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WORDS for 2020!

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Words for 2020!

At the start of a new year, folks often consider making a resolution to start the year off right.  Often these resolutions drop by the wayside. What if instead of a full blown resolution, we chose a word to keep by our side to guide us through our many decisions in the year 2020.  Imagine a word like DREAM and how that could help support your thinking as the year goes on about the climate, your art work or your activity in your community.

This year, Grand Isle Art Works invites you to consider what your WORD for 2020 will be.  As an artist, your job will be to create the essence of this word as it means to you to be displayed in the gallery over the spring / summer.  GIAW will host a gallery show and silent auction to benefit several non-profits. Choose one of our favorites or designate your own cause.

Head over to the WORDS page for more information on how to sign up!

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Vermont Crafts Council is registering artists NOW for the 2020 Vermont Open Studio Weekend!

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Wood block print of artist studio

What is the weekend all about?  

Bright yellow signs compete with a multitude of greens along Vermont’s roads enticing visitors to the studios and galleries of craftspeople and other artists across Vermont during the 2020 Spring Open Studio Weekend taking place over May 23 & 24, Memorial Day Weekend. The self-guided Open Studio tour features the work of glassblowers, jewelers, printmakers, potters, furniture makers, weavers, ironworkers, painters, sculptors, quilt makers and wood carvers. Many participating galleries will host gallery talks and feature special exhibits in conjunction with this event. This event is sponsored by The Vermont Crafts Council.  You can find more information on the tour and how to become a member at: http://www.vermontcrafts.com

Are you an artist looking to get your work seen?  

Grand Isle Art Works is going to be a hub for the 2020 Open Studio Weekend, May 23 & May 24, 2020.  This is a state-wide event and it is TIME that Grand Isle County shows what real art is all about! Grand Isle Art Works will offer space to artists who would like to take part in this year’s Open Studio Weekend at no additional cost. This is a long-time event, Spring Open Studio Weekend celebrates 28 years in 2020. http://grandisleartworks.com/vt-open-studio-weekend/

Are you an artist and would like to have your studio on the tour? 

The more artist studios on the map in our area of Grand Isle County assures that we will have lots of visitors to view and purchase our art work!  Tour participants often stake out areas that have clusters of artists. More information can be found at: http://www.vermontcrafts.com/

Interested in getting Grand Isle County on the Vermont Open Studio ART map?  Contact Jim or Ellen at: info@grandisleartworks.com or 802-378-4591

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Meet the Artist Night, Groundhog Day Gala, February 1

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Groundhog Day illustration

Grand Isle, VT, February 1, 2020  Join us on February 1, 2020 for our 9th Annual, Meet the Artist Groundhog Day Gala from 5:30-?:?? pm.  We will be cooking up a storm to create a wild selection of hors d’oeuvres, salad, sandwiches, soups and desserts.  There will be food selections in every room in the gallery. Eat your way from room to room in our 1797 art-filled Vermont farmhouse.  We want you all to see how Grand Isle Art Works is shaping up for 2020! We will be recreating our “Will the groundhog see his shadow?” contest with winners earning a significant reward.  Do join us! Last year was a fabulous food fest and Vermont beers and wine will be for sale. Friends and art lovers can sign up and purchase their ticket now at the Grand Isle Art Works website: http://grandisleartworks.com/meet-the-artist-night/ .  Reserve your spot at this lively, food filled, artsy event. See you at the Gala!

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Happy New Year!

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Words for 2020!

At the start of a new year, folks often consider making a resolution to start the year off right.  Often these resolutions drop by the wayside. What if instead of a full blown resolution, we chose a word to keep by our side to guide us through our many decisions in the year 2020.  Imagine a word like DREAM and how that could help support your thinking as the year goes on about the climate, your art work or your activity in your community.

This year, Grand Isle Art Works invites you to consider what your WORD for 2020 will be.  As an artist, your job will be to create the essence of this word as it means to you to be displayed in the gallery over the spring / summer.  GIAW will host a gallery show and silent auction to benefit several non-profits. Choose one of our favorites or designate your own cause.

Head over to the WORDS page for more information on how to sign up!

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Happy Holidays from all of us at GIAW!

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Happy Holidays!  Snow is on the ground and there is a true chill in the air!  Only 4 more shopping days before the BIG day!  Don’t panic, shop local with us.  We have such wonderful unique Vermont gifts!  We are open each day 10-4pm and 10-noon on Christmas Eve day!

Here’s to a festive, family-filled, warm holiday season!

Ellen, Jim & Christopher