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Dual Showing

We are pleased to announce a special, dual exhibition of work by Roarke Sharlow and Gary Eckhart, the two artists of Moosewalk Studios.

WINGED NAVIGATION is one of Roarke’s nine manipulated digital images in the show.

AN EARLY SPRING by Gary is one of the eight original watercolors on display.

Two meet the artists receptions are scheduled for Saturday, March 25 and Saturday, April 8 from noon to 4 pm. Gary will be demonstrating his painting techniques at both receptions. 802-496-3065 for information.

The show hangs in the historic Waitsfield Village Meeting House (UCC church) at 4355 Main Street in Waitsfield.

Ridgewood Art Institute

CONTAINERS - Gary Eckhart Watercolor

CONTAINERS, a 19 inch x 25 inch watercolor by Gary was accepted into the 43rd annul juried exhibition by the Ridgewood (NJ) Art institute. The exhibition of representational art is one of the most respected art exhibitions of its type in the eastern United States.

SUMMER'S LAST HURRAH - watercolor

SUMMER’S LAST HURRAH – watercolor – 25″ x 19″

Gary’s watercolor, SUMMER’S LAST HURRAH, is one of the 140 works of art in the 94th Grand National Exhibition presented by the American Artists Professional League. The Exhibition fills the two galleries at the Salmagundi Club on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The Salmagundi Club is one of the premier gallery locations presenting art in the city.

The American Artists Professional League is the oldest organization in the United States specializing in the promotion of realism in art and recognizes six major art mediums – oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphics/multi-medium and sculpture.

The Exhibition is free to the public at 47 Fifth Avenue.

Hours are Monday thru Friday – 1 to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday – 1 to 4 pm

VT Open Studio Weekend

Roarke's AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL photo

Roarke’s AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL photo on display during Open Studio Weekend

Moosewalk Studios and Gallery opens its doors as one of the 97 sites participating in Vermont Open Studio Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2. Vermont Open Studios Weekend is sponsored by the Vermont Crafts Council celebrating 30 years of promoting the arts.

Here at Moosewalk (studio #89 in the Craft Council’s map book/brochure) you will find prize winning watercolor paintings, fine art photography and oil paintings fresh off the easel. The Studio welcomes Andrew O’Brien of Luminous Moose Glass Studios as our guest artist for the weekend. In addition to our gallery selection you will also find special pricing on giclees and select art works.

This is the perfect weekend to visit as the colored foliage is spectacular along Lincoln Gap Road with outstanding views from our parking lot. Don’t forget your cameras!

We are easy to find. Just look for the yellow directional signs from Route 100. Hours are Saturday and Sunday, October 1 & 2, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Busy Art Days

Summer may be coming to a swift close, but here at Moosewalk Studios and Gallery we are heading into one of the busiest times of the year.

This coming weekend (August 27 & 28) Gary hosts his annual, 2 day watercolor workshop. This year the workshop explores various approaches to composition and developing an understanding of “greens.”

September 2 will be the opening of Roarke’s show LOOKING THROUGH LAYERS at ART, etc. Gallery in Randolph, VT

RUSTIC FLOWERS - manipulated image

RUSTIC FLOWERS – manipulated image by Roarke

Labor Day brings the Big Red Barn Show to a close but it is quickly followed by the Green Mountain Photo Show. Roarke will have three photos in this show.

Gary is one of only a handful of artists selected to show two paintings in the LAND AND LIGHT SHOW at the Bryan Gallery in Jeffersonville, VT.

Moosewalk Studios and Gallery will be participating in the Vermont Craft Council’s Fall Open Studio Tour on October 1 & 2.

Each of these events will be featured with details in future web postings so check back frequently.

Due to conflicting activities, Moosewalk Studios and Gallery will not be open Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28. We will reopen on Saturday, October 1. We are also open by appointment by calling 802-583-2224.

Vermont Plein Air Festival

EARLY JUNE - plein air watercolor by Gary

EARLY JUNE – plein air watercolor by Gary

The Vermont Plein Air Festival returns to the Mad River Valley towns of Waitsfield and Warren on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 12 to 14. Visit amateur and professional artists painting the beautiful and historic Mad River Valley of Vermont in this three-day event. The popular sidewalk art show is open for browsing all three days and the Children’s Plein Air (materials supplied free) returns on Saturday, August 13. Enjoy the numerous galleries, visit the Big Red Barn Art Show, tie-dye a shirt, paint a rock, visit glass artists and partake in the family activities. Fun for the family and everything is FREE!

