The Main Street Arts Children's Chorus is coming back! After a hiatus of several years, MSA chorus founder and director Valerie Kosednar is bringing back this tradition. Children seven years of age and older can lend their voice to a charismatic group of kids who love to sing! In unison and harmony, they will feature seasonal songs from a variety of styles and traditions. Chorus will be held for a six-week session on Mondays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, April 3rd - May 15th (No class on April 17th). Price for the six-week session for one child is $60. Additional siblings are half price.

About Valerie: Originally from Wisconsin, Valerie earned a BA and MA in Music Ed from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has enjoyed 25+ years as a music educator and children's chorus conductor in the Midwest, New York City and New England. In 2002, Valerie worked with MSA founder, Mary Hepburn to create the MSA Children’s Chorus which continued on with great success for many years. She is thrilled to bring the Children’s Chorus back to Main Street Arts!

Drawing Out the Wisdom of the Past

Are you over 55? Are you interested in joining a series of workshops to turn memories into collage, watercolor paintings, poetry or stories? Led by creative aging specialist Susan Rosano, the project, entitled "Drawing Out The Wisdom of the Past", is a collaboration between three of Saxtons River’s institutions: 24 Main (formerly Christ’s Church), MSA, and the Saxtons River Historical Society. Thanks to a generous grant from the Vermont Arts Council, this program is free to participants.

In the MSA Gallery: Model, Muse, Assistant, Artist

MSA is pleased to present Model, Muse, Assistant, Artist, a group exhibition curated by photographer Rachel Portesi to celebrate the individual work of the artists who have also worked in her studio as assistants and models. The exhibition features a selection of work by artists Hannah Colantuono, Amaia Echanis, Rachel Portesi, Rachel Racco, Isabel Rodriguez, and Willa Sheehan.

March 3 - April 29, 2023

Artist Reception:

Saturday, March 4, 3-5pm

Coming Soon: Through Cern's Eyes

Get your tickets now for this original MSA production

Celebrating Our Volunteers: Kristen Murphy

"Kristen has been a huge benefit to MSA. Having a consistent volunteer that we can depend on has been greatly appreciated. She has also taken on a backstage role in the production of Through Cern's Eyes, which makes her invaluable to our theater programing, techies are the bread and butter of a theater organization" - Sean Roberts

Kristen is a native Michigander who relocated to New England in 2016. Originally trained as an architect, Kristen earns her living as a consultant in architectural acoustics, interested in the intersection of great sounding buildings and sustainable construction practices.  

In early 2020, Kristen reconnected with making art, as therapeutic practice. Her favorite activity is spending a day outside painting en plein air. The pandemic brought Kristen from Boston to southern Vermont, where she quickly connected with the artistic spirit of the community. Getting to know her neighbors inspired her to give back - she staffs the front desk of Main Street Arts every Friday during gallery hours, while being able to use their resources to work remotely at the same time.  

She is passionate about encouraging new artists, especially those without previous access, to move past self-doubt and find creative outlets that resonate. Her dream is to paint her way through as many National Parks as she can.  

Improvements to 35 Main Street

Keeping the MSA building and grounds in good condition is an ongoing effort! Thad Guild of TMG Enterprises recently delivered and spread crushed stone to improve MSA’s rear access road. Mud, ruts and deep puddles had compromised the roadway.

Swing/Tango Lessons Continue

Matt Peake and friends

will offer swing and tango

dance lessons in back-to-back

one-hour sessions!

Thursdays,

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,

from 7-9 pm.

SAVE THE DATE

Main Street Arts

Garden Tour

June 10-11

STAY CONNECTED!