Castleton University Art Galleries

03/24/2026

The GRCSU Annual Student Art Celebration returns this spring, at the VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery, bringing together an inspiring collection of student artwork from across the district. The exhibition will be on view from April 9th through May 2nd, highlighting the creativity and talent of students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Participating schools include Proctor Jr/Sr High School, Poultney High School, West Rutland School, Rutland Town School, Proctor Elementary School, Poultney Elementary School, Wells Village School, and Middletown Springs Elementary School.
This exhibit offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience how creativity evolves from early childhood through young adulthood. The collection features a wide variety of media and styles, reflecting both individual expression and the strength of arts education throughout the district. From vibrant early learning projects to sophisticated high school works, the show celebrates imagination, skill, and the dedication of students and educators alike.
An opening reception will be held on April 9th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, welcoming families, friends, and community members to meet student artists and enjoy the exhibit’s debut.
This annual celebration serves as a testament to the importance of the arts in education and the powerful voices of young artists throughout the GRCSU community.
Admission is free and open to the public.
https://vermontstate.edu/academics/libraries-studios-more/art-galleries-at-vermont-state/

02/02/2026

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery presents “Graphites, Gorges & Glens,” an exhibition featuring E. Gilmutdinov, a Connecticut-based artist originally from Eastern Russia. This collection highlights Gilmutdinov's proficiency in both draftsmanship and acrylic painting. Drawing inspiration from travel, local and international landscapes, as well as Impressionism, his works are inspired by the style of Van Gogh. His pieces depict European cities, valleys, and the natural scenery of Connecticut. Through detailed graphite drawings, tranquil acrylics, and a distinctive use of shape and form, Gilmutdinov offers viewers a unique perspective on the world.

https://vermontstate.edu/academics/libraries-studios-more/art-galleries-at-vermont-state/

11/28/2025

Winter hours 12-5 pm

11/03/2025

Artists Chrystal Bean and Julie Griffith were both considered "non-traditional" college students. They each came to the Community College of Vermont with a wealth of lived experience before transferring to Castleton to earn their Bachelor's degrees. Now, both artists are candidates for the Master's of Fine Arts degree through Vermont State University. Their work is 'candid', open and forthright. In different ways, both artists explore themes of connection, healing, and the complexities of human existence in today's world.

November 6- January 31
Thurs, Fri, Sat 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening Reception: Friday, November 21, 4-6 pm

https://vermontstate.edu/academics/libraries-studios-more/art-galleries-at-vermont-state/

09/10/2025

ARC’s Artists First: Art by Any Other Name

September 18- November 1
Thurs, Fri, Sat 12:00-6:00 pm
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 18, 1-3 pm

ARC Self-Advocates, the Aktion Club, and the VTSU Castleton University Bank Gallery are proud to present “Art by Any Other Name,” a group exhibition by “Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered”. They have trained as storytellers, presenting to local and state organizations, emphasizing the commonalities between people living with developmental disabilities and the non-disabled population. The Aktion Club is a community-minded group of developmentally disabled adults. They create projects to raise funds for Rutland County organizations supporting needy families, The Boys and Girls Club, and the Rutland Humane Society. This new Inclusion project, made possible by a Stewarts Grant, offers both groups the opportunity to create and share their artwork with the community.

07/24/2025

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery is proud to present the exhibition "Alorithmocene" by artist Liz Lessner. These works emerge from the ten-year evolution of a glyph-like gestural language. This language is derived from the space between two bodies gesturing. In earlier works, these transient spatial configurations were captured in plaster and steel or abstracted into light-dispersing wall graffiti. Here they transform into rune-like figures. These new forms were derived from extra-linguistic artifacts and generated by an algorithm that uses sound as its input data. Shaped by a sound, rather than explicit language, these glyphs are mutations of previous relational encounters and echo the process by which memory processes relationships and gestural communication.

Join us for the artist's reception on August 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All are welcome, admission is free.

06/11/2025

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery and Rutland County Pride are proud to present the 2025 Rutland Pride Festival Exhibition, coinciding with the 3rd Annual Rutland County Pride Festival. The exhibition and festival bring together a diverse range of community members, united in their efforts to maintain and expand the social progress every free nation needs. The artists’ reception is on the day of the festival. Come view works by local artists who are members and supporters of the 2STLGBQIA+ community.

All are welcome. Admission is free.

05/27/2025

Drop off your artwork Thursday, Friday, or Saturday 12-6 until July 7 at 6pm.

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery can be found in downtown Rutland, Vermont.

05/12/2025

Call to artists!

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery can be found in downtown Rutland, Vermont.

04/01/2025

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery is proud to present "Tres Amigos," an exhibition featuring the works of Thomas Hacker, Glen Hacker, and Emil Gilmutdinov. These three family members explore vastly different niche genres of art, yet the work complements each other, coming together to form a cohesive exhibition. Thomas Hacker captures sensory experiences, internalizing and analyzing them before channeling these into his abstract expressionist paintings. Glen Hacker's artwork draws heavy inspiration from the natural world, showcasing sea birds, fish, beaches, and open waters, as well as the stunning sunrises and sunsets of the Long Island Sound. Originally from Russia, Emil Gilmutdinov delves deep into his pieces to uncover meaning, striving to express a "kernel of truth" in each work. Meet the artists at the reception. All are welcome. Admission is free.

March 20-May 15
Thurs, Fri, Sat 12:00-6:00 pm
Reception Friday, April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm