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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:At Sixes and Sevens: the Sculpture Show
DESCRIPTION:Ten artist educators exhibit sculpture\, both inside and outside\, at Bundy Modern.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/at-sixes-and-sevens-the-sculpture-show/
LOCATION:Bundy Modern\, 361 Bundy Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Guitar Lessons for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Our instructor will provide six weeks of lessons to a limited number of adult beginners. \nPlease pre-register on the library website.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/guitar-lessons-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Joslin Memorial Library\, 4391 Main Street\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Waitsfield Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.  \nEstablished in 1993\, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans for decades. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses that provide the highest quality products to the market. Every Saturday\, rain or shine\, mid-May to mid-October\, you’ll find us on the Mad River Green! \nLocal produce\, plant starts\, maple\, honey\, flowers\, seedlings\, eggs\, meats\, cheeses\, fish\, crafts\, art\, clothes\, bread\, baked goods\, coffee\, spirits\, cider\, mead and prepared foods all by Vermonters. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leash. \nOur market is proud to offer many food benefit options for our community\, learn more about them below! \n3 Squares VT / SNAP \nThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible\, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. In fact\, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with key stakeholders in every state to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. \nFarm to Family\nFarm to Family is a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These coupons are in denominations of $6.00 and helps individuals buy fresh fruits and vegetables\, locally grown from Vermont farms and at Farmers Markets. Look for vendors at our Market with the Farm to Family Program sign to accept your coupons. \nCrop Cash\nCrop Cash is a double-value coupon program that promotes the purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs at farmers markets that accept 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits. In essence\, Crop Cash is an incentive dollar that is earned for 3SquaresVT/SNAP purchases for use on the future purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, seeds\, and starts at the market. Coupons are marked specifically to each Market and available year round. NOFA-VT manages this program.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/77409-2/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Mad River Green\, 105 Mad River Green\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Valley Artists Guild proudly announces the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (GMWE) —an acclaimed celebration of watercolor painting that has grown from a grassroots show in 2012 into a nationally recognized summer exhibition. \nThe 2026 exhibition will be held June 11 through July 19 at the Historic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm & Forest\, located on Route 100 in Waitsfield\, Vermont. \nFeaturing the work of over 60 accomplished watercolor artists from across the United States\, the exhibition draws more than 3\,000 visitors each year to experience a vibrant and diverse range of contemporary watercolor painting\, including entries in conjunction with the Whiskey Painters of America—it’s a show within a show! \nThis year\, more than $7\,000 in awards will be presented to artists demonstrating exceptional skill and vision in the medium. \nThe exhibition has received international attention\, including recognition by the French publication Art of Watercolour as one of America’s premier summer watercolor exhibitions. This distinction continues to attract highly regarded jurors who carefully select outstanding works for inclusion and award honors. \nCome spend an evening summer with us in the beautiful Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm (home of American Flatbread)\, Waitsfield\, VT. Gallery hours are the same as American Flatbread dinner hours\, Thursday through Sunday.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/green-mountain-watercolor-exhibition/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm\, 48 Lareau Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Shannon 'O Arts at The Bigger Picture!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2 hour class\, where materials are included in your enrollment. A very special summer of custom “Art Classes” of your choice. Meet and make art in your community at The Big Picture\, with Artist Shannon O’.\nTime & Location \nJul 18\, 2026\, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nBig Picture Theater & Cafe\, 48 Carroll Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT 05673\, USA\nWe’re so excited to create with you this summer!\nJoin us for a 2-hour class\, where materials are included in your enrollment.\nA very special summer of custom\, daily “Art Classes” of your choice. Meet and make art in your community at The Big Picture\, with Artist Shannon O’. Inside the beautiful Theater\, we have carefully planned unique studio time to make art\, make new friends\, and take home a custom creation. Many more classes to come throughout the summer. Each class is designed to “Make & Take” an original art piece home. The variety of each individual Artist will be celebrated\, as some may want to spend more time after they take their art home. For some\, the 2 hours will be the perfect amount of time to finish. ~Limited seating~
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/shannon-o-arts-at-the-bigger-picture-2/
LOCATION:Big Picture Theater\, 44 Carroll Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Dream On Productions Presents: The Great Still Picture Show! Back By Popular Demand Encore Show!
DESCRIPTION:A fun-filled night of Dream on Production’s classic slideshows from the 70’s and 80’s-newly enhanced and digitized\, along with a brand new tribute to the Warren 4th of July Parade! July 18th @7pm \nBack By Popular Demand! Join us for an encore presentation of Dream On. \nA time machine back to the 1970’s when these slide shows were created to entertain our Mad River Valley friends at the Bluetooth Bar on a regular basis. From that humble beginning we were hired to entertain people far and wide for a decade. \nThese shows were produced by Charlie Brown\, Sparky+ Peggy Potter\, Irvings Rushworth\, and a cast of talented locals who hopped on for the joyful experience.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/dream-on-productions-presents-the-great-still-picture-show-back-by-popular-demand-encore-show/
LOCATION:Big Picture Theater\, 44 Carroll Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673
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