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SUMMARY:The Silent Type
DESCRIPTION:The Silent Type\nJune 5 – August 27
Reception: June 5\, 5:30–7:00 PM\nThis summer\, The Silent Type brings together artists and designers whose work explores the intersection of visual design\, natural systems\, and human culture. On view from June 5 through August 27\, the exhibition examines how patterns\, structures\, and processes found in nature are translated into typography\, sculpture\, projection\, materials\, and spatial interventions.\nThrough layered forms of communication—including text\, image\, and three-dimensional design—the exhibition invites viewers to consider how visual language shapes perception\, behavior\, and collective understanding. Both playful and intentional\, the works reveal the quiet ways design mediates our relationship with the natural world and with one another.\nFeatured artists include Tina Christensen\, Leslie Fry\, Michael Jager\, Susan Smereka\, and Elise Whittemore.\nAn opening reception will be held on June 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The public is invited to attend and experience an exhibition that reflects on the subtle dialogue between nature\, design\, and contemporary life.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/the-silent-type/
LOCATION:Mad River Valley Arts\, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Kintz Clown Camp
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-12 July 31st – August 2nd\, 2026 Friday 4pm – 6pm Saturday & Sunday 9am – 3pm The Big Picture Theater and Cafe – 48 Carroll Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT 05673 $225 per camper \nKintz Clown Camp is partnering with The Bigger Picture Community Foundation!\nAfter 3 successful summers at the Waitsfield Village Meeting House\, Kintz Clown Camp is offering additional programming this year\, in our exciting new partnership with The Big Pic!\nLed by Kolleen & Bobby Kintz\, this weekend summer camp will explore ensemble creation and comedic performance. Some basic circus skills and partner acrobatics will also be taught! We will be discovering what it takes to be a strong performer and a good audience member. Games and laughs abound! There will also be outdoor components of this camp: popsicles\, playground\, and giant bubbles!\nStudents will share some of what they’ve learned at a short performance for parents/siblings/grandparents during the final afternoon. \nThis is a drop-off camp: we will help create a comfortable transition for your child when they arrive each day. Campers will bring a lunch to eat together\, during which we will watch age appropriate clown material from some of the greats like: Charlie Chaplin\, Lucille Ball\, Laurel & Hardy\, Mr. Bean\, and Monty Python. \nPlease complete one form for each child who will be attending camp. We will send additional information about what to expect and camp procedures as we get closer to summer. Don’t hesitate to call Kolleen at 802-377-1742 or email kolleenkintz@gmail.com with any questions.\nKolleen Kintz attended Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in 2010. Starting in 2011\, she and Bobby began training with Dody Disanto at The Center for Movement Theatre in Washington DC. They have performed with the DC Fringe Festival\, Zip Zap Circus and regularly at Clown Cabaret. In 2014\, the duo traveled to Haiti to volunteer with Clowns Without Borders and performed for over 5000 children. Kolleen later became a hospital clown for Healthy Humor and made rounds as Dr. Pickle at Johns Hopkins for 6 years.\nKolleen & Bobby Kintz have been teaching artists since 2013. Beginning their journey with the instruction of 3 & 4 year olds\, in Del Ray\, VA. Later developing their own circus camp for ages 5-13\, which ran in Baltimore at Morgan State University for 5 years. In the summer of 2023\, Kolleen & Bobby premiered their Mad River Valley based programming\, with a 6 week summer session for preschoolers and have had ongoing programming ever since. Last year’s summer camp was a smash! \nRegister Here.\nPay the registration fee Here.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/kintz-clown-camp/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Big Picture Theater\, 44 Carroll Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Family Friendly
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