Past Exhibits: 2022
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ARTE at 159 North Main Ancora: Ray Brown A further investigation into the late Ray Brown’s Italian Painting Series, including his “Villa” paintings and his “Transitional Vermont Barn to Villa Paintings.” This show includes his more abstract color studies on deep relationships with the Italian countryside that Ray and his wife Jody visited on extended trips there for some time. -Mark S. Waskow, President, NNEMoCA Exhibit Dates: November 16, 2022 – February 25, 2023 Presented by Studio Place Arts (SPA) and co-curated by the Northern New England Museum of Contemporary Art (NNEMoCA) (159 N. Main St., Barre, VT | HRS: Tues-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-2PM) |
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Nov. 9 – Dec. 28, 2022
In the main gallery, second & third floor galleries: CELEBRATE – A vibrant holiday show involving more than 70 member artists. A staple since 2000, this show includes a diverse selection of fine art and crafts displayed creatively throughout the historic SPA building. Art Social Sat, Nov. 19, 4:30-6PM Performance by Michael Close, solo cello Masks required for all Exhibiting Artists Mary Admasian; Kate Arslambakova; Nancy Banks; Deborah Barnwell; Alexandra Bottinelli; Nitya Brighenti; Larry Bowling; Heidi Broner; Linda Bryan; Robert Waldo Brunelle, Jr.; Pria Cambio; Elissa Campbell; Gail Carrigan; Krista Cheney; Ginger Cloud; Alex Costantino; Rosalind Daniels; Anne Davis; Linda DiSante; Tom Driscoll; Robert Fahey; Juliana Fechter; Kate Fetherston; Elizabeth Fram; James M. Frase-White; Marie LaPre Grabon; Cindy Griffith; Tracey J. Hambleton; Bruce Hasse; Stephany Hasse; Melinde Kantor; Linda Kiniry; Mary Jo Krolewski; Georgia Landau;; Matt Larson; Carol Leinwohl; Michelle Lesnak; Paul Markowitz; Orah Moore; Marianne Mullen; Maggie Neale; Elizabeth Nelson; Tuyen My Nguyen; Lynn Newcomb; Matthew J. Peake; Rob Perry; Ruth L. Pope; W. David Powell; Ned Richardson; Linda Richman; Susan Bull Riley; Heather Milne Ritchie; Leslie Roth; Deborah Sacks; Michael Sacks; Anne Sarcka; Kristin Schuyler; James Secor; Jayne Shoup; Gail Skudera; Kathy Stark; Meri Stiles; Missy C. Storrow; Piper Strong; Athena Petra Tasiopoulos; James Teuscher; Rob Towne; Darcie Tredwell; Janet Van Fleet; John Weaver; Roger Weingarten; Pamela Wilson; Gail Yanowitch; John Zaso |
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Fall Events at SPA
Click HERE for a list of Fall Events
September Art Social
Friday, Sept. 30th, 5-7PM
Performance by quartet from the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra
Members of the quartet are Susan Reid (VFO Assistant Music Director), Andrew Jackson, Lexi Shear and Sandy Kerin-Weaver
Open Studios at SPA
Saturday, Oct. 1 & Sunday, Oct. 2
10AM-5PM
A schedule of demos and talks is posted at this page - see above for "Fall Events at SPA."
October Art Social
Saturday, Oct. 8th, 4-6PM
Performance by local jazz ensemble, The Sally Fox Jazz Trio, with Sally Fox on keyboards,
Mark Heitzman on bass, and Tim Augustinowicz on drums. Jazz standards, plus a little more.
Click HERE for a list of Fall Events
September Art Social
Friday, Sept. 30th, 5-7PM
Performance by quartet from the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra
Members of the quartet are Susan Reid (VFO Assistant Music Director), Andrew Jackson, Lexi Shear and Sandy Kerin-Weaver
Open Studios at SPA
Saturday, Oct. 1 & Sunday, Oct. 2
10AM-5PM
A schedule of demos and talks is posted at this page - see above for "Fall Events at SPA."
