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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.
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In November, 2020, SPA observed its 20th year of community enrichment. We appreciate your participation and support.
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In the Galleries:
We experienced a catastrophic flood in Barre City on July 10th, and we have been working around the clock to restore our art center. Our galleries reopened on Wed, July 26, with regular hours: Wed-Fri: 11:30-5 & Sat: 11:30-4. Please Note: Our elevator is scheduled for repairs, along with the heating system and several other projects. 
Support SPA!
Your donations will help support SPA and offset the damages to our building by the July 10th flood that devastated downtown Barre. We are facing repairs, system replacements, and numerous cancelled arts programs. Thank you for supporting our efforts to bring vibrant programs to community members and visitors around the region. SPA is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization. Please give what you can. Upcoming Exhibits & Events:
Art Social Saturday, September 23, 2023 4:30-6PM Celebrate the new shows at SPA and meet the artists. 
Main Floor Gallery:
Rock Solid XXIII Exhibit Dates: Sept. 13 – Oct. 28, 2023 This annual stone sculpture exhibit, since 2000, showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by regional artists and other work that depicts the beautiful qualities of stone. Additionally, take the Art Stroll around downtown, historic Barre to view a variety of granite sculptures. Exhibiting Artists: Mary Alcantara; B Amore; Taylor Apostol; Sophia Bettmann-Kerson; Paul A. Calter; Annie Caswell; Giuliano Cecchinelli; Christopher Curtis; Mark Dixon; Kerry O. Furlani; Tracey Hambleton; Bruce Hasse; Paul Marr Hilliard; John Matusz; Evan Morse; Emily H. Piccirillo; Heather Milne Ritchie; Robert Towne; Nora Valdez; N Wasko (Featured artwork: "Soledad/Solitude" by Nora Valdez, Indiana limestone) 
Second Floor Gallery:
Deep Impressions: Elinor Randall, Master Printmaker *Extended Exhibit Dates: Sept. 13 – Oct. 28, 2023 A survey of printmaking by Elinor Randall (b. 1932, d. 2023), representing most of the various printmaking forms that she examined in her exhibition history, stretching from 1954-2013. The exhibit is curated by the Northern New England Museum of Contemporary Art (NNEMoCA). For information on Elinor's life and printmaking career, click here... To view a slideshow of this exhibit, click HERE 
Third Floor Gallery:
Primordial - Paintings by Kate Arslambakova Exhibit Dates: Sept. 13 – Oct. 28, 2023 This body of work is highly influenced by the surrealist movement and attempts to bring the primordial microscopic world into focus. Kate received the 2022-23 SPA Studio Residency program award. 
Quick Change Gallery:
Deep Impressions: Elinor Randall, Master Printmaker *Extended Exhibit Dates: Sept. 13 – Oct. 28, 2023 A survey of Elinor's printmaking, representing most of the various printmaking forms that she examined in her exhibition history, stretching from 1954-2013. The exhibit is curated by NNEMoCA. For information on Elinor's life and printmaking career, click here... ARTE at 159 North Main
On a Mountain Acrylic Paintings by Erik Nelson Exhibit Dates: Through September 24, 2023 
Art at Morse Block
Dream Views Photomontages by Wendy James An art fundraiser for SPA programs. Exhibit Dates: July 5 - October 14, 2023 
ARTE at 159 North Main
Autumn Pond Abstract Paintings by Ann Young Exhibit Dates: September 26 - December 30, 2023 
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:
'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 
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–FRI: 11:30AM–5PM / SAT 11:30AM-4PM (FREE ADMISSION)
