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Kids … Are you ready for Father’s Day?!

Kids … Are you ready for Father’s Day?!

Make a Father’s Day Cricuit Hat Wed, June 12th4–5:30pmAges: 6–12$15 per person includes hat and all suppliesMin: 5, Max 8Students will use Cricuit infusible markers to draw on regular copy paper and then will heat press it on the hats. Add a fun title like “Best 

Art … The Equalizer, An exhibit about originality, diversity, individuality

Art … The Equalizer, An exhibit about originality, diversity, individuality

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the opening reception on June 11th (5-7pm) of our new Exhibit Art …The Equalizer, An Exhibit about originality, diversity, and individuality featuring “Beyond the Curve, American Abenaki COVID Experience.”  Featuring “Beyond the Curve: 

New Exhibit, Chamber Mixer

New Exhibit, Chamber Mixer

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the opening reception on June 11th (5-7pm) of our new Exhibit Art …The Equalizer, An Exhibit about originality, diversity, and individuality featuring “Beyond the Curve, American Abenaki COVID Experience.”  We are excited to 

June 11th Exhibit Opening & Chamber Mixer

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the opening reception on June 11th (5-7pm) of our new Exhibit Art …The Equalizer, An Exhibit about originality, diversity, and individuality featuring “Beyond the Curve, American Abenaki COVID Experience.”  We are excited to 

New at the Chaffee!

The Chaffee Art Center welcomes kids and teens to explore all of our galleries, but we have created one with you in mind! CreativeStudioSpace has FREE open studio hours for kids and teens (see schedule below). There are lots of art/craft activities to choose from including 

It’s All About the Arts

It’s All About the Arts

Check out the April 2024 edition of It’s All About the Arts. Thank you PegTV!

Chaffee Featured Artist: Donna Ciobanu

Chaffee Featured Artist: Donna Ciobanu

By Janelle Faignant The light changed when Donna Ciobanu moved across the country from the west coast to the east, but it found its way into her paintings. Eight years ago she and her husband moved from California to Vermont after their kids had grown 

Chaffee Art Center embarks on restoration of its historic mansion

Chaffee Art Center embarks on restoration of its historic mansion

Original Article RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland is receiving a state grant to help repair its historic building. “Vermont’s historic buildings are a really important part of what makes Vermont special, and a place that people want to live and 

2024 Summer Camps

2024 Summer Camps

Explore the Arts this Summer at the Chaffee Art Center! Check out our classes here. MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR CAMPS/CLASSES:802-775-0356 or [email protected] BEFORE & AFTER CARE: Available for all camps 8–9am and 4–5pm, must pre-register. $15/hr. Also, please add $15 if they need to stay for lunch 12–1pm. Must 

Silent Art Auction Begins

Silent Art Auction Begins

This Silent ART Auction consists of beautiful pieces of art that have accumulated at the Chaffee Art Center over the years, and soon will have a new home. Perfect for yourself or as a gift! There also may be a few additions from a more 

Saturdays at the Chaffee

10am–3pmStop in for Family friendly art and activities! Explore the mansion…Exhibits (change every 4-6 weeks)Plus, experience 2 rooms that take you back to the 1890s…original master bathroom and sitting room Gallery Shoppe…Filled with affordable, unique, handmade items and gift ideas Café…Stop by and enjoy a