October Art Social
Saturday, Oct. 8th, 4-6PM
Performance by local jazz ensemble, The Sally Fox Jazz Trio, with Sally Fox on keyboards,
Mark Heitzman on bass, and Tim Augustinowicz on drums. Jazz standards, plus a little more.
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Rock Solid XXII Exhibit Dates: September 14 - October 29, 2022 Main Floor Gallery at SPA This annual stone sculpture exhibit, since 2000, showcases stone sculptures and assemblage by area artists and other work that depicts the beautiful qualities of stone. Additionally, take the Art Stroll around downtown, historic Barre for a self-guided tour of locally made granite sculptures. For a map to the Art Stroll, click HERE or visit SPA. Exhibiting Artists: Mary Alcantara, Larry Bowling, Scott Boyd, Heidi Broner, Ray Brown, Paul Calter, Giuliano Cecchinelli, Kevin Donegan, Tracey J. Hambleton, Bruce Hasse, Paul Marr Hilliard, Sophia Bettmann-Kerson, John Matusz, Heather Milne Ritchie, Lynn Newcomb, Nick Santoro, Rene Schall, Peggy Schuning, Axel Stohlberg, N. Wasko |
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Transformative Moves: Ray Brown
Exhibit Dates: September 14 - October 29, 2022
A lifetime survey retrospective of the paintings, drawings, prints, and other works of the well-loved local artist who created art nearly every day of his life. This will be a celebration of his creative legacy. The show is on view at 3 exhibition sites at Studio Place Arts and 2 nearby annex locations, and it is curated by NNEMoCA.
Exhibit Dates: September 14 - October 29, 2022
A lifetime survey retrospective of the paintings, drawings, prints, and other works of the well-loved local artist who created art nearly every day of his life. This will be a celebration of his creative legacy. The show is on view at 3 exhibition sites at Studio Place Arts and 2 nearby annex locations, and it is curated by NNEMoCA.
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Second Floor Gallery at Studio Place Arts Transformative Moves: Ray Brown |
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Third Floor Gallery at Studio Place Arts Transformative Moves: Ray Brown |
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Quick Change Gallery at Studio Place Arts Transformative Moves: Ray Brown |
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Annex Location #1: ARTE at 159 North Main
Transformative Moves: Ray Brown August 25 - November 12, 2022 (159 N. Main St., Barre, VT | HRS: Tues-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-2PM) |
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Annex Location #2: Art at Morse Block
Transformative Moves: Ray Brown Exhibit Dates: September 15 - December 10, 2022 (Morse Block Deli: 260 N. Main St., Barre, VT | HRS: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm) |
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At the Morse Block Deli: Exploring the Back Roads Paintings by Juliana Fechter June 21 - September 10, 2022 Morse Block Deli is located at: 260 N. Main St., Barre Hours: M-F: 9am-4pm |
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Main Gallery:
That Cat July 6 – August 20, 2022 Art Social: Thurs, July 21, 6-7:30pm (masks required for all attendees) Some feline lovers think cats are living sculptures. The Egyptians thought of cats as gods, shipyards put them to work to protect food stocks from vermin, others have viewed them as symbols of bad fortune. Cats inspired T.S. Elliott to write poetry while Mark Twain provided prose. This show will include a variety of work about domestic cats and their people. Exhibiting Artists: Ekaterina Arslambakova; Tom Batey; Nitya Brighenti; Robert Waldo Brunelle, Jr.; Paul Calter; Teresa Celemin; Cynthia Christensen; Evyenia Coufos; Anne Davis; Mark Dixon; Robert Fahey; Juliana Fechter; Diane Fitch; Cindy Griffith; Mary Jo Krolewski; Georgia Landau; Michelle Lesnak; Todd Logan; Rob Millard-Mendez; Janet Rowell Miller; Maggie Neale; Laura Pawson; Deborah Sacks; Michael Sacks; Robert Towne; Janet Van Fleet; Marcia Vogler; N Wasko; Roger Weingarten (Featured artwork by Janet Van Fleet) |
