Past Exhibits: 2023
Thank you to the Wolf Kahn Foundation for its support of SPA during the 2023-24 exhibition schedule.
Thank you to the Wolf Kahn Foundation for its support of SPA during the 2023-24 exhibition schedule.
CELEBRATE!
November 8 - December 28, 2023 All three floors at SPA A vibrant show involving more than 80 local artists. A popular holiday season destination since 2000, this show includes a diverse selection of fine art and crafts displayed creatively throughout the historic SPA building. Art Social Sat., November 11, 4-5:30PM Meet the artists and enjoy a quartet from the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra in the Classroom, including musicians Susan Reid, Sandra Kerin-Weaver, Lexi Shear & Andrew Jackson. CELEBRATE Show Gallery Hours Wed – Fri: 11:30AM-5PM Sat: 11:30AM-4PM MORE HRS! Sundays: Dec. 10 & 17, 1-4PM Exhibiting Artists: Kathy Ravenhorst Adams; Kate Arslambakova; Nancy Banks; Deb Barnwell; Molly Bosley; Alexandra Bottinelli; Larry Bowling; Heidi Broner; Robert Waldo Brunelle, Jr.; Linda Bryan; Paul A. Calter; Elissa Campbell; Beth Campo; Eve Jacobs Carnahan; Gail Carrigan; Robert Chapla; Krista Cheney; Ginger Cloud; Alex Costantino; Karen Cygnarowicz; Rosalind Daniels; Anne Davis; Rosemary D’Elia; Todd DePerno; Linda DiSante; Martha Elmes; Kate Fetherston; James Frase-White; Sharon Galligan; Samuel Glueck; Marie LaPre Grabon; Marisa Green; Cindy Griffith; Karen Gomez; Dominique Gustin; Tracey Hambleton; Bruce Hasse; Heidimarie Holmes Heiss; Karen Henderson; Christine Henninger; Kate Kelly; Alice Kitchel; David Klein; Stephany Komen Hasse; Mackenzie Kovaka; Georgia Landau; Matt Larson; Paul Markowitz; Kathleen Merrick; Orah Moore; Marianne Mullen; Maggie Neale; Elizabeth Nelson; Tuyen My Nguyen; Julia Pavone; Kathryn Peterson; David Powell; Ned Richardson; Susan Bull Riley; Leslie Roth; Deborah Sacks; Michael Sacks; Anne Sarcka; Susan Sawyer; Amy Schachter; Kristin Schuyler; James Secor; Sandra Shenk; Jayne Shoup; Jonathan Silverman; Kathy Stark; Mary Tapogna; Athena Petra Tasiopoulos; Julie Taylor; James Teuscher; Robert Towne; Catrine Turillon; Janet Van Fleet; Norma Wasko; Roger Weingarten; Pamela Wilson; Gail Yanowitch; Ann Young. |
Art Social: Saturday, September 23, 2023, 4:30-6PM
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 |
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... *This exhibit will be extended into SPA's September show series. |
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... |
Art Social: Saturday, July 8 from 4:30-6pm
Main Floor Gallery: You're Absolutely Spineless July 5 - August 18, 2023 An exhibit that celebrate invertebrates, large and small, involving 27 artists. Works include 2-D, sculptures, and installations, made from traditional and nontraditional media. Exhibiting Artists: Kate Arslambakova; Alex Costantino; Mark Dixon; Martha Elmes; Juliana Fechter; Samuel Glueck; Bruce Hasse; Stephany Komen Hasse; Georgia Landau; Tirzah Legg; Lisa Liotta; Todd Logan; Jennifer McCandless; Rob Millard-Mendez; Rachel Mirus; Kathryn Peterson; Leslie Roth; Anne Sarcka; Susan Sawyer; Jonathan Silverman; Christopher Sproat; Piper Strong; Gabriel Tempesta; Adelaide Murphy Tyrol; Izzy Usle; N Wasko; Pamela Wilson |
Third Floor Gallery:
Totems, Walking Sticks, and Spirit Sticks: Works by Karmimadeebora McMillan July 5 - August 18, 2023 Vibrant, patterned sculptural paintings expressing a historical context of spirituality, tradition, and folk lore. For info: karmimadeebora.com |
