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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.
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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:
SPA Summer Recess:
SPA has a brief late August recess after summer season shows conclude. We will have irregular hours from August 17 to September 1. We look forward to hearing from you via email during this period. Our fall gallery season shows at SPA begin on September 9. Meantime, please enjoy the SPA shows at our 2 partner sites: Morse Block and ARTE at Pearl St./AR Market (see below for info). Coming Soon...ART SOCIAL
Saturday, September 19, 2026 4:30-6pm See the new shows and meet the artists. 
Variation of Cubes by the late John Matusz
Main Gallery:
Rock Solid Exhibit Dates: September 9 – October 24, 2026 This annual stone sculpture exhibit since 2000 showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by area artists. This year the show includes a group of sculptures by the late John A. Matusz, who was involved in the show for 14 years. View granite sculptures around downtown, historic Barre by means of the Art Stroll, a self-guided tour. Maps are available at the SPA website and in the gallery. 
Second Floor Gallery:
Is That a Table Saw? by Mackenzie Kovaka Exhibit Dates: September 9 – October 24, 2026 An exploration of common woodworking tools, presented in watercolor. Created during the 2026 SPA Studio Residency Program (2025-26), this series lays the foundation of two ongoing book projects: an approachable field guide to woodworking, and Woodshop for Babies, a playful introduction for the littlest carpenters. To view Mackenzie's Artist Statement, click HERE 
Third Floor Gallery:
Incidental Objects by Mark Lorah Exhibit Dates: September 9 – October 24, 2026 Dimensional wall work and sculptures by this Brookfield artist, employing materials and remnants of the human made environment which explore our physical connection with the ordinary. 
Quick Change Gallery:
At the Car Wash by Roz Daniels Exhibit Dates: September 9 – October 24, 2026 Abstract photographs from the Car Wash. Additional Exhibits at Partner Sites:
ARTE at 159 North Main
Happy to Be Here by Zach Shaw June 24 - October 3, 2026 159 N. Main St., Barre, VT (Pearl Street Pizza / AR Market) HRS: Tues-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-2PM 
ART at Morse Block
Lap Love by Anne Davis Thirteen vibrant acrylic paintings of our feline and canine friends. Exhibit Dates: June 20 – Sept. 12, 2026 (Morse Block Deli: 260 N. Main St., Barre, VT | HRS: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm; SAT: 9am-3pm) 
Enjoy the Art Stroll, a self-guided tour of historic and contemporary sculptures around downtown, historic Barre. Click HERE.
_____________________________________________________________ MORE INFO ON SPA: For information on the Studio Place Arts Freedom of Expression Policy, click HERE 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:
Mackenzie Kovaka named 2025-26 Studio Place Arts Studio Resident
The Times Argus, Published December 27, 2025 
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Studio Place Arts has been voted Barre-Montpelier Times Argus Best of the Best 2025 Readers' Choice Award Winner for:
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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 |
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201 NORTH MAIN STREET, BARRE, VT 05641 | 802.479.7069 | GALLERY HOURS: WED–FRI: 11:30AM–5PM & SAT: 11:30AM-4PM (FREE ADMISSION)
