Art ShowS
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‘CaKE CaN MEaN a LoT of THINgS’: The first graduating class of Champlain College’s creative media program presents a lively exhibit of innovative works in a variety of media, reflecting the new program’s broad focus. Reception: Friday, May 2, 5-8 p.m. April 26-May 2. Info, 299-9790. Generator in Burlington. ‘KINSHIp: arT & poETry’: A juried show of artwork inspired by local poet Daniel Lusk’s recent book, KIN, includes Linda Di sante, Kathryn Jarvis, Terri severance, Vanessa Compton, Ashley Kapelewski, Raven schwan-Noble, Nancy hayden and Lisa sheridan. Reception: Thursday, April 24, 5:30-8 p.m. April 24-26. Info, 985-3091. BCA Center in Burlington.
chittenden county
HaraLd aKSdaL: Landscapes in watercolor that the artist calls “meditations” on spirit and nature. Reception: sunday, April 27, 1-4 p.m. April 24-June 1. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.
barre/montpelier
9TH aNNuaL NorTHfIELd arT SHoW: Twenty artists from the Northfield area exhibit paintings, fiber arts, photography, pastels and basketry in the Community Room. Friday, April 25, noon-9 p.m. saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and sunday, April 27, noon-4 p.m. Info, 485-9650. Brown public Library in Northfield.
rutland area
KEN LESLIE: “Top of the world,” 360-degree panoramic paintings and an artist’s book of the Arctic by the Johnson state College art professor. Reception: Friday, May 2, 6-8 p.m. April 30-May 31. Info, 468-1266. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.
northeast kingdom
STErLINg CoLLEgE 37TH aNNuaL arT SHoW: In a one-night-only show, 30 students present work in various media. A 5:30 p.m. community dinner at Dunbar Dining hall precedes the show. Thursday, April 24, 6:30-8 p.m. Info, 586-7711. simpson hall, sterling College, in Craftsbury Common.
‘THE arT of WEapoNS’: selections from the permanent African collection represent a variety of overlapping contexts, from combat to ceremony, regions and materials. Exhibition tour: saturday, May 17, 2-3 p.m. April 26-December 21. Info, 603-646-2808. hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in hanover, N.h.
arT EvENTS
LEarNINg THE arT of SELf-pubLISHINg: wilderness photographer Dave Brown talks about how he turned a selection of his images from 40 years of canoe trips into a self-published book, and shares tips with the audience. Craftsbury public Library, Craftsbury Common, sunday, April 27, 7 p.m. Info, 586-9683.
‘aLICE’S WoNdErLaNd: a MoST CurIouS advENTurE’: A touring, interactive exhibit for all ages based on the classic Lewis Carroll tale. Through May 11. Info, 864-1848. EChO Lake Aquarium and science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. ‘aNoNyMouS: CoNTEMporary TIbETaN arT’: paintings, sculptures, installation and video by artists living in Tibet or in diaspora. ‘doroTHy aNd HErb vogEL: oN draWINg’: A collection of drawings on paper represents the second half of the Vogels’ gift to the museum, and focuses on new attitudes on the medium by artists over the past 40 years. ‘EaT: THE SoCIaL LIfE of food’: A student-curated exhibit of objects from the museum collection that explores the different ways people interact with food, from preparation to eating and beyond. Through May 18. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. ‘THE arT of THE CENTEr for CarTooN STudIES’: Original artwork and publications by students, graduates and faculty of white River Junction’s cartooning school. Through April 30. Info, 6562020. Bailey/howe Library, UVM, in Burlington. CaTHErINE HaLL: “hunting Lodge,” subversive wall-hung trophies of animals and human heads with antlers, using plaster, resin, 3-D prints, encaustic and real horns by the Burlington artist. Through April 30. Info, 488-5766. Vintage Inspired in Burlington. CHé SCHrEINEr: “shadow Between Two worlds,” 13 large-scale paintings inspired by a near-death experience and travels around the world. Through April 30. Info, 863-6713. North End studios in Burlington. CoLLEEN MCLaugHLIN: “Climate Change happens,” photographs depicting the aftermath of flooding at Burlington’s North Beach in 2011. Through April 26. Info, 578-2512. studio 266 in Burlington. ‘CrEaTIvE CoMpETITIoN’: Artists contribute one work each for an $8 entry fee; viewers vote on their favorite during the reception, and the winner takes home the pot. The exhibit of works by local artists remains on view for the month. Through April 26. Info, christyjmitchell@gmail.com. The Backspace Gallery in Burlington. dEIdrE SCHErEr: “Finding Center: paper and Fabric work,” works in thread and fabric, and paper weavings that address aging and mortality, in conjunction with the Full Circle Festival. Through April 30. Info, 859-9222. sEABA Center in Burlington. ESSEx arT LEaguE SprINg arT SHoW: Members of this local artists’ group say good-bye to winter with an exhibit of refreshingly seasonal work. Through April 26. Info, 660-9005. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington. group SHoW: On the first floor, works by Brian sylvester, Jane Ann Kantor, Kim senior, Kristine slattery, Lyna Lou Nordstrom and Vanessa Compton; on the second floor, holly hauser,
art listings and spotlights are written by pAmElA polStoN and xiAN chAiANg-wArEN. listings are restricted to art shows in truly public places.
