• The Mike + Ruthy Band with opener duo Will Mosheim & Carling Berkhout

    The Bennington Brush Building 190 North Street, Bennington

    Tickets: Students, advance $10, at-the-door $12 Adults, advance $18, at-the-door $22 Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Americana stand-outs Mike + Ruthy have assembled a new band and, as was the case with their last one, The Mammals, fans and critics alike are showing a lot of love. Their debut album, Bright as…

  • How to Draw Anything

    North Bennington Train Depot

    This camp will teach drawing tricks to anyone who can hold a pencil, covering techniques that you can apply to any drawing project. Perspective, shading, color blending and layering will all be explored. This is camp for beginners to advanced, as instruction will be modified based on abilities. Learn to see the world as an…

    $225
  • Plethora of Printmaking

    VAE VAE, 48 Main Street, North Bennington

    Printmaking of all sorts! Create linocuts, monoprints, collographs, sand prints, and more! Each day we will focus on an artist or two for inspiration. Includes a visit to working printmaking studio. Print tees, greeting cards, patternmaking, and create an art tote bag. Instructed by Kristen Blaker and Betsy Kane 10am-4pm Ages 6-9 Buy Now

    $225
  • Leo Yucht

    The Bennington Brush Building 190 North Street, Bennington

    Join us for some great local jazz.  Libation bar by Thyme Tables Catering. Tickets are $10 adult/$5 students and are available at the door only.  

  • Lines, Dots and Doodles Pre-School Camp

    Village School of North Bennington 9 School Street, North Bennington, United States

    Each artist sees things in their own unique way. A simple shape or line holds endless possibilities! Throughout the week, we will use fun techniques, multiple materials, and most importantly, our imaginations to turn basic shapes and doodles into one-of-a-kind works of art. Instructed by Misti Granger 9am-2pm Ages 3-5 and out of diapers Buy…

    $195
  • New Exhibit in VAE’s Artreach Project – Nova Scotia Series by Mallory Bratton Rich

    Taconic Spine 3505 Richville Road, Manchester, VT, United States

    VAE’s “Artreach Project” welcomes Mallory Rich to Taconic Spine, 3505 Richville Road Manchester Center,Vermont. The paintings in this exhibit are the result of the artist's time on Nova Scotia in 2015. After a particularly long winter in Vermont, Mallory Rich and her photographer friend, Martha Folsom, spent the month of May circumnavigating the island of…

  • Exploring Art With the Five Senses Pre-school Camp

    Village School of North Bennington 9 School Street, North Bennington, United States

    Have you ever drawn a picture with your eyes closed? Have you ever made paint that you can eat? Throughout this fun week, we will see, feel, smell, hear, and even taste our art! **Specific allergies of campers must be communicated at least two weeks before the start of camp to provide ample planning time.…

    $195
  • Make It, Race It!

    North Bennington Train Depot

    Campers will work together to create a track and land vehicles to race as well as a zip line to race air and space ships.  Working individually and in small groups, campers will learn about aerodynamics, dimensions, form, function, weight, imagination and design.  Most importantly, the campers will make mistakes and in the creative process…

    $225
  • Howard Fishman Returns to Vermont

    Dorset Theatre Festival

    VAE is proud to co-present Howard Fishman in concert at the Dorset Theatre Festival Tuesday, July 19, 8:00 PM. Howard returns to Vermont along with Mazz Swift on violin and Andy Cotton on upright bass. Fishman has performed numerous times at VAE’s Basement Music Series and we are happy to help bring Howard north to…

  • Fashion Camp

    North Bennington Train Depot

    Back by fashionable demand!  Learn the basics of machine sewing, hand sewing, embroidery and design while creating your own altered clothing. Design, sew, alter, stencil, stamp, screen and dye clothing and accessories in a fun, factory, fashion frenzy. Relax in a creative atmosphere with like-minded clothing designers while you learn to express yourself through your…

    $225