Chaffee Art Center

Chaffee Art Center Your Center for Creativity and Community Art Center for 65 years. Offering classes for all ages, camps, 7 Exhibits yearly, Dozen gardens with a 100 ft.

Pollinator Garden & Sculpture Garden, Unique Rental Venue for weddings, showers, birthdays and more. The Chaffee Art Center features exciting exhibits, classes, events, and more! Some highlights of a typical Chaffee year: Juried Artists' work, Member Shows, our Annual Student Art Show (K-12), Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit, August & October Art in the Park events, and classes for all ages offered by an array of artists & educators.

TODAY at 6pm…FREE TRAIN TALKFREE talk “Railroad Stations in Rutland and Alfrecha “ today/Friday, June 19th at 6pm at the...
06/19/2026

TODAY at 6pm…

FREE TRAIN TALK

FREE talk “Railroad Stations in Rutland and Alfrecha “ today/Friday, June 19th at 6pm at the Chaffee Art Center.

Join us as Bill Badger, President of the Rutland Railroad Historical Society, talks about how the railroad was influencial in helping to define and develop Rutland. This illustrated presentation will look at the Rutland depot over the years and continue south to Alfrecha, the first stop on the way to Bennington. Bring your questions as there will be a Q & A.
This is a FREE program, light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP 802-775-0356 / [email protected].

Flowers! Flowers! Flowers!Tonight’s Sip n Dip attendees put their favorite colors and flowers in their pieces!Well don...
06/19/2026

Flowers! Flowers! Flowers!

Tonight’s Sip n Dip attendees put their favorite colors and flowers in their pieces!

Well done everyone…

www.chaffeeartcenter.org

It’s All About Recycling CampOr ROBOTS Campas we used to call it😁Dates: July 6–10Time: 1–4pmAges: 6–12Cost: $155Make ar...
06/18/2026

It’s All About Recycling Camp

Or ROBOTS Camp

as we used to call it😁

Dates: July 6–10
Time: 1–4pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $155
Make art from a plethora of recycled materials. Use your imagination to create.wall art, sculptures, and more! Pieces can be on display as part of our Annual Exhibit “Reimagined III: The Art of Recycling” from July 24–Sept. 4
Instructor: Karen Wurster
Minimum enrollment: 5

Must pre-register
www.chaffeeartcenter.org

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TOMORROW….FREE TRAIN TALKFREE talk “Railroad Stations in Rutland and Alfrecha “ this Friday, June 19th at 6pm at the Cha...
06/18/2026

TOMORROW….

FREE TRAIN TALK

FREE talk “Railroad Stations in Rutland and Alfrecha “ this Friday, June 19th at 6pm at the Chaffee Art Center.

Join us as Bill Badger, President of the Rutland Railroad Historical Society, talks about how the railroad was influencial in helping to define and develop Rutland. This illustrated presentation will look at the Rutland depot over the years and continue south to Alfrecha, the first stop on the way to Bennington. Bring your questions as there will be a Q & A.
This is a FREE program, light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP 802-775-0356 / [email protected].

Attendees can also explore our current Exhibit, “Art in Motion”...we are excited to collaborate with Rutland Railway Museum, Rutland Railroad Historical Society, Community Train Enthusiasts and Chaffee artist members to bring you this fun, creative Exhibit celebrating our railroad history, as well as showcasing our artists work. There are trains displayed and historical photos.

There is a special gallery that features the works of one-hundred-sixty 7th and 8th grade students from Mr. VanDerKern’s Design Lab at Fair Haven Union Middle School that engaged in a hands-on stone carving unit.

Chaffee artist members’ works are also on display and for sale throughout the mansion galleries and in the Gallery Shoppe that is filled with handmade treasures and gift ideas for any occasion. Be sure to take time to explore the 1890’s architecture and history. Exhibit will be on display until July 17th. www.chaffeeartcenter.org

Sketch it to Draw it CampDates: July 13–July 17Time: 9am–12pmAges: 6–12Cost: $155Campers will have fun exploring the pr...
06/18/2026

Sketch it to Draw it Camp

Dates: July 13–July 17
Time: 9am–12pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $155

Campers will have fun exploring the process of sketching subjects such as architectural elements, landscape, and nature both inside and outside the Chaffee. Some of the sketches will be worked on in more detail to create a finished piece of art. They will also explore various mediums to embellish their sketches.
Instructor: Robert Black
Minimum enrollment: 5

Must pre-register
www.chaffeeartcenter.org

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Beautiful beaded wire trees from tonight’s class❣️Next class is July 29th and attendees will be making “ring trees” like...
06/18/2026

Beautiful beaded wire trees from tonight’s class❣️

Next class is July 29th and attendees will be making “ring trees” like in the photo.

