Vermont Arts Exchange

VAE joins in presenting live music from the VAE Pick-up Band in support of Bennington Pride and its annual Block Party that follows!

Join us for one the largest and most favorite community events! From sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, June-November, this annual North Bennington show features over 40 artists from New England and beyond. This year we include more sculptures at Hiland Hall Garden, Bennington Museum, downtown Bennington, McCullough Library and Park McCullough House.

July 20-24 Monday-Friday 10-4 Ages 8-12 Instructed by Max Perry $300 Each day will be an active adventure into the woods hiking and exploring places like the Paran Creek waterway and special Art Bus trips to hidden spaces in the wild. One day we’ll work with the folks from the Battenkill Watershed Alliance along the Walloomsac River. Each camper will get to plant a tree along the river while learning how it helps the not only the riverbank but the fish and t

July 27-31 Monday-Friday 10-4 Ages 8-12 Instructed by Matthew Perry $300 Back by “dangerous demand”, Camp Danger is the place where we take supervised risks while having a good time. You will learn appropriate ways to use sharp tools, power equipment, and how to make a fire and throw an axe. You will earn the privilege and responsibility of using these tools. We will teach you about some of the dangerous things out in the world with the hopes you’ll be prepa

August 3-7 Monday-Friday 9-3 Ages 8-12 Instructed by Madalyn Olson and Lee Williams $300 This unique week-long camp has the day divided with two teaching artists bringing their own special art mediums to our campers. The first half of the day starts off with multi-media artist Madalyn Olson in the VAE Clay Studio exploring the world of hand-building. You’ll create one-of-a-kind clay creations from bowls and cups to animals and birds. Campers at any sk

August 10-14 Monday-Friday 9-3 Ages 8-12 Instructed by Madalyn Olson and Rhonda Ratray $300 What makes something CUTE? We will explore that idea looking at proportion and shape and level of detail. We will bask in the sparkle of the Kawaii aesthetic, experimenting with bright colors and pastel pallets. Campers will spend the week making the cutest animals and the most adorable foods! …And will be able to answer the questions, “Can something be to

They’re back for the annual party in the park, this year celebrating the band’s 45th birthday with a free concert and dance lessons. Latin food available for purchase.