05/31/2026
New Exhibit Opening “Art in Motion” June 5th
The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the opening of our new Exhibit “Art in Motion” on Friday, June 5th from 5pm to 7pm. Stop by this free event and enjoy a glass of wine and light bites.
We are excited to collaborate with Rutland Railway Museum, Rutland Railroad Historical Society, Community Train Enthusiasts and Chaffee artist members to bring you this fun, creative Exhibit celebrating our railroad history, as well as showcasing our artists work. There will be trains displayed and historical photos. Fun fact: George Thrall Chaffee who built the mansion we call our home, was a prominent figure in the train circle. He even had a train station in Clarendon renamed for his 3 children [ALice, FREderick and CHArlotte]...Alfrecha Station.
There will also be a special display that will feature the works of one-hundred-sixty 7th and 8th grade students from Mr. VanDerKern’s Design Lab at Fair Haven Union Middle School that engaged in a hands-on stone carving unit supported by a grant from the Vermont Superintendents Association and the Vermont Handcrafters Association, with support from the West Rutland Carving Studio. Beginning with hand carving local talc and then using a Glowforge laser to engrave slate tiles, students created original works rooted in the Slate Valley’s slate heritage. Stone provided by Vermont Marble, Granite, Slate & Soapstone.
Chaffee artist members’ works will be on display and for sale throughout the mansion galleries and in the Gallery Shoppe that is filled with handmade treasures and gift ideas for any occasion. Be sure to take time to explore the 1890’s architecture and history. Exhibit will be on display until July 17th.
www.chaffeeartcenter.org
