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MONTPELIER, VT—The Vermont Arts Council Spotlight Gallery will host the Vermont Art Educators Association’s (VAEA) first ever member exhibit from March 8- 31, 2023.
The exhibit, titled “Vermont Voices,” will display one work of art by participating members of the VAEA, which is Vermont’s statewide professional association for art educators and an affiliate of the National Art Education Association.
“Our membership organization sponsors relevant professional development opportunities for art educators at all levels and advocates for art education by exhibiting imaginative and creative student art,” said VAEA member and exhibit co-curator Rebbie Carlton. “The synergy of those two endeavors combines to show the profound influence visual communication and expression have on the education and lives of our students.”
“Vermont Voices” will coincide with the VAEA’s biennial Youth Art Month exhibit at the Vermont State House, across State Street from the Arts Council Spotlight Gallery, enabling the community to see the creativity of both Vermont’s youngest artists and the arts educators who support their growth.
"When art teachers feel supported and recognized as artists, their teaching in the art room becomes more meaningful and authentic,” said Dorsey Hogg, another exhibit co-curator and VAEA member. “When art educators have time to create and reflect on their own art, they can empathize with their students and work towards a more artful practice."
Visitors to the exhibit can expect to see a range of visual art styles and mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, book arts, and more. The exhibit is free and open to the public, and select artworks will be available for sale through the artists.
An opening reception will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at the Spotlight Gallery, 136 State St., Montpelier. Gallery hours will be 12-5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
"Art educators inspire young Vermonters with the power of creativity and self-expression," said Amy Cunningham, interim executive director of the Vermont Arts Council. "We're thrilled to partner with the Vermont Art Educators Association to showcase the incredible talent of their members."
For information about viewing the exhibit at the Spotlight Gallery, contact Desmond Peeples at dpeeples@vermontartscouncil.org.
Information about the Spotlight Gallery exhibit can be viewed at https://www.vermontartscouncil.org/programs/spotlight-gallery/vaea-vermont-voices
About the Vermont Arts Council
The Vermont Arts Council envisions a Vermont where all people have access to the arts and creativity in their lives, education, and communities. Engagement with the arts transforms individuals, connects us more deeply to each other, energizes the economy, and sustains the vibrant cultural landscape that makes Vermont a great place to live. Since 1965, the Council has been the state's primary provider of funding, advocacy, and information for the arts in Vermont. Learn more at www.vermontartscouncil.org
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