Outdoor Art
The Stage is Set By Nature
Public Art and Sculptures
Ever snowshoed a trail linked by murals and sculptures? What about finding both sets of whales’ tails in two different Vermont towns, a nod to the whale bones found in Vermont? Vermont’s outdoor art showcases how Vermont landscapes and towns not only inspire artists, but also become part of the work and the experience of taking it in. Enjoy the fresh air as you explore public art.
Sculpture Parks in Vermont
Nature sets the stage for a day spent outdoors discovering art amid the scenic beauty of Vermont. These settings are just the beginning; you’ll find murals, sculptures, and more along byways and back roads too.
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
This Enosburg Falls art installation showcases the work of artist David Stromeyer on 200 acres.
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Take in more than 50 sculptures from across the U.S. and one from Argentina on a self-guided, mowed path in Shoreham.
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The Path of Life Garden, nestled on 14 acres in Windsor, is a sculptural garden that aims to symbolize the journey of the human soul.
Read More about Path of Life Sculpture GardenRead MoreBundy Modern
This seasonal gallery showcases sculpture outdoors with an indoor gallery component.
Read More about Bundy ModernRead MorePainted Silos
Murals on two large silos depict the past and future of Cambridge, Vermont, nodding to its agricultural heritage and the area’s landscape, including mountains and covered bridges.
Barre Stone Sculptures
Granite forged historic downtown Barre, and today, stone-carved sculptures ornament the downtown, including the largest zipper in North America.
Read More about Barre Stone SculpturesRead MoreWhales’ Tails
Twin whales’ tails sculptures can be found in two Vermont towns, Burlington and Randolph, a nod to a time when most of the land that is now Vermont was covered by ocean inhabited by whales.
Read More about Whales’ TailsRead MoreRutland’s Downtown Art
Downtown Rutland is home to several incredible works of art from local, national and international artists, including a sculpture trail and murals on downtown buildings.
Read More about Rutland’s Downtown ArtRead MoreShelburne Museum
Hundreds of preserved and restored works of historically significant art and Americana stewarded on 45 acres.
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Public Art Exhibits
You won’t have to look far to be inspired by public art in Vermont. Whether you’re drawn to colorful murals splashed on brick buildings in historic downtowns, like Rutland, Burlington, Brattleboro, Montpelier, and St. Johnsbury, or following sculpture trails that illustrate Green Mountain history, there’s plenty to see. Even natural areas, like Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee and Raven Ridge Natural Area near Charlotte, are the perfect place to marry art and the natural beauty of Vermont’s outdoors.
Putting the Rock in the Mountains
Outdoor Music
From late spring to late fall, and at ski resorts during the winter, live music’s stage is set by Vermont’s natural beauty. In the summer, Vermont Symphony Orchestra performs statewide outdoors, Shelburne Museum hosts Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green, and Vermont’s biggest city, Burlington, turns up the volume at the annual Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, drawing both local and internationally known performers. Downtowns host recurring live music series throughout the season, inviting people to gather in the streets for a nightlife feel, including at Burlington’s Waterfront Park.
Vermont Arts Council
Vermont Arts Council stewards and cultivate Vermont’s artistic heritage and works to help the arts reach every facet of life in Vermont, from downtowns to mountains to forests. Browse installations and exhibits and learn what’s new.
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