Vermont Arts Exchange

06/04/2026

The Arts, Design and history unite!

06/04/2026

Creativity abounds in Bennington! Come out to support this new business and say "HI!"

06/04/2026

VAE is happy to welcome new friend, artist and business owner Vance Chatel to Bennington for the (re-opening) of the Mill Store 1865! DON'T MISS the Grand Opening on June 19, 2026 11-8pm located on the corner of Benmont Ave & River Street in a historic brick building. You'll experience an art gallery, vintage home boutique, and gift shop all in a beautiful, well li, open space. Mill Store 1865 will feature rotating art exhibits, curated vintage furniture, unique objects, collectibles, workshops, and gifts. Vance says his new establishment will offer a unique shopping experience for local art lovers and vintage shoppers, leaving a lasting impression on tourists in Bennington and the entire Berkshire region.

05/29/2026

This Sat. night! Thank you Banner!
(correction on time, it starts at 7:30pm not 8:00pm) Clik the link for the article!
https://www.benningtonbanner.com/arts_and_culture/belonging-and-othering-to-debut-in-bennington/article_15fabc45-5f0f-4361-b519-c6ee4c73f4dd.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawSF8nlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFLdjdmSEZPRGNYdDloMEVNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHknZXrXFsP5OKYA7dUd5J3DF1T8oIQxAcwkyjbnI-_3qJpGyQ6e6Xv3ulbsl_aem_YWdncwBQ3ra8fHaOGQKADEMZC44O&brid=YWdncwFtGQm94hsQEEVoR9vrbDWM
Tickets are $5. for students $15. adults and at :
https://tickets.benningtontheater.org/event/belonging-and-othering-ddqhwk

05/27/2026

Thanks to all who came out to hear the Grace Fall Band last Saturday at Bennington Theater. One of the best BMS shows to date due in part to the energy and spirit of Grace and her fellow band mates. Thanks also to Sam Clement and Matthew Steckler for jumpin in! Here's a few pics of the night from Mark Schiffner and a comment by audience member and local artist/store owner Vance Chatel.

"So I wanted to circle back to say a couple things about this show. Honestly I was blown away. I’m not a music critic but I felt like I was witnessing a beautiful young musical genius.
Grace Fall has a soulful voice and confidence in her instrument. Sophisticated original songs.
I had a sense of “beyond her years”, meaning her sound, her compositions, her presence and her confidence just seemed so damn mature. Polished. Easy.
Then there was the relationship with her and her band. Like a well oiled machine she guided the nine piece band with a slight nod of her head or she’d gaze at a player and step aside for a guitar solo or a sax excursion. With ease she guided the playlist. The relationship between Grace and her musicians is enchanted.
Bluesy, jazzy. I’m not a music critic but one thing is certain, some music is so damn sultry and sexy that you just have to breath deep and let it wash over you.
Thanks to Matthew Perry Vermont Arts Exchange for putting this show together."

05/27/2026

VAE brings back Boston based beHeard.World as they perform this Sat. May 30th at 7:30pm on stage at the Bennington Bennington Theater. The Boston Globe says “One of the 10 not-to-be-missed dance performances". "Belonging and Othering" is a collaborative of nine dancers/choreographers, three poets and two filmmakers who have created a piece where “belonging” and “othering” intersect, opening a window into underlying parts of tribalism and bias that keep us divided. The multi-media performance piece will screen seven local storytellers who have experienced being “othered.” The storytellers will focus on racism, gender bias, immigration prejudice and LGBTQ issues. They include an African American man, a trans man, a gay man, Black woman and an Asian immigrant—all who have firsthand experience with these challenges.
"Hop, Twist and Turn, But Look Super Cool”.
NY Times. TICKETS AT: https://tickets.benningtontheater.org/event/belonging-and-othering-ddqhwk

05/25/2026

Here's a taste of what's ahead!!! This Saturday don't miss BELONGING+OTHERING plus the unveiling of our Banner, BOTH at the Bennington Theater. Tickets for the performance at https://tickets.benningtontheater.org/event/belonging-and-othering-ddqhwk

05/23/2026

Our Art Education and Community Work continues to go deeper and more meaningful Thanks Danielle at the Bennington Bannerfor helping to tell our story and to all the contributors. Don't miss this exhibit at The Left Bank folks! Up until June 3rd.

NORTH BENNINGTON — The students, faculty, staff, and families of the Village School of North Bennington (VSNB) invite the public to explore "Look: The Show that Watches You Back!" at