Feather & Fur: Portraits of Field, Forest & Farm Exhibit to Open in Vermont, Today

SPRINGFIELD, VT- Feather & Fur: Portraits of Field, Forest & Farm is scheduled to open at 12 Noon on Saturday, October 3, 2015 and run through the end of April 2016. The Great Hall is a participant in the Statewide Open Studio Weekend (October 3-4) and will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 11-4p. Regular viewing hours are 9-5p, Monday through Friday.

Artists featured include Richard CoFrancesco, Springfield, VT; Donna Ellery, McIndoe Falls, VT; Rick Hearn, Chester, VT; Lesley Heathcote, Brattleboro, VT; Jennifer Maharry, Culver City, CA; Christine Mix, Manchester Center, VT; Robin Truelove Stronk, Westmoreland, NH; Jamie Townsend, Springfield, VT and Adelaide Tyrol, Plainfield, VT.

Nina Jamison, Director of Exhibition says: "One of the goals of this new exhibit is to renew a sense of wonder and awareness for animals and nature. Inspired by their subjects and the natural world, the nine artists in Feather & Fur celebrate the beauty, intelligence and grace of animals and birds. The portraits convey a poetry and beauty that are part of the animal's story. Some of the portraits are colorful, sweet and charming, even magical. Artist and art director, Adelaide Tyrol's 6' by10' canvass present a different perspective and suggest the regal yet darker side of nature."

At the Saturday opening to meet the artists, VINS and artist Christine Mix will present live demonstrations. Beginning at 12:30 p.m.Christine Mix will demonstrate how to draw animals. This will be followed by a presentation by Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) with an up close and personal encounter with live hawks and an owl. Cider and cider donuts along with seasonal faire will be served.

Nina Jamison, co-curated the show with Carolyn Enz Hack, an artist from Thetford Center whose work has been exhibited nationally. Her sculptures have also been exhibited in two different shows in the Great Hall - the inaugural show, Emergence, as well as in Fibrations.

Following a multi-million dollar renovation, Historic Fellows Gear Shaper on the Black River in Springfield, VT is now known as One Hundred River Street, featuring a medical center, retail stores, a café, and the soaring venue for public art-The Great Hall.

Visitors should use Pearl Street entrance only for October 3 and 4. The exhibits at the Great Hall are sponsored by Springfield Regional Development Corporation.

For more information go to: Facebook.com/GreatHallSpringfield (802) 885-3061

Calendar Listing

Feather & Fur: Portraits of Field, Forest & Farm

Saturday Oct. 3rd & Sunday 4th, 11-4 both days

Participating in VT Crafts Council's Open Studio Weekend

Number 64 on the Craft Council Map. Maps available in Gallery at the VAULT and in the Great Hall.

Hawks,Owl in Great Hall-oh my!

12:00 Meet the award winning artists~~12:30 Learn to draw animals

1:00 Live Hawk & Owl Encounter ~ A VINS, Quechee, VT presentation

Seasonal faire from Black River Produce + Cider Donuts from Wellwood Orchard

& live country music.

Come on over and enjoy the remarkable artwork and these free events!