Take a Closer Look at Summer Summers at River Arts is not just about creativity. It’s about young minds expanding their horizons, creating life long friendships. They will learn from local, gifted teaching artists and explore and be inspired by our community through our natural world. Take a look at our many offerings for all types of learners and young creators! Summer camp Calendar ..read more

2024 Viva! In the Garden Viva! Supports Arts for Everyone Live Entertainment, Food, & Spirited Auction! Be a part of River Arts’ outdoor event Viva! In the Garden to celebrate the arts and the generosity of our community members, partners, and local businesses. This event helps to make our mission of Arts for Everyone possible by supporting affordable, inclusive, and accessible arts programs for all ages and abilities. River Arts gives over $30,000 in scholarship to families and this resource is needed more now than ever before.  Help us to make affordable, enriching programs for al ..read more

Journeys in Pastel: Local Artists on Display at River Arts This Spring Journeys in Pastel Opening Reception May 23 5:30pm-7:30pm All of the colors will be on display this Spring at River Arts with a show called Journeys in Pastel. This group show of accomplished pastel artists from the Central Vermont Chapter of the Vermont Pastel Society will run from May 23-August 22 and kicks off with a free reception on May 23 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.  Visitors will get to meet with the local artists highlighted in the exhibition, ask questions, and learn more about process and inspiration for their paste ..read more

Giving Tuesday is a chance to incorporate charitable giving into your holiday season. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Join the movement and give – on November 28 and every day – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community. How can you support River Arts this year? —Join our Annual Donation—Your donation h ..read more

Realism and Waterways explores 2 dynamic, varied versions of oil painting both in subject and application. Our Folley Hall space upstairs hosts detailed oil paintings featuring the glazing process by Bob Titterton. Bob’s travels and photography informs his subject matter, capturing a moment in time. Copley Hall’s downstairs space is a collection of landscape oil paintings by John Sargent containing subtle visual narratives, both real and imagined. John takes inspiration from specific locations, capturing its essence while reinventing the space. Come join us for a reception on Thursday, Februa ..read more

The best of watercolor paintings from Vermont artists will be on display in a juried show starting November 13th at River Arts in Morrisville.  The historic downtown building will host over 30 artists participating in this show with subject matters varying from still life, outdoor studies, portraits and more.   “This is a special opportunity for River Arts to host such a varied and creative look at watercolorists in our area,” says Stephanie Drews-Sheldon, Executive Director of River Arts. “We had heard that the show was looking for a new venue since they initially planned to ha ..read more

Our 2024 Winter wellness series has been a great exploration in materials and processes! River Arts continues to work with Peoples Middle School to create 4 unique workshops that explore different art forms. Our first class for this session was inspired by Native American Bead Looms. Students learned about the importance of color and shape in their artwork and incorporated some of those ideas into their art. It was both challenging and rewarding! The second class focused on color interactions and mixing paint to make rich tones and hues. Wood sculptures were the focus for class three, with ev ..read more

Saturday September 30th FREE No Strings Marionette Show Come to River Arts for a great addition to Roctoberfest staring the amazing No Strings Marionette Company! Bring the whole family for No Strings Marionette Company’s version of a classic tale as each pig deals with the pushy tactics of the Big Bad Wolf. A cast of handcrafted marionettes romp through an artist’s studio and an opera stage providing a feast for the eyes, ears, and imagination! 11:00am Bully! For the Three Big Pigs Show 12:30pm Puppet Making Workshop 2:00pm Bully! For the Three Big Pigs Show: Second Showing ..read more

Come and be a part of the exciting fun at Art100! With over 120 art pieces on display, the 9th Annual Art100 event is a fundraiser in which the price of admission already makes you a winner!  A $100 ticket gets you and a guest in the door. Then the raffle begins…Your assigned number will be called at random with a live raffle ball pick for an art piece worth $100 or more. When your number is picked, you put your number next to your chosen art piece and it’s yours! This year's artworks are an amazing collection of donations and local artists' work of paintings, pottery, textiles and more t ..read more

10:30-1:00  Free Craft! Create festive candle holders with a ton of great materials.  Glitter, construction paper, evergreen sprigs, ribbons and more! Complete with a small light to top off your creation! 10:30-2:00  Artisan Gift Shop! Support local artists and begin your holiday purchases at River Arts' Gift Shop 10:30-2:00  Raffle Baskets!  Buy a ticket for a chance to win a beautiful basket for pet lovers, gardeners, homegoods and more! 2:00-3:00    Ballet Wolcott performs an excerpt from The Grinch!  Back ..read more