Their Mission Statement says it all.....To strengthen communities and neighborhoods through the…read morearts and to bring art, art education, exhibition and performance opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and income. Wonderful shows called the Basement Music Series which run late fall thru early spring......art classes, gallery shows etc. Have been many times and never been disappointed. A must see if you live here or just passing through!

From the owner: VAE's studio-based programs include paper making, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, drawing,…read morepainting, writing, music and dance. A quarterly brochure promotes art classes and workshops for teens and adults as well as after-school sessions and vacation art camps for children. Free programs for teens are also offered, as well as exhibition opportunities here at the Mill Gallery and at Stark Hose Firehouse Gallery (in downtown Bennington). These 2 VAE sites also act as performance venues with the Sage Street Mill being home to the popular Basement Music Series. VAE front door Through outreach and private contract work, VAE staff and artists work in the studios with mainstream youth as well as youth-at-risk in residential homes or special school programs. VAE provides art programs offsite to reach local elders, children and their families in housing communities, private schools and Head Start children.

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