In the Galleries:
A look at Featured Exhibits and Upcoming Exhibits at Studio Place Arts
Thank you to the Wolf Kahn Foundation for its support of SPA during the 2023-24 exhibition schedule.
ART SOCIAL: Saturday, June 29 from 4:30-6:00pm
ARTIST TALK: Saturday, June 29 from 4-4:30pm
Kristen Dettoni, a textile designer, has dedicated her career to creating patterns for diverse industries. In her artistic journey, she creates pieces using traditional techniques like punch needle, natural dyeing, block printing, and bead weaving. In 2020, a book about the women codebreakers of WWII sparked a transformative realization. The idea that codes can be deciphered by identifying patterns, a skill she had honed in her career, ignited a fervor to infuse a deeper significance into her work.
ARTIST TALK: Saturday, June 29 from 4-4:30pm
Kristen Dettoni, a textile designer, has dedicated her career to creating patterns for diverse industries. In her artistic journey, she creates pieces using traditional techniques like punch needle, natural dyeing, block printing, and bead weaving. In 2020, a book about the women codebreakers of WWII sparked a transformative realization. The idea that codes can be deciphered by identifying patterns, a skill she had honed in her career, ignited a fervor to infuse a deeper significance into her work.
Exhibits:
In the Main Gallery: What’s Cooking? June 26 – August 16, 2024 A show that examines our lives at the kitchen counter, stove and the dining room involving more than 25 artists (see below). Food Donations! SPA requests gallery visitors to bring shelf stable food donations for the Food Shelf at Capstone Community Action. A donation box will be at the gallery front entrance. Exhibiting Artists – What’s Cooking Miriam Adams; Marc Awodey; Bryce Berggren; Kathy Black; Alexandra Bottinelli; Christine Bridges; Heidi Broner; Robert W. Brunelle, Jr.; Beth Campo; Aaron Clapp; Anne Davis; Linda DiSante; Martha Elmes; Mike Heffernan; David Klein; Marya Lowe; Todd DePerno; Mary Jo Krolewski; Julia Pavone; Robert Towne; Marcia Vallette; Janet Van Fleet; James Vogler; Marcia Vogler; N Wasko; Roger Weingarten; Sarah Wesson; Ann Young Thank you to the National Life Group Foundation for providing essential support for our activities. (Featured artwork by Michael Heffernan) |
Second Floor and Quick Change Galleries:
Top Secret June 26 – August 16, 2024 Works by Kristen Dettoni. What if an image could communicate an actual message? Learn more about Kristen's work... CLASSIFIED Video by Kristen Dettoni COLOR CODED Video by Kristen Dettoni SIGNALS SERIES Video by Kristen Dettoni INTELLIGENCE SERIES Video by Kristen Dettoni |
ARTE at 159 North Main:
Arctic Neighborhood Works by Elizabeth Nelson Exhibit Dates: April 23 – August 4, 2024 Learn more... (159 N. Main St., Barre, VT | HRS: Tues-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-2PM) |
(Left: Rock Solid artist Giuliano Cecchinelli carving on the SPA plaza | Center: Artwork by Joe John | Right: Artwork detail by Michele Johnsen)
Upcoming Exhibits:
Art Social:
Saturday, September 21 from 4:30-6pm
Meet the artists and enjoy a performance by a quartet from the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra
Main Gallery:
Rock Solid XXIV
Sept. 11 – October 28, 2024
This outstanding annual show showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by sculptors in Vermont and elsewhere in region.
Currently accepting Rock Solid artwork submissions through August 9th. Visit our Calls to Artists page for more details.
Second Floor Gallery:
Artworks by Joe John
Sept. 11 – October 28, 2024
Joe John received the 2023-24 SPA Studio Residency program award.
Third Floor Gallery:
Symbiosis by Michele Johnson
Sept. 11 – October 28, 2024
Symbiosis is defined as an interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both. Michele's work visually represents this natural phenomenon as it speaks to our universal connectedness.
Art Social:
Saturday, September 21 from 4:30-6pm
Meet the artists and enjoy a performance by a quartet from the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra
Main Gallery:
Rock Solid XXIV
Sept. 11 – October 28, 2024
This outstanding annual show showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by sculptors in Vermont and elsewhere in region.
Currently accepting Rock Solid artwork submissions through August 9th. Visit our Calls to Artists page for more details.
Second Floor Gallery:
Artworks by Joe John
Sept. 11 – October 28, 2024
Joe John received the 2023-24 SPA Studio Residency program award.
Third Floor Gallery:
Symbiosis by Michele Johnson
Sept. 11 – October 28, 2024
Symbiosis is defined as an interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both. Michele's work visually represents this natural phenomenon as it speaks to our universal connectedness.
Art at the AUD
The Barre Auditorium – fondly called the “AUD” – was constructed in the late 1930’s as a federal Public Works Administration project. The AUD has served Barre and the region as a community center for meetings, training sessions, performances, athletic events, family celebrations, and conventions. In addition, the AUD is a regional emergency center for the Red Cross, among other essential community services. Studio Place Arts (SPA) curates the artwork at the AUD and its adjacent buildings. The featured artist in the “Connector Building” located between the AUD and Alumni Hall is Erik Nelson. Nelson is a record-setting former forward/center for the UVM men’s basketball team and an art major. Later, Nelson played for the Vermont Frost Heaves at the AUD. The featured artist at the entrance to the AUD is Aaron Stein. The featured artist in Alumni Hall is Pria Cambio (2nd floor conference room). Please contact SPA for information on the artists, potential purchases of artwork, and future art displays. (Featured Artwork: Erik Nelson |