SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating 25 Years of Jazz
Through June 30th: "Celebrating 25 Years of Jazz”: Artists Joel Beckwith, Frank Federico, and Felix Sockwell share the walls of the Flynn Center’s Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in celebration of Burlington Discover Jazz Festival’s 25th Anniversary. All three artists have special connections to the jazz genre, and the Flynn is excited to present their works during this particularly exhilarating time of the year. The gallery is open to the public on Saturdays from 11AM-4PM, and to show patrons on MainStage show nights.
6. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Amy E. Tarrant Gallery
153 Main Street
(802) 652-4505
www.flynncenter.org/events/gallery.shtml
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136½ Church Street
(802) 865-0012
Through May 25: “Beauty of Simplicity: Vermont Winter”, black-and-white photographs by Augustus Brightman. In this series, Augustus intimately captures the elements of wintertime. From the farmlands of Indiana, he is awe-inspired by the beauty of Vermont where he now resides.
Foyer of Burlington City Hall
149 Church Street
(802) 865-7166
www.burlingtoncityarts.com/firehousegallery/metropolitangallery/
May 1-29: Senior Art Guild. Directed by Ginny Mullen, the Senior Art Guild Founding Teacher, this organization provides free weekly art classes to seniors in Burlington using quality art materials. Along with art classes, the Guild enjoys field trips to museums as well as participating in community exhibitions. For several years, the guild has held an exhibition at Metropolitan Gallery in May, and links it with a reception showcasing the creative talents of our senior population through sharing music, dance, story and three-dimensional art forms. This year, the exhibit highlights works inspired by Mary Cassatt. Reception and Award Ceremony: Friday, May 2, 10:30AM-1:00PM, Contois Auditorium. Open for First Friday Art Walk and Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM.
3. Firehouse Gallery at the
Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts
135 Church Street
(802) 865-7166
www.burlingtoncityarts.com/firehousegallery
May 2-June 14: “Elusive Truths”: Jess Bachman, John O’Connor, Ward Shelley, and Christopher Thompson. Daily we are inundated by a torrent of information from newspapers, television, radio, magazines and the internet, but what do we truly gather from that information? Using methodologies appropriated from corporate imagery and scientific practice, “Elusive Truths” explores the aesthetics of visual analysis and information graphics. Through the investigation of governmental and corporate financial strategies, mass media and the art world, artists Jess Bachman, John O’Connor, Ward Shelley and Christopher Thompson expose and decode vernacular information using charts, maps and graphs which aid the audience in probing, analyzing and deciphering our world. “Elusive Truths” is sponsored in part by an anonymous donor. Opening reception: Friday, May 2, 6-8PM. Artist Talk: Friday, May 2, 5-6PM.
Firehouse Center Second Floor: May 2-28: Anthony D. Sini’s “Drawings Revisited”. Sini reworks observations from his sketch books, creating large scale charcoal drawings “while still being puzzled by the whole process.” Reception: May 2, 5-8PM.
Community Darkroom: May 2-June 15: “Gorillas And Other Domestic Disturbances”: Recent color digital work from BCA photography instructor Michelle Colling. “The announcement came over the radio: Gorillas had escaped from the zoo and all neighborhoods in the vicinity should be on the lookout...” Opening reception: Friday, May 2, 5-7PM.
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4. Red Square
136 Church Street
(802) 859-8909
www.redsquarevt.com
Through May: paintings by Jessie Sedore and Sarah Cronin, Boston-based members of the band Drug Rug. Opening reception: Friday, May 2, 5-8PM.
106 Main Street
(802) 864-2088
Lance Richbourg exhibits acrylic paintings on canvas of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. Lance is a nationally acclaimed artist and Professor of Fine Arts at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester. Reception with the artist, Friday, June 6, 6-8PM. Opening during May’s First Friday Art Walk, 5-8PM.
Amy E. Tarrant Gallery
153 Main Street
(802) 652-4505
www.flynncenter.org/events/gallery.shtml
Through June 30th: "Celebrating 25 Years of Jazz”: Artists Joel Beckwith, Frank Federico, and Felix Sockwell share the walls of the Flynn Center’s Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in celebration of Burlington Discover Jazz Festival’s 25th Anniversary. All three artists have special connections to the jazz genre, and the Flynn is excited to present their works during this particularly exhilarating time of the year. The gallery is open to the public on Saturdays from 11AM-4PM, and to show patrons on MainStage show nights.
188 Main Street
(802) 658-4771
www.liveatnectars.com
Come experience First Friday “festival style” at Nectar’s 4.0 with 17 local artists, fresh, local BBQ and dozens of craft brewed beers. In May, we feature work by: Jennifer Courtney Barr, Lauren Brownell, Angela Cerci, Harjit Dhaliwal, Kimberlee Forney, Brian Jenkins, Jennifer Kahn, Charles Lysogorski, Kadina “Dinash” Malicbegovic, Irina Markova, Joseph Roque, Tatiana Zelazo, JP Candelier, A. Minor, Claudia Venon, Colleen McLaughlin and Green Closet. Celebrate the Nectar’s Revelations during First Friday, 5-8PM.
