Burlington City Arts | BCA

Even after celebrating the fourth our free concerts in City Hall Park will keep the musical fireworks going all weekend long! 🎆⁠ ⁠ On Friday, 7/5 enjoy your lunch al fresco with a side funk when EDW comes to the Summer Concert Series at 12:30 pm. Swing back as the sun sets and snag a spot on the lawn for Soule Monde's Twilight Series show at 7:30 pm. ⁠ ⁠ Saturday, 7/6 starts off with the Twangtown Paramours bringing an Americana soundtrack to your BTV Market shopping montage at 11:30 am with Market Music. Stick around for Splash Dance at 1 pm when DJ CRWD CTRL brings the heat while kiddos cool off in the interactive splash fountain. Cap off the night at Saturday's Twilight Series with the soulful stylings of Ali McGuirk, with singer-songwriter Jason Baker kicking the evening off at 6:30 pm.⁠ ⁠ Bring your weekend to an enchanting crescendo when Sunday Classical returns on 7/7 with the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival bringing a vibrant hour of musical excellence to the park at 10 am. ⁠ ⁠ Get the details on all of these amazing free concerts and more at the link in bio!⁠ ⁠ 2024 City Hall Park programming is underwritten by the Pomerleau Family Foundation and @waterwheelphish . Media sponsor, @sevendaysvt . The Summer Concert Series has support from @flatbreadbtv and @citymarketcoop . Twilight Series is presented by @vsecu . BTV Market is presented by @loveburlington and @btvcityarts and has support from @lcchocolates and @_thefriendlytoast . ⁠ ⁠ 1,3,7,8 📸 @lukeawtryphotography

Congratulations to this year's BCA Community Fund recipients! We are thrilled to be awarding nearly $60,000 to 10 artists or artist groups and 9 arts organizations this year. The BCA Community Fund fosters a robust, healthy, creative community, encourages social innovation through the arts, and support artists and organizations that contribute to the public good through art. This year, thanks to an award from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the Community Fund will provide even greater resources and opportunities for artists and organizations to realize their artistic visions and make a lasting impact.⁠ ⁠ Browse the full rundown of Community Fund supported projects and organizations and get a sneak peek at some of the amazing creativity coming to BTV over the next year.⁠ ⁠ 2024 Community Fund Supported Projects Pictured:⁠ ⁠ Sambatucada, founded in 1995, brings the vibrant energy of Afro-Brazilian street music and dance to Vermont communities, performing at various events and festivals throughout northern Vermont. 📸 @kyletansley ⁠ ⁠ Alissa Faber's Restoration at the Old North End Community Center invites community interaction with a tactile public art quilted cyanotype mural made from reused materials.⁠ ⁠ The Ramble celebrates Burlington’s Old North End (O.N.E.) through a vibrant arts and culture festival, showcasing local talent and businesses, and fostering community connection each July.⁠ ⁠ The 2024 BCA Community Fund has support from @titosvodka and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Congratulations to Sarah Amos, winner of the 2024 Vermont Prize! 🎉⁠ ⁠ Presented in partnership with our friends at the @brattmuseum , @thecurrentexhibitions , and @hall_art_foundation , the @vermontprize celebrates and supports the best visual art being made in our state today.⁠ ⁠ The jurors from each of our organizations, together with this year’s Special Guest Juror, Phong H. Bui, artist, curator, and co-founder and publisher of The Brooklyn Rail, selected Amos out of hundreds of applicants from all corners of Vermont.⁠ ⁠ Describing Amos’s work, Bui said, “I find that her pictorial strength, infused with the inventive application of material, evokes a wonderful synthesis of form and matter. Her abstractions deploy post-Cubist collage with originality of thought and materiality. Each work asserts its monumentality while maintaining a sense of intimacy, and calls forth particular places or experiences, while suggesting deep symbolic significance of sensation and memory.”⁠ ⁠ Explore more of Amos’s work at vermontprize.org (link in bio) and relive her astounding 2019 BCA Center exhibition, "Unique Multiples" at burlingtoncityarts.org.⁠ ⁠ Sarah Amos, "Hip-Hip," collograph on felt with yarn, 66 x 78 x 3 inches⁠ Sarah Amos, "Snow Bones," collograph on felt with yarn, 80 x 56 x 3 inches⁠ Sarah Amos (@artistsarahamos ), "1000 Wings," collograph on felt with yarn, 66 x 78 x 3 inches⁠

Join us this Saturday & EVERY Saturday through September 28 from 11-3 pm, in City Hall Park for the BTV Market!🌞Explore an eclectic collection of over 40 local artists, makers, and food vendors each week 🤩 Enjoy live music, deejay sets, games, @wearechilbo seating, and more!😍  Curious about the vendors? Check out the full lineup through the link in our bio or visit us at LoveBurlington.org/btvmarket.   The BTV Market is presented by @loveburlington and @btvcityarts and has support from @lcchocolates and @_thefriendlytoast . BCA’s 2024 City Hall Park programming is underwritten by the Pomerleau Family Foundation and @waterwheelphish . Media sponsor, @sevendaysvt .

