Past Events

April 8-19, 2026

ARTravel Peru: Ancient Cultures, Natural Wonders

BMAC is pleased to present an exciting new adventure focused on the ancient history, archaeology, contemporary indigenous life, and breathtaking natural wonders of Peru. Novelist and long-time travel guide Tim…    read more

April 19, Sunday, 2 p.m.

Exhibition Tour with Sarah Freeman

BMAC Director of Exhibitions Sarah Freeman leads a walking tour of current exhibitions.

April 12, Sunday, 6 p.m.

Concert: UMass Percussion Ensemble

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

April 11, Saturday, 5:30 p.m. - CANCELLED

Art Talk: Jude Griebel and Sarah Freeman

Artist Jude Griebel and curator Sarah Freeman discuss the exhibition Elegy for the Consumed.

April 8-10, 10-4

Sand Mandala: Lama Tenzin – CANCELLED

UPDATE 4/1/26: This event has been cancelled. Tibetan monk Lama Tenzin Yignyen will make Avalokiteshvara, the Sand Mandala of Compassion, in BMAC’s galleries.

April 9, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

BMAC Reads | Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma

Join a lively discussion with fellow art and book lovers at the next BMAC Reads.

April 8, Wednesday, 5 p.m.

Museum Mixer for Windham County Educators

Windham County educators are invited to an after-work mixer at the museum. Drop by for drinks, apps, live music, and of course art!

April 2, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

VT Immigration Legal Defense Fund Fundraiser

Community conversation and fundraiser supporting due process and legal representation for immigrants and asylum seekers.

March 21-29, 2026

TAPE ART MEGA CORP

Step into the zany world of TAPE ART MEGA CORP, where everything is built entirely out of tape.

March 29, Sunday, 4-6 p.m.

TAPE ART MEGA CORP Closing Party

Come to an ‘Office Pizza Party’ and help tear down the tape!

March 21, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Opening of New Exhibits

Come meet the artists and curators and celebrate the opening of new exhibits.

March 7-20, 2026

Galleries Closed

The galleries will be closed March 7-20 to install new exhibits.

March 7, Saturday, 12 p.m.

2025-26 Vermont Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony

Celebrate this year’s award winners from throughout the Green Mountain State.

February 28, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Artist Talk: Vaune Trachtman at VCP

Celebrate the release of Vaune Trachtman’s book “NOW IS ALWAYS” at Vermont Center for Photography.

February 28, Saturday, 4 p.m.

Art Talk: Mark Barry – CANCELLED

Mark Barry leads a walking tour and discussion of Petals to Metal and Other Stories. 

On Hiatus Until 2027

Artful Ice Shanties 2026

Artful Ice Shanties is on hiatus this year, and will return—better than ever—in 2027.

February 16-19, 2026

Galleries Closed

The galleries will be closed to install the 2025-26 Vermont Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

February 8, Sunday, 1 p.m.

Lunar New Year Festival

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

February 7, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Art Talk: Phong Bui and Alexander Nagel

Phong Bui and Alexander Nagel discuss the exhibition Singing in Unison, Part 13: Homage to Meyer Schapiro.

January 17, Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

Workshop: Trust the Process

Join artist Erika Ranee for a creative deep dive into letting go and seeing where the artmaking process can take you.

January 17, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Art Talk: Erika Ranee

Artist Erika Ranee discusses her artwork in the exhibition I Don’t Like to Draw.

Deadline: December 15

Call for Entries! Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Vermont teen artists and writers can submit their creative works to this prestigious national program.

December 13-14

1960s Model Train on View

All weekend long, a 1960s O27 Lionel model train will chug through BMAC.

December 13, Saturday, 1 & 3 p.m.

Mini Mad Hatter Tea Party

An afternoon of fanciful fun and delicious bites—where high tea meets the unexpected.

December 6, Saturday, 3 p.m.

Art Talk: Jonathan Ryan Storm

Jonathan Ryan Storm discusses his work currently on view in the museum’s window bays.

