The "After Irene Floodgates Art Exhibit" features work contributed by residents of Waterbury and the Mad River Valley that reflects their experience with and response to the storm. 

Tropical Storm Irene had a cascading effect on the Vermont Arts Community.  The Vermont Arts Council's Alex Aldrich talks about how organizations fared both physically and economically.

David Stromeyer has been building massive steel sculptures in Northern Vermont for over 40 years.  Now, a career retrospective offers a glimpse of his life's work that includes more than 400 sculptures.

Members of the Me2 Orchestra, an ensemble for individuals with mental health issues, is touring Vermont prisons all this week.   VPR's Neal Charnoff finds out more about this unique tour. 

The Bennington Museum now has a new Executive Director. Dr. Robert Wolterstorff has an extensive background as a curator and museum executive.  VPR's Neal Charnoff talks with Wolterstorff about his plans for the Bennington Museum. 

Associate Justice Marilyn Skoglund has been curating art shows in the Vermont Supreme Court lobby for almost 15 years. 

The Summer Theater season is in full swing in Vermont.  We check in with Alex Aldrich of the Vermont Arts Council for some background on this rich tradition. 

Dartmouth College has announced a yearlong series of special arts initiatives, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Hopkins Center For The Arts.   The Hop's director Jeff James talks with VPR's Neal Charnoff for our Weekly Conversation On The Arts.  

The Celebration of Expressive Arts is a monthly forum for musicians, storytellers and artists in Northern Vermont.  For our Weekly Conversation On The Arts, VPR's Neal Charnoff speaks with CEA co-founder Rebecca Cummins.

The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival has been bringing Vermont audiences out for 29 years.  VPR's Neal Charnoff talks with Managing Director Brian Mital about the festival's bottom line.

Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury begins an issues-oriented series called "Courageous Conversations". VPR's Neal Charnoff talks with Catamount's Executive Director Jody Fried about the project.

Each week, VPR will turn its attention to the arts and culture in our region, providing insight into topics and trends throughout the state. This week, Neal Charnoff speaks with Alex Aldrich, the Executive Director of the Vermont Arts Council.