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Art on Main 25 Main Street, Bristol VT 05443 802-453-4032
Gallery Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. May thru December

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Art on Main is a non-profit, community-supported, artist-cooperative gallery committed to supporting the creative endeavors of individuals in our community through the exhibition and sale of art and craft, community events and outreach, and through professional development for artists.

In the Gallery, you will discover the work of almost 100 artists in a wide variety of media including painting, crafts, photography, pottery, wood, jewelry, music, and textiles and meet the cooperative artist members and community volunteers who staff our sales desk every day. Find us in the Deerleap Building, 25 Main Street in beautiful downtown Bristol, just a short drive from Basin Harbor and Middlebury College.

Bristol, a cozy little town nestled at the foothills of the Green Mountains, and the surrounding towns possess an incredible wealth of creative, artistic residents. This talent is evident when one strolls among the items on display at Art on Main.

A range of community events are scheduled throughout the year, including the Featured Artist Series of exhibits & receptions, the Bristol Recreation Department Clay Studio Student Show in February, the Emerging Artists (high school student) Exhibit in March, the all-ages Community Show in April, artist demonstrations during Open Studio Weekend, our annual silent auction fundraiser during Bristol Harvest Fest, and other special events, music & workshops. See below for our current highlighted event(s), drop us a line at info@artonmain.net or call 802-453-4032 to find out what's coming up next!

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Bristol Friends Of The Arts, is the parent of Art on Main. BFA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Bristol area residents by providing opportunities for all community members to participate in and appreciate the arts and cultural heritage of our region. BFA has been active in the Five Town area for almost twenty years promoting art education and awareness, music and theater.



Coming Up: Women at Play

August 16 - September 30, 2010

Reception: Friday August 20, 5-7pm

Art on Main's August-September 2010 Featured Artist Exhibit showcases paintings & ceramics by Burlington artist Annie Caswell and jewelry by Jascha Sonis, Warren & West Addison. Annie Caswell's joyful paintings and ceramics are inspired by women and the natural world, particularly her tropical travels. Jascha Sonis' PMC sterling jewelry combines organic forms, ancient ethnic symbols, and current urban designs-juxtaposing ancient and modern symbols for the purpose of adornment in a playful way.

Women at Play



Current: Emerging Textures

July 1 - August 15, 2010

Reception: Saturday July 10, 5-7pm

Art on Main's July-August 2010 Featured Artist Exhibit showcases monoprints by Burlington artist Lyna Lou Nordstrom and pottery by Robert Compton from Bristol. Lyna Lou's one-of-a-kind creations display intense colors and textures using impressions derived from objects from the natural world. A major focus of Bob's work, inspired by Jomon pottery, is the unique quality of a pot's surface, which he achieves via the process of wood firing and salt glazing.

Emerging Textures