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Today is JUNETEENTH - a day of remembrance, liberation, and a celebration of black freedom. It’s also a day to reflect on the ongoing struggle for justice and equity.
In celebration, we’re spotlighting work by For Freedoms (Hank Willis Thomas and Emily Shur in collaboration with Eric Gottesman and Wyatt Gallery of For Freedoms), featured in our new exhibition, “It often rhymes,” opening today with a public reception on July 12.
A reinterpretation of Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings, these photographs center artists, activists, community organizers, and everyday people to reflect a more honest, inclusive vision of American freedom.
The original “Four Freedoms” - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear - were first articulated by FDR in 1941. For Freedoms brings them into the present, declaring diversity an essential and undeniable component of freedom.
ABOUT FOR FREEDOMS: A national platform for creative civic engagement, For Freedoms empowers artists and communities to deepen dialogue, build belonging, and imagine a more just, joyful future, together.
🖼️: For Freedoms (Hank Willis Thomas and Emily Shur in collaboration with Eric Gottesman and Wyatt Gallery of For Freedoms)
“Four Freedoms, (Freedom of Speech, Freedom from Fear, Freedom from Want, Freedom of Worship),” 2018
#Juneteenth #Freedom @thecurrenteducation @stoweartsandculture @gostowe @forfreedoms #FourFreedoms #ContemporaryAart #CivicExpression #justice #ForFreedoms #stowe #vermont #VermontArts
In celebration, we’re spotlighting work by For Freedoms (Hank Willis Thomas and Emily Shur in collaboration with Eric Gottesman and Wyatt Gallery of For Freedoms), featured in our new exhibition, “It often rhymes,” opening today with a public reception on July 12.
A reinterpretation of Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings, these photographs center artists, activists, community organizers, and everyday people to reflect a more honest, inclusive vision of American freedom.
The original “Four Freedoms” - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear - were first articulated by FDR in 1941. For Freedoms brings them into the present, declaring diversity an essential and undeniable component of freedom.
ABOUT FOR FREEDOMS: A national platform for creative civic engagement, For Freedoms empowers artists and communities to deepen dialogue, build belonging, and imagine a more just, joyful future, together.
🖼️: For Freedoms (Hank Willis Thomas and Emily Shur in collaboration with Eric Gottesman and Wyatt Gallery of For Freedoms)
“Four Freedoms, (Freedom of Speech, Freedom from Fear, Freedom from Want, Freedom of Worship),” 2018
#Juneteenth #Freedom @thecurrenteducation @stoweartsandculture @gostowe @forfreedoms #FourFreedoms #ContemporaryAart #CivicExpression #justice #ForFreedoms #stowe #vermont #VermontArts
🌈It’s pride month!
At The Current, we believe art is for everyone. We celebrate creativity, community, and the power of being fully ourselves every day.
Whoever you are, whoever you love, YOU are always welcome here.
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#PrideMonth #ArtForAll @thecurrenteducation @stoweartsandculture #contemporary art #stowe #stowearts #VTarts #vermontart #artforeveryone #youarewelcomehere
At The Current, we believe art is for everyone. We celebrate creativity, community, and the power of being fully ourselves every day.
Whoever you are, whoever you love, YOU are always welcome here.
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#PrideMonth #ArtForAll @thecurrenteducation @stoweartsandculture #contemporary art #stowe #stowearts #VTarts #vermontart #artforeveryone #youarewelcomehere
Installation has begun for our 34th annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, “Exposed 2025.”
We thought we would share a sneak peek at one of this year’s sculptures being installed on the front lawn of The Current by participating artist John Crawford.
📅 PS: Save the date for the Opening Festival on July 12, which will feature
complimentary live music, a food truck, ice cream, beverages, and artist talks.
(free to all)
🎨: John Crawford, “Branch”
Sponsors for “Exposed 2025” include:
Drs. Leslie Abramson + Fred Rossman
Diane Arnold + Dean Goodermote
The Ashley Family Foundation
Gunnel Clarke & John DeVillars
Cushman Design Group
Genser Insurance
The Oakland Foundation
Vermont Arts Council + National Endowment for the Arts
In Kind:
The Alchemist
Commodities
Stackpole & French Law Offices
Stowe Reporter/Stowetoday.com
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@thecurrenteducation @gostowe @stowevibrancy @stoweartsandculture @bloombergconnects @vtartscouncil @johncrawfordsculpture #stoweartsandculture #contemporaryart #sculpture #stoweart #802arts #outdoorsculpture #openingfestival #savethedate
We thought we would share a sneak peek at one of this year’s sculptures being installed on the front lawn of The Current by participating artist John Crawford.
