P.O. Box 1063, Montpelier, Vermont 05601

The Art Resource Association (ARA) is a nonprofit organization of central Vermont artists and craftspeople dedicated to supporting artistic excellence and expression and enhancing public understanding of the visual arts since 1975

DUES: $10 per year, payable January 1

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Linda Berg Maney,
President
485-8056

Missy Storrow,
Secretary
229-6718

Robin LaHue
Treasurer
802-485-7770

William Steinhurst
Vice-President
223-2417

Janet Van Fleet
Web Tzarina
563-2486

Joan Davidson
485-4225

Deborah Hillman
223-7520

Jack Sabon
253-8220

Barbara Scotch
223-2258

ARA Exhibit at Kellogg-Hubbard Library

The following is a Spotlight review by Marc Awodey, published in Seven Days:

20 members of the central vermont-based art resource association [through april]

In Between The Lines
Approximately 30 pieces by more than 20 members of the central Vermont-based Art Resource Association are scattered throughout the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, through April 26. The paintings, prints and photographs are located on both floors and cover a range of styles. It’s a philanthropic show, too — 10 percent of sales will be donated to the library. Pictured [below]: “North Branch Variations II” by Anne Sarcka.

ARA exhibits at Wood Gallery
November 13, 2007 to December 20, 2007

The show was very positively reviewed by Marc Awodey in Seven Days. Click HERE for a link to the review.

Mark Awodey said, in part:

The ARA's website explains that the central Vermont organization has been “dedicated to supporting artistic excellence and expression and enhancing public understanding of the visual arts since 1975.” The 2007 members' show confirms the group is living up to its mission.

Marc spoke highly of work by Deborah Hillman, Gladys Agell, Barbara Scotch, and Wilma Lovely.

City Center Shows


The above images are from the ARA Board Members Show at City Center, February, 2007. This is a great place to exhibit, with lots of traffic.

2008 Shows at City Center
Monthly shows are booked by Jane Pincus (485-8428). 2008 is now completely booked, but you can ask to be put on a waiting list in case of cancellations. Think about sharing with another member if you cannot fill the whole space, which easily handles 30 pieces or more.

January, 2008: Axel Stohlberg
February, 2008: Orchard Valley School
*March, 2008: Lauren Gilhooley (March 28 Art Walk)
April, 2008: Heidemarie Holmes-Heiss
May, 2008: Cherie Staples and Marilyn Wingersky
*June, 2008: Sherri Campbell (June 6 Art Walk)
July, 2008: Angie Grace and Sharon Volansky Gerard
*August, 2008: Maggie Neale (August 8 Art Walk)
*September, 2008: ARA Group Show (September 26 Art Walk)
October, 2008: Linda Anderson
November, 2008: Nicole Kircher
*December, 2008: ARA Group Show (December 5 Art Walk)


IMPORTANT NOTE: We must not use nails in the walls at City Center, nor can we tape things to the walls! Work must be hung with monofilament or picture wire, hanging from the overhead rails.

*Montpelier Art Walk
Montpelier Art Walks will occur five times in 2008. Our City Center shows are on the route, and if you are scheduled during an Art Walk month, you are expected to participate in Art Walk. This means being at City Center from 4-8 PM on the evening of Art Walk to welcome people who are walking around Montpelier looking at art. If you want to arrange refreshments at your show, so much the better! If you are showing during one of the Art Walk dates, please be sure to contact Rob Hitzig several weeks before the date as he coordinates content for the Art Walk flyer, and he will include images of your work if you contact him. He can be reached at the link above, or at The Lazy Pear Gallery (223-7680).Talk up the Art Walk and participate! A new banner is now in use near the Fire Station to let people know when an Art Walk is happening.