VENUES TO THE WEST OF DOWNTOWN

1. American Traders
257 Marlboro Rd., (802) 254-1300, www.amtraders.com
OPEN ONLY TILL 5:30 PM ON GALLERY WALK. Stop in to see photography by Mark Linton, who is showing birds and animals in their natural surroundings and macro-scale florals. Also available are hand-painted glass lamps and giclée prints by Robert Stump, known as "The Adirondack Artist"; and work by Larry Antonuk, who has created some of the classic flies of the 19th century, when fly-tying was an ornamental art. And don't miss the charming Folk Art Fish by Robert Francis and handcrafted Windsor chairs by Bijan Fard of Williamsville. The signature handcrafted wooden canoes in this showroom-gallery are themselves works of art almost too nice to put in water! Open daily 10-5:30, Saturdays till 5; closed Sundays till Spring.

2. Gillies Restaurant
911 Western Ave., across from the green in West Brattleboro, (802) 251-0506
Stop in to see the huge handpainted mural by Terry Sylvester. It's the reclaimed wall-size sign for Ray's Farm Stand, formerly at the start of the Hinesburg Rd. in West Brattleboro. Other featured art includes original oils on canvas by Ron Karpius with Vermont landscapes, Maine seascapes, still lifes (and for the collectors, colorful roosters). Other Karpius works include two hand-hammered copper and brass sculptures: a life-size nautical weathervane and a praying mantis with a 40-inch wingspan, both honored at the Stratton Arts Festival of 1998. Also on display is a portrait of the restaurant by Paul Sebring, a collection of 1950s-era watercolors by Nicolas Apgar, and works by other local artists. A full-fare menu features fresh seafood (lobster a specialty), beef, chicken, ribs and kids' meals, as well as the area's only Half-Shell Raw Bar. Beer, wine and fine spirits available. Monday is Ladies' Night, Thursday is Men's Night. Open Mon.-Sat. 4-9, Sundays, 4-8.

3. C.X. Silver Gallery
814 Western Ave., (802) 257-7898 or (802) 579-9088, www.cxsilvergallery.com
Final Weekend through Jan. 4: Icons in the Russian & Coptic Styles: Windows to the Divine, icon painters of Northeastern U.S. keeping traditions alive that stretch back 19 centuries. Ongoing: Landscapes from the "Earth and Sky" series and Contemporary Chinese Art of Xi Cai featuring six-foot canvases of new calligraphic abstractions using mops and trowels as "brushes" and recorded live for viewing on youtube; Kiri Paintings (fabric collage) from HiroshimaÕs aftermath by young women of a Japanese high school; and Tibetan Painting by Chuntui Lama, third-generation Nepali thangka artist. The gallery offers for sale a selection of Bhutanese fabrics, Tibetan thangka paintings, other Asian crafts and decorative items, pottery by Virginia Wyoming, and work by other regional artists. Open daily 9 am to 9 pm by appt. or chance.
Asian Cultural Center events at the Gallery include Films from Turkmenistan: "Kosh Ba Kosh" at 6 pm on Tues., Jan. 13; "Hasan Arbakesh" at 5 pm on Sat., Dec. 17. Lunar New Year Festival of China, Vietnam and Korea, a potluck celebration with the huge Marlboro College dragon, new Chinese video art, t'ai chi demos, and much more on Sat., Jan. 24, 1-4 pm at Brattleboro Museum, 10 Vernon St. For more information, contact Adam Silver at the numbers above or visit www.asianculturalcentervt.org (events page).

4. Neumann Studios Architectural Glass
30 Strand Ave., (802) 251-9901, www.neumannstudios.com
OPEN ONLY 4:00 to 7:00 PM ON GALLERY WALK and by appointment throughout the month. Along with other works, Liza King and Rick Neumann are displaying a window commissioned by the Children of the American Revolution, to be installed in Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in February. Honoring the five branches of the military, this window will be shown only through the next Gallery Walk in February. Demos of glass-cutting and painting on glass are offered for interested visitors. Strand Ave. is accessible either from Western Ave. via Crosby St. (across from Solar Hill) or from Williams St. via West St.