Class fills quickly. www.chaffeeartcenter.org

What a relaxing night to sit on the Chaffee mansion porch! I love my job❣️Stop by soon to enjoy it as well. While you’r...
06/17/2026

What a relaxing night to sit on the Chaffee mansion porch! I love my job❣️

Stop by soon to enjoy it as well. While you’re here explore our current exhibit ART IN MOTION featuring trains and art!

Plus the stunning architecture of our 1890s Queen Anne Victorian Mansion.

And don’t forget…FREE train talk Friday at 6pm. RSVP 802-775-0356.

www.chaffeeartcenter.org

IMAGINE, CREATE & TELL: A STORY CAMPDates: June 29–July 3Time: 1–4pmAges: 6–12Cost: $155Explore the art of storytelling ...
06/17/2026

IMAGINE, CREATE & TELL: A STORY CAMP

Dates: June 29–July 3
Time: 1–4pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $155

Explore the art of storytelling through games, crafts and reporting.
Plus, Campers will become Junior Reporters for the week, and work together
to create a camp newspaper.
Instructor: Pearl Bellomo
Minimum enrollment: 5

Must pre-register
www.chaffeeartcenter.org

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BOOK GROUPSaturday, June 27th11am–NoonWe will be discussing…The Gay Science by Friedrich Nietzsche This Book Group gets ...
06/17/2026

BOOK GROUP

Saturday, June 27th
11am–Noon

We will be discussing…
The Gay Science by Friedrich Nietzsche

This Book Group gets together to share insights, experiences and perspectives, with meaningful conversations. Once a month we choose an author that may guide us to our own personal power, becoming stronger mentally, physically, spiritually, and maybe most importantly finding resiliency to what life throws our way. These books are positive and offer the opportunity for self-discovery in mindset, habits, emotional well-being, and more. We meet in the Chaffee Art Center, an 1890s Queen Anne Victorian mansion, offering a relaxed and welcoming vibe. Enjoy a hot beverage and sweet treats from our Café area. RSVP Required https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/

We are excited to be partnering with Phoenix Books on Center St., Rutland Book Group members get 20% off purchase of our monthly book.

Friday FREE TRAIN TALKFREE talk “Railroad Stations in Rutland and Alfrecha “ on Friday, June 19th at 6pm at the Chaffee ...
06/16/2026

Friday FREE TRAIN TALK

FREE talk “Railroad Stations in Rutland and Alfrecha “ on Friday, June 19th at 6pm at the Chaffee Art Center.

Join us as Bill Badger, President of the Rutland Railroad Historical Society, talks about how the railroad was influencial in helping to define and develop Rutland. This illustrated presentation will look at the Rutland depot over the years and continue south to Alfrecha, the first stop on the way to Bennington. Bring your questions as there will be a Q & A.
This is a FREE program, light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP 802-775-0356 / [email protected].

Attendees can also explore our current Exhibit, “Art in Motion”...we are excited to collaborate with Rutland Railway Museum, Rutland Railroad Historical Society, Community Train Enthusiasts and Chaffee artist members to bring you this fun, creative Exhibit celebrating our railroad history, as well as showcasing our artists work. There are trains displayed and historical photos.

There is a special gallery that features the works of one-hundred-sixty 7th and 8th grade students from Mr. VanDerKern’s Design Lab at Fair Haven Union Middle School that engaged in a hands-on stone carving unit.

Chaffee artist members’ works are also on display and for sale throughout the mansion galleries and in the Gallery Shoppe that is filled with handmade treasures and gift ideas for any occasion. Be sure to take time to explore the 1890’s architecture and history. Exhibit will be on display until July 17th. www.chaffeeartcenter.org

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16 South Main Street
Rutland, VT
05701

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+18027750356

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