Southern Vermont Arts Center

09/01/2026

Starting tomorrow: discover the stories behind Vermont’s art and artists. Join Anita Rafael, co-author of For the Love of Vermont, for the first in a new monthly series of guided tours of For The Love of Vermont: The Lyman Orton Collection at Southern Vermont Arts Center.

On the first Wednesday of each month, Anita will share stories and insights about the artists, artworks, and places that make this celebrated collection such a remarkable portrait of Vermont.

Tomorrow, September 2—starting at 11:30 a.m. in Yester House at SVAC. Free with admission. Make a morning of it—explore the collection, enjoy the tour, and stay for lunch at curATE Café.

Learn more: svac.org/class/gallery-tour-for-the-love-of-vermont
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08/28/2026

08/27/2026

🎨🍂 Fridays are for art, nature, and play! Make Fridays a day for creativity, exploration, and discovery. Friday Explorers is a weekly art class for young children ages 3–6, offering hands-on opportunities to create, experiment, and learn through art.

Each session encourages children to explore different materials and creative processes in a welcoming, playful environment at Southern Vermont Arts Center. Fridays, September 12–October 23; 9:00 AM–3:30 PM; Ages 3–6.

Give your child a full day of making, learning, and creative play at SVAC. Learn more and register: https://www.svac.org/class/friday-art-play/
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08/25/2026

Win a one-of-a-kind treasure! ✨ Enter the Beaux Arts Fête raffle for your chance to win stunning handcrafted earrings by renowned jewelry designer Sia Taylor, created with the expert jewelers at Vermont’s beloved Von Bargen's Fine Diamonds & Artisan Jewelry.

Crafted in 18k yellow, rose, and white gold with 22k and 24k gold and platinum accents, these extraordinary earrings are designed for movement, shimmer, and timeless elegance.

🎟️ Purchase your raffle tickets here for a chance to win! https://htru.io/S1Bk

You do not need to be present to win.
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📸: Courtesy Sabrina Sikora

08/24/2026

🍂 Fall is calling, and it’s time to CREATE!

This fall, young artists can explore, experiment, and make something new at SVAC with hands-on multi-week classes designed for curious, creative kids.

Acting for Middle Schoolers — Sept. 14–Nov. 16
Clay for Kids — Sept. 9–Nov. 18
Making Art With Wood — Sept. 21–Oct. 23

Scholarships are available! Give your child the chance to try something new, build creative confidence, and have fun while they learn.

Learn more and register at svac.org.
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08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Call to artists! 🎨 We’re now accepting submissions for SVAC’s Open Members’ Exhibition 2026—a celebration of the incredible range of work created by our talented Artist Members.

As a nonprofit arts center, supporting emerging and established artists is at the heart of what we do. The Open Members’ Exhibition is one of the ways we create opportunities for artists in our community to share their work, connect with new audiences, and be part of the creative life of SVAC.

Members may submit up to three works, created within the past five years and not previously exhibited at SVAC. This year’s exhibition is cash-and-carry, giving visitors the opportunity to purchase artwork and take it home immediately.

Not a member? Join today! Become an SVAC Artist Member to share your work in this exhibition while enjoying benefits including priority registration for camps and workshops, invitations to members-only events, discounts, and more.

Visit the link here: https://loom.ly/fBiMuDk for full guidelines, membership information, and to submit your work! Fill out the online submission form and you’ll be emailed a second step with a link to submit images of your work and details about drop off. Questions? Email [email protected].
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08/19/2026

Tomorrow at SVAC: Dona Ann McAdams in Conversation

Join acclaimed photographer Dona Ann McAdams for an intimate conversation about art, collaboration, storytelling, and the communities that have shaped McAdams’s work over decades.

The conversation is presented in conjunction with Troubleshooting: Making Photographs with Dona Ann McAdams and offers a chance to hear directly from McAdams about her creative process and the relationships behind her photographs.

8/20 ⏰ 5:30–7 PM. 🎟️ Free with admission.

Come for the conversation, stay for dinner at curATE Café.
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08/19/2026

Tomorrow at SVAC: Dona Ann McAdams in Conversation

Join acclaimed photographer Dona Ann McAdams for an intimate conversation about art, collaboration, storytelling, and the communities that have shaped McAdams’s work over decades.

The conversation is presented in conjunction with Troubleshooting: Making Photographs with Dona Ann McAdams and offers a chance to hear directly from McAdams about her creative process and the relationships behind her photographs.

8/20 ⏰ 5:30–7 PM. 🎟️ Free with admission. Register here: https://www.svac.org/class/art-talk-dona-ann-mcadams-and-john-killacky-in-conversation/

Come for the conversation, stay for dinner at curATE Café.
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