part of First Fridays, VAE continues to bring great live music to the Masonic Hall at 504 Main St. Bennington. Friday, September 2nd - "Pathway of the Blues" A Tribute to Rick Burgess Featuring Blues Sanctuary & Legato Blues Band Masonic Hall 504 Main Street All ticket at the door: $15 adult & $8…
VAE and Bennington College's Program Activity Council present this special night of music. “Tavo Carbone is an exceptional songwriter, somewhere loosely in the vein of Tom Waits and Frank Zappa and other oddball geniuses. His arrangements are lush and orchestral and sound as if they were filtered through a gramophone” Nailgun Media Tickets at door…