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We envision a Vermont where artists thrive, where creativity is at the heart of our communities, and where everyone has access to the arts in their lives and education.

10/29/2026

Whether you have to suffer for your art is a question best left to philosophers. How to reduce that suffering is a question for an attorney.

Join the Vermont Creative Network and experts from the Vermont Small Business Law Center for "Learn from the Lawyers: A Legal Webinar for Artists." You’ll learn about protecting your work through licensing contracts, handling AI scraping, choosing the right entity structure for your business, hiring help, and more. This event takes place at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 13, 2026, online. Learn more and register at the link in the comments.

Image: A crowd watching a presenter speak at an event. Logos: Vermont Creative Network and Vermont Small Business Law Center. Credit: Zen and Chaos Studios.

Vermont Law and Graduate School

10/27/2026

The Vermont Arts Council is thrilled to announce $155,000 in funding to 26 artists through the Creation Grant program, which supports Vermont artists in creating new work.

Among this year’s awarded proposals are works that will span visual arts, literary arts, dance, music, film, and multidisciplinary fields. Projects include a series of quilts exploring grief, relief, and comfort; an inclusive, graphic-illustrated human biology resource; and a series of paintings telling the story of a lost homeland.

Twenty-one grants of $5,000 were awarded to Vermont artists to pay for time spent on the creative process, buy materials or equipment, rent space, or hire services needed to complete the work. For the first time this year, the Council awarded five $10,000 awards for performing arts groups, made possible through a partnership with the Trust for Art and Social Practice. Learn more about this year's Creation Grantees at the link in the comments.

Image: A collage of previous Creation Grantees and their work: a portrait by Misoo Bang from her series "The Giant Asian Girls"; the "Net Works" installation by Erika Senft Miller; Tom Gershwin and Mike Bjella during a music recording session (credit: Perry Smith); Arista Alanis painting a canvas (photo credit: Matt Neckers).

10/26/2026

The Vermont Arts Council is pleased to welcome Michelle Hobbs of Charlotte to the Board of Trustees. Michelle is a seasoned facilitator and designer who is skilled at identifying and understanding complex challenges, inspiring engagement, and driving impactful results. Her creative and thoughtful approach to complexity will be a tremendous asset to the Board of Trustees. Thank you Michelle for joining the team!

Interested in serving on the Board or know someone who might be? Submit a board nomination at the link in the comments.

Image: The Vermont Arts Council Board and staff enjoying downtown Rutland’s public art scene at a recent board meeting held at the Paramount Theatre. The mural pictured is titled "We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest Until it Comes” by LMNOPI.

Lmnopi

10/23/2026

We're excited to share October's issue of ArtMail, bringing you arts news and opportunities from across Vermont. This month's issue features a spotlight on our artist support programs, our latest grant updates, registration info for Poetry Out Loud, and more. Read the latest issue of ArtMail: conta.cc/4jrR0TJ

Image: A blue and yellow background featuring the ArtMail logo and text, "Vermont art news, grant opportunities, and more. Arts News October 2026." In the middle is a graphic of an envelope, with an image peeking out, depicting the Montpelier Lantern Parade. Photo: John Lazenby / Montpelier Alive.

10/22/2026

Want to learn how to shape Vermont’s future through civic engagement? You're invited to the upcoming Vermont Creative Network workshop, "Creatives at the Table: Getting Involved in Local and State Government." Join current and former legislators with deep roots in the creative sector for a conversation about pathways to public service and the importance of having creatives at the policymaking table. Participants will leave with a personal action plan for civic engagement. This event will take place at 3 p.m., Nov. 16, 2026, in Downtown Brattleboro, a hub of arts and creativity, and will be hosted at the new DBA Garage by the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance. Learn more and register at the link in the comments.

Image: A crowd of participants listening attentively as panelists speak at the Creatives at the Table workshop. Logo: Vermont Creative Network. Credit: Zen and Chaos Studios.

Downtown Brattleboro

10/21/2026

Will we see you at the 2026 Vermont Nonprofit Summit? Join hundreds of peers at Common Good Vermont's largest annual gathering of Vermont's nonprofit community on Nov. 10, 2026, in South Burlington. Learn more and register at commongoodvt.org.

Image: A collage of moments from previous conferences, alongside text that reads, "2026 Vermont Nonprofit Summit. Creating Tomorrow, Together: Vermont's Nonprofits Leading the Way. 20+ Breakout Sessions, Stories from the Field, and Networking Opportunities."

CommonGoodVT.org

10/20/2026

Recent listings on the Vermont Creative Sector Jobs Board:

• Director of Development, Brattleboro Museum & Art Center in Brattleboro, VT
• Editor for novels, short stories, and children’s picture books, Wiltshire in Burlington, VT
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Middlebury Community Music Center in Middlebury, VT
..and more! Find a creative sector job or list your opening for free at vermontartscouncil.org/jobs-board.

Image: A blue and orange graphic with text that reads, "Vermont Creative Sector Job Openings, October 2026."

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center Middlebury Community Music Center - MCMC

10/19/2026

The Vermont Arts Council is thrilled to announce $307,322 in funding to 16 arts and community organizations through the Cultural Facilities grant program, which supports capital improvements to the public spaces where Vermonters gather for arts and cultural activities.

Projects including energy efficiency upgrades, accessible lifts, and more will expand the capacity of the physical spaces that make arts and culture possible in Vermont. Cultural Facilities Grants are also investments in local Vermont contractors, such as electricians, plumbers, and construction crews, who are hired to complete the projects. Since 2014, three-quarters of contractors hired on these projects have been Vermont-based, and were paid almost $11 million in total.

Find out more about Cultural Facilities Grants and our most recent grantees in the comments.

Image: The exterior of the Peacham Meetinghouse on a snowy day. An FY27 Cultural Facilities Grant will support fire code and safety improvements for the Peacham Meetinghouse.

Peacham Congregational Church and Meeting House

10/08/2026

You're invited to join the Vermont Creative Network for a series of free, engaging events for artists and creatives. Whether you're interested in getting involved in your local community, advocating for the creative sector, or staying up-to-date on the latest legal considerations for artists, you'll come away with a sense of community and clear next steps. All events are free and open to everyone.

• Learn from the Lawyers: A Legal Webinar for Artists | Nov. 13, 2026 | Online
• Creatives at the Table: Getting Involved in Local and State Government | Nov. 16, 2026 | Brattleboro, VT
• 2027 Legislative Preview: Vermont’s Creative Sector Advocacy Priorities | Dec. 4, 2026 | Online

Learn more and register at the link in the comments.

Image: Overlaid with colorful gradients, a collage of images depicting crowds listening to presenters, and the Vermont State House. Credit: Zen and Chaos Studios/Vermont Arts Council.

10/07/2026

Poetry Out Loud is back this school year! Vermont schools and organizations are invited to get involved in this FREE arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition.

In partnership with The Flynn and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Vermont Arts Council is proud to support this program that has been inspiring students in Vermont classrooms for over 20 years. Arts education is essential to a thriving future, and Poetry Out Loud is one of many ways that the Council helps increase access to arts and culture for students across the state.

Learn more about Vermont Poetry Out Loud and register to participate at the link in the comments.

Image: A student reciting poetry on stage, with text communicating the same info as caption.

Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest National Endowment for the Arts The Flynn

Address

136 State St
Montpelier, VT
05633

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18028283291

Website

http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/, https://www.vermontartscouncil.org/accessibility-services/

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