📅 PS: Save the date for the Opening Festival on July 12, which will feature
complimentary live music, a food truck, ice cream, beverages, and artist talks.
(free to all)
🎨: John Crawford, “Branch”
Sponsors for “Exposed 2025” include:
Drs. Leslie Abramson + Fred Rossman
Diane Arnold + Dean Goodermote
The Ashley Family Foundation
Gunnel Clarke & John DeVillars
Cushman Design Group
Genser Insurance
The Oakland Foundation
Vermont Arts Council + National Endowment for the Arts
In Kind:
The Alchemist
Commodities
Stackpole & French Law Offices
Stowe Reporter/Stowetoday.com
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@thecurrenteducation @gostowe @stowevibrancy @stoweartsandculture @bloombergconnects @vtartscouncil @johncrawfordsculpture #stoweartsandculture #contemporaryart #sculpture #stoweart #802arts #outdoorsculpture #openingfestival #savethedate
Esperanza Cortés, “Breathless” 2021
clay sculpture, glass beads, crystals, personal silk embroidery, and acrylic paint on wooden panel
From The Current’s 2023 Exhibition, “Esperanza Cortés: Tierra Dentro”
“‘Breathless’ was sparked by my horror at the brutalization of George Floyd by the police force, a pattern that has been in place since the inception of this country. Growing up in New York, I knew personally about the brutality of the police toward people of color having lost friends and community members.” – Esperanza Cortés
In honor of today, and every day, we remember the injustices of the past and support artists who shed light on these, while envisioning a more just world.
@esperanzacortes11 @thecurrenteducation @stoweartsandculture #esperanzacortés #stowe #vermont #vermontarts #stowearts #contemporaryart #stoweartsandculture #gostowe #latinxartist #columbianartist #beadart #art #artoftheday #exhibition #embroideryart #sculpture #GeorgeFloyd #breathless #lookingback
clay sculpture, glass beads, crystals, personal silk embroidery, and acrylic paint on wooden panel
From The Current’s 2023 Exhibition, “Esperanza Cortés: Tierra Dentro”
“‘Breathless’ was sparked by my horror at the brutalization of George Floyd by the police force, a pattern that has been in place since the inception of this country. Growing up in New York, I knew personally about the brutality of the police toward people of color having lost friends and community members.” – Esperanza Cortés
In honor of today, and every day, we remember the injustices of the past and support artists who shed light on these, while envisioning a more just world.
@esperanzacortes11 @thecurrenteducation @stoweartsandculture #esperanzacortés #stowe #vermont #vermontarts #stowearts #contemporaryart #stoweartsandculture #gostowe #latinxartist #columbianartist #beadart #art #artoftheday #exhibition #embroideryart #sculpture #GeorgeFloyd #breathless #lookingback
This is the final week to view “Timothy Curtis: The Painters’ Hands”
Explore the conversation between Philadelphia wall writers from the 1960s and 1970s, Pennsylvania Dutch Pottery from the 1800s, and new paintings by Timothy Curtis. This is one you don’t want to miss, so be sure to drop by our galleries this week before the exhibition closes on April 12.
Gallery Hours:
Mon-Fri, 10 am–5 pm
Sat, 10 am–3 pm
Images courtesy of Matt Neckers.
Supporters include:
The Alchemist
Union Bank
The Oakland Foundation
Vermont Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts
Town of Stowe
Green Mountain Inn
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @greenmountaininn @alchemistbeer @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
Explore the conversation between Philadelphia wall writers from the 1960s and 1970s, Pennsylvania Dutch Pottery from the 1800s, and new paintings by Timothy Curtis. This is one you don’t want to miss, so be sure to drop by our galleries this week before the exhibition closes on April 12.
Gallery Hours:
Mon-Fri, 10 am–5 pm
Sat, 10 am–3 pm
Images courtesy of Matt Neckers.
Supporters include:
The Alchemist
Union Bank
The Oakland Foundation
Vermont Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts
Town of Stowe
Green Mountain Inn
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @greenmountaininn @alchemistbeer @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
To our sponsors, donors, attendees, and volunteers — THANK YOU for your generous support of our Benefit Gala on Saturday. YOU enable us to continue bringing BIG ART to our Small Town.
PS: The fun isn’t over yet! Stay tuned for more photos from the evening and more ways to show your heart for art.
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@thecurrenteducation @thebench_vt @bigtreebeer @vtcommfoundation @quinlangroupvt @landvest.vermont @piecasso @alchemistbeer @lcchocolates @sprucepeak @vtwinemerchants @vontrappbrewing @whistlepigwhiskey #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #acabay #ruralresources
PS: The fun isn’t over yet! Stay tuned for more photos from the evening and more ways to show your heart for art.