A visit to "Essential Figure" at the BCA Center is vital to building a perfect BTV summer afternoon! Featuring an exciting group of contemporary regional and national artists, "Essential Figure" explores diverse identities and narratives through the intersection of race, class, gender, and appearance. Sophie Cangelosi, Jennifer McCandless, Hannah Morris, Enrico Riley, Suzy Spence, and Lorenzo Triburgo, and Sarah Van Dyck enliven and expand on the figurative tradition in innovative ways as they reflect evolving social and cultural values.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about "Essential Figure" at the link in bio and come help us celebrate this beautiful exhibition at our artist reception on Fri, 7/12 from 5-7 pm!⁠ ⁠ Sophie Cangelosi (@sophie_cangelosi ), "Whippoorwill Hill," 2023, acrylic on birch panel⁠ ⁠ Suzy Spence (@spenceprojects ), "George," 2024, Flashe and acrylic on canvas⁠ ⁠ Hannah Morris (@hannahvermontana ), "The Crossing," 2022, gouache, Flashe, paper collage on board⁠ ⁠ ⁠ The 2024 exhibition year is presented by @mascoma_bank . BCA's summer exhibitions are sponsored in part by the @leunigs_bistro , the Maslow Family Foundation, and Todd Lockwood. Hospitality sponsors, @farrelldistributing , @williamhillestatewinery , and @lcchocolates . Burlington City Arts is supported in part by @vtartscouncil & @neaarts .⁠

Give a warm welcome to “Embrace and Belonging,” Burlington’s newest public art installation! Thanks to everyone who came out to Dewey Park today to help us celebrate artist Ai Qiu Hopen’s beautiful sculpture. After so much hard work bringing this project to life, @btvreib , @btvparks , and @btvcityarts were thrilled to bring our community together for the unveiling of this monumental public art installation dedicated to Burlington’s commitment to racial equity. The monument, which uses the imagery of two entwined symbols inspired by Sankofa birds, their heads turning past one another and embracing, is intended to evoke a societal impetus to reflect on our shared history. Learn more about “Embrace and Belonging” at the link in bio and stop by Dewey Park to experince it for yourself! 1, 4 📸 Juliet Shen, BPRW

The countdown to Festival of Fools is on and we can't wait to tell you about some of the fabulous Fools we've brought into the fold for this year's fete! ⁠ ⁠ Presented by @communitybank on August 2-4, 2024, Festival of Fools brings three days of nonstop music, street performance, and merrymaking to downtown Burlington, VT. Ahead of the full lineup reveal coming mid-July, we're pleased to announce four more astounding acts joining our already stacked roster.⁠ ⁠ Having entertained folks on stages around the world—including an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman—Magic Brian delights with his offbeat comedy magic show. ⁠ ⁠ Obliquestra brings together diabolical fiddler Dr. Sick, accordion tickler David Symons, Bavarian clarinet wunderkind Susanne Ortner, sprightly banjoman Aaron Gunn, and punk rocker jazz bassist Stoo Odom to symphonically superb effect. ⁠ ⁠ With impeccable timing and extreme circus skills, Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy rides on unicycles juggles everything from bowling balls to hedge trimmers, and presents a spellbinding collage of superb technical skill and wacky comedy.⁠ ⁠ Ryu's Big Circus is the brainchild of Ryunosuke, an extraordinary Japanese circus artist who specializes in big ball juggling and the Chinese Pole. ⁠ ⁠ Head to vtfools.org (link in bio) to get the scoop on these Fools and more and stay tuned for the full lineup and program guide coming soon!⁠ ⁠ Bringing this much merriment to our beautiful city takes a village and we couldn't do it without the support of longtime Presenting Sponsor, @communitybankna ; Pitch Sponsors, @leunigs_bistro , @benandjerrys , @aarpvermont , @hendricksgin , and @petfoodwarehousevt ; Supporting Sponsors, Rose Computer Technology Services, @eyesoftheworldvt , @citizencider , @flatbreadbtv , and @redsquarevt ; and Media Sponsors, @sevendaysvt , @mynbc5 , and @thepointradio ⁠ ⁠ 1 📸 @kylewithcamera

