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SUMMARY:Chaffee Art Center "The Sweetest Side of Life" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Chaffee Art Center\, Your Center for Creativity\, invites the community to the opening reception of our new Exhibit "The Sweetest Side of Life" on Friday\, March 10th from 5pm to 7pm.\n\nJoin us in celebrating the maple industry.  We are excited to be working with the Rutland County Maple Producers to highlight Maple Sugaring in Vermont!  Thank you to the Rutland Historical Society for providing wonderful old photographs of the sugaring process.\n\n \n\nStop by and enjoy a hot beverage\, glass of wine and sample maple candy.  Explore the displays highlighting the Maple Industry. Chaffee Artist member artwork featuring maple sugaring and Vermont traditions will be showcased to add beauty and creativity to the exhibit. There is no charge for admittance. A donation would be appreciated.  \n\n\n\nDid you know In Vermont\, maple is a key agricultural enterprise. Based on cash receipts\, maple is the fourth most valued agricultural commodity in Vermont and when livestock is removed\, maple is the second. Vermont is the largest maple producer in the US accounting for 42% of the production.  In 2022\, Vermont harvested the most maple syrup in the country\, and the most in the state's modern history [2.5 million gallons of syrup\, which is an 800\,000 gallon increase over 2021].\n\n \n\nBe sure to browse the rest of the mansion and take in the 1890's architecture.  The second floor features Artist member\, Damian Trusnovech\,  with a solo gallery of her breathtaking photography.  Chaffee artist members work is also on display and for sale throughout the second floor\, as well as in the Gallery Shoppe that is filled with handmade treasures and gift ideas for any occasion.  This exhibit will be on display until April 21.\n\n \n\nAs we celebrate 62 years as an art center in the Rutland Community\, we also invite you to join as an artist\, single or family member to help the Chaffee to continue to inspire and cultivate creativity\, while positively impacting the vitality of our community through the arts.\n\n \n\nPlan to visit the Chaffee during open hours to experience the beauty of the 1890's Queen Anne Victorian Mansion and the wonderful works of art throughout\, plus our Gallery Shoppe!  While here\, picture your next event\, bridal shower\, wedding\, meeting or retreat being held in our beautiful mansion\, fondly known by its first owners as Sunny Gables. \n\n \n\nWinter hours:  Thursday and Friday Noon to 4pm\; Saturday 10am to 2pm.  Private appointments available by request.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Chaffee Art Center\, Your Center for Creativity\, invites the community to the opening reception of our new Exhibit &ldquo\;The Sweetest Side of Life&rdquo\; on Friday\, March 10th from 5pm to 7pm.<br />\nJoin us in celebrating the maple industry.&nbsp\; We are excited to be working with the Rutland County Maple Producers to highlight Maple Sugaring in Vermont!&nbsp\; Thank you to the Rutland Historical Society for providing wonderful old photographs of the sugaring process.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nStop by and enjoy a hot beverage\, glass of wine and sample maple candy.&nbsp\; Explore the displays highlighting the Maple Industry. Chaffee Artist member artwork featuring maple sugaring and Vermont traditions will be showcased to add beauty and creativity to the exhibit. There is no charge for admittance. A donation would be appreciated.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Did you know&hellip\;In Vermont\, maple is a key agricultural enterprise. Based on cash receipts\, maple is the fourth most valued agricultural commodity in Vermont and when livestock is removed\, maple is the second. Vermont is the largest maple producer in the US accounting for 42% of the production.&nbsp\; In 2022\, Vermont harvested the most maple syrup in the country\, and the most in the state&rsquo\;s modern history [2.5 million gallons of syrup\, which is an 800\,000 gallon increase over 2021].</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nBe sure to browse the rest of the mansion and take in the 1890&rsquo\;s architecture.&nbsp\; The second floor features Artist member\, Damian Trusnovech\,&nbsp\; with a solo gallery of her breathtaking photography.&nbsp\; Chaffee artist members work is also on display and for sale throughout the second floor\, as well as in the Gallery Shoppe that is filled with handmade treasures and gift ideas for any occasion.&nbsp\; This exhibit will be on display until April 21.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nAs we celebrate 62 years as an art center in the Rutland Community\, we also invite you to join as an artist\, single or family member to help the Chaffee to continue to inspire and cultivate creativity\, while positively impacting the vitality of our community through the arts.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nPlan to visit the Chaffee during open hours to experience the beauty of the 1890&rsquo\;s Queen Anne Victorian Mansion and the wonderful works of art throughout\, plus our Gallery Shoppe!&nbsp\; While here\, picture your next event\, bridal shower\, wedding\, meeting or retreat being held in our beautiful mansion\, fondly known by its first owners as Sunny Gables.&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nWinter hours:&nbsp\; Thursday and Friday Noon to 4pm\; Saturday 10am to 2pm.&nbsp\; Private appointments available by request.&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Chaffee Art Center 16 South Main Street Rutland\, VT
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URL:https://members.rutlandvermont.com/events/details/chaffee-art-center-the-sweetest-side-of-life-exhibit-8065
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