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@thecurrenteducation @thebench_vt @bigtreebeer @vtcommfoundation @quinlangroupvt @landvest.vermont @piecasso @alchemistbeer @lcchocolates @sprucepeak @vtwinemerchants @vontrappbrewing @whistlepigwhiskey #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #acabay #ruralresources
With our most important fundraising event of the year only one day away, we want to take a minute to thank all of the generous sponsors of The Gala. We couldn’t do this without you!
Thank you for showing your heart for art.
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@thecurrenteducation @thebench_vt @bigtreebeer @vtcommfoundation @quinlangroupvt @landvest.vermont @piecasso @alchemistbeer @lcchocolates @sprucepeak @vtwinemerchants @vontrappbrewing @whistlepigwhiskey #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #raffle #acabay #ruralresources
Thank you for showing your heart for art.
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@thecurrenteducation @thebench_vt @bigtreebeer @vtcommfoundation @quinlangroupvt @landvest.vermont @piecasso @alchemistbeer @lcchocolates @sprucepeak @vtwinemerchants @vontrappbrewing @whistlepigwhiskey #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #raffle #acabay #ruralresources
We are so grateful to artist Kevin Cyr for supporting The Current! He will have one painting and one drawing in our Live and Silent Auctions this Saturday at The Gala. Visit the link in our bio to preview everything that will be available in our Live Auction. You can also bid on our Online Auction or purchase a raffle ticket to win a Luxury Vacation to St. Barth’s right now!
PS- you can still attend this fantastic celebration of the arts by purchasing one of the handful of tickets we have left. This is an evening you don’t want to miss.
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @thecurrenteducation @kevincyrstudio #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #raffle #stbarths
PS- you can still attend this fantastic celebration of the arts by purchasing one of the handful of tickets we have left. This is an evening you don’t want to miss.
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @thecurrenteducation @kevincyrstudio #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #raffle #stbarths
Earlier this month, Stowe Middle and High School students had the most incredible opportunity to work with acclaimed Philadelphia graffiti writers of the 1960s and 1970s, CornBread and Kool
Klepto Kidd; and exhibiting artist, Timothy Curtis both at The Current and at SMS, as they learned about mark-making and calligraphy, creating their own monikers or tags.
This is what we do best: bringing big art and ideas to our small town and engaging our community, making art accessible to all.
Special thanks to the artists, sponsors, grantors, and teachers that made this special workshop possible.
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Photos courtesy of Gordon Miller
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters #stowemiddleschool
Klepto Kidd; and exhibiting artist, Timothy Curtis both at The Current and at SMS, as they learned about mark-making and calligraphy, creating their own monikers or tags.
This is what we do best: bringing big art and ideas to our small town and engaging our community, making art accessible to all.
Special thanks to the artists, sponsors, grantors, and teachers that made this special workshop possible.
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Photos courtesy of Gordon Miller
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters #stowemiddleschool
If you can’t come to the Gala, please bid on something in our online auction, donate, sponsor, or buy a raffle ticket for an exclusive vacation in St. Barths.
We depend on you to keep art and culture in our town.
To bid in our online auction or purchase a raffle ticket, see link in bio.
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @thecurrenteducation #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #raffle #stbarths
We depend on you to keep art and culture in our town.
To bid in our online auction or purchase a raffle ticket, see link in bio.
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @thecurrenteducation #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #raffle #stbarths
ICYMI: the full recording of “Currently Speaking: Philadelphia Graffiti” with artist Timothy Curtis, in conversation with original graffiti writers and legends, CornBread and Kool Klepto Kidd is now available on our website to view from anywhere! Visit the link in our bio to watch and learn about the influence and origins of graffiti in the 1960s and 1970s in Philadelphia from two of the original writers who experienced it firsthand.
Video by Philip Roy, Treeline Media
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters
Video by Philip Roy, Treeline Media
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters
ICYMI: the full recording of “Currently Speaking: Philadelphia Graffiti” with artist Timothy Curtis, in conversation with original graffiti writers and legends, CornBread and Kool Klepto Kidd is now available on our website to view from anywhere! Visit the link in our bio to watch and learn about the influence and origins of graffiti in the 1960s and 1970s in Philadelphia from two of the original writers who experienced it firsthand.
Photos courtesy of Gordon Miller.
Video by Philip Roy, Treeline Media
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters
Photos courtesy of Gordon Miller.
