SPA Calendar

APRIL 22 - MAY 31

EXHIBITS:

Main Gallery: Bird's Eye View

Second Floor Gallery: Shoe In

Third Floor Gallery: Encaustics by Alexandra Bottinelli, Jill Herrick-Lee & Christopher Thompson

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Friday, April 25, 5:30-7:30 PM
Opening Reception for three new shows at SPA

Sunday, April 27 11AM-1PM
Feather our Nest- Brunch Benefit in the Gallery

We are hosting a special brunch benefit at SPA when the “Bird's Eye View” exhibit celebrates the splendor of birds returning to and nesting in our hillsides. Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch served in the main floor gallery and an informal talk about the “Bird's Eye View” show led by Sue Higby, SPA Executive Director. Afterwards, there will be a talk and slideshow by Bryan Pfeiffer, co-author of Birdwatching in Vermont and co-host of the award-winning radio show, For the Birds .

This event will support SPA's dynamic exhibits and educational programs. Help SPA feather its nest — we hope you'll join us for a memorable time.

Space is limited. Please reserve your space by April 24, 2008 .

Tickets: $25 each

Sunday, May 4 - 3:30-5 PM
The Group of Seven
A slide lecture by Dr. William Tortolano, St. Michael's College
Supported by the Vermont Humanities Council
Free to the public

Studio Place Arts Classroom (first floor)

The regions in Canada create an artistic mosaic with their diversity: The Maritimes, Rockies , Plains, Old Quebec, First Nations and more. Inspired by Thom Thomson, Canada 's unique artists known as “The Group of Seven” felt that Canadians would recognize themselves if they saw the beauty of their landscape.

The Group of Seven came together in the 1910s and initially included: Lawren Harris, Arthur Lismer, A.Y. Jackson, J.E.H. MacDonald, Frank Johnston, F.H. Varley, and Frank Carmichael.

Dr. William Tortolano will present their works with many slides, video clips and commentary.

Dr. William Tortolano was a Professor of Fine Arts and Music and College Organist at St. Michael's College for more than forty years. He is an author, composer, conductor, and organist, and has performed at Notre Dame in Paris . He was a Visiting Fellow at Cambridge University and had a fellowship at Yale in Medieval Studies.

Sunday, June 1 - 5-7 PM

National Cancer Survivor Day - Celebrate Life & Art

On National Cancer Survivor Day on Sunday, June 1, we are inviting you to a special evening of camaraderie from 5-7 PM at SPA. Join us for tours of the SPA galleries, a 1-day art exhibit by cancer survivors, refreshments, live music and awards. It's a celebration of life and art.

If you are interested in sharing a small selection of your artwork in the exhibit by cancer survivors, please send an email to Sue Chiappetta or call Sue at 496-6660. In the email, include your name, address, telephone number, the title of your work(s), medium and the date the work was made. Please plan to drop off your work at SPA on Friday, May 30 from noon-4 PM.

JUNE 10 - JULY 26

EXHIBITS:

Main Gallery: Leave a Paper Trail

Second Floor Gallery: Works by Students from Spaulding HS

Third Floor Gallery: Photographs by Mary Johnson

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Friday, June 13, 5:30-7:30 PM
Opening Reception for three new shows at SPA

AUGUST 12 - SEPTEMBER 20

EXHIBITS:

Main Gallery: Gates & Passages

Second Floor Gallery: SPA Teachers Show

Third Floor Gallery: Works by Bruce McAlpine

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Friday, August 15, 5:30-7:30 PM
Opening Reception for three new shows at SPA

Sunday, August 17, 2-4 PM
Sunday Tea Reception for three new shows at SPA

Entertainment by Mary Fifield