River Artisans Cooperative

River Artisans Cooperative A space for local artists to display and sell their handmade wares since 1975. Run by members, staffed by members.

Containing pottery, quilts, prints, wooden-ware, jewelry, hand knits, ​children's clothes, cards, baskets, toys and much more.

Check out these tiny stained glass boxes. They are handmade in Westminster VT.
03/15/2026

Check out these tiny stained glass boxes. They are handmade in Westminster VT.

Happy holidays from all of us at the River Artisans Cooperative! Just a friendly reminder today is your last chance to g...
12/24/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at the River Artisans Cooperative! Just a friendly reminder today is your last chance to get Christmas gifts at the shop. We will be closed Christmas Day, and have limited hours on December 26th (open only from 11am - 2pm).

We hope you have a lovely and creative holiday this year ❄️☃️🎄

12/10/2025

🎄✨ Parade of Lights Food Drive! ✨🎄

Join us Saturday, December 13 in downtown Bellows Falls for the Parade of Lights and help support Our Place, our local food bank!

Bring donations for families in need:
🍴 Non-perishable food items: canned goods, pasta, rice, boxed meals
🥫 Meals in a can – soups, chili, pasta meals
🥛 In-date perishables
🧴 Hygiene items (toothpaste, soap, period products)

Enjoy holiday treats while you give back:
☕ Hot chocolate
🍪 Bake sale
🍴 Food trucks
💡 Magical holiday lights

You can drop your donations right on the float as it moves through downtown, and volunteers will help sort donations after the parade.

Let’s make this holiday season brighter for everyone! 💛

Welcome to our new member Emily Brown! Emily knits up some pretty special pieces with intricate designs and lovely natu...
12/10/2025

Welcome to our new member Emily Brown!

Emily knits up some pretty special pieces with intricate designs and lovely natural fibers. Come check out her beautiful hats, mittens and more at the River Artisans Cooperative shop this holiday season! They make a perfect, locally made, sustainable, and practical holiday gift 🎁

Do you have a baker/chef on your holiday gift list this year? Check out these fabulous new aprons now in our cooperative...
11/12/2025

Do you have a baker/chef on your holiday gift list this year? Check out these fabulous new aprons now in our cooperative shop just in time for the holidays 🧑‍🍳🎁

Happy Halloween!!! 🎃👻💀 have fun out there today 🎃Artwork by cooperative member
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!!! 🎃👻💀 have fun out there today 🎃

Artwork by cooperative member

The River Artisans Cooperative is Turning 50 – Come Celebrate with Us!Join us this Friday, October 17th, during BF 3rd F...
10/16/2025

The River Artisans Cooperative is Turning 50 – Come Celebrate with Us!

Join us this Friday, October 17th, during BF 3rd Friday as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the River Artisans Cooperative!

We’ll be open late until 8 PM with light refreshments, treats, and a festive atmosphere in our shop on the Square in Bellows Falls.

To mark the occasion, we’re also holding an Anniversary Raffle for a $50 River Artisans Cooperative gift certificate! Stop by the shop Friday through Sunday to put your name in, and we’ll draw the winning entry on Sunday.

Come support local artists, experience the creativity of our community, and help us celebrate 50 years of handmade art, collaboration, and connection.

We're so excited to be participating in the open studio weekend this Saturday and Sunday! Stop by our shop from 10-5 th...
10/02/2025

We're so excited to be participating in the open studio weekend this Saturday and Sunday! Stop by our shop from 10-5 this weekend and follow the little yellow signs to check out the other amazing local artists in Bellows Falls like .canvas and so many more! See the full list of artists all over the state and in your town at https://www.vermontcrafts.com/visit-open-studio/ or pick up a brochure in our River Artisans Cooperative Shop.

Bonus! If you stop by on Saturday we'll also be having our Annual RAC Yard Sale in the Square - yet another way to find some treasures and support local art ❤️

Join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 10 AM – 3 PM for a Yard Sale Fundraiser to support the River Artisans Cooperative...
09/22/2025

Join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 10 AM – 3 PM for a Yard Sale Fundraiser to support the River Artisans Cooperative — happening right on the Square in Bellows Falls, VT!

We’re clearing out treasures, home goods, art supplies, and all kinds of fun finds — all in support of our vibrant community of local artists and makers. ✨

Come browse, buy, and say hi! Every purchase helps us keep creativity alive in Bellows Falls. 💚

Date: Saturday, Oct 4

Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

Where: The Square, Bellows Falls, VT

Why: Support local art + score great stuff!

Tag your thrifting buddies and come on down — you never know what gems you’ll find!

Have you been in the cooperative shop lately? So many beautiful new items by our talented co-op members being added week...
09/09/2025

Have you been in the cooperative shop lately? So many beautiful new items by our talented co-op members being added weekly 💕

Stop in to find the perfect gift, card, or gift for yourself 💕

Notice anything different? We got a new sign in celebration of our 50th anniversary! That's right, this fall we're celeb...
08/06/2025

Notice anything different? We got a new sign in celebration of our 50th anniversary! That's right, this fall we're celebrating 50 years of this sweet little artist cooperative!

A huge thank you to our cooperative board member Cindy Moses for taking the time and energy to create this lovely new sign. And a big thank you to all of you who support our shop and help us keep this local art cooperative going from year to year ❤️

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28 Square
Bellows Falls, VT

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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