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Second Floor Gallery:
Letting Go: A Work in Progress July 6 – August 20, 2022 Art Social: Thurs, July 21, 6-7:30pm (masks required for all attendees) Artworks by Michelle Lesnak, SPA Studio Residency recipient. |
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Third Floor Gallery: Brushwork Barre July 6 – August 20, 2022 Art Social: Thurs, July 21, 6-7:30pm (masks required for all attendees) Representing the everyday places and iconic structures of Barre, Vermont. Artworks by Tracey J. Hambleton, SPA Studio Residency recipient. |
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In the Quick Change Gallery:
Mount Mansfield Sketchbook Field sketches and paintings by Paul A. Calter July 6 - Aug. 19, 2022 Art Social: Thurs, July 21, 6-7:30pm (masks required for all attendees) The Quick Change Gallery is a re-purposed, vintage telephone booth, located on the 2nd floor of SPA. |
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ARTE at AR Presented by SPA Walking with Gaia paintings by Matt Larson June 14 – August 19, 2022 AR Market, 159 N Main St, Barre Hrs at AR: Tues - Sat: 11am-7pm For more information on AR, click HERE. |
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In the Classroom
Embroidered Code of a Nation: UKRAINE Wed, July 27 – Sat, August 6, 2022 (This popular show has recently been extended to conclude on August 6th, 4pm) Ukrainian culture and craft presented by Marasha Huber. The Barre Heritage Festival is: July 27-30. |
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Main Gallery:
Now You See It Exhibit Dates: May 11 – June 25, 2022 This show involves illusion art that plays with perception of space and depth through paintings, sculptures and other works. Exhibiting Artists: Ekaterina Arslambakova; Alexandra Bottinelli; Theodore Ceraldi; Chris Esten; Robert Fahey; Cindy Griffith; Bruce Hasse; Rob Hitzig; Chris Jeffrey; Tuyen My Nguyen; Mathew J. Peake; Stephen Rhoades; Frederick Rudi; Lars Hasselblad Torres; Robert Towne; N Wasko; Ann Young; Carleen Zimbalatti; (Featured artwork by Carleen Zimbalatti) SPA held an Art Social on May 19, 5:30-7PM to celebrate the new show series. |
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2nd floor gallery & online:
Annual Art Silent Auction to benefit SPA YOUR BIDS: View items in person and online (see below link). Bid in person, by telephone (until 11:45AM on June 17th), and email or online. For SPA Art Auction: Click here Bidding concludes Friday, June 17 at Noon. |
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3rd floor gallery:
Vibrations Exhibit Dates: May 11 – June 25, 2022 A dance of Color and Form by Maggie Neale |
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In the Quick Change Gallery:
More SPA Silent Auction Artwork! Featured Artist: Wendy James Exhibit Dates: through June 25, 2022 Click here to view the entire Silent Auction Catalog... |
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ARTE at AR Presented by SPA Toying with It Paintings by Michael Heffernan Exhibit Dates: March 23 – June 11, 2022 AR Market, 159 N Main St, Barre Hrs at AR: Tues - Sat: 11am-7pm For more information on AR, click HERE. |
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In the Quick Change Gallery:
Family Affair: Kinetic Art by Paul Markowitz Exhibit Dates: April 6 - May 21, 2022 For more information on Paul's work: Pearl Street Mobiles www.pearlstreetmobile.com The Quick Change Gallery is a re-purposed, vintage telephone booth, located on the 2nd floor of SPA. |
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On Display at Morse Block Deli:
Warmth for You; Right Now Exhibit Dates: February 10 - April 30, 2022 Paintings and drawings by Pria Cambio What’s on your wish list? A beach day … we’ve got that for you! 100% of sales benefit programs at Studio Place Arts. Morse Block Deli is located at: 260 N. Main St., Barre, VT 05641 Hours: M-F: 9am-4pm |
