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Southern Vermont Arts Center

West Rd, Manchester, VT 05254
802-362-1405
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Ranked #9 of 10 attractions in Manchester
Owner description: Founded more than 50 years ago by a group of local artists, the cultural center includes a beautiful Georgian mansion that showcases changing... more » Owner description: Founded more than 50 years ago by a group of local artists, the cultural center includes a beautiful Georgian mansion that showcases changing exhibits, the Arkell Pavillion, a performing arts center and the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, which houses the center's permanent collection of more than 700 paintings. « less
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Muskegon, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Southern Vermont Art Center is one of the two best tourists attractions in Manchester, Vermont. Not only is the art work outstanding with various offerings, it's located on a mountain top with beautiful views of the Green Mountains. With several historical buildings with art displays, the art center also has a sculpture garden, art classes and a music theater, making... More

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Fairlee, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

We have visited here several times and always enjoy the place. One of the best American architects designed one of the buildings in the complex and its worth seeing on its own. Seems like they have a new collection of works of art to show every time we come. YOu won't be disappointed if you enjoy seeing local, fine artists.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

The Southern Vermont Art Center is a beautiful place to visit as it sits beneath the gorgeous Equinox Mountain. Go during the seasonal changes and when there is fog or mist and the sights from the windows will be as much fun as the art work. As Jocelyn Grayson, the curator, corrected me, "It is not a Museum"...It is rather... More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2006

The Arts Center has a wonderful campus on the base of Mount Equinox. The Musuem hosts a wonderful collection of local artists, and has shows throughout the summer. The Galleries in Yester House has art by local artists for sale. And the lunch at the Garden Cafe was fabulous!!!

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