Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival

Chaffee Art Center’s 61st Annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival will take place October 8 and 9 in Rutland’s Main Street Park at the Junction of Routes 4 and 7. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A voluntary donation is appreciated.

Juried fine artists, craftspeople, specialty food producers, live music, kid’s activities, and demonstrations of works in progress will be on display throughout the weekend.

The visual arts are represented by a wide selection, includ- ing oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, and photographs. A full array of crafts will be featured: pottery, fiber items such as handmade clothing, quilted items, hand-dyed clothing; stained glass sun catchers and mobiles; stone candle lamps; a variety of jewelry; copper and stainless steel garden art; wooden furniture, bowls, lamps, cutting boards, birdhouses, fairy houses; aromatherapy and herbal products; hand- lettered cards, prints, apparel, and stickers; and more.

Volunteers are very much needed to help during the event, from set-up on Friday to gates on Saturday and Sunday. Exhibitor applications are still being accepted. Please send an email to info@chaffeeartcenter.org to sign up or call 802.775.0356.