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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.
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In the Galleries:
Fall Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri: 11:30AM-5PM Sat: 11:30AM-4PM Additional visits by appointment. Exhibits:
Main Floor Gallery:
Rock Solid September 15 - October 30, 2021 This annual stone sculpture exhibit, since 2000, showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by area artists and other work that depicts the beautiful qualities of stone. Additionally, take the Art Stroll around downtown, historic Barre and view a variety of sculptures crafted from granite. (Vermont-based artists) 
Second Floor Gallery:
Moves by Austin Furtak-Cole September 15 – October 30, 2021 A collection of scratch drawings depicting ambiguous figures playing, dancing, trying, thinking, and moving freely. The show teases at how physical forms can make meaning by moving through and holding space. Austin Furtak-Cole received the 2020-21 SPA Studio Residency Program award. (Vermont-based artist) 
Third Floor Gallery:
Crafted Narratives by Rob Millard-Mendez September 15 – October 30, 2021 Rob Millard-Mendez did not have the courage to become a stand-up comedian, but his sculptural works are fueled by his love of low-brow humor, absurdity and wordplay. The sculptures in this exhibition nod to high craft, but they take significant inspiration from folk art and outsider art. (Indiana-based artist) 
In the Quick Change Gallery:
In the Current by Gail Skudera September 15 - October 16, 2021 "I am interested in how we see and what we see -- by looking through the screen of a computer or an iPhone, and how that influences our perception." (Maine-based artist) The Quick Change Gallery is a tiny art venue made from a vintage phone booth. ART SOCIAL: Thurs., Sept. 23, 5-6:30PM Join us at SPA to view 4 new shows and meet many of the exhibiting artists. Masks are required by all attendees. Either before or after visiting SPA, head to the AR Market for some AR-t SOCIAL specials. (AR Market is at 159 N Main St., a few steps from SPA) 
ARTE at AR
Presented by SPA Show #4: A Way From Reality Abstract Paintings by Meryl Lebowitz On view August 20 - November 20, 2021 Vermont and California-based artist For more information on Lebowitz, click HERE. AR Market, 159 N Main St, Barre Hrs at AR: Tues - Sat: 11am-7pm For more information on AR, click HERE. 
Virtual Exhibit:
Prints and Photomontages by Wendy James on view through October 1, 2021 All work in this virtual exhibit has been donated by the artist to raise funds for Studio Place Arts. 100% of your artwork purchase benefits SPA programs. Upcoming Exhibits:
In the Quick Change Gallery:
Vox Pop: Cartoons by Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr. Oct. 18 – Nov. 20, 2021 Pen and ink drawings. 
CELEBRATE!
November 10 - December 29, 2021 (On display in all three galleries) SPA invites member artists to show their favorite works from the year in an annual show, CELEBRATE, which has taken place from mid-November to the end of December every year since 2000. For information about being involved in this show that attracts more than 90 Vermont artists and craftspeople annually, click HERE. The SPA galleries have expanded hours in December. 
Enjoy the Art Stroll, a self-guided tour of historic and contemporary sculptures around downtown, historic Barre. Click HERE.
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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)