See "SPECIAL REGIONAL EXHIBITS" at the end of these listings for more stops on the way into town.

DOWNTOWN VENUES

5. Take a Moment for Peace
Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St., (802) 258-3858 Margo
5:30-6 pm, Peace Celebration: Gallery Walkers of all faiths and persuasions are invited into the church parlor to share in quietude, enjoy music, and hear readings dedicated to enhancing personal, family, community, and world peace. This month's program is coordinated by the Peace and Justice Committee at Centre Church with leadership also by Rupa Cousins and Lerna. The time will include music and meditations from the Eastern Orthodox Christian Churches, some of which celebrate Christmas in early January using the Julian rather than the Gregorian calendar. Rupa Cousins is a therapist, Sufi Dervish, healer, and Interfaith leader. Lerna is a music therapist for Hospice, a composer and music leader.

6. Blue Moose Gift & Craft Gallery
29 High St., (802) 246-2000, www.shopbluemoose.com
A self-taught artist working in clay for three decades, Kathleen Kelly marketed her popular, playful designs around the globe in the 1980s. Today she is expanding and developing new work in her Kentucky studio, where she offers workshops for fostering the creative process in others. Each of her unique handmade pieces reflects her signature whimsicality. Browse the Moose's ever-changing collection of local, American, and international handcrafted pottery, ceramics, blown glass, jewelry, and textiles. These artful accents for you and your home include a wide selection from cutting-edge European designers and manufacturers. Stop by to explore what's new! Open Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, and Closed Sundays in January. Open till 8 for Gallery Walk.

7. Café Lotus
29 High St. (enter through Blue Moose or the next doorway heading up the sidewalk), (802) 254-6245
OPEN ONLY TILL 5:00 ON GALLERY WALK; otherwise stop by during regular hours to see the photo imagery of Pat McPike, who is a speech/language pathologist and certified teacher of the deaf/hearing impaired. For the past 22 years, Pat has been a dedicated watercolor artist and photographer, always looking for new ways to meld the two. Her current work involves using the computer to modify her digital photos and create unique pieces of art. She enriches colors, alters textures and form, and experiments with light, layers, and palettes, among other digital techniques. The resulting photos are an innovative visual blending of photography and painting that are printed on canvas or watercolor paper. The café offers casual dining with an international flair, Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 10-5.

8. Maharishi Invincibility Center
24 High St., (802) 246-1020
During January, the center's gallery spaces feature a multimedia exhibit entitled "Going Beyond Green: Inward and Outward Elevation of the Human Spirit," including short video clips and photos of buildings that support both inner and outer fulfillment. This exhibit is related to a visit on January 15 by Jeffrey Abramson of Washington, D.C., a leading green developer and longtime practitioner of Transcendental Meditation. Abramson will speak about his approach to design and construction at 5 pm on the 15th in the Robt. Gibson River Garden. He incorporates, as much as possible and practical, the tenets of Vedic architecture, which points to a connection between human wellbeing and spatial relationships, materials, and even building orientation. "The human brain reacts to space, and, with proper proportions, we create space that people can thrive and succeed in," says Abramson.
Visitors are welcome to sample Ayurvedic teas, other beverages, and a variety of treats produced on farms in the organization's international proverty-removal programs. Organic cotton clothing and sheet sets are for sale at wholesale prices.
The center offers instruction in Transcendental Meditation as well as Ayurvedic Health Consultations with highly esteemed Vaidyas from India. Open 7 days, 10:30-5 pm and for Gallery Walk until 8:30.

9. Dragonfly Dry Goods
136 Main St. (corner High & Main), (802) 257-0099, www.dragonflydrygoods.com
This purveyor of fine home goods and gifts for all ages specializes in textiles, toys, rugs, pottery and books from here and abroad, including a large collection of pottery, prints, and journals designed by Barre, VT artist Beth Mueller.