Main Floor Gallery: One + One is Greater than Two May 10 - June 24, 2023 Works by 29 artists that depict multiples, patterns, and relationships. Exhibiting Artists: Kate Arslambakova; Paul Calter; Annie Caswell; Ted Ceraldi; Robert Chapla; Jeffrey Cooper; Kristen Dettoni; Leslie Fry; Marisa Green; Dominique Gustin; Martha Elmes; Chris Esten; Stephany Hasse; Chris Jeffrey; Marya Lowe; Charles Lysogorski; Linda Mirabile; Leslie Roth; Matthew Peak; David Powell; Frederick Rudi; Amy Schachter; Jessica Scriver; Arthur Schaller; Marcie Scudder; mg shapiro; Kathy Stark; Norma Wasko |
Second Floor Gallery: ART IT UP! Annual silent auction to benefit SPA programs. View and bid in person or online, including "Buy it Now!" options. BIDDING: You may bid in person at SPA OR submit a bid via email or call us to bid. In addition, you may submit a "Buy-It-Now!" bid using the Paypal function at our website. Bidding begins May 13 and runs through June 16. |
Third Floor Gallery: 2nd Tuesday: A Thirty-year Conversation About Art May 10 - June 24, 2023 Works by 8 Artists: Cheryl Betz, Alexandra Bottinelli, Larry Bowling, Maggie Neale, Elizabeth Nelson, Kathy Stark, Janet Van Fleet, Ann Young EVENT: 2nd Tuesday Talk (open to the public): Tuesday, June 13 from 12:30 – 2:30PM Contact SPA to sign up |
Main Floor Gallery:
Beacon of Light March 15 - April 29, 2023 A social commentary, group exhibit exploring current topics with installations, constructions, and a variety of artwork. Exhibiting Artists: Sophia Bettman-Kerson; Alexandra Bottinelli; Robert W. Brunelle, Jr.; Teresa Celemin; Roz Daniels; Kevin Donegan; Martha Elmes; Elizabeth Fram; Bruce Hasse; Chris Jeffrey; Jason Lujan; Jennifer McCandless; W. David Powell; Bill Ramage; James Secor; Mary Tapogna; Robert Towne; Janet Van Fleet; Jennifer Weigel; Ann Young |
Main Floor Gallery:
Whir, Clank, Beep January 25 - March 4, 2023 A show involving 30 artists that explores simple, complex & fantastic machines. Co-curated by Michael Ridge and Janet Van Fleet. Exhibiting Artists: Tom Batey; John Brickels; Theodore Ceraldi; Will Kasso Condry; John Dimick; Mark Dixon; Tina Escaja; Sabrina Fadial; Diane Fitch; Stephany Hasse; Mark Heitzman; Joe John; Kathleen Kolb; Tom Leytham; Eli Livingston; Rob Millard-Mendez; Spike Milliken; Matt Neckers; Lynn Newcomb; John Parker; Julia Pavone; Kathryn Peterson; W. David Powell; Michael Ridge; Arthur Schaller; Christian Schoenig; Mark Eliot Schwabe; Altoon Sultan; N Wasko; Paul Kramer Waters; Roger Weingarten |
Second Floor Gallery:
Envisivivarium January 25 - March 4, 2023 A site-specific installation by Kenny Harris that presents the universality of mythology through illustrative, sculptural and theatrical experiences. Click Here for Artist Statement |
Third Floor Gallery:
Transformation: Material, Environment, Us Fiber artwork by the Vermont Surface Design Association January 25 - March 4, 2023 Exhibiting Artists: Sarah Ashe; Cari Clement; Judy Dales; Rosalind Daniels; Jennifer Davey; Elizabeth Fram; Eve Jacobs-Carnahan; Marya Lowe; Kris McDermet; Jane Quimby; Heather Ritchie; Leslie Roth; Dianne Shullenberger; Fern Strong; Sharon Webster; Betsy Wing Panel Discussion Fri., Feb. 3, Noon Dianne Shullenberger, Jane Quimby and Heather Ritchie with Leslie Roth as Facilitator Click here for more info... |
Quick Change Gallery:
Draw It! January 25 - March 4, 2023 An exhibit of drawings created by people using the “Barre X23 Drawing Camera” created by Joe John for the Whir, Clank, Beep show. |