November 29, Saturday, 10 a.m.

The Tasty TinkerLab

A fun and flavorful workshop where art meets appetite—presented in partnership with the Brattleboro Food Co-Op.

November 16, Sunday, 1 p.m.

Curator Tour: Singing in Unison, Part 13

Curator Phong H. Bui leads a gallery tour of Singing in Unison, Part 13: Homage to Meyer Schapiro.

November 15, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Opening of New Exhibits

Come meet the artists and curators and celebrate the opening of new exhibits.

November 9, Sunday, 5:30 p.m.

18th Annual Domino Toppling Extravaganza

An annual spectacle and crowd favorite, the Domino Toppling Extravaganza returns to Brattleboro for the 18th year in a row.

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ARTravel Peru: Ancient Cultures, Natural Wonders

Travel with BMAC to discover the wonders of Peru in April 2026.

October 26, Sunday, 1 p.m.

Island: A Symposium

A conversation about the Island, a 30-acre shelf of bedrock in Bellows Falls, Vermont.

October 25, Saturday, 7 p.m.

Ensemble Amphion Baroque: Grace and Grandeur

Ensemble Amphion Baroque presents masterpieces from France and Germany.

October 23, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

BMAC Reads: Paris in Ruins

Join a lively discussion with like-minded art and book lovers at the next BMAC Reads.

October 18, Saturday 3 p.m.

Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism

Sebastian Smee reads from and discusses Paris in Ruins at this Brattleboro Literary Festival event.

October 9-13

18th Annual LEGO Contest & Exhibit

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

October 5, Sunday, 3 p.m.

Forage to Feast

Take a guided mushroom foray, then enjoy hand-tossed wood-fired pizzas with your freshly foraged toppings.

October 3-5, 2025

Sucka Punch Graffiti Jam

A three-day festival featuring live art by local and regional graffiti artists, DJs, kids’ and community activities, and more!

September 20, Saturday, 6 p.m.

BMAC Gala: All Together Now

Join us for a festive summer evening of art and community. Good vibes, Great cause. Don’t miss it.

Online bidding ends September 18, Thursday, 9 p.m.

2025 Gala Benefit Auction

Bid generously on exclusive art experiences, vacation getaways, fine wine, handcrafted jewelry, and more!

September 12, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

The Water Runs Through It: Tools for Water

A collaborative dance performance that explores the politicization of access to water.

September 6, Saturday, 7 p.m.

SOLO GUITAR: Roger Clark Miller and Mythless at Union Hall

Roger Clark Miller and Mythless bring their unique solo guitar set-ups to Union Hall in Newfane, Vermont.

September 5, Friday, 6 & 6:45 p.m.

Gallery Walk: Circus at the Museum

Acrobats and aerialists from New England Center for Circus Arts perform outside the museum at 6 & 6:45 p.m.

August 23, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Hidden in the Hills: Japanese House in New Hampshire

Paul Tuller gives a guided tour of his Japanese House in Dublin, New Hampshire, originally built for BMAC in 1987.

August 16, Saturday, 1 p.m.

Exhibit Tour: Making Space

Walking tour and discussion of Making Space, with the curator and exhibiting artists.

August 14, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Art Talk: Laura Chasman and Sarah Freeman

Artist Laura Chasman and BMAC Director of Exhibitions Sarah Freeman discuss the exhibition Here Today, Gone Tomorrow.

August 7, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Art Talk: Martha Wilson and Mark Waskow

Franklin Furnace Founding Director Martha Wilson joins curator Mark Waskow for a presentation and discussion.

August 2, Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

Workshop: Collage Logic

Artist Emily Noelle Lambert leads a collage workshop in connection with the exhibition Making Space.

August 1, Friday, 5-8 p.m.

Gallery Walk

Drop by for flameworking demonstrations by glass artists, and family-friendly art activities.

July 25, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Roger Clark Miller: Curiosity

Guitarist and composer Roger Clark Miller performs new music for solo electric guitar ensemble.