10. Adagio Trattoria
132 Main St., (802) 254-6046
Recent oil paintings and drawings by Marjorie Sayer are featured in January. Her work is an analytic and intellectual investigation into the forms of the figure and the landscape. Working in oils applied with a palette knife, along with charcoal marks, she embraces the abstract through bold strokes of color and numerous layers of paint. This impasto painting style, using rapid knife strokes made with loose gestures, results in work that is very expressive and tactile. The Trattoria's full menu is available 5-10 pm for Gallery Walkers. Enjoy live music from about 7 pm; the bar is open till 11 or later.

11. Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery and Youth Gallery
139 Main St., down alley and downstairs, (802) 254-9276, www.hookerdunham.org
"Talk About It: Paintings About 9/11" is the featured exhibit through January 28. Artist Charles Win shares: "After eight years of listening to people's stories, reactions, and long-term responses to the 9/11 event, I decided to take it on as a subject matter in my own therapeutic process and as a collective catharsis and reflections of the social barometer. This body of paintings came from the concept of working form monochromatic, very structural form and clear images to chaotic and abstract in colors and shapes. For me that shows the sequence of that day's dramatic events. It also represent the spectrum of people's different approaches of dealing with the tragedy." Win's art studio, awarded to him by the Boston Redevelopment Authority through its Artist Space Initiative, is in the historic Fort Point Co-operative building. His paintings have been displayed at Boston City Hall and in New Haven, Connecticut. Opening reception from 5 to 8 pm during Gallery Walk. Hours: During events at Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery and by appt.; call for other hours.
The Youth Gallery presents a Photography and Fine Art exhibit by students at the Compass School, a grade 7-12 independent school in Westminster. Curated and hung by the students, the show includes work from the school's photography and digital arts program, as well as some independent works of art. Opening reception from 5:30 to 7 pm during Gallery Walk. An exhibit exclusively of Photography will be hung in mid-January.

12. Catherine Dianich Gallery
139 Main St., off alleyway foyer of Hooker-Dunham Building, (802) 254-9076, www.catherinedianichgallery.com
"Interlacing: Art, Life, and Time" is January's continuing exhibit of paintings and other works by Mollie S. Burke. Meet the artist at a reception during Gallery Walk on Friday, Jan. 2, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Burke embraces a Magical Realist style which incorporates personal, symbolic, and natural imagery. Other influences include the interlace designs of her Irish ancestry, the compositional structure of illuminated manuscripts, and the weavings of the Zapotecs in Mexico. These richly colored works have been described as "a tapestry of movement and meaning." Gallery hours during January are limited to Saturdays 12-4 pm or by appointment with the artist (call 802-257-4844).

13. Gallery in the Woods & Dante's Infurniture
145 Main St., (802) 257-4777, www.galleryinthewoods.com
The gallery's Winter Show features "Saints and Healers: Four Directions in Outsider Painting," showcasing the work of Nayana Glazier, Jaskarm Desjardins, Karen May Sorenson, and Laurel Hausler. Now in their thirties, these women have emerged from diverse, tumultuous histories and backgrounds, sharing a patchwork of formal training often interrupted. Their skills are primarily self-taught, motivated by the strong, lifelong impulse to express an intense and truthful moment -- psychological stories played out through human figures in interaction. Glazier's work, rendered in a style referencing her training in black-and-white photography, examines the broad issues of gender, class, and childhood trauma. Sorenson's mythic and surreal settings reference animal and human characters from classical painting and folk traditions. Desjardins' figure paintings in oil are narratives of dreaming and longing, involving characters seemingly from another time; recent illustrations in acrylic are studies intended for children's books. Hausler, a New Orleans native who founded a visionary gallery in Virginia, returns with new oils focusing on witches and healers. Music by Moondog Trio during a reception for the artists on January 2, 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Open daily.

14. Beadniks
115 Main St., (802) 257-5114
Everything you need to bead is here -- including the area's best selection of beads and gemstones, plus helpful hands-on demos. Jewelry crafted by local artists (ages 8 to 80!) using gems, glass, lucite, and metal is also available. Also offering retro toys, old-time candy, vintage jewels, creative greeting cards and postcards, and cutting-edge fashions for home and body. Adorn your life . . . Feed your spirit!

