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Bridge Street and the locale surrounding the Waitsfield covered bridge are the focus of the art community on Saturday, July 10 as artists and art aficionados gather to celebrate PAINTING THE GREAT OUTDOORS. The first plein-aire paint-out to be held in the Mad River Valley is one of the premier events of the Festival of the Great Outdoors.

A paint-out is a great opportunity to observe various artists at work on location and to purchase an original piece of art. Artists begin painting in areas surrounding the Waitsfield covered bridge at 9:00 on Saturday morning and continue painting throughout the day. A map to the artists’ locations is posted on the porch of the Bridge Street Emporium and Gallery where a showing and sale of the completed paintings takes place at 3:00 in the afternoon. The paint-out is open to all artists and mediums. Simply show up and register your painting location on the map.

The paint-out is hosted by Candy Barr and Gary Eckhart and is co sponsored by Moosewalk Studios and The Bridge Street Emporium and Gallery.  Painting takes place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 10 with a rain date of Saturday, July 17.

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Frivolity on the 4th

June 29, 2010

The entire mad River Valley is gearing up for the annual Warren 4th of July Parade – a parade unlike any parade anywhere! This is an event that has to be seen to be believed. Tiny little old Warren, barely a half mile long and with less than a thousand people opens its streets and [...]

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NEW GALLERY IN TOWN

November 19, 2009

The Mad River Valley welcomes Bridge Street Boutique to the list of outstanding galleries and studios scattered throughout the Valley. Ten artists and crafts people are bringing together their talent and energy to open this unusual and exciting gallery. Fine art, jewelry, antiques, one of a kind gifts and hand crafted furniture are all very [...]

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OUT OF THE ORDINARY…

October 2, 2009

The Mad River Valley here in Vermont is blessed with the talents of numerous fine artists and craters – a few are worthy of national recognition. Marilyn Ruseckas, pastel artist of Warren, has earned such recognition. OUT OF THE ORDINARY, LANDSCAPES IN PASTEL is a new, one person showing of her work and is well [...]

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39th Annual Mad River Craft Fair

August 19, 2009

The 39th Annual Mad River Craft Fair is set to move into Kenyon’s Field for Labor Day weekend. The Valley Player’s Theatre hosts more than 100 juried artists for a fabulous craft fair under a tent or outside in a carnival type setting. Shop for handmade items from Vermont and beyond while you admire majestic [...]

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Open Studios Weekend

August 4, 2009

SEVEN OUTSTANDING ARTISTS – ONE TERRIFIC LOCATION. On Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 seven artists turn Moosewalk Studios and Gallery into an art enclave as part of the Vermont Festival of the Arts OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND. The yearly event provides the opportunity for art lovers to visit the numerous artists’ studios throughout the [...]

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The Day Is Finally Here!

July 27, 2009

In three days the 2009 Vermont Festival of the Arts begins its 33 day stint here in the Mad River Valley. The nearly 125 events are all lined up, artists and photographers are depositing work at their respective show sites, chefs are busy and the fine crafters are putting the final touches on their works. [...]

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Kudos for Vermont Festival of the Arts

July 7, 2009

The Vermont Festival of the Arts, held each August here in the Mad River Valley, recently received kudos from two nationally recognized magazines. YANKEE  magazine notes the Festival as being one of the ‘top summer events in Vermont’ while TRAVEL AND LEISURE magazine lists the Festival as ‘one of America’s Top Summer Activities.’ The 12th [...]

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Moosewalk Studios At The Vermont Fun Festival

June 30, 2009

This past Saturday, June 27th, Roarke and Gary packed their car full of brochures and calendars and traveled to the Fair Haven Welcome Center in Fair Haven, VT – site of the third annual Vermont Fun Festival. They were one of many Vermont businesses and organizations that set up display and information booths. Showcasing their gallery/studio [...]

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FIGARO Promises to be a Huge Hit

June 16, 2009

The MARRIAGE OF FIGARO performs this weekend and promises to be a huge hit for the Green Mountain Opera Festival. An outstanding international cast under the direction of the talented Ellen Schlaefer performs some of the greatest music ever written. The Barre (Vermont) Opera House  comes alive with performances on Friday, June 19 at 7:30 [...]

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