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Self Portrait after American Gothic in the style of Kehinde Wiley
Belia Casalinova, Grade 11 MAUHS
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Bennington Museum Monthly
With the arrival of good weather comes the beginning of our outdoor offerings in June. Music, parties, delicious food, and outdoor sculpture make Bennington Museum a must-visit destination! It also marks the close of the Student Art Show on June 6th, so don't wait to stop by. Admission to the Museum is free for members, youth 17 and under, anyone presenting a SNAP card, and active military service personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums initiative. In these ways and more we strive to make our programming and exhibits accessible and affordable for everyone, which truly illustrates why the Museum is a community gem.
Also, if you're excited about our offerings, we invite you to consider making a gift to Bennington Museum's spring appeal. Our Annual Fund goal this fiscal year, which ends on June 30, is $260,000 or about 28% of our annual operating budget. A gift from you is a statement of support for our programming, exhibitions, and the mission of Bennington Museum.
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Concerts in the Courtyard:
Mike McMann Band
Kicking off the courtyard season, Mike, Sten, and Bobby play classic rock through bluegrass picking favorites!
The Avocado Pit will set up shop in front of the Museum’s gates, serving delicious tacos, beer and wine.
This event is FREE thanks to an anonymous grant.
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Spring Party 2023
Join us for the annual spring party to learn about what Bennington Museum has in store this year and to honor Bob Tegart, one of our dedicated Museum volunteers, with the Arnold Ricks service award!
Food and drink by Thyme Tables, and music by the Arlington Memorial High School Jazz Band.
$5 Members, $20 Not-Yet-Members
Ticket proceeds will go to support continued improvements in the Regional History Room.
Sponsored by NEXUS CONSULTING
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Wednesday, 6/7
12:30pm - 4pm
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Second Community Conversation
Meet the new Executive Director of the Vermont Arts Council and share your thoughts about this community's state of cultural affairs. The event is FREE and open to the public.
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Concerts in the Courtyard:
Lost Radio Rounders
Lost Radio Rounders present Acoustic American Roots music along with historical context for the songs, and this has made them a favorite at museums, historical societies and libraries. They are multiple time Eddies Award nominees, and two of their three members have been inducted into the Capital Region Musicians Hall of Fame.
The Avocado Pit will set up shop in front of the Museum’s gates, serving delicious tacos, beer and wine.
This event is FREE thanks to an anonymous grant.
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Concerts in the Courtyard:
Mark & Jill
Based in Up State New York, Mark and Jill meld their vision and talent for a taste of New Orleans meets Austin. NY Blues Hall of Fame bluesman Mark Tolstrup and sultry Texas singer Jill Burnham come together where the Delta meets the Rio Grande. Over a haunting slide guitar their voices soar and blend in harmony. Mark and Jill bring a fresh original interpretation to the earliest roots of the blues. Their original songs deal with both the hard realties of life and the joys of being alive.
The Avocado Pit will set up shop in front of the Museum’s gates, serving delicious tacos, beer and wine.
This event is FREE thanks to an anonymous grant.
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Concerts in the Courtyard: Made in the Shade
Made in the Shade is a Jazz/ R&B project whose members have a shared love for American music from the 1920-40s. Based in North Bennington, the band features Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Harmonica and a Horn Section. This 5 piece group will bring to life a vintage songbook exploring timeless themes ranging from love to loss. Joe Chirchirillo and Lee Paquin are the two leaders of this group. Lee and Joe live very close to each other and have been playing together for about 5 years. Both have been playing music in various bands for many years.
The Avocado Pit will set up shop in front of the Museum’s gates, serving delicious tacos, beer and wine.
This event is FREE thanks to an anonymous grant.
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Concerts in the Courtyard:
The Flatlanders
The Flatlanders band is a three piece band that has been playing together for over 5 years. They play a classic mix of rock and jazz, and are flexible with requests.
The Avocado Pit will set up shop in front of the Museum’s gates, serving delicious tacos, beer and wine.
This event is FREE thanks to an anonymous grant.
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Weekend Courtyard Cafe
We are excited to welcome Corner of India back to the Museum courtyard this summer. Shanta Ghosh will serve delicious Eastern dishes on sunny Saturdays beginning June 10th. Advance orders are welcome. Watch our facebook page in case of cancellations.
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June 17 - November 12, 2023
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show. Originally known as the North Bennington Art Park, the exhibition debuted in 1998 on the lawn in front of what was then Joe McGovern’s masonry shop, adjacent to the post office, in the village of North Bennington. Over the last 26 years NBOSS (pronounced “N”-Boss), as it is now lovingly known, has become one of the region’s premiere arts events of the summer/fall season, featuring work by some of the best artists from the Bennington area, the state of Vermont, and throughout the northeast region.
For more information about the show please visit nbossvt.com and stay tuned for more information about the artists and their creations.
SAVE THE DATES
Opening Date and Celebration at the Vermont Arts Exchange: June 17, 2023 Time: 4-8 PM
Featuring music by Beard & Glasses, plus hot dogs and PBR
Artist Reception at Bennington Museum: September 8, 2023 Time: 5-7pm
Featuring music by SIRSY and stilt-walker Troy Wunderle, plus hot dogs and PBR.
Closing Date: November 11, 2023
Hours: self-guided, open 24/7, and free to the public.
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