15. Amy's Bakery Arts Café
113 Main St., (802) 251-1071
Scratchboard, pen-and-ink, and watercolor works by Ross Smart are featured in January. "This is my official debut here in Brattleboro, my new hometown. My work is usually playful (when it's not grim) and reflects my travels around the world as well as my childhood in northern New England." Artist's reception during Gallery Walk on January 2 from 5:30 to 8 pm. Amy's offers European-style breads; soups, sandwiches, salads; specialty cakes, cookies, and other yummy treats on Mon.-Sat. 8-6, 'til 8 on Gallery Walk, and Sun. 9-5.

16. Gallery 2 at Vermont Artisan Designs
106 Main St., (802) 257-7044, www.buyvermontart.com
Photographs by Alistair McCallum and new watercolors by Kim Eng Yeo are featured in January. Opening reception on Friday, Jan. 2, from 6 to 8 pm; enjoy light refreshments and music by J.C. Donelson on the piano. A portion of January sales benefit the Craft Emergency Relief Fund. Work by over 350 American artists and artisans is represented throughout the store.

17. Weathervane Music Hall
19 Elliot St., (802) 258-6529, www.theweathervanemusichall.com
Photographs of the Scottish seaside by Seth Winsor are featured. These abstract portraits of sand, water, and basalt columns offer a juxtaposition between the ephemerality of beach formations and the seemingly immutable nature of the geologically strange and beautiful columns native to Staffa Island. The Music Hall offers an extensive spirits selection as well as a menu of comforting food served until 2 every late-night. Live entertainment and free wi-fi; open 7 days a week 5 pm to 2:30. Music on Fri., Jan. 2: The Hippocampus (Funk/Reggae/Rock) from 9 pm; Sat., Jan. 3: Julie Frost (Singer/Songwriter/Folk) from 9 pm.

18. Metropolis Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge
55 Elliot St., (802) 254-1221
This month "Puppet Pete" Syrotiak is displaying characters and the backdrop from "Beauty and the Beast" by the National Marionette Theatre. Stop by to enjoy the exhibit and an array of wines, specialty martinis, and other cocktails to quench your thirst; cheesy salsa, baked artichoke-spinach dip, flatbread pizzas, and more to tempt your taste buds. Open daily from 5 pm; closed Mondays. Dance to a live DJ from 9:30 to 2 on Thurs.-Sat.

19. Through the Music Gallery & Studio
2 Elliot St. (out back at Turn It Up!), (802) 779-3188 Sarah Rice, www.myspace.com/throughthemusicgallery
Just go through the music, up the stairs and turn right. . . . The Gallery has just turned Two and is celebrating with its Second Annual Show featuring artwork submitted in response to an open invitation by many local artists, including some featured in monthly shows over the past two years. Selected work also continues on display from the December show featuring potters Rob Cartelli, Maria Chambers, Jason Greene, Steve Procter, and Walter Slowinski.
Gallery Walk opening reception on Jan. 2 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm (open late!). If you can't make it during Gallery Walk, stop by later in the month. The Second Annual Show continues through Jan. 28.

20. Mocha Joe's Café
82 Main St., (802) 257-7794, www.mochajoes.com
January features a collaborative exhibit of works by the Mocha Joe's staff including an array of mediums and subjects: pencils, paints, portraits, landscapes, and much more. Gallery Walk reception from 6 to 8:30. Enjoy a great cup of Joe, a special seasonal drink, and freshly baked treats.

21. The Artist's Loft Gallery and B&B
103 Main St., 3rd fl., (802) 257-5181, www.theartistsloft.com
Open 10-6 daily, The Artist's Loft presents the oil paintings and original fine art block prints and etchings by award-winning Brattleboro artist William H. Hays. One of New England's most recognized landscape artists, Hays' paintings capture the many moods of Vermont in images that shimmer with vitality. His handmade prints come directly from the studio to collectors looking for easily affordable, original fine art. New works are always featured from month to month along with the opportunity to see works in progress.