Video by Philip Roy, Treeline Media
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters
While our online auction is off to a great start and open to everyone, we’re excited to also share a sneak peek of some of the exclusive items that will be available the evening of The Gala. These items can only be bid on in person at The Rhinestone Rodeo, so get your tickets before they're gone! Visit the link in our bio to preview additional featured and live auction items and purchase your tickets.
1.Sarah Amos, “Bubbling Up,” Large Collagraph work on paper with hand-added mixed media, 37 x 48"
2.Noah Kahan Limited Edition White Vinyl LP Live at Fenway Park
3.Boston Celtics Court-side Seats
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1.Sarah Amos, “Bubbling Up,” Large Collagraph work on paper with hand-added mixed media, 37 x 48"
2.Noah Kahan Limited Edition White Vinyl LP Live at Fenway Park
3.Boston Celtics Court-side Seats
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @thecurrenteducation @artistsarahamos #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #bostonceltics #noahkahan #limitededitionvinyl
In anticipation of our upcoming Gala (less than 3 weeks away!), we have opened our silent auction early for bidding starting TODAY! We have something for everyone including artwork by local and international artists, travel + lodging, experiences, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates, sporting goods, items for your home + garden, and more. Some will go fast, so place your bid or “Buy Now” before you miss out.
Live Auction and Featured Auction items are reserved exclusively for attendees of The Gala, but can be previewed at the link in our bio.
P.S. If you haven’t secured your tickets yet, don’t miss your chance to attend The Gala: Rhinestone Rodeo, featuring a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, seated dinner, dessert, dancing, and late night snacks all in support of The Current.
Visit the link in our bio to start bidding and to purchase your Gala tickets.
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📷:
1. 11" Plate by Alice Neel, "Ian and Mary"
2. Two-month 7-day Couple Membership at Topnotch Resort.
3.“In the Sun on the Sill - Shadow & Feathers,” ed. 3/3 by Dominique Gustin
4. Private Wine Tasting at Ellison Estate Vineyard
5. “Untitled 4” by Axel Stohlberg
6. 2-Night Stay at The Lodge at Spruce Peak
7. “Harvest” by Jackson Tupper
8. “Will & Rowena” by Peter Miller
9. Idletyme $50 Gift Card
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @thecurrenteducation @sprucepeak @aliceneelartist @topnotchresort @somnmigratorystudio @ellisonestatevineyard @axelstohlberg @jackson.tupper @petermillerphotographyvt @idletyme.stowevt @quinlangroupvt #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #aliceneel #winetasting #silentauction #onlineauction #artauction
Live Auction and Featured Auction items are reserved exclusively for attendees of The Gala, but can be previewed at the link in our bio.
P.S. If you haven’t secured your tickets yet, don’t miss your chance to attend The Gala: Rhinestone Rodeo, featuring a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, seated dinner, dessert, dancing, and late night snacks all in support of The Current.
Visit the link in our bio to start bidding and to purchase your Gala tickets.
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📷:
1. 11" Plate by Alice Neel, "Ian and Mary"
2. Two-month 7-day Couple Membership at Topnotch Resort.
3.“In the Sun on the Sill - Shadow & Feathers,” ed. 3/3 by Dominique Gustin
4. Private Wine Tasting at Ellison Estate Vineyard
5. “Untitled 4” by Axel Stohlberg
6. 2-Night Stay at The Lodge at Spruce Peak
7. “Harvest” by Jackson Tupper
8. “Will & Rowena” by Peter Miller
9. Idletyme $50 Gift Card
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @thecurrenteducation @sprucepeak @aliceneelartist @topnotchresort @somnmigratorystudio @ellisonestatevineyard @axelstohlberg @jackson.tupper @petermillerphotographyvt @idletyme.stowevt @quinlangroupvt #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2025 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #aliceneel #winetasting #silentauction #onlineauction #artauction
The Gala: Rhinestone Rodeo is only a few weeks away, so corral your friends and loved ones in support of The Current and purchase your tickets before they sell out. (Link in bio for all the details and tickets)
Here’s just a sampling of what you can expect this year:
🍽️MENU: We invite guests to sample the culinary best Spruce Peak Lodge has to offer: hearty comfort foods with a sophisticated twist. Sip on our signature ‘Yippee-Ki-Yay!’ cocktail, with special thanks to Whistle Pig—you can ask for it by name.
👢ATTIRE: Polish your dancing boots, dust off your cowboy hat and visit our pinterest page for inspiration.
🛎️LODGING: The Lodge at Spruce Peak is offering discounted rooms for Gala attendees.
📷PHOTOGRAPHY + PHOTOBOOTH: Courtesy of Elisabeth Viilu Photography
🎉FEATURED AND LIVE AUCTIONS: The Gala is your chance to show your heart for art by bidding on exclusive artwork, experiences, and vacations, and more.
