This year the ARA celebrates its 50th anniversary. Come by during Art Walk, Friday, October 3, to see the art on display at the ARA Gallery at CAL, 46 Barre Street, Montpelier. Wander upstairs to the Second Floor Gallery to view ARA memorabilia dating back to 1975 when the ARA was founded.
At 5 pm, Pat de Gogorza will speak about the founding and early years of the ARA. Pat, a sculptor and printmaker, cofounded the ARA with her husband, Jim Gahagan, an abstract expressionist painter.
The exhibit is up through October. Gallery hours: Mon.–Fri., 8 am to 6 pm; Sat.-Sun., 10 am to 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.