Programs

October 19, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner

Brattleboro Literary Festival presents Natalie Dysktra, author of Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner.

October 20-25, 2024

Galleries Closed

The galleries will be closed to install new exhibits.

October 26, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Opening of Four New Exhibits

We’re throwing a party to celebrate four new exhibits. Join us!

October 27, Sunday, 7 p.m.

Ensemble Amphion Baroque

Ensemble Amphion Baroque presents works by Bach, Vivaldi, Rameau, and more on period instruments.

November 1, Friday, 5 p.m.

Gallery Walk: November

Drop by between 5 and 8 p.m. to check out the museum’s new exhibits and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities.

November 2, Saturday, 5-9 p.m.

Dinner on Glass

Dinner on Glass combines fine dining, glass blowing, and performance art into an unforgettable feast for all the senses.

November 7-11, 2024

17th Annual LEGO Contest & Exhibit

Design and build an original LEGO structure, and display it at BMAC!

November 19, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. 

Art Talk: Susan Mikula and Charlie Hunter

Photographer Susan Mikula and curator Charlie Hunter discuss Mikula’s exhibit, ISLAND.

November 23, Saturday, 2 p.m. 

Curator Tour: The Noise of Us

Curator Elissa Watters leads a walking tour and discussion of the exhibit The Noise of Us.

December 6, Friday, 5 p.m.

Gallery Walk: December

Drop by between 5 and 8 p.m. to check out the museum’s new exhibits and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities.

December 15, Sunday, 1 p.m.

Exhibit Tour: Desire Lines

Co-curators Sarah Freeman and Mara Williams lead a walking tour and discussion of the exhibit Desire Lines.

Deadline: December 16

Call for Artful Ice Shanties

Register to build an Artful Ice Shanty for display at Brattleboro’s Retreat Farm in February 2025.

Deadline: December 16

Call for Creatures! Glasstastic 2025

Your imaginary creature could be turned into a glass sculpture and exhibited at BMAC.

January 12-22, 2025

ARTravel: Art, Craft, and Nature in Costa Rica

Take part in an exciting small-group trip exploring Costa Rica’s vibrant arts scene in January, 2025.

February 2, Sunday, 1 p.m.

Lunar New Year Festival & Potluck

Festival and potluck in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Activities for all ages.

February 15-23, 2025

Artful Ice Shanties 2025

Visit Brattleboro’s outdoor display of wild, wonderful Artful Ice Shanties at Retreat Farm.

March 8, Saturday, 12 p.m.

2025 Vermont Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony

Recognizing outstanding young visual artists and writers from all across Vermont.

April 13, Sunday, 7 p.m.

Concert: UMass Percussion Ensemble

The UMass Percussion Ensemble performs in the Wolf Kahn & Emily Mason Gallery.