Stone Valley Arts hosted the first solo retrospective from American muralist and printmaker Lopi LaRoe May 1- June 6, 2021. The exhibit spanned just under 20 years of art making. The show followed her evolution from studio artist to street artist and the birth of LMNOPI, her street art persona. Interestingly, her evolution went from micro to macro, from miniature oil paintings to large scale murals. The show included selections from her body of oil paintings, and some early examples of her stencil paintings on paper, followed by large scale paintings on paper, including actual detritus from former public works and moving into more contemporary mural studies on board from her recent murals in Vermont.
LaRoe also included examples of activist t-shirts she created for various movements as well as an entire portfolio of limited edition prints from 2019 titled “Uprising” . Although the mediums have changed over time; her voice remains consistent through-out, exploring and documenting civil rights, economic justice and environmental movements. LaRoe relocated to the Green Mountains of Vermont in the fall of 2018 from Brooklyn where she lived for nearly two decades.
She’s committed to making a home in Vermont &
​adding value to the community in every way she can.
​You can find her online at https://lmnopi.com/

 VIRTUAL TOUR OF PAINTERS CHOOSE PAINTERS
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https://vimeo.com/480725058

 PAINTERS CHOOSE PAINTERS ​
Joan Curtis
Joan Harris
Ruth Hamilton
Chris Medina
Gabi Moore
Phil Whitman
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Sunlit tree at the edge of the wood by Ruth Hamilton

Spin-offs 12 by Joan Curtis

Green apples and blue plate by Joan Harris

Young girl at window by Gabi Moore

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The Meeting of Spirits by Chris Medina

Hope by Phil Whitman

 Stone Valley Arts has begun a permanent archive of photo documentation of multidisciplinary  cultural events produced
or supported by Stone Valley Arts since the organization's inception. This photo archive will be on exhibit on the 2nd floor landing library gallery. Our inaugural exhibit is a collection of photography by George Bouret of dance performances created by Vital Spark North Performance Group and made possible through Stone Valley Arts,  DanceFest Vermont,  Vermont Dance Alliance, Green Mountain College, Castleton University,  Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center and funded by the Vermont Community Foundation.  

Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill is delighted to feature the work of 
Artist, Sarah Elworthy and Author, Kara Beste
 2nd Floor Gallery
October 1 - November 22

Book launch with Sarah and Kara on Saturday, Oct. 3, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

An exhibit of original batiks created by Sarah Elworthy and text by Kara Beste  from their book  What Leads Her,  
highlighting 23 women who lead in a multitude of ways. The women are from different cultures, races, religions,
socioeconomic backgrounds, professions, and lead through their passions and talents. The word LEAD should
not have to fit into a specific box. This book empowers girls 8 and up to find what leads and inspires them to
change the world. There are so many ways to lead, go ahead, be inspired, and find out what leads you! 
This book was brought to life through the traditional Indonesian art form of batik. 
​It is a skill that has been passed down from grandmothers to mothers to daughters.
 

Batik by Sarah Elworthy

 

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 PAST SHOWS

 ART FROM OUR OWN BACK YARD, a  beguiling collection of original artworks inspired by personal experience and reflections on nature. This charming show crosses generations and includes painting, photography, fiber art, collage, sculpture, and ceramics. Participating artists are Mareva Millarc, Siobhan Peters, Arden Conine, Alexi Conine, Iris Burlingame, Fenna Stevenson, Donna Ciobanu, Syzygy Marr Hilliard, Mary Fran Lloyd, Ruth Hamilton, Kris Jacoby- Stevenson, John Atkinson, Dale Lott, Denise Letendre, Chuck Helfer, Ruby Machiz, and Burnham Holmes. 

​Closing reception: Sunday, 9/27, 2:00-4:00 pm

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​ART AS SOCIAL COMMENTARY

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Exit, Richard Weis

Artworks seen as social commentary are sparked by incidents and disruptions in our world that weigh on our souls, wake us in the middle of the night, and demand to be addressed. They are symptoms of broader questions about what it is to be human. As an artist, I sometimes find I cannot move forward in my day unless I put brush to canvas and deal with some of the darker side.  Richard D. Weis,  July 2020

​HANDSTITCHED PICTORIAL QUILTS

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Nancy Weis

"Nancy’s hand-stitched pictorial quilts were packed away for our move to Vermont in 1989 and this is the first time they have been out since we moved here."

Come see the full exhibit Now through September 27th. Nancy's quilts are in the upstairs library and Richard's paintings are in the upstairs Ballroom Gallery.