On May 1, a new show goes up at the ARA Gallery, CAL, 46 Barre St., Montpelier: From the Mountains to the Sea, paintings and drawings by ARA artist Sally Giddings Smith. Sally, originally from Maine, has lived on both the East and West Coasts, as well as Vermont. An accomplished artist working in both oil and watercolor, Sally expresses, through her artwork, her love of mountains and the sea. The exhibit is up from May 1 to May 27. Gallery hours: M–F, 8 am–8 pm; S–S, 9 am–5 pm.

About the Art Resource Association:

Founded in 1975, the mission of the Art Resource Association (ARA) is to promote and support Central Vermont artists. As part of that mission, the ARA regularly holds group shows in venues in the Central Vermont area, including the Center for Arts and Learning, T.W. Wood Gallery, Vermont State House, Montpelier City Center, and Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

The ARA also provides educational opportunities for both members and the community. Member artists regularly offer art courses and workshops, such as on printmaking, watercolor, photography, and framing.

We believe in the power of art, share it in our community, and know that our work helps make our world a better place.