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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. Join us and be part of a dynamic art community.
In November, 2020, SPA observed its 20th year of community enrichment. We appreciate your participation and support.
In the Galleries:
Upcoming Events:
FRIGID WEATHER on Saturday, Feb. 4 Gallery hours will be limited to: 1:30-3PM ONLY Art Social Saturday, January 28 3:30-5pm Featuring New Gallery Exhibits with a Performance by Sally Fox Jazz Trio Transformation Panel Discussion VT Surface Design Association artists exhibiting in "Transformation-Material, Environment, Us" Fri., Feb. 3, Noon Dianne Shullenberger, Jane Quimby and Heather Ritchie with Leslie Roth as Facilitator Click here for more info... Open Studios at SPA Saturday, February 11 1:30-3:30pm Current Exhibits: January 25 - March 4, 2023
Main Floor Gallery: Whir, Clank, Beep A show involving 30 artists that explores simple, complex & fantastic machines. Co-curated by Michael Ridge and Janet Van Fleet. Featured Artwork by Will Kasso Condry, “Technologically Overburdened.” January 25 - March 4, 2023
Second Floor Gallery: Envisivivarium A site-specific installation by Kenny Harris that presents the universality of mythology through illustrative, sculptural and theatrical experiences. January 25 - March 4, 2023
Third Floor Gallery: Transformation: Material, Environment, Us Fiber artwork by the Vermont Surface Design Association Transformation Panel Discussion Fri., Feb. 3, Noon Dianne Shullenberger, Jane Quimby and Heather Ritchie with Leslie Roth as Facilitator Click here for more info... Featured Artwork by Eve Jacobs-Carnahan: The Committee Process January 25 - March 4, 2023
Quick Change Gallery: Draw It! An exhibit of drawings created by people using the “Barre X23 Drawing Camera” created by Joe John for the Whir, Clank, Beep show. Ancora: Ray Brown
A lifetime survey retrospective of the paintings, drawings, prints, and other works of the well-loved local artist, curated by NNEMoCA. Two nearby annex locations -- 159 North Main and Morse Block -- continue to exhibit Ray Brown's work. Click here for more info about current exhibits. Enjoy the Art Stroll, a self-guided tour of historic and contemporary sculptures around downtown, historic Barre. Click HERE.
SPA thanks the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing for its support in 2022. Follow SPA on Social Media: Would you like to receive our email updates or do you have questions? Call: (802) 479-7069 or send an EMAIL |
In the Media:
![]() Artist Austin Furtak-Cole:
2020-21 SPA Studio Resident The Times Argus, October 24, 2020 Art speaks to our times: 'Rock Solid' XX', 'Ravel', and 'Nirvana':
The Times Argus, September 26, 2020 By Mary Gow Arts Correspondent Studio Place Arts:
'Sheltered in Place, Artists Reveal' The Times Argus/Rutland Herald, July 4, 2020 Staff Report '2020 Vision': Technology abounds in Vermont art institutions
The Times Argus / Rutland Herald, Feb. 29, 2020 by Mary Gow Arts Correspondent We appreciate those who have honored our 20 years of community service with letters to the editor. Thank you! Click here to read 7 letters to the editor published in The Times Argus including: (1) Anne Sarcka, Montpelier, Jan. 31, 2020; (2) Karen Lane, E. Calais, Feb. 6, 2020; (3) Jane Pincus, Roxbury, Feb. 18, 2020; (4) Jeffrey Gilbert, Plainfield, Feb. 20, 2020; (5) Jeneane Lunn, Barre, Feb. 21, 2020; (6) Larry Bowling, Barre, Feb. 25, 2020; and (7) Jody Brown, Montpelier, March 3, 2020.
Autumn Tomlinson talks printmaking and her residency at SPA
Seven Days, February 19, 2020 by Susan Larson Art and stone: Rutland and Barre create a living legacy
Times Argus / Rutland Herald, Feb. 15, 2020 by B. Amore Autumn Tomlinson Earns SPA Studio Residency
Times Argus / Rutland Herald, Nov. 23-24, 2019 Staff Report New Sculpture by Sean Williams Honors Stone-Cutting Community
Seven Days, October 30, 2019 By Susan Larson Studio Place Arts has been awarded the 2019 Times Argus Best of the Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Art School & Best Art Gallery.
Diane Sophrin:
Present Continuous: Commentary and Form Seven Days, Arts and Life, May 2019 Art Review: Janet Van Fleet, 'Vanishment,' Vermont Supreme Court Lobby
Seven Days, May 1, 2019 by Pamela Polston *Van Fleet is one of the founding members of SPA and a resident artist Art Review: Teresa Celemin's 'Works on Paper,' Studio Place Arts
Seven Days, April 24, 2019 by Meg Brazill |
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201 NORTH MAIN STREET, BARRE, VT 05641 | 802.479.7069 | HOURS: WED–SAT: 11:30AM–5PM (FREE ADMISSION)