JaMES vogLEr: sophisticated abstract paintings by the Vermont artist. Through April 29. Info, 862-1001. Left Bank home & Garden in Burlington. J.b. WoodS: Digitally enhanced photographs that depict Vermont life. Curated by sEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. RETN in Burlington. JEaN LuC duSHIME: “Focus,” Instagram images by the Rwandan-born, Burlington-based photographer documenting a recent trip to his native country 20 years after leaving it. Through May 7. Info, 203-919-3070. Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, UVM Dudley h. Davis Center, in Burlington. JESSICa rEMMEy: photographs that capture the beauty in ordinary settings. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. The pine street Deli in Burlington. JuNE Ivy: “30 Days past september,” collage works by the local artist that employ vintage ephemera in fresh new compositions. Through May 31. Info, christyjmitchell@gmail.com. Feldman’s Bagels in Burlington. KaSy prENdErgaST: Minimal abstract paintings by the local artist. Through May 2. Info, 578-7179. Courtyard Marriott Burlington harbor.
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KaTE TESCH: “Aging Beauty,” gigantic acrylic portraits that reveal the universal process of aging. In conjunction with Full Circle Festival. Through April 30. Info, 724-7244. The Gallery at Main street Landing in Burlington.
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LEaH WITTENbErg: “At witt’s End,” cartoons by the local artist created over 15 years. Through 8V-VTC042314.indd 1 June 12. Info, 343-1956. Nunyuns Bakery & Café in Burlington. ‘LIKENESS’: portraits in a variety of media by Vermont artists. Through May 27. Info, 735-2542. New City Galerie in Burlington. ‘MaNIpuLaTEd, aLTErEd aNd dESTroyEd’: Repurposing discarded materials, local artists including w. David powell, Aaron stein, John Brickels and others explore America’s love of the automobile, examining the past and creating dialog for the future. Through April 26. Info, christyjmitchell@gmail.com. s.p.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington. MarCIa HILL & CINdy grIffITH: Landscape paintings in pastel and oil by the Vermont artists. Curated by sEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. VCAM studio in Burlington. MIdorI HarIMa: “Roadside picnic, Chapter Two,” an installation that continues a previous one in the gallery, and features cast street refuse, mobiles and a paper sculpture of a tree. Through April 30. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington. MILdrEd bELTré: “Dream work,” abstract constructions that are metaphors for human relationships and borrow imagery from west African iconography, political movements, planar geometry, plant growth and sports. Info, 865-7166. poLLy apfELbauM: “Evergreen Blueshoes,” an installation of finely woven rugs and wallpaper influenced by minimalism, pop and color field. Through June 7. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. ‘MorE THaN fIvE SENSES’: Members of UVM’s Living/Learning clay program exhibit ceramic works that explore the senses, and beyond. Through May 2. Info, 656-4150. Living/Learning Center, UVM in Burlington. BURLINGTON shOws
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‘abSTraCT TErraINS’: paintings by Tom Cullins, Elizabeth Nelson and Johanne Yordan and photographs by Gary hall that challenge the conventions of traditional landscapes. Through May 18. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center, in Burlington.
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‘INTIMaTIoNS of SELf: a fIvE-poINT pErSpECTIvE’: Burlington College students Bianca Rivera, Gabrielle J. Tsounis, Zachary Brown, Kate Tilton and Casey O’Brien explore self-presentation of their time, culture and place. Through May 3. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington.
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Jacques Burke, Jason Durocher, susan Larkin and Teresa Davis. Curated by sEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington.
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WaTErCoLor WITH LyNN d. praTT: The gallery hosts a painting workshop with the local artist, including instruction and materials. No experience required. RsVp at least one day before. Chaffee Downtown Art Center, Rutland, wednesday, April 30, 6:30-9 p.m. $25/30. Info, 775-0356.