🌴LIVE RAFFLE DRAWING: Enter The Gala Raffle to Win Four Tickets to Paradise!
The Gala is made possible with the support of these generous sponsors:
ACABAY Premier Office Space
Big Tree Brewing Company + The Bench
LandVest
Piecasso
The Quinlan Group at Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman
T.S. Peak
In-Kind Support:
The Alchemist
The Lodge at Spruce Peak
von Trapp Brewing
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @sprucepeak @thecurrenteducation @thebench_vt @bigtreebeer @landvest.vermont @piecasso @quinlangroupvt @alchemistbeer @vontrappbrewing @whistlepigwhiskey #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2024 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo
Here’s just a sampling of what you can expect this year:
🍽️MENU: We invite guests to sample the culinary best Spruce Peak Lodge has to offer: hearty comfort foods with a sophisticated twist. Sip on our signature ‘Yippee-Ki-Yay!’ cocktail, with special thanks to Whistle Pig—you can ask for it by name.
👢ATTIRE: Polish your dancing boots, dust off your cowboy hat and visit our pinterest page for inspiration.
🛎️LODGING: The Lodge at Spruce Peak is offering discounted rooms for Gala attendees.
📷PHOTOGRAPHY + PHOTOBOOTH: Courtesy of Elisabeth Viilu Photography
🎉FEATURED AND LIVE AUCTIONS: The Gala is your chance to show your heart for art by bidding on exclusive artwork, experiences, and vacations, and more.
🌴LIVE RAFFLE DRAWING: Enter The Gala Raffle to Win Four Tickets to Paradise!
The Gala is made possible with the support of these generous sponsors:
ACABAY Premier Office Space
Big Tree Brewing Company + The Bench
LandVest
Piecasso
The Quinlan Group at Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman
T.S. Peak
In-Kind Support:
The Alchemist
The Lodge at Spruce Peak
von Trapp Brewing
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @sprucepeak @thecurrenteducation @thebench_vt @bigtreebeer @landvest.vermont @piecasso @quinlangroupvt @alchemistbeer @vontrappbrewing @whistlepigwhiskey #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2024 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo
REMINDER: Join us tomorrow in our galleries for exhibiting artist, Timothy Curtis, in Conversation with original graffiti writers and legends, CornBread and Kool Klepto Kidd. Learn about the influence and origins of graffiti in the 1960s and 1970s in Philadelphia from two of the original writers who experienced it firsthand.
Free to the public with a suggested donation of $10.
For more details and rsvp, visit the link in our bio.
📷: Timothy Curtis, “Cornbread,” 1960s
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters
Free to the public with a suggested donation of $10.
For more details and rsvp, visit the link in our bio.
📷: Timothy Curtis, “Cornbread,” 1960s
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters
Join us TOMORROW, 3/11 in our galleries at 5:00 pm
🎥 FILM SCREENING: “WALL WRITERS: GRAFFITI IN ITS INNOCENCE”
Directed by Roger Gastman and narrated by John Waters, this documentary film features photographs, interviews, and archival footage from the late 1960s and early 1970s Philadelphia graffiti scene. This is a perfect preview for our conversation with Philadelphia graffiti writers from that era, CornBread and Kool Klepto Kidd, on Thursday at 5:00 pm.
(Film run time is 1 hour 17 minutes)
Free to the public with a suggested donation of $10.
For more details and rsvp visit the link in our bio.
🎥 FILM SCREENING: “WALL WRITERS: GRAFFITI IN ITS INNOCENCE”
Directed by Roger Gastman and narrated by John Waters, this documentary film features photographs, interviews, and archival footage from the late 1960s and early 1970s Philadelphia graffiti scene. This is a perfect preview for our conversation with Philadelphia graffiti writers from that era, CornBread and Kool Klepto Kidd, on Thursday at 5:00 pm.
(Film run time is 1 hour 17 minutes)
Free to the public with a suggested donation of $10.
For more details and rsvp visit the link in our bio.
Treat yourself and support The Current!
Make it easy and enjoy a ski day at Stowe Sugar Slalom followed by an electrifying evening at The Gala, then stay over at the Lodge at Spruce Peak with special reduced Gala rates.
Visit the link in our bio to reserve your rooms at this limited-time rate.
PS- If you haven’t secured your tickets yet, don’t miss your chance to attend The Gala: Rhinestone Rodeo, featuring a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, seated dinner, dessert, dancing, and late night snacks.
