Following a long, ascending road up the side of a mountain eventually leads to the campus of the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. Along the way, one finds installations of outdoor sculptures peppered amidst the trees and vast grassy meadows surrounding the complex. Getting out of the car, one feels instantly to be in a very welcoming place, buildings very accessible, and walking trails within easy reach. The 120 acres of land houses several buildings: The Yester House is the main building, built in 1917 as a private estate of the Webster family. It was bought by the Southern Vermont Artists in 1950, a mansion with endless rooms devoted to rotating exhibitions, including the iconic Solo Exhibition program. The Elizabeth De C. Wilson Museum is relatively new, having been built in 2000, a contemporary space which not only features rotating exhibitions, but also houses the … [Read more...] about SAND TO SPLENDOR: VERMONT GLASS GUILD ARTISTS’ FAR-REACHING SHOW AT SVAC

The Art Complex Museum is a hidden gem tucked away off the winding streets of Duxbury, Massachusetts. Its striking, wave-like structure is nestled in a cornucopia of green that is impressive to all those who stumble upon it. The Art Complex houses the impressive collection of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser family that includes paintings, sculptures, prints and furniture. Along with displaying this collection, they also prioritize contemporary art exhibits. Two of these impressive exhibits are on display now; “Aaron Norfolk: Audio-Visio” and “TAG: Contemporary Painters,” in which the artists were paired with the writings of local poets. Aaron Norfolk’s “Audio-Visio” exhibit focuses on the human form as well as his visual representation of sound. Inspired by the music surrounding him while he works, three of the pieces in this exhibit, “Nightsong,” “Echo” and “Empress I,” are dedicated to his … [Read more...] about CONTEMPORARY TAG AND SOUND PAINTINGS AT THE ART COMPLEX MUSEUM