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Main Gallery:
Drip March 16 – April 30 A group exhibit of installations and 2-D artwork exploring water issues. Featured Artists: Mary Admasian, Barbara Bendix, Larry Bowling, Linda Di Sante, Robert Fahey, Renee Greenlee, Alisa Faber, Juliana Cassino Fechter, Mary Kim Lavery, Orah Moore, Elizabeth Nelson, Julia Pavone, Kathryn Peterson, Leslie Roth, Gail Skudera, Rob Towne, Janet Van Fleet |
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Second Floor Gallery:
Of Fire and Rust by Deborah Barnwell March 16 – April 30 Encaustic and mixed media artworks by Deborah Barnwell. |
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Third Floor Gallery:
City Scenes by Charles Lysogorski March 16 – April 30 A collection of drawings. |
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Art Fur Animals Drawings by Jamieson C. Gallas Exhibit Dates: March 2 – April 2, 2022 In the Quick Change Gallery A creative fundraiser for the Central Vermont Humane Society. The Quick Change Gallery is a re-purposed, vintage telephone booth, located on the 2nd floor of SPA. |
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ARTE at AR
Presented by SPA: Safety Procedures by Jason Galligan-Baldwin November 30, 2021 - March 19, 2022 AR Market, 159 N Main St, Barre Hrs at AR: Tues - Sat: 11am-7pm For more information on AR, click HERE. |
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Art Social: Sat., Feb. 19, 3:30-5PM
masks are required by all attendees Face It January 26 - March 5, 2022 Main Floor Gallery A delightfully diverse flock of faces to divert you during the dark season. Participating Artists – “Face It” Larry Bowling; Nitya Brighenti; Robert W. Brunelle, Jr.; August Burns; Renee Bouchard; Giuliano Cecchinelli; Theresa Celemin; Laura Ceraso; Evyenia Coufos; Rosemary Delia; Mark Dixon; Ed Epstein; Robert Fahey; Elizabeth Fram; Jodi Horchler; Andrew Y. Kline; Georgia Landau; Kate Longmaid; Charles Lysogorski; Jennifer McCandless; Agathe McQueston; Shelby Meyerhoff; Rachel Morton; Lynn Newcomb; Tuyen My Nguyen; James Rauchman; Mary J. Reardon; Jack Rowell; Anne Sarcka; Dana Talmo; Athena Petra Tasiopoulos; Susan H. Wilson; Will Wootton; Ann Young; Arthur Zorn |
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What the machines told me
by Ned Richardson January 26 – March 5, 2022 Second Floor Gallery Building on his explorations of the connection between forest and technological networks, Richardson focuses on narrative, signaling, and scale as well as learning and perception in this latest body of work. |
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Call and Response
January 26 – March 5, 2022 Third Floor Gallery To motivate creativity during the long months of social isolation, the Photographers Workroom began a visual exchange of 'call and response' imagery to maintain much-needed connection. The Photographers Workroom is a group of 8 Vermont Artists: Nancy Banks, Christie Carter, Rosalind Daniels, Lisa Dimondstein, Marcie Scudder, Kent Shaw, Peggy Smith, Shapleigh Smith Click here to learn more about the Photographers Workroom |
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Discarded: Daily Views of Trash
by Sonya Sagan-Dworsky January 26 – February 26, 2022 In the Quick Change Gallery A climate awareness art project that uses watercolors of food packaging to bring attention to trash generation. Sonya’s Benefit Project: Prints of five select watercolors are for sale; 25% of the price will be donated to Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) and the Union Elementary School art program, two institutions supporting art and environmental education in Vermont. This show is on display in the Quick Change Gallery, a tiny white box gallery in a repurposed telephone booth at Studio Place Arts. |
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