Art Space
Community Art @ South Royalton Market
Art brings communities together! This is why we feature local artists in our Cafe Art Space every month. Often just one artist is featured, and their work is usually for sale. Sometimes we exhibit the collective works of local school art classes, child care centers, library book clubs and the like. We try to hold a staff as well as a member art show each year too.
Interested in becoming one of our featured local artists? Email our outreach coordinator, Heather, at outreach@soromarket.coop to get the ball rolling. You can also read our “Cafe Art Space Info Sheet” right here on our website to learn more. Our Cafe Art Space brings joy to us all!
Just a note: You may ask why we call our Art Space, a “Cafe” Art Space when we currently offer no cafe seating. Our cafe tables went away when the pandemic hit, and will return when it is deemed safe…and we will dance joyfully!
On Our Walls This Month
Youth Member Artists Party was a Hit!
Self confidence was built and a fantastic time was had by all at our first annual “Meet our Youth Member Artists” party on Sunday! Six
Youth Member Artists Party was a Hit!
Self confidence was built and a fantastic time was had by all at our first annual “Meet our Youth Member Artists” party on Sunday! Six of our young artists were able to attend and they all, some with the help of a parent, were introduced and talked about their art
Artists who have graced our walls
Youth Member Artists Party was a Hit!
Self confidence was built and a fantastic time was had by all at our first annual “Meet our Youth Member Artists” party on Sunday! Six of our young artists were able to attend and they all, some with the help of a parent, were introduced and talked about their art
Youth Member Art Show This Month
Check out our Youth Member Art show this month the next time you are checking out at the Co-op. These young artists really went all out! The community is also invited to join us for our Meet the Artists Party on Sunday, August 2oth from 6:30-7:30pm at the Co-op, where
Oliver Zimble is July’s Art Space artist!
Meet Oliver, pictured sitting between his aunt, Lisa Zimble, and his shared home provider, Nathan Bishop, all of Bethel, VT. In 2017, Oliver Zimble graduated high school, enrolled in art, design, and craft classes, and announced that it was time for him to start his own business, OMZ DESIGN. Oliver
Local Artist Commits to Donating all Proceeds to Food Shelf
June’s Art Space artist, SoRo native and resident, Brenda Morrill, will donate 100% of the proceeds from her show to the SoRo Food Shelf. She invites potential buyers to set their own price for her works – both originals and prints. Come take a look at these beautiful sky and
Fine Fiber Artist Gisele MacHarg is our May Artist
SoRo artist, Gisele MacHarg, pictured with husband and assistant curator, Michael MacHarg, is back with an all new exhibition in our Art Space! This one is entitled, “Cherchez L’Homme!, which is French – as is our artist – for “Look for the man!” which is a play on the French
Local Artist, Isabella Pardales!
This Vermont Law School student and Maine coast native is a talented and versetile artist! Her love of nature is reflected in her subject choices and her style is fresh! Check out her exhibit and support this young artist who will go on to graduate from VLGS and fight for
Origami Artist Featured in February!
SoRo artist, Morgan Haynes, had a good helper in her 6 year-old daughter, Millie, while mounting her art show last week. Check out this unique, rainbow of a show. I will be sure to lift any winter doldrums and put a smile on your face! Morgan asks that anyone who
Our 2023 member art show is up!
Through the month of January, the 2023 member art show will be gracing our Art Wall! Check out these beautiful works of art the next time you are shopping and support our local talent, who have collectively wowed us. All but one piece are for sale! Pictured with the exhibit
SafeArt on our Art Wall
The Chelsea based organization SafeArt, which is dedicated to healing, community wellness and social change, is exhibiting works of art by participants in their HAICU, or Healing Arts Imaginative Care Unit group, this month! Pictured are healing arts facilitator Mitch Beck (right) and Kimba Donnell-Jackson. Come check out this awesome
Cafe Art Space Info
We welcome the creative expression of the community. That includes school and after school groups, community groups, group shows organized by a teacher or group of friends and solo exhibits.
Preference is given to people who live (whether year-round or seasonally) in the greater area.
11.5 feet wide X 6 feet tall
Each show is up for about a month. To avoid getting in the way of customer traffic, we put up and take down exhibits after we close on Sundays at 6:00 pm. Usually, we plan to do this on the first and last Sunday of each month.
The Cafe Artspace is readily seen by all customers and is part of the workspace for our cashiers. The images in the art should be appropriate for general public viewing.
Artwork can be in any media that can hang safely from the wall.
Hanging & Removal
The artist is responsible for hanging and removing the exhibit. The Co-op has a toolbox and ladders that you are welcome to use. Please do not use tape or adhesives.
We have two ways for you to put up your work:
- Homosote, a surface that takes push pins and small nails and is appropriate for light-weight work
- A rail and wire system with adjustable hangers for heavier, framed or larger works. Multiple pieces can hang on a single wire. We have many wires and hangers, so no need to worry if there are enough.
Work can be for sale or not. The Co-op will refer any interested customers directly to the artist. The Co-op is not involved with any art sales and does not take commissions on sales. In place of commissions, we encourage artists to make a donation of their chosen amount to a local food shelf or other local, charitable organization.
We ask that artists furnish the Co-op with a number of business cards to offer prospective buyers. Also, we are happy to display a photo and some biographical information about artists if they would like to supply us with that as well. Customers love having this information, and it helps us when putting your exhibit on our social media pages.
Heather is our Outreach Coordinator and will be working with you.
Thank you for your interest!
