March 11, 2012 FUNdraiser a HIT!
On March 11, 2012, the Arts Bus held its spring FUNdraiser at Chandler Center for the Arts, from 2pm to 6pm and the event raised almost $2300. Musicians who donated their talents for the stage show included: Chris Smith; the Joe Schenkman Trio with Jake Wildwood and Tim Christiano; Barry Vermont Miller and Dar Lynn Tredwell and Jon Gailmor. Many area artists and businesses donated items and gift certificates for the Silent Auction and Friends of Kimball Library provided baked goods for the Bake Sale (bake sale contributors included: Betsy Cantlin, Amy Grasmick, Judith Flint, Sharon Rives, Adele Smith, Bernadette Knippler and Carole Brobst). Three mini-plays, written by the children enrolled in the Arts Bus Drama Club, were also presented on Chandler's main stage: "The Talking Pickle", "Do You Believe in Magic?" and "Rainbow Pigs". The children designed the costumes, sets and makeup for the plays; they also experienced what it is like to do tech work and direct. Pictures below were taken at the event.
Arts Bus Visits Towns Hit Hard by Storm Irene
In the aftermath of Storm Irene, the Arts Bus visited the towns of Bethel, Rochester, Stockbridge and South Royalton and offered an activity designed to help children and families express their thoughts and feelings concerning their experiences during the flooding, and afterwards. Artist Jennie Harriman asked participants to create pictures, or write stories/poems in reponse to the question: What is different about Vermont since the storm?. The pictures give voice to emotions not always easy to express verbally, although the captions are direct quotes from the artists.
Catch Up With the Arts Bus!
The Arts Bus at Kimball Public Library
The Arts Bus currently travels to seven central Vermont towns: Randolph, Braintree, Brookfield, Bethel, Chelsea, Tunbridge and Williamstown. We visit after school programs, elementary schools, summer day camps, town recreation centers, libraries, child-care centers, in-home child care providers, and various neighborhoods. The bus also appears at community events, such as parades, festivals and special events. If you would like to inquire as to whether the bus could come visit your neck of the woods, or a community event, go to our Get Involved page and send us an email.
The bus operates on two schedules: our Regular Schedule, and the Creativity Training Schedule, which is described below. Some of the activities one might expect to enjoy when visiting the bus include: painting, paper-making, pottery, dance and movement, drumming and music, instrument making, drama and theater, poetry writing and reading, origami, print-making, mask-making, sculpture, beading. . .the list goes on and on! Every day is a new and fun day on the bus! All ages are welcome, from toddlers to teens!
The bus operates on two schedules: our Regular Schedule, and the Creativity Training Schedule, which is described below. Some of the activities one might expect to enjoy when visiting the bus include: painting, paper-making, pottery, dance and movement, drumming and music, instrument making, drama and theater, poetry writing and reading, origami, print-making, mask-making, sculpture, beading. . .the list goes on and on! Every day is a new and fun day on the bus! All ages are welcome, from toddlers to teens!
Regular Schedule
 Photo by Jennie Harriman
The Arts Bus will be out and about on its regular route from May to September. Since we visit a variety of locations, some appearances are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, and some are not. Those dates listed below are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. New dates/times are added frequently as the summer progresses, so check back often to see when the Bus will be in your neck of the woods! June 7, 2012: South Royalton Green for the "Bale" event. 3pm to 5pm June 9, 2012: Randolph Farmer's Market. 10am to noon June 12, 2012: Brookfield Library, 40 Ralph Rd, Brookfield. 6pm to 7:30pm June 19, 2012: Kimball Public Library, Randolph. 10am to noon June 28, 2012: Bethel Pool, Bethel. 1pm to 3pm July 3, 2012: Kimball Public Library, Randolph. 10am to 11:30am July 4, 2012: Randolph 4th of July Parade July 9, 2012: Mobile Acres Community Park, Braintree. 1pm to 3pm July 10, 2012: Randolph Circle, Randolph. 1pm to 3pm July 12, 2012: Bethel Pool, Bethel. 1pm to 3pm July 17, 2012: Kimball Public Library, Randolph. 10am to noon July 17, 2012: Randolph Circle, Randolph. 1pm to 3pm July 19 2012: Bethel Pool, Bethel. 1pm to 3pm July 24, 2012: Randolph Circle, Randolph. 1pm to 3pm July 30, 2012: Mobile Acres Community Park, Braintree. 1pm to 3pm July 31, 2012: Kimball Public Library, Randolph. 10 am to noon July 31, 2012: Randolph Circle, Randolph. 1pm to 3pm (Schedule subject to change without notice) | Creativity Training Workshops
Our Creativity Training workshops for both child care providers and parents are designed to help adults plan and present art activities for the children in their care. For providers, our workshops are registered with Northern Lights/Bright Futures and credits can be applied to your professional development requirements. Below are the currently scheduled workshops, dates and times. Email us at: artsbus@Chandler-arts.org for more information. Child Care Provider Workshops: (All classes are from 6:00pm to 8:00pm) May 14, 2012: "Art Explorations: Helping Build Self Esteem Through Art", presented by Jennie Harriman at the White River Craft Center in Randolph (50 Randolph Avenue). (Schedule subject to change without notice) |
The Arts Bus Project / c/o Kimball Public Library, 67 Main Street, Randolph, VT 05060 / 802-728-5073 / artsbus@Chandler-arts.org