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @sprucepeak @thecurrenteducation #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2024 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #sugarslalom #sugaring #treatyourself
Make it easy and enjoy a ski day at Stowe Sugar Slalom followed by an electrifying evening at The Gala, then stay over at the Lodge at Spruce Peak with special reduced Gala rates.
Visit the link in our bio to reserve your rooms at this limited-time rate.
PS- If you haven’t secured your tickets yet, don’t miss your chance to attend The Gala: Rhinestone Rodeo, featuring a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, seated dinner, dessert, dancing, and late night snacks.
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @sprucepeak @thecurrenteducation #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #vtarts2024 #gostowe #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart #artnow #rhinestonerodeo #sugarslalom #sugaring #treatyourself
Join us next week for 2 special public programs in our galleries:
Thursday, March 13 at 5pm
🔈 CURRENTLY SPEAKING: PHILADELPHIA GRAFFITI
Timothy Curtis in Conversation with CornBread and Kool Klepto Kidd. Moderated by Rachel Moore. Learn about the influence and origins of graffiti in the 1960s and 1970s in Philadelphia from two of the original writers who experienced it firsthand.
Tuesday, March 11 at 5pm
🎥 FILM SCREENING: “WALL WRITERS: GRAFFITI IN ITS INNOCENCE”
Directed by Roger Gastman and narrated by John Waters, this documentary film features photographs, interviews, and archival footage from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Both events are free to the public with a suggested donation of $10. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, explore the galleries before the talk, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
For more details visit the link in our bio.
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1.Timothy Curtis in the studio. Courtesy of the artist
2.Timothy Curtis, “Cornbread,” 1960s
3. Courtesy of The Current
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @rogergastman @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #filmscreening #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters
Thursday, March 13 at 5pm
🔈 CURRENTLY SPEAKING: PHILADELPHIA GRAFFITI
Timothy Curtis in Conversation with CornBread and Kool Klepto Kidd. Moderated by Rachel Moore. Learn about the influence and origins of graffiti in the 1960s and 1970s in Philadelphia from two of the original writers who experienced it firsthand.
Tuesday, March 11 at 5pm
🎥 FILM SCREENING: “WALL WRITERS: GRAFFITI IN ITS INNOCENCE”
Directed by Roger Gastman and narrated by John Waters, this documentary film features photographs, interviews, and archival footage from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Both events are free to the public with a suggested donation of $10. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, explore the galleries before the talk, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
For more details visit the link in our bio.
📷:
1.Timothy Curtis in the studio. Courtesy of the artist
2.Timothy Curtis, “Cornbread,” 1960s
3. Courtesy of The Current
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @rogergastman @cornbreadthelegend @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #painting #markmaking #filmscreening #currentlyspeaking #artisttalk #koolkleptokidd #cornbreadthelegend #wallwriters
Black History is American History.As we close out Black History Month, here's a look back at one of our favorite exhibitions on history.
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🎵: Daniel Birch
#history #blackhistorymonth #contemporaryart #vermont #vermontarts #stowearts #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #blackhistory365 #blackhistorymonth
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🎵: Daniel Birch
#history #blackhistorymonth #contemporaryart #vermont #vermontarts #stowearts #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #blackhistory365 #blackhistorymonth
Black History is American History.
As we close out Black History Month, here's a look back at one of our favorite exhibitions on history.
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🎵: Daniel Birch
@thecurrenteducation @carriemaeweems @rashidjohnson @millie_b_ @maria_magdalena_campos_pons @harlan_mack @sanfordbiggers #history #blackhistorymonth #contemporaryart #vermont #vermontarts #stowearts
As we close out Black History Month, here's a look back at one of our favorite exhibitions on history.
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🎵: Daniel Birch
@thecurrenteducation @carriemaeweems @rashidjohnson @millie_b_ @maria_magdalena_campos_pons @harlan_mack @sanfordbiggers #history #blackhistorymonth #contemporaryart #vermont #vermontarts #stowearts
One facet of our newest exhibition— “Timothy Curtis: The Painters’ Hands” is the artist’s photographic documentation of the origination of Philadelphia-style graffiti writing. These images on display in our galleries alongside 19th-century Pennsylvania Dutch Stoneware and new paintings and sculptures by Curtis, are the first time the artist has publicly presented his thesis that a distinctive thread of influence stretches over 200 years in one region. Don’t miss your chance to view this inaugural solo exhibition by this visionary artist.
