Art Briefs
June 23, 2020
Artist image courtesy Axel's Gallery
Exhibit reflects artist's focus on mental health
Axel's Gallery & Frame Shop on Stowe Street currently has a colorful exhibition titled "Moments of Joy" by Vermont artist Caroline Tavelli-Abar on view through July 25.
The works share pieces of the artist's journey when mental health became a priority and healing necessary, the exhibit announcement explains. The abstract watercolor paintings incorporate mixed media including inks, foils and folded papers with bold colors, strokes, lines and geometric patterns.
From the artist: “Nature helps heal as well, and the work is filled with hits of flitting bird patterns, budding plants, stars, and galaxies; and seasons bring solace as smaller pieces play at intertwining winter, spring and summer.”
The gallery is open Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information at axelsgallery.com.
Grange Hall, MOXIE seek solo performance acts by Aug. 15
MOXIE Productions and the Grange Hall Cultural Center announce an Aug. 15 deadline for artists to submit entries for the 2021 One & Only Series, an annual celebration of solo performance.
The series seeks Vermont performance solo artists representing performance art, dance, theater, spoken word, stand-up, music, multimedia, puppetry, or any other kind of one-person performance. Artists will be notified by Sept. 30 whether they were chosen.
The production is not scheduled in 2021 yet. Monica Callan at the Grange Hall said the series usually runs January through April, but it may be pushed out further. Scheduling will be done in October, she said.
Length would be 45-90 min. total running time with full production presentations committing to a minimum of two shows. The arrangement includes a 50/50 split of door proceeds. For specific guidelines and details, visit www.grangehallcc.com; email or call also at grangehallcc@gmail.com or 802-244-4168.
Across Roads seeks art entries for fall exhibition
Across Roads Center for the Arts is seeking entries for a September-October exhibition at the Grange Hall Cultural Center focused on the theme, “Dwell.”
The deadline for submissions is midnight on Sept. 6 for pieces in all forms.
“This curated exhibition is about and in appreciation of the landscapes we inhabit (internal and external, as well as real, imagined and allegorical) in challenging times of illness, confinement, anxiety, chaos, political turmoil, change, and uncertainty,” the request for contributions explains. “Submissions are sought that express and interpret this theme, including places that express brutality, confusion, fear, dependence, sorrow, betrayal or despair, or those that offer solace, inspiration, celebration, reflection, solidarity, transformation, or hope.”
All forms of art will be considered and there is no fee to submit. An opening reception is planned for 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 24, with the exhibit running through Oct. 24.
If COVID-19 guidelines prevent the gallery from being open for this event, the exhibition will be moved to an online format. For more information email or call: info.acrossroads@gmail.com or 244-4168.