22. Distinctive Decor
97 Main St., (802) 246-1219
Experience an exuberantly eclectic collection of new and vintage art, furniture, decorative accessories, and fun stuff! Featured January artists are: J. Giglio, who customizes lodge-inspired birchbark furniture; local artist Odalisque's original, handcrafted jewelry; and an expanded line of Brian Andreas' Story People and Nikki McClure's riveting graphics. Continue the pursuit of green with numerous functional items from repurposed sources, including mirrors from rubber tires and aluminum cans; and our unique and exciting line of vintage and mid-century furniture -- the essence of recycling. Bask in the glowing warmth emanating from the large selection of Himalayan salt and selenite lamps and votive holders, displayed beside an array of floral diode bouquets. Distinctive Décor: You never know what you'll find.

23. Windham Art Gallery
69 Main St., (802) 257-1881, www.windhamartgallery.com
"New Beginnings" features the work of all 28 members of the gallery through February 1. Opening reception during Gallery Walk on January 2 from 5 to 8 pm. The work of WAG's newest members -- Jill Auerbach, Heather Beard, Marlene O'Connor, Susie Ulfelder and Lynn VanNatta -- will be on display as well as the work of member-artists Tim Allen, Lola Baltzell, Amy Boemig, Stuart Copans, Ralph DeAnna, Carolyn DiNicola-Fawley, Jim Giddings, Judy Hawkins, Lesely Heathcote, Meredith Ingersoll, Steven Meyer, Petria Mitchell, Carolyn Nelson, Cary Nelson, Scott Nelson, Matthew Peake, Leonard Ragouzeos, Marjorie Sayer, Lori Schreiner, Robin Stronk, Susan Wadsworth, Lauren Watrous and Tim Wood.

24. Knit or Dye
49 Main St., (802) 258-9100, www.knitordye.net
This visually stimulating space offers natural fibers, knitting/crocheting supplies, and locally made products. Cozy up with a new project in the lounge area. Sign up for a beginning knitting or sweater-making class, take a Sunday workshop, or delve into felting or spinning. Environmentally sound products include the shop's own plant-dyed yarns, hand-spun and dyed fiber from Spun Monkey, and wool wash from local Mountain Mama. Other handmade treats and gifts made on the premises. Thursday Knitting Circle 6 to 8. Open Fri., Sat., Mon., Wed. 10-6 (Gallery Walk till 8:30), Thurs. 11-8, Sun. 11-5; closed Tuesdays.

25. Thirty 9 Main
39 Main St., (802) 254-3999, www.thirtynine-main.com
Changing monthly with the season's bounty, an eclectic menu features French-Mediterranean inspired dishes complemented by a unique and carefully selected wine list. This month offerings include a stuffed portobello mushroom with blue cheese, pecans, sage and smoke paprika aioli, pan-seared black bass with wine-braised purple cabbage and dried plums, and shepherd's pie with wild mushrooms, vegetarian sausage and winter vegetables. Open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30. Artwork by Steven Donovan is featured. He has been painting landscapes and scenes from his imagination since moving to the inspiring hills of Vermont in 1984. "My goal is to paint the world one scene at a time."

26. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
10 Vernon St., (802) 257-0124, www.brattleboromuseum.org
Admission is FREE on Gallery Walk, 5:30 to 8:30. The BMAC's portrait exhibition, "As Others See Us: The Contemporary Portrait," fills the museum's six galleries and even spills out onto the front lawn. The main show, which occupies the museum's two largest galleries, is a salon-style exhibition featuring portraits in diverse styles and media by more than 80 artists. Complementing the main show are Chuck Close's print series "Self-Portrait/Scribble/Etching Portfolio," 2000; photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' "Injured Soldiers and Marines"; and site-specific installations by painter Dana Clancy of Boston and photographer Christopher Irion of San Francisco.
The museum's family-oriented Activity Gallery displays self-portraits by area art teachers, and offers mirrors and drawing supplies for visitors to make their own self-portraits. Stop by for a cold drink and a snack, meet friends, look at the Museum's current exhibits, and do some shopping at the Museum Gift Shop. Regular Hours: 11 to 5 daily except Tuesday; admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students, free to members and children 6 and under.

