MSA was thrilled to welcome the community back to our newly refurbished art space at the Hidden Talent Art Show opening on Friday, Jan. 20. This space was badly damaged in 2018 when a burst sprinkler pipe under the theater stage upstairs caused massive damage to the art room below. The large room had been unavailable for classes and gatherings until now. Through support from the VT Arts Council’s Cultural Facilities grant and a match by an anonymous donor, MSA’s art room is now better than ever. By removing the wall to the old kitchen, the space is more flexible and filled with natural light. New beams and supports make the entire building stronger. The little stage has been opened up to provide a platform for a few musicians or actors, or a screen for presentations. See more pictures here.

Join us for a lively discussion with a selection of artists from the

Hidden Talents Community Art Show currently on display at

Main Street Arts. Artists will discuss their work and address

any questions you may have.

There will be two events, one on Feb. 5, and one on Feb. 19,

each running between 2 and 4 pm. Admission is free.

You can sign up for the events below or just come on the dates.

Sign up for the Feb. 5 event on FB.

Sign up for the Feb. 19 event on FB.

Outburst Arts Teen Nights at MSA

Outburst Arts, a free monthly teen arts night at MSA, will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. MSA is partnering with Youth Services Librarian Sam Howard of the Rockingham Free Public Library to create a youth-led place where teens can make art, launch creative projects, or just hang out with friends. All area teens are invited.

Outburst Arts will take place from 7-9 pm on the second Saturday of each month through the end of the school year. In addition to February 11, the program will meet on March 11, April 8, May 13, and June 10.

"Drawing Out the Wisdom of the Past"

MSA has received a Creative Aging grant from the VT Arts Council to offer free workshops and events this spring for older area residents. 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.

Read more here



Have Fun with The Bard!

MSA welcomes back

Hamlet Director

John Hadden

for four Sunday afternoon sessions

to play with Shakespeare!

February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 1-4 pm

Swing/Tango Lessons Continue

Matt Peake and friends

will offer swing and tango

dance lessons in back-to-back

one-hour sessions!

Thursdays, Feb 9, 16, 23 and

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,

from 7-9 pm.

Other Area Events

Bellows Falls Opera House

presents the

Ray Massucco

Concert Series #1

Dar Williams

on Saturday, Feb. 4.

More info

STAY CONNECTED!