The Bennington Center for the Arts
The Bennington Center for the Arts
The Bennington Center for the Arts
4.5
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Bennington Center for the Arts continually exhibits the work of many of the finest representational artists from around the country. In addition to the artwork in the Center's temporary exhibitions, all of which is for sale, The Bennington also has a very impressive permanent collection of Native American art (Navajo rugs, pots, katsinas, paintings of and by Native Americans) as well as bird carvings by Master Carver Floyd Scholz. The Bennington is also home to the Covered Bridge Museum. Visitors of all ages enjoy the exhibits and videos and use the information gathered to better enjoy their travels through these famous structures as they travel through Vermont.
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Barry B
London, UK64 contributions
Nov 2011 • Couples
The paintings and artefacts were not particularly different from those in any small provincial museum. But the special section on covered bridges was totally fascinating, and kept us there for far longer than we intended.
Written 13 November 2011
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fmcs599
Newton, MA58 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
I was very surprised at the size and wealth of art at the Bennington Center for the Arts. It's a lovely museum with a variety of different exhibits. There was a great exhibit on up and coming young artists from around the country. And the covered bridge exhibit was a wealth of information. Kids would love this one! Don't miss the video!
Written 22 July 2012
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LJHAustinTX
Austin, TX33 contributions
This Center contains an art museum, a stage used by an Actor's Equity Theater Company and a Covered Bridge Museum. Because of time constraints we only visited a fraction of the art museum area, the part with extremely impressive woodcarvings of birds. We spent a great deal of time in the Covered Bridge Museum wing. There is an informative video you can watch (and we did watch and recommend). There are also models and displays of covered bridges, examples of the hand tools used to build the bridges, artistic images of the bridges. There is also a video game you can play to try your hand at designing one, though I did not find it intuitive and so didn't play with it too long. After you visit you will have a much better idea of why people built covered bridges, what the engineering design elements of bridges are and what hazards have destroyed so many of the covered bridges.
Written 19 August 2010
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Michael M
na71 contributions
Oct 2013
In an area with so many other art resources, paying $9 admission for this gallery makes no sense. Go to the Clark, MassMoCA, or the Williams College Art Museum instead.
Written 4 October 2013
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This person obviously never went in the art center, other than to find the admission fee to complain about.
They weren't interested in the 7 galleries containing over 1000 artworks, mostly by or of native Americans and the largest collection of master champion bird carvings by Floyd Scholz, let alone the only Museum o the Covered Bridge in the world.
I'm sure they didn't pay $10 to tour the Bennington Museum or the $20 for the Clark, but probably got into Williams College which is free.
Written 30 August 2017
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John T
Kennett Square, PA98 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
Very nice art with a great covered bridge museum. Learned a lot. Would visit again. Wish the model train had been working.
Written 18 September 2013
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GNRMatt
Lansdale, PA497 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
When we planned on visiting The Covered Bridge Museum and Bennington Center for the Arts, in Bennington, VT, our aim was really just to see the Covered Bridge portion. However, the side of the museum that was an art gallery was the highlight. There were numerous paintings done by local artists in many different styles. When going in, you're given a piece of paper to choose your favorite for a contest they are holding. This made it a much more enjoyable experience as you got to almost act as a judge in an art contest.
The 2nd half of the museum walks you through the history of Covered Bridges in Vermont and the rest of the country. There are numerous photographs from all over that show you how they vary. If you're a fan of covered bridges, this is definitely a good place to visit. However, any non-aficionados may opt to pass.
One really nice portion of this was also a "library" of books that show all the covered bridges in different states, broken down by counties. This lets you determine where covered bridges are near your own home, to give you a fun little side trip to do at home.
The 2nd half of the museum walks you through the history of Covered Bridges in Vermont and the rest of the country. There are numerous photographs from all over that show you how they vary. If you're a fan of covered bridges, this is definitely a good place to visit. However, any non-aficionados may opt to pass.
One really nice portion of this was also a "library" of books that show all the covered bridges in different states, broken down by counties. This lets you determine where covered bridges are near your own home, to give you a fun little side trip to do at home.
Written 29 November 2012
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Genut
Hillsborough, NC92 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
We went for the Covered Bridge Exhibit (which we really enjoyed) but were surprised by all the other exhibits - the rooms just went on & on and contained quite a variety of art and objects. We learned a lot and had a good time. It wasn't the quick stop we thought it'd be and are glad it wasn't! One tip - there are some neat gifts in the small gift shop - variety at very reasonable prices.
Written 28 September 2012
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RealityChuck
Schenectady, NY102 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
We went there just to check it out and see the covered bridge museum, but it was much more. A very nice series of artists, focusing on nature and local art. Some very nice works. The covered bridge area was actually less interesting that the discovery of the art (it helped that they were having an opening that day).
Written 26 September 2012
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MortenSr
Spring Hill, FL2 contributions
Oct 2011 • Business
I have been to the Bennington Art Center as a guest, as an instructor and as an artist. I have been to the center theater and sat in the audience as the audience roared with laughter. I have enjoyed the Covered Bridge museum and especially the Fine Art Collection. This Center should be on everyones stop if in Vermont for any reason. It is wonderfully maintained and very informing.
Written 26 September 2012
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Terry M
Washington DC, DC3 contributions
Oct 2011 • Business
The rotating exhibitions are tops, showing works by internationally respected artists in a great range of varied genres of art. Always something interesting and thought provoking on view.
Written 26 September 2012
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Tour199623
Aiken, South Carolina
Hi: Are there artist workshops offered through this center?
Written 27 April 2019
I think this reviewer has another organization in mind. This is a museum of paintings, sculpture and other fine works of art. And it's a great museum! To the best of my knowledge, there are no performances in this building.
Written 26 June 2016
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