With the closure of bars, restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses not considered essential to the COVID-19 response, many workers are struggling to make ends meet. New relief efforts by fellow Vermonters have begun to address the need—serving those workers who, until recently, had…
Vermont Violins is the most recent small Vermont business to have been approved for a workforce training grant from the Vermont Training Program (VTP). Vermont Violins is expanding in-house production capabilities to include high-quality face plates and…
Across Vermont, communities are investing in historic, centrally located buildings in an effort to transform them into spaces where people can come together. In January 2018, a community group in Guilford took ownership of the historic, 123-year-old…
The Vermont Department of Economic Development has approved a workforce training grant of $40,055 for Buttura & Gherardi Granite Artisans to reboot and update granite apprenticeship trainings. Buttura & Gherardi Granite Artisans will rewrite the old apprenticeship…
Courtesy of the Vermont Creative Network Artists and arts organizations demonstrate undeniable contributions to thriving communities. Just ask anyone in Bennington or Burlington – two Vermont municipalities listed in “The Top 40 Most Vibrant Arts Communities in…
Professionals working in the fields of film and television production throughout Vermont are invited to attend a networking and exploratory gathering hosted by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development at stART Space, located at 263 Depot…
It’s a common assumption that big cities are hubs for creativity and innovation. While it’s true that New York City, San Francisco, Austin, and Chicago are world famous for their innovation in the arts–everything from music to…
Many people know that Vermont granite from the Barre area has been used for over a century to create monuments, sculptures, and memorials around the world. What’s less known is that granite from the Hardwick area–from the…
The DIY roots of Burlington-based Robot Dog Studio helped founder Ryan Cohen hone his sound engineering technique to the point where his studio is one of the most sought-after recording spots in Vermont. Musicians enjoy the laid…
After years of summering in Vermont, and finally setting roots in the Middlebury area, National Geographic photographer James P. Blair traveled the world and provided the bestselling magazine with many iconic images and award-winning photojournalism. Reflecting on…
