Mad River Valley Arts is excited to present its first group show of the year entitled RISE: Trees, Our Botanical Giants from March 7- April 26, 2024. There will be a reception on March 7, 5-7pm when first, second and third place prize winners will be announced. Twenty-eight artists are participating, addressing their relationships with trees in 2D and 3D formats, some employing wood materials which are reclaimed or formally crafted and some using ceramic, textiles and functional design. All push the conversation between human-made and nature-made objects into one of collaborative revelation.
Shelby Perry, a Wildlands Ecologist with Northeast Wilderness Trust will be giving a talk on Trees and Rewilding, April 18 at 5pm. This event is free and open to all. The Gallery exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00-5:00pm.