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Experience Studio Place Arts (SPA), a vibrant, three-floor, non-profit community visual arts center in historic downtown Barre, Vermont. Our mission is to enrich people around the region by making the visual arts accessible to everyone through education, art exhibitions (free of charge), and contact with working artists. SPA opened its doors in 2000 following extensive renovations of a fire damaged, historic structure, the Nichols Block, which presented an opportunity to bring more creative programming to our region.
Join us and be part of a dynamic art community. We look forward to your involvement.
Stay up to date with SPA happenings. Subscribe to our email newsletter.
Join us and be part of a dynamic art community. We look forward to your involvement.
Stay up to date with SPA happenings. Subscribe to our email newsletter.
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In the Galleries:
Exhibits & Events:
Art Social: Saturday, September 21 from 4:30-6pm Meet the artists in 3 new exhibits and enjoy a performance by a quartet from the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra. OCT. EVENT: Artist Walk-About & SPA Open House Sunday, October 20 from 3-5pm Join artist Joe John in an informal discussion and walk-about for his exhibit, “The Other Side.” This exhibit is an interactive collection of drawings. Joe John is the 2023-24 recipient of the Studio Residency Program at SPA. At the same time, enjoy 3 other exhibits at SPA (see below). 
Main Gallery:
Rock Solid XXIV Sept. 11 – October 26, 2024 This annual stone sculpture exhibit, since 2000, showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by area sculptors and works that depict the beautiful qualities of stone. Additionally, take the Art Stroll around downtown, historic Barre to view a variety of granite sculptures. (SPA gallery and outdoors) Featured Artists: Taylor Apostol; Giuliano Cecchinelli; Giuliano Cecchinelli, II; Christopher Curtis; Linda DiSante; Kerry O. Furlani; Bruce Hasse; Stephany Komen Hasse; Paul Hilliard; George Kurjanowicz; Matt Larson; Becky Lovely; John Matusz; Ryan Mays; Orah Moore; Evan Morse; Donald Ramey; Heather Milne Ritchie; Nick Santoro; Diane Shullenberger; Claire Van Vliet; Sean Williams; Brent A. Wilson 
Second Floor Gallery:
The Other Side by Joe John Interactive collection of drawings that ask the question, “what’s on the other side?” Joe John is the 2023-24 recipient of the Studio Residency Program at SPA. Sept. 11 – October 26, 2024 
Third Floor Gallery:
Symbiosis by Michele Johnsen Michele's work visually represents the natural phenomenon of symbiosis as it speaks to our universal connectedness. Sept. 11 – October 26, 2024 
Quick Change Gallery:
Burds with Words Collages by Marcia Vogler Sept. 3 – October 12, 2024 
ARTE at 159 North Main:
JGB + EGB = Works by Erin and Jason Galligan-Baldwin Through November 23, 2024 159 N. Main St., Barre, VT (Pearl Street Pizza / AR Market) HRS: Tues-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-2PM 
ART at Morse Block:
Paintings by Craig Wiltse Exhibit Dates: September 25 - December 27, 2024 (Morse Block Deli: 260 N. Main St., Barre, VT | HRS: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm) 
Enjoy the Art Stroll, a self-guided tour of historic and contemporary sculptures around downtown, historic Barre. Click HERE.
MORE INFO ON SPA: Follow us on Social Media. Stay up to date with SPA happenings. Subscribe to our email newsletter. Check out our Calls to Artists opportunities. Contact us: (802) 479-7069 or send an EMAIL 
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In the Media:
Thank you!
Studio Place Arts has been voted Barre-Montpelier Times Argus Best of the Best 2024 Readers' Choice Award Winner for:
Artist Pamela Wilson's Practice Includes Clay and Community
Seven Days, August 21, 2024 by Alice Dodge 
Kristen Dettoni Brings Ciphers and Spies to Studio Place Arts
Seven Days, July 10, 2024 by Alice Dodge 
'Violaceous' & 'An Exuberant Journey': The color purple and Anne Sarcka at SPA
The Times Argus/Rutland Herald, May 11, 2024 by Mary Gow Arts Correspondent 
At Studio Place Arts in Barre, a Group Exhibit Highlights Embroidery
Seven Days, April 10, 2024 by Pamela Polston 
‘Up & Down, In & Out’: ‘similar in a way to making a line or brushwork’
The Times Argus, March 30, 2024 by Mary Gow Arts Correspondent 
Studio Place Arts invites Artists and Viewers to 'Head for the HIlls' by Gina Tron Seven Days VT February 14-21, 2024 
SPA Upstairs: Erika Lawlor-Schmidt and Jessica Scriver respond
The Times Argus, February 3, 2024 by Mary Gow Arts Correspondent 
'Head for the Hills': SPA artists take you outdoors
The Times Argus, February 3, 2024 by Mary Gow Arts Correspondent 
In 'Every Which Way,' Jessica Scriver's Paintings Reflect on Directions
Seven Days, January 31, 2024 by Alice Dodge 
Water Logged, but Red Hot! SPA's brick-by-brick fundraiser
The Times Argus/Rutland Herald, January 20, 2024 
'Rock Solid XXIII': SPA, artists transcend devastating flooding
The Times Argus/Rutland Herald, September 23, 2023 by Mary Gow Arts Correspondent 
Elinor Randall's Prints Leave 'Deep Impressions' at Studio Place Arts
Seven Days VT, September 20, 2023 by Pamela Polston 
'You're Absolutely Spineless' at Studio Place Arts Celebrates Invertebrates
Seven Days, July 19, 2023 by Pamela Polston 
In 'Queer Visions,' LGBTQ+ Artists Explore Contours of Identity
Seven Days, April 19, 2023 by Pamela Polston 
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201 NORTH MAIN STREET, BARRE, VT 05641 | 802.479.7069 | HOURS: WED–FRI: 11:30AM–5PM / SAT 11:30AM-4PM (FREE ADMISSION)
