The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery presents "The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy" - Photographs of a Witness to History
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 1 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Montpelier Art Walk Reception: Friday, February 2 from 4:30 -- 7:00 pm

The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery opens its doors to the public for the first time since the July 2023 Montpelier flood with an exhibition of photographs by former US Senator Patrick Leahy. The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont's beloved longtime senior senator—with images captured throughout his 48-year career at the center of the nation's political spotlight. The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024.

"As the son of a printer in Montpelier, I learned early about the power of the printed word and the printed image, and a lifelong interest in photography was born the first time I picked up a camera. Photographs can at once be both timely and timeless. They enhance our understanding beyond the ability of words alone."– former Senator Patrick Leahy

With Senator Leahy documenting nearly five decades of events and personal interactions, both great and small, this exhibition intimately celebrates politicians, human rights leaders and artists that have inspired and influenced people across borders and oceans. The exhibition also highlights everyday people from around the world who have inspired the Senator. His work has been published in newspapers and magazines, including Time, US News and World Report and other national and international news publications.

The Senator represented the state at the US Capitol from January 3,1975 to January 3, 2023, establishing a record as Vermont's longest-serving United States senator.

May 25, 2024, 8 AM to 2 PM

May 25, 2024, 9 AM to 10:15 PM

May 26, 2024, 10 AM to 2 PM