MIDDLEBURY — Spring Into the Arts is a biennial event of the Addison Central School District that showcases student artwork and performances from public, private and homeschool settings in the communities of Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge. The public is welcome to take part in events next week.
Students’ visual artwork will be displayed at the event, as well as in businesses throughout Middlebury. Elementary, middle, and high school students will participate in workshops with professional guest artists who ignite our students’ love and passion for the arts, and students will also present their own musical and theatrical performances for their peers.
The workshops and performances will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 29 and 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mahaney Arts Center at Middlebury College. The MAC is located at 72 Porter Field Road in Middlebury.
Musical performances and art displays are free and open to the public. There will also be a free evening performance featuring a band of ACSD elementary students and music from guest artist Tim Cummings on Wednesday, May 29, at 7 p.m. at Middlebury Union Middle School.
Student artwork will be on display:
•May 29-June 2 at the Mahaney Arts Center. The center’s hours are: Wednesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
•May 24-June 5, Middlebury businesses will feature student art at Community Barn Ventures, Noonie’s Deli, Bourdon Insurance, Ilsley Public Library, National Bank of Middlebury, The Vermont Book Shop, Vermont Sun Fitness Center and Forth ’N Goal.
•This year Bundle will host a special exhibit of high school and middle school student art from May 22-June 5. Bundle, at 60 Main St., is open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and will offer viewing and treats from 8 a.m. to noon on Memorial Day. A closing finale to celebrate the students will be held on June 5 at 6:30 p.m.