Art Exhibits

ART ON MAIN

25 Main Street, Bristol

Call 802-453-4032, email [email protected] or visit artonmainvt.com for more info.

Mount Abe Emerging Artists. The Annual Mount Abe Emerging Artists exhibit opens on May 16 with a reception from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Organized by art teacher Ryan Strobel and featuring work by high school aged students who show aptitude in the arts. Mixed/all media types. On view through May 30.

EDGEWATER AT THE FALLS

1 Mill Street, Middlebury

For more info visit edgewatergallery.com, call
02-458-0098 or email [email protected].

“Edgewater Gallery Celebrates the 2025 Graduates.” A pop-up exhibition highlighting Middlebury College alumni, local artists, and other Middlebury scenes. The gallery will host a relaxed, pop-in style event — free and open to the public, with live music by Deep Think — on Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. On view May 3-June 1.

EDGEWATER ON THE GREEN

6 Merchants Row, Middlebury

For more info visit edgewatergallery.com, call
02-989-7419 or email [email protected].

“Flight Patterns,” a group exhibition featuring Susan Raber Bray, Ellen Granter, Holly Harrison, Liz Hoag, Eric Tardif, and Molly Doe Wensberg. This exhibit reminds us to look to the skies in appreciation of birdlife and nature. Experience a “lift off” and the sense of hope that the coming season brings. On view through May 11.

“Pools of Reverence,” a solo exhibition featuring work by Rory Jackson. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 23, from 5-6:30 p.m. View the collection, meet the artist, enjoy live music and lite bites. This event is free and open to all. On view May 16-June 29.

JACKSON GALLERY

68 S Pleasant Street, Middlebury

Visit townhalltheater.org/jackson-gallery or call 802-382-9222 for more info.

“Courtney Allenson: Hand Carved Block Prints.” Courtney Allenson is a Vermont-based fish printmaker who specializes in creating hand carved and prints, particularly focusing on trout. Her love for fishing and the natural beauty of Vermont’s waterways deeply influence her artwork. Through her block printing techniques, she captures the details and vibrant patterns of various fish species, celebrating their beauty and the joy of fishing. On view through May 24.

JOHNSON EXHIBITION GALLERY

78 Chateau Road, Middlebury

For hours and info visit middlebury.edu/events

“Middlebury College Studio Art Thesis Exhibition.” Opening Reception: May 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. On view May 2-16.

“Beyond Walls” featuring works made by artist, image maker, and photographer Hannah Smith Allen, reimagining the U.S./Mexico border. This collection was created during Donald Trump’s first presidency, including still photographs, unique screen prints, and Borderlands, an accordion book/sculptural object originally published by the VSW Press in 2021. Also included in this exhibition is “Target Practice,” a series of military targets fabricated out of acrylic mirror. The work holds a mirror up to current politics and invites viewers to imagine new possibilities in interpreting, interrupting, and engaging with the American landscape and its political systems. Free and open to all during gallery hours: Sun. 1-7 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Saturdays.

K. GRANT FINE ART

37 Green St, Vergennes

For more info visit kgrantfineart.com.

“Signals,” a group exhibition featuring works by Steve Budington, Grace Hager, David Kearns, JoAnne Lobotsky, Jennifer McCandless, and Aimée Papazian. On view May 3-June 21.

PHOTOPLACE GALLERY

3 Park Street, Middlebury

For more info visit photoplacegallery.com.

“Ruins and Remnants.” This exhibit explores the evocative theme of abandoned architecture and the traces left by humanity. Showcased images reveal the stories etched into architectural spaces and the objects left behind — the marks, structures and artifacts that speak to our histories and inspire contemplation. Juror Aline Smithson selected approximately 35 images for exhibition in the Middlebury gallery, and 40 more for the online gallery. On view May 2-30. PhotoPlace will donate a portion of submission fees for this exhibit to help those affected by the wildfires in LosAngeles.

SPARROW ART SUPPLY

44 Main St., Middlebury

For more info visit sparrowartsupply.com

“Collective Perspectives.” This member show brings together 11 diverse voices from our collective, showcasing a wide range of mediums including cyanotype on textile, photography, acrylic paintings on skate decks and more. Exhibiting artists include Elise Bouffard, Andrew Clingenpeel, Caitlin Gildrien, Charon Henning, Michael Hollis, Jaqueline Lore, Catherine Raishart, Bart Robbett, Elizabeth Sylvia, Courtney Vengrin, and Heather Rusch Zelonis. On view April 18-June 15.

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BRANDON ARTISTS GUILD

7 Center St, Brandon. For more info visit brandonartistsguild.org or call 802-247-4956.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART

72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury

For more info visit middlebury.edu/museum/exhibitions

SHELDON MUSEUM

1 Park Street, Middlebury

For more info visit henrysheldonmuseum.org

DAVIS FAMILY LIBRARY

110 Storrs Ave, Middlebury

Call 802-443-5494 for more info.

ROKEBY MUSEUM

4334 Route 7, Ferrisburgh

For more info visit Rokeby.org or call 802-877-3406

LITTLE SEED COFFEE

24 Merchants Row, Middlebury

For more info visit littleseed.coffee