Stop by and enjoy a glass of Sangria and nibble on some delish chocolates while you explore the garden themed (and decorated) galleries featuring work by Chaffee artist members.
Featured Galleries:
Long-time Chaffee artist member, Arlene O'Connor, will have a feature gallery of garden and floral paintings on the first floor of the mansion. There will be many special touches to compliment Arlene's beautiful pieces such as a stunning large Oriental fishbowl designed and decorated by artist member, Heather Wilson.
Heather Wilson will also have a feature gallery on the second floor showcasing her drawings and poems.
This exhibit will be fun (and a must see) for the whole family as galleries will have fairy and elf houses by Randy Pratico, mini tree houses by Jim Boughton, lots of flowers (paper, silk and garden grown)...and so much more! No charge to attend. A donation would be appreciated.
Be sure to browse the rest of the mansion and take in the 1890's architecture. Chaffee artist members' works will be on display and for sale throughout the first and second floors, as well as in the Gallery Shoppe that is filled with handmade treasures and gift ideas for any occasion. This exhibit will be on display until September 22.
As we celebrate 62 years as an art center in the Rutland Community, we also invite you to join as an artist, single or family member to help the Chaffee to continue to inspire and cultivate creativity, while positively impacting the vitality of our community through the arts.
Plan to visit the Chaffee during expanded Summer Open Hours to experience the beauty of the 1890's Queen Anne Victorian Mansion and the wonderful works of art throughout, plus our Gallery Shoppe! While here, picture your next event, bridal shower, wedding, birthday, meeting, or retreat being held in our beautiful mansion, fondly known by its first owners as Sunny Gables.
Summer Hours: Wednesday/ Thursday: 12 to 7pm; Friday: 12 to 5pm; and Saturday 10am to 2pm
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