art Art Hop Juried Show The 24th annual South End
Art Hop is officially over, but many of the artworks shown in connection with the extravaganza are still on view. Curated by Joe Amrhein — founder and director of New York’s Pierogi gallery — the juried exhibition at the SEABA Center Gallery in Burlington brings together works by 35 artists in a broad range of mediums. Amrhein describes his winning selection, the video “Auto Warming” by Burlington filmmaker/photographer John Douglas, as an “animated vision of a dystopian world confronted by unforgiving events.” Through Untitled-65 1
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‘QUAKER MADE: VERMONT FURNITURE, 18201835’: Furniture made by Monkton Quaker Stephen Foster Stevens, exhibited alongside account books, diaries, documents, photographs and other personal ephemera. Through October 30. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh. STEVEN JUPITER: “Communion,” an exhibition of watercolor-based prints loosely inspired by myths, folklore and fairy tales. Through October 31. Info, 917-686-1292. Steven Jupiter Gallery in Middlebury.
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CAROLYN SHATTUCK: “Unstill Lifes,” an exhibition of oil-on-canvas paintings and mixed-media works on clayboard. Through September 30. Info, 773-1801. Rutland City Hall.
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‘EFFERVESCENCE’: The 2016 juried showcase features 26 artists working in diverse media, from wood and ceramics to anime-style illustration, landscape photography and abstract collage. Through September 24. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.
f MAREVA MILLARC: “Thought Forms,” an exhibition of paintings by the Middletown Springs artist. Reception: Saturday, October 1, 2-4 p.m. Through October 2. Info, 287-8197. Stone Valley Arts in Poultney.
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SCULPTFEST2016: Sculptures addressing the theme “Forecast Now,” selected by guest curator Taylor Apostol, featuring Johanna Becerra, Dalila Bennett, Tamara Berdichevsky, Ray Ciemny, Charlie Hickey, Jessica Leete, Desmond Lewis, Beth Miller, Chris Miller, Alexander Jose Ramirez, Rick Rothrock and Gordon Wright. Through October 23. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.
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STEPHANIE STOUFFER: “The Creative World of Stephanie Stouffer,” an exhibition featuring works by the successful commercial artist, including paintings and a selection of licensed objects. Through October 29. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.
champlain islands/northwest
‘SWEET HARMONY BY THE LAKE’: Intergenerational art show opening featuring inspirational flags created by island schoolchildren, seniors, community members and gallery artists. Through October 16. Info, 378-4591. Grand Isle Art Works.
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‘ART ON THE FARM’: Exhibition curated by Edythe Wright featuring sculpture by Lela Keen Jaacks, Untitled-29 1
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Lily O’Hara, Steve Read, Ian Campbell Swordy, Linda Treash and Brooks Wright. The show is a collaboration with the Fable Collective farmers, who have created a path through the fields of four family farms. Info, edythe.f.wright@gmail.com. Fable Farm in Barnard. ‘BIRDS ARE DINOSAURS’: An exhibit that traces the evolution of birds from dinosaurs, featuring skeletons, life-size replicas and hands-on activities. Through October 31. Info, 359-5000. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center in Quechee. CAROL LIPPMAN: “A Path to the Unconscious,” new prints made using solarplate etching technology combined with collagraph and other printmaking media. Through September 30. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. POLLY FORCIER: “Early American Decoration,” a retrospective exhibition of stenciled and painted objects by the local stenciling expert, including replicas of different types of hand-decorated early American objects. Through October 31. Info, 649-0124. Norwich Historical Society and Community Center. ‘WINNERS AND NOT’: An exhibition hosted by the Bradford Historical Society includes a large display of vintage political posters, buttons and pamphlets from state and federal elections. Through October 31. Info, 222-4423. Bradford Academy.
northeast kingdom
ANN YOUNG: “The F Train,” paintings by the Barton artist. Through September 30. Info, 323-7759. The 99 Gallery and Center in Newport. BARBARA GREY AND SACHIKO YOSHIDA: “Mixing Oil and Water,” an exhibition of oil paintings of barns, brooks and mountains shown alongside watercolors of elegant flowers and fruits. Through September 24. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artists Guild in St. Johnsbury. CAROLYN MECKLOSKY: “Dream Seeds and Birds Eggs,” new paintings by the Vermont artist. Through November 1. Info, 472-9933. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick. ‘EAST MEETS WEST’: A wide range of works inspired by the landscapes and lore of the American East and West, referencing pervading myths of the American frontier and the ever-diminishing freedoms of Native Americans. Through October 13. Info, 533-2045. Miller’s Thumb Gallery in Greensboro. ELIZABETH NELSON: Landscape paintings of the Northeast. Through September 19. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. ERIC AHO: “Toward a Bright Opening,” solo exhibition of landscapes by the Saxtons River painter, whose recent works incorporate a prominent void, hole or portal. Through October 10. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.