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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.
SPA Studio Residency Program:
SPA is inviting emerging artists from the greater Barre/Montpelier area to apply for an 11-month studio residency program that will take place Nov. 13, 2021 to October 31, 2022. A small private studio on the second floor of the visual arts center will be provided at no charge to an emerging artist who wants to build a new body of work for exhibition. Click here for more details...
SPA is inviting emerging artists from the greater Barre/Montpelier area to apply for an 11-month studio residency program that will take place Nov. 13, 2021 to October 31, 2022. A small private studio on the second floor of the visual arts center will be provided at no charge to an emerging artist who wants to build a new body of work for exhibition. Click here for more details...
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In the Galleries:
Spring / Summer Gallery Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday 11:30AM-4PM Exhibits: 
IN THE MAIN GALLERY & CLASSROOM:
May 11 - June 26, 2021 Cranbrook Connections The Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan is known as one of the preeminent centers of education in fine art, crafts, design, and architecture. SPA is honoring the late Marc Awodey, local artist, art critic, and friend, who attended Cranbrook, with an exhibit of work by artists in the greater Vermont area who also attended Cranbrook. 
IN THE SECOND FLOOR GALLERY:
May 11 - June 25, 2021 Silent Auction to Benefit SPA programs View art and other items at SPA or visit our on-line catalogue. Click Here to View the Auction... Our Silent Auction concludes Friday, June 25, 4PM. 
IN THE THIRD FLOOR GALLERY:
May 11 - June 26, 2021 Digital Natives: Art of Central Vermont’s Next Generation A showcase of visual and experiential artwork by students of the Digital Media Arts program at the Central Vermont Career Center. To view a short video about this show, click HERE. 
IN THE QUICK CHANGE GALLERY:
May 26 - June 26, 2021 Pixelation by Meri Stiles Small hand drawings and wearable art brooches. The Quick Change Gallery is a mini art venue created from an up-cycled phone booth located on the second floor of SPA. It's the smallest white box gallery in the state! 
ARTE at AR
Presented by SPA Show #3: Color Contours Featuring work by: Alex Costantino & Clark Derbes On view through Aug 14, 2021 AR Market, 159 N Main St, Barre Hrs at AR: Tues - Sat: 11am-7pm 
Virtual Exhibit:
Prints and Photomontages by Wendy James on view through July 10, 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. 
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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: TUES–SAT: 11:30AM–4PM (FREE ADMISSION)