150 Church Street
(802) 861-2784
www.tribeca-clothing.com
Welcome to Tribeca, a clothing store for men and women. We’ve created a retail shopping experience that blends street with chic. Check us out and find the essentials of a unique wardrobe. Store and gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10AM-7PM and Sunday, 11AM-5PM.
177 Pearl Street
(802) 862-5396 x429
www.spectrumvt.org
Each show in our drop-in space is an invitation into the lives of youth experiencing homelessness in an attempt to bridge the gap between themselves and the greater Burlington community. Each piece is a visual meditation documenting the youths’ struggles, passions and interests; and how they see themselves as a part of this insane world. Open only for First Friday Art Walk. CLICK HERE....TO READ RELATED ARTICLE
250 Main Street
Memorial Auditorium, Street Level
(802) 860-7474
www.burlingtoncityarts.com
May 3-5: East Barre artist Sandra Erickson will present an exhibit and sale of her spring collection of ceramic vases, wall pockets and flower bowls at the BCA Clay Studio. Erickson incorporates an eclectic mix of organic forms with pattern and texture, making each of her one-of-a-kind vessels into truly functional pieces of art. Open for First Friday Art Walk and Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, 11AM-5PM.
235 College Street
(802) 865-7211
www.fletcherfree.org
In the Pickering Room through May: “A Pictorial History of Jews in Vermont & History of Israel”: Walk the old streets of Burlington’s Jewish quarter, meet the people, the neighborhoods and experience the changes in Israel from Statehood (May 14, 1948) to modern country. This exhibit is part of the Israel @ 60 celebration. Opening reception: Saturday, May 3, 2-5:30PM. In the Fletcher Room through May: “Art from the College Street YMCA”: A showcase of pinch pots and texture tiles created by young students exploring clay with art educator Dorsey Hogg. The artwork was created during three art sessions with Dorsey. The children also worked as a group to create class sculptures. Closed at 5:30PM.
82 South Winooski Avenue
(802) 863-3659
www.citymarket.coop
In May, the Café Gallery features artwork by Melanie Putz Brotz, whose interest in healthful eating and the natural plant world is reflected through her fresh images. She experiments with various media, often painting without a preconceived notion as to what will “come out”, and describes her pieces as “dreaming on paper”. City Market is open every day from 7AM to 11PM.
15 Center Street
(802) 862-9647
May at the Daily Planet features abstract nudes in black-and-white oil on canvas and linen in the Dining Room, prints and paintings by Louis Weller in the Green House, and silver gelatin photography by Allison Hale in the Bar.
15. 215 College Artists’ Cooperative Gallery
215 College Street, Second Floor
(802) 863-3662
http://215college.blogspot.com
Through May 18: “Paintings/Place”: Sandra Berbeco and guest artist Sara Katz present new large-scale landscapes in acrylic and oil. Opening May 23: Kate Donnelly and Xavier Donnelly’s mixed media and pen & ink. Opening reception, May 23, 5-8PM. Hours: Friday 12-8PM, Saturday 12-6PM, Sunday 12-4PM.
85 Church Street
(802) 863-6458
www.froghollow.org
In May, Frog Hollow and Rocky Dale Gardens of Bristol celebrate “Art in the Garden”, a group show featuring Frog Hollow juried artisans’ outdoor-appropriate art nestled in a garden environment created by Rocky Dale owner Ed Burke. Hours: Monday-Thursday 10AM-6PM, Friday-Saturday 10AM-7PM, Sunday 12-5PM.
170 Bank Street
(802) 660-2032
www.grannisgallery.com
In May, Grannis presents “New Works”, paintings by Trice Stratmann and Paul Dragone’s “Pure Carbon”, natural rough diamonds and 18k gold jewelry. Opening reception, Friday, May 2, 5-8PM.
42 Church Street
(802) 865-6227
Uncommon Grounds has been showing art on upper Church Street for years. Their monthly shows, visible throughout the café, highlight Vermont artists and Vermont themes. Don’t be shy about going in to check out the latest offering.
19. CCV Hallway Galleries-Cherry Street
110 Cherry Street (access to 3rd Floor and Lower Level Galleries)
(802) 951-1252
www.ccv.edu/hallway_galleries
Lower Level: “Acrylic Painting I & II”: Students of Marc Awodey’s painting class show their work. 3rd Floor: “The Permanent Collection”: work donated by the art faculty of CCV, including painting, drawing, and pastel. Open Monday-Friday. 8AM-9PM (3rd Floor closes at 4PM on Fridays) and Saturday-Sunday hours are limited, please call.
20. CCV Hallway Galleries-Pearl Street
119 Pearl Street
(802) 951-1252
www.ccv.edu/hallway_galleries
In May, check out our “CCV Student Art Show, Mixed Media”: annual student show, featuring the work of our visual arts students. Opening reception: Friday, May 9, 2-4PM. Open Monday-Friday. 8AM-9PM and Saturday-Sunday hours are limited, please call.
