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…
As part of First Fridays, VAE continues to bring great live music to the Masonic Hall at 504 Main St. Bennington. Friday, September 2nd - Eric Despard Latin Jazz Quartet Masonic Hall 504 Main Street All tickets at the door Students $5, general public $10
Gather at Vermont Arts Exchange at 3:30. Parade begins its creepy crawl at 4pm.
Join us wearing your costume or enjoy the festivities as a "civilian". All are welcome. 4pm kick off from the VAE parking lot at 48 Main Street in North Bennington. Parade ends a Lion's Park with food, prizes and a bonfire.