Maps showing suggested paintings sites and schedules of events are available at the Festival Headquarters on Bridge Street in Waitsfield and at Art In The Village Gallery in Warren.

Moosewalk Studios and Gallery will be closed this weekend. Gary will be painting both in watercolors and oils and Roarke will be busy photographing the event. We will re-open on Saturday, August 20 or by appointment other days.

Big Red Barn Art Show Opens

Gary is one of the Mad River Valley artists showing work in the Big Red Barn Art Show currently occupying the Galleries at Lareau Farm. The Big Red Barn Art Show is strikingly pleasing, very eclectic in its structure and easy to experience.  The show features the creative endeavors of the artists and artisans of the Mad River Valley, this year expanding its offerings to include more sculpture, glass and ceramics. There is an abundance of “serious” fine art but there is also a fair amount of fantasy. The show’s lighter side makes it accessible to children and is a great introduction to the enjoyment and appreciation of art.

AN EARLY SPRING - watercolor

AN EARLY SPRING – watercolor – on display at the Big Red Barn Art Show

The Big Red Barn Art Show is open Thursday/Friday 4 to 9 pm and Saturday/Sunday noon to 9 pm in the Galleries at Lareau Farm, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT. Children are welcome and the exhibition is free.

Yes, We Are Open

Moosewalk Studios and Gallery is proud to be celebrating 16 years here at 200 Orion Road in Warren, VT. Over the years the gallery has shown the art of numerous artists in addition to the paintings by Gary and art photography by Roarke. Currently we are showing porcelain ware by Noel Bailey and stained glass by Andrew O’Brien.

Gary has a new collection of both watercolors and oils and Roarke continues to work on his multi-image photography in addition to his more traditional pieces.

The studios and gallery are open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Our involvement with the art scene here in the Mad River Valley sometimes causes us to close during the posted hours so we suggest you give us a call before making the drive. Of course, we are always open by appointment. You can reach us at 802-583-2224.

Livestock At Moosewalk Studios

Moosewalk Studios and Gallery is located within the boundaries of the Green Mountain National Forest. As such, we have had visitors in the likes of bears, fox, coyotes, deer and, yes, moose. Momma moose and her baby did visit this past spring. Our most interesting visitors right now are four friendly chipmunks. We know for certain that one has been with us for three summers as his tail is very short – he has yet to explain how he lost part of his tail. In addition to Short Tail one finds Rusty Butt (for obvious reasons), Young One (new this year – still getting his colors) and Fluffy Tail. Fluffy Tail is aggressive and thinks nothing of climbing up on to your lap to get his peanuts. All four will eat peanuts right out of your hand – lots and lots and lots of peanuts!

FLUFFY TAIL - resident chipmunk

FLUFFY TAIL – resident chipmunk

Fluffy Tail also likes to pose for photographs and is willing to do so at the drop-of-the-hat (or in this case, the peanut). All four of the critters love to entertain, so drop by the studios and gallery for your in-person visit.

Moosewalk Studios and Gallery are open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 pm; however, our involvement with the numerous arts activities in the Valley during the summer may take us away unexpectedly so we suggest giving a call before making the trip – 802-583-2224. The place is open mid-week by appointment.

The 10th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition opened its 2022 run on June 19 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, VT. 108 paintings from 21 states were eligible for awards by judge Sarah Yeoman, AWS of Delaware.

LEAFED PEAR painting

LEAFED PEAR painting – Best Still Life Award

Janet Laird-Lagassee of Auburn, ME received the Best Still Life award for her painting LEAFED PEAR (above).

The Exhibition also includes 100 miniature paintings from the Whiskey Painters of America. The national organization has been in existence since the 50’s and is known for the members’ miniature paintings. No painting can be larger than 20 square inches (4″ x 5″).

Gary curated the collection of paintings selected by three professional watercolorists. The Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition runs through July 23. Hours are Thursday/Friday – 4 to 9 pm and Friday/Saturday – noon to 9 pm. Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm, route 100 South of Waitsfield, VT, free and children welcome.