27. Windham Wines & The Wine Gallery
30 & 36 Main St., (802) 246-6400, www.windhamwines.com
Oil painter Kris Galli, originally from the Berkshires region of Massachusetts, is represented in many collections throughout the U.S. and is a member of the National Association of Women Artists. Her paintings of women in various states of revelation are a record of self-inquiry. "These paintings are the only way I know of to communicate the conclusions I've come to thus far in my life. For the purpose of explaining my heart, paint has a power that words could never approach." Kris lives with her husband, the photographer Edward Acker, in Keene, N.H. Windham Wines sells fine wines from around the world and is open Tue.-Thurs. 11-8 and Fri.-Sat. 11-9. The Wine Gallery offers more than 15 wines by the glass and light food to complement the wines. The Gallery opens Tues.-Sat. at 5.

28. River Gallery School
32 Main St., (802) 257-1577, www.rivergalleryschool.org
Art by students in Fall Adult Studio and Assemblage classes is featured in January, including works in oil, pencil, marker, mixed media, and a variety of materials. RGS classes, workshops, and Outreach programs are open to anyone with a sincere interest in attending; scholarship opportunities help make that possible. The building offers an elevator for handicapped accessibility. Please come visit, pick up a schedule, and take a tour of our studios.

29. Latchis Theater
50 Main St., (802) 254-1109
The Main Stage gallery currently features an exhibition presented by the In-Sight Photography Project entitled "New Ways of Seeing." The exhibit showcases images taken by a dozen young women during an eight -week program examining the emotional trials of life as captured through the camera. These thoughtfully crafted images open a window into places we have all been: healing, growing, and finding a better place within ourselves. Visitors will have access to the Main Stage gallery between 5:30 and 6:30 during Gallery Walk and otherwise as movie and event patrons.
Mixed-media sculptures by Ahren Ahrenholz are showing in the lobby windows of the Latchis Hotel.

30. Flat Street Brew Pub
6 Flat St., (802) 257-1911, www.latchis.com/restaurant.html
Meredith Ingersoll's graphic, vividly colorful oils are featured in January. The pub itself inspired one series. Many of these paintings were also influenced by the region's landscapes, which often lead to abstract pieces of work. The artist's personal view of nature and its translation through paint will excite and inspire the viewer's senses. The Brewery offers 20 fine handcrafted ales and lagers on tap and a special menu of hearty pub food. Open 7 days from 4 pm to 12:30 last call.

31. Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro
17 Flat St., (802) 254-5990
Gallery Walk Open House, 5:30 to 8:30: The New Year starts with an exhibit of new works by both members and staff, including a mixture of creative mediums and influences. Stop by during Gallery Walk to see the art as well as take a few minutes to check out what is happening during Teen Night. The Boys & Girls Club serves youth age 6-19, offering social recreation, education and career development, leadership development, arts education, and sports and fitness programs.

32. In-Sight Photography Project
45 Flat St., Ste. 1, (802) 251-9960, www.insight-photography.org
Portraits are featured in January, in connection with the exhibitions at both BMAC and the Vermont Center for Photography. Participating students come from the Introduction to Black and White, Digital Photography, and People, Places, Things classes. Stop in to see some terrific work by your local youth! In-Sight offers Photography Classes to youth regardless of their ability to pay. The studio is open during Gallery Walk and Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

33. Vermont Center for Photography
49 Flat St., (802) 251-6051, www.vcphoto.org
"The Portrait Show" explores the art of the portrait with works by some great masters, work from VCP members, and from new, emerging artists at schools around the Northeast. Work from contemporary photographers shares wall space with work by master photographers such as Minor White, Lotte Jocobi, and Jan Saudek. Almost 400 images were juried to put together a extremely wide ranging exhibition of 70 photographs. From early French medical photography to contemporary nudes, the exhibit explores the changes in what a portrait has been and what has stayed the same. A portrait has always been as much about the photographer as the subject. This exhibit brings the viewer's personal viewpoint into play as he or she reacts to such varied perspectives. Reception during Gallery Walk on Friday, Jan. 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. This show continues through Sunday, February 1.