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🖼️:
Timothy Curtis, “BIK” 1970s
Timothy Curtis, “Cornbread,” 1960s
Timothy Curtis, “Duck AKA Disco Duck” 1970s
Timothy Curtis, “Jimi Astro” 1970s
Timothy Curtis, “Do it” 1970s
Timothy Curtis, “Chewy” 1960s
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
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🖼️:
Timothy Curtis, “BIK” 1970s
Timothy Curtis, “Cornbread,” 1960s
Timothy Curtis, “Duck AKA Disco Duck” 1970s
Timothy Curtis, “Jimi Astro” 1970s
Timothy Curtis, “Do it” 1970s
Timothy Curtis, “Chewy” 1960s
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we are taking a look back at our 2020 exhibition “Love Letters.”
While these works were portraits of love or visual letters of love, they were not all romance. Underlying the theme of love were rigorously conceptual, investigative, and existential approaches to relationships, technology, and the world before and during the digital era.
Take a moment today to ♥️ART with us. Visit our website to learn more about this and other past exhibitions at The Current.
Featured Works:
Jim Dine, “Nancy Outside in July” 1980
Jeroen Nelemans, “Unrequited Love-1” 2019
John Killacky, Eiko Otake and Brian Stevenson, “Elegies” 2019
Louise Bourgeois, “Self Portrait” 1990-1994
Tracey Emin, “And I Love You” 2011
Robert Buck “The Letter! The Litter! (“1:45 am, eyes open, full moon, last breath”) /South” 2015
Molly Davies, “Driving Dreams 1 & 2” 2019
@jimdinestudio @jeroennelemans @artistelouisebourgeois @traceyeminstudio @robertbuckstudio @mollydavies120 @eiko_otake #johnkillacky #loveart #valentinesday #loveletters
While these works were portraits of love or visual letters of love, they were not all romance. Underlying the theme of love were rigorously conceptual, investigative, and existential approaches to relationships, technology, and the world before and during the digital era.
Take a moment today to ♥️ART with us. Visit our website to learn more about this and other past exhibitions at The Current.
Featured Works:
Jim Dine, “Nancy Outside in July” 1980
Jeroen Nelemans, “Unrequited Love-1” 2019
John Killacky, Eiko Otake and Brian Stevenson, “Elegies” 2019
Louise Bourgeois, “Self Portrait” 1990-1994
Tracey Emin, “And I Love You” 2011
Robert Buck “The Letter! The Litter! (“1:45 am, eyes open, full moon, last breath”) /South” 2015
Molly Davies, “Driving Dreams 1 & 2” 2019
@jimdinestudio @jeroennelemans @artistelouisebourgeois @traceyeminstudio @robertbuckstudio @mollydavies120 @eiko_otake #johnkillacky #loveart #valentinesday #loveletters
“I Keep an Umbrella of Flowers for When it Rains”
Timothy Curtis, 2024
Acrylic, oil and wax crayon on linen canvas
“Timothy Curtis: The Painters’ Hands” is on view now in our galleries.
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm and Sat, 10am-3pm
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
Timothy Curtis, 2024
Acrylic, oil and wax crayon on linen canvas
“Timothy Curtis: The Painters’ Hands” is on view now in our galleries.
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm and Sat, 10am-3pm
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@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
SAVE THE DATE! 💎🏜️🐴🌵
The Board of Trustees invites you to The Current’s 34th Annual Benefit Gala.
Rhinestone Rodeo
April 5, 2025
5pm
The Lodge at Spruce Peak
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Join us for an electrifying evening that celebrates the vibrant fusion of wild west nostalgia and contemporary glamour!
So corral your friends and round up your table in order to take advantage of discounted tables sales opening Feb. 3 for Members at the Advocate Level and above.
Check your membership status at 🔗 in bio.
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@sprucepeak #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #gostowe @gostowe @stoweartsandculture #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart
The Board of Trustees invites you to The Current’s 34th Annual Benefit Gala.
Rhinestone Rodeo
April 5, 2025
5pm
The Lodge at Spruce Peak
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Join us for an electrifying evening that celebrates the vibrant fusion of wild west nostalgia and contemporary glamour!
So corral your friends and round up your table in order to take advantage of discounted tables sales opening Feb. 3 for Members at the Advocate Level and above.
Check your membership status at 🔗 in bio.
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@sprucepeak #thecurrentartnow #thecurrentgala #gala #fundraiser #supportthearts #stowe #stoweevents #vtevents #gostowe @gostowe @stoweartsandculture #communityarts #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #stowearts #VTarts #contemporaryart
THANK YOU @timothy.curtis and everyone who celebrated the opening of “Timothy Curtis: The Painters’ Hands.” It was a phenomenal opening with attendees from Philadelphia, New York, and Vermont who gathered to hear Curtis speak about the incredible connection between original 1800s Pennsylvania Dutch Stoneware, 1960s-1970s Philadelphia graffiti art, and Curtis’s new work in the West Gallery. This breathtaking exhibition showcases a new understanding of art’s ability to be a powerful influence both aesthetically and in transforming lives.