City Hall Park is THE spot to soak up some serious summery vibes this weekend! ⁠☀️ ⁠ Pick up some lunch and stop by Friday’s Summer Concert Series at 12:30 pm for a healthy helping of local music with Violet Strings, presented in partnership with @youngtraditonvt . Shake off the week while you get down with surf rockers @barbacoavt at Friday’s Twilight Series show at 7:30 pm. ⁠ ⁠ Start your Saturday at the BTV Market from 11 am - 3 pm, where a rotating roster of amazing Vermont artists, makers, and food vendors bring the best of Burlington together every week. Linger on the lawn with complimentary picnic blankets and @wearechillbo while you listen to Emily White on Market Music at 11:30 am. Let the kiddos loose on lawn games, free art-making activities at Family Art Saturday, and Splash Dance from 1-3 pm. ⁠ ⁠ Pick up some takeout and circle back at 6:30 pm when Maiz Vargas & Friends bring their psychedelic spin on Latin rhythms to the Twilight stage, opening for alchemical art rockers, Satyrdagg at 7:30 pm.⁠ ⁠ Get the scoop on all of these amazing City Hall Park happenings and more at the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ 2024 City Hall Park programming is underwritten by the Pomerleau Family Foundation and @waterwheelphish . Media sponsor, @sevendaysvt . The Summer Concert Series has support from @flatbreadbtv and @citymarketcoop . Twilight Series is presented by @vsecu . BTV Market is presented by @loveburlington and @btvcityarts and has support from @lcchocolates and @_thefriendlytoast . ⁠ ⁠ 1 📸 @sammydepthphoto ⁠ 4 📸 @lizavoll ⁠ 5 📸 @kylewithcamera ⁠ 6 📸 @rbgphoto ⁠ 9 📸 @lukeawtryphotography

Do some al fresco art-making at Family Art Saturday on 6/22!⁠ ⁠ Join us in City Hall Park at the BTV Market from 11 am- 2 pm for an all-ages drop-in art activity inspired by Enrico Riley’s work in our summer exhibition "Essential Figure." Gather your creative crew and explore dance, movement, figure, and watercolor techniques to make your own energetic works of art.⁠ ⁠ Fire up your imagination and get all the details at the link in bio ⁠ ⁠ Enrico Riley (@rileyenrico ), "Together 1 – Reflection Power Spirit Confirmation," 2022, acrylic on canvas⁠ ⁠ The 2024 exhibition year is presented by @mascoma_bank . "Essential Figure" is sponsored in part by the @leunigs_bistro , the Maslow Family Foundation, and Todd Lockwood. Hospitality sponsors, @farrelldistributing , @williamhillestatewinery , and @lcchocolates . Burlington City Arts is supported in part by @vtartscouncil & @neaarts .⁠

@phoebelostudio_ !!re!!_039;s stunning new mural at the @btvairport will have you flying high before takeoff! 🛫⁠ ⁠ Offering a nostalgic homecoming for locals and a vibrant welcome for newcomers, Lo's "Radiant Vermont" celebrates the transformative power of travel while showcasing the cultural richness of the Green Mountain State. This beautiful multilayered mural has special illuminated details designed by @claymohrlighting that reflect the brightness and promise of our beautiful state. ⁠ ⁠ Leave some extra time for a new highlight of your BTV travel experience and look for "Radiant Vermont," on the second floor as you go through security and make your way to gates 1-8. ✨️⁠ ⁠ Phoebe Lo, "Radiant Vermont," layered, hand-painted birch plywood mural with LED lighting

Time for a little refresh at the BCA Center! The gallery will be closed Fri, 6/14-Tues, 6/25 while our windows are under renovation. Stay tuned for plenty of construction content, while we work to keep this beautiful 135-year-old building bright and beautiful.⁠ ⁠ And don't worry, our summer exhibitions "Essential Figures" and "Rachel Rose: Lake Valley" will reopen on Wed, 6/26. Save the date for our artist reception on Friday, 7/12 and head to the link in our bio to learn more about these incredible exhibitions while we wait for them to reopen!⁠ ⁠ Jennifer McCandless (@jennifer.mccandless ), "Women Making Herself Invisible," 2024, ceramic⁠ ⁠ Rachel Rose, Lake Valley, 2016, Video Still (detail)⁠ Courtesy of the Artist and Barbara Gladstone Gallery, NY.⁠ ⁠ Enrico Riley (@rileyenrico ), "Together Black and Yellow," 2022, acrylic on canvas⁠ ⁠ The 2024 exhibition year is presented by @mascoma_bank . BCA's summer exhibitions are sponsored in part by the @leunigs_bistro , the Maslow Family Foundation, and Todd Lockwood. Hospitality sponsors, @farrelldistributing , @williamhillestatewinery , and @lcchocolates . Burlington City Arts is supported in part by @vtartscouncil & @neaarts .

Help us celebrate 30 years of Art from the Heart! ⁠ ⁠ Since 1994, Art from the Heart has connected thousands of patients and caregivers at the UVM Medical Center and Children's Hospital with free art supplies and activities, transforming the medical environment into a more comfortable and creative place through the arts. ⁠ ⁠ We hear stories again and again that describe Art from the Heart's impact – how an art activity reduced stress for a sibling in the waiting room, or how a patient forgot about pain for a few minutes by talking to a volunteer about making art at another time in her life.⁠ ⁠ Ensure this amazing program and its impact on our community continues for years to come and make a gift today at the link in our bio!