34. Experienced Goods Thrift Shop for Brattleboro Area Hospice
77 Flat St. (ground floor of the Transportation Center), (802) 254-5200
"It's About Time!" -- Our New Year's window display celebrates a fresh start. Filled with clocks, celebratory fanfare, and customers' submissions of what It's About Time for, we celebrate the gift of new beginnings, the hopes and dreams we've long held, and the courage it will take to step into them Now. "Winter in the Arctic Circle" continues on in our eastern window: a white landscape, the Aurora Borealis overhead, and a distinct Inuit presence. Items from both windows will be for sale on February 1. Note: All items in shop with pink tags are half-price during January.
Local Artist Notecards, in both the Journey Series and the Quiet Series, are available for $8 per pack, with all proceeds to benefit the Brattleboro Area Hospice. Artists include: Lydia Thomson, Judy Hawkins, Petria Mitchell, Christine Triebert, Rosemary Ladd, and Nancy Guzik. ("Spring in the Valley" by Petria Mitchell is represented in the left column of image samples on this website.)

35. McNeill's Brewery
90 Elliot St., (802) 254-2553
In a break from his traditional black-and-white images, photographer Victor Salvo returns with color, lots of color, from the shores of Cape Cod. The more stunning of these are underwater photos of vivid orange sponges and bright green crabs, pesky shrimp, jellies, and striped bass on the line. Stop in to see this "What I Did on My Summer Vacation" show. If you're out skiing this winter, you might catch Vic at Okemo, where he'll be with lift operations. To see his work online, please visit www.victorsalvo.com.

36. Hope Gallery
Offices of Dr. Rebecca Jones, 138 Elliot St., Ste. 1, (802) 251-0958
January features a continuing revue of the artists from the year 2008 including Wilson "Tink" Gale, Leah McGavern, Mack Milsark and Rebecca Jones. Printed cards and Dr. Jones's book "Maddie, Cam and Lulu Save the Planet" are also available for holiday gift-giving.

37. Twin Vixen Press
28 Williams St., Studio 1, 2nd floor, (802) 282-8722, twinvixenpress@gmail.com
The Press is CLOSED during Gallery Walk on January 2 but open by appointment at other times during the month. Gallery walls feature original etchings by Helen O'Donnell and Briony Morrow-Cribbs. Ask about rental of studio space and press time, as well as classes and workshops.

SPECIAL REGIONAL EXHIBITS

A. SE Vermont Welcome Center
I-91 North, about a mile before Exit 1
The Silo Gallery is showing work by various artists represented at Vermont Artisan Designs & Gallery 2 in Brattleboro (visit online at www.BuyVermontArt.com). Caryn King from Newfane continues an exhibit of whimsical farm animal paintings in the Woodstove Gallery and throughout the 9-year-old post-and-beam "barn." Colorful silk banners by Flying Color Studio of Brattleboro are also featured. Other exhibits include work by a variety of Vermont artists and artisans, and the center offers a wide range of historical and other information of potential interest to visitors and residents alike. Open to the public from 7 to 11 daily.

B. Whetstone Studios & Gallery
28 Williams St., near base of Union Hill, Info: (802) 579-9797 Hannah Parker
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! The BUHS Semi-Annual Student Art Show & Sale is set for Gallery Walk, January 2, 5:30-7:30 only. Featured work is by advanced and intermediate level classes in Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, Drawing, and Painting. As part of the advanced classes, students create unique solutions to traditional subject areas including portrait, landscape, and still life. In some work it is the materials used, such as rubber stamps, and in others it is the style and technique which give the work its signature quality. Many works were completed for inclusion in senior portfolios. Some students in all areas -- especially ceramics -- are offering their work for sale.
This three-story building, overlooking the Whetstone Brook, offers rental space to artists seeking an inspiring in-town studio in which to create their work. Renovated garage spaces can be outfitted to accommodate large-scale sculpture. Custom storage and lighting are provided.