VT Institute for Contemporary Arts (VTica) and the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project (RAMP) Host Winter Artists Town Meeting Potluck March 7

VT Institute for Contemporary Arts (VTica) and the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project (RAMP) will host a Winter Artists Town Meeting potluck at VTica in Chester, VT on Thursday, March 7, 6-8 PM.

For the last four years, RAMP has hosted quarterly Artists Town Meetings. Artists, artisans and local food growers are all welcome to attend. The focus of the quarterly meetings is to bring creative people together in order to share ideas and a meal.

"The more we know each other and can identify ourselves as a constituency the more strength and credibility we gain." McBride explains. "There is an ever-growing community of working artists and local growers in our midst, all of whom are contributing greatly to the cultural and economic vitality of our communities. One of RAMP's many roles is to be an advocate for these artists. In order to be effective in that role, RAMP creates and participates in opportunities to hear from local artists and assist them in making community connections that benefit us all."

VTica is a non-profit Gallery and School dedicated to supporting the innovative contemporary artist, creating an inviting space to engage the community through diverse thought-provoking art works. Our focus is to unite the community by challenging all to awaken and respond to a deeper calling through the essence of art through the artwork on display, film, music and workshops.

McBride says that RAMP is committed to collaborating and co-hosting four Artists Town Meetings throughout the year. The meetings are informal and open to all. One of the items for discussion will be Open Studio Weekend hosted by the VT State Crafts Council, May 25 and 26. The weekend offers an excellent opportunity for artists to share their work and to gain access to potential customers.

VTica will be hosting this Artists Town Meeting on Thursday, March 7 from 6-8 pm. They are located at 15 Depot Street in Chester VT. VTica is wheelchair accessible.

Please call 802-875-1018 to make arrangements. RAMP thanks The Vermont Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Sovernet and Chroma for helping to make this meetings possible.

Interested participants are asked to RSVP by e-mailing [email protected], with "Artists Town Meeting RSVP" in the subject line, or by calling 802-463-3252.