The show is up until April 12 and we’re open Monday-Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–3. Don’t miss the hands-on activities in our Art Lounge, with complimentary coffee and tea. Our Design Store is also open with new work by local designers and artists.
Stay tuned for an exciting public program to be announced next week!
All exhibitions are open to the public, free of charge.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors and grantors:
The Alchemist Foundation
Union Bank
The Oakland Foundation
Vermont Arts Council and
National Endowment for the Arts
Town of Stowe
In-Kind Support:
The Alchemist
The Bench
Green Mountain Inn
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Photos 1 & 3 courtesy of Gordon Miller. Photos 2, 4, & 5 courtesy of The Current. Photos 6-8 courtesy of Matt Neckers.
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
The show is up until April 12 and we’re open Monday-Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–3. Don’t miss the hands-on activities in our Art Lounge, with complimentary coffee and tea. Our Design Store is also open with new work by local designers and artists.
Stay tuned for an exciting public program to be announced next week!
All exhibitions are open to the public, free of charge.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors and grantors:
The Alchemist Foundation
Union Bank
The Oakland Foundation
Vermont Arts Council and
National Endowment for the Arts
Town of Stowe
In-Kind Support:
The Alchemist
The Bench
Green Mountain Inn
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Photos 1 & 3 courtesy of Gordon Miller. Photos 2, 4, & 5 courtesy of The Current. Photos 6-8 courtesy of Matt Neckers.
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis @thebench_vt @alchemistbeer @greenmountaininn @vtartscouncil @neaarts #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
–Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., From his 1956 "The Dead of Evil upon the Seashore" sermon
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📣Call to Artists: EXPOSED 2025
The Current invites artists to submit proposals for our annual outdoor sculpture exhibition “Exposed.” Selected works will be exhibited throughout the village of Stowe from June 21 through October 18, 2025. The deadline for submission is February 3, 2025, so visit the link in our bio for more details and application instructions.
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@thecurrenteducation @gostowe @stoweartsandculture #outdoorsculpture #calltoartists #contemporaryart #outdoorart #exposed2025 #exposed
The Current invites artists to submit proposals for our annual outdoor sculpture exhibition “Exposed.” Selected works will be exhibited throughout the village of Stowe from June 21 through October 18, 2025. The deadline for submission is February 3, 2025, so visit the link in our bio for more details and application instructions.
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@thecurrenteducation @gostowe @stoweartsandculture #outdoorsculpture #calltoartists #contemporaryart #outdoorart #exposed2025 #exposed
NEW EXHIBITION OPENING THURSDAY!
Join us for the opening reception of “Timothy Curtis: The Painters’ Hands” Thursday, January 16 from 5-7pm in our galleries.
“The Painters’ Hands” is Timothy Curtis's inaugural solo exhibition exploring the nearly 200-year history and influence of mark-making from Philadelphia. New paintings and sculptures by Curtis will be on display alongside the 19th-century Pennsylvania Dutch Stoneware and documentation of the origination of Philadelphia-style graffiti writing.
All exhibitions are open to the public, free of charge.
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Photos 1,2,4 courtesy of Timothy Curtis. Photo 3 courtesy of Joseph Coscia, Jr
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
Join us for the opening reception of “Timothy Curtis: The Painters’ Hands” Thursday, January 16 from 5-7pm in our galleries.
“The Painters’ Hands” is Timothy Curtis's inaugural solo exhibition exploring the nearly 200-year history and influence of mark-making from Philadelphia. New paintings and sculptures by Curtis will be on display alongside the 19th-century Pennsylvania Dutch Stoneware and documentation of the origination of Philadelphia-style graffiti writing.
All exhibitions are open to the public, free of charge.
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Photos 1,2,4 courtesy of Timothy Curtis. Photo 3 courtesy of Joseph Coscia, Jr
@gostowe @stoweartsandculture @timothy.curtis #contemporaryart #philadelphia #graffitiwriting #dutchstoneware #pennsylvaniadutch #painting #markmaking
$15,000 would give us the boost we need to reach our goal for our 2024 Annual Appeal.
Please give right now and we’ll give back all next year.
(link in bio).
@stoweartsandculture @gostowe #loveart #annualappeal #contemporaryart #vermontlife #vermontart #donate #supporthearts
Please give right now and we’ll give back all next year.
(link in bio).
@stoweartsandculture @gostowe #loveart #annualappeal #contemporaryart #vermontlife #vermontart #donate #supporthearts
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