The Center for Arts and Learning offers space where artists, musicians, writers, and small nonprofits can practice, create, and serve the community. We show works by local artists, offer performances and events, and serve as a hub for the arts in Montpelier. We are currently closed to the general public due to the coronavirus, but studios are accessible to tenants.
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News
River Rock School Closing
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to River Rock School, which is closing its doors this summer. They were one of our founding partners, and have been instrumental in developing the Center for Arts and Learning as a place where students, artists, and our whole neighborhood can come together. We’ll miss their …
Studios available!
Several private studios are available now for artists, musicians, and writers available in a community of creative people. Our building is currently closed to the general public, but accessible by studio tenants. Most spaces are 8’x10.5′, with one larger studio also available. Limited parking, wifi, utilities included, starting at $220/month. Please note our shared facilities …
Black Lives Matter.
Our doors have been closed to the general public since mid-March, and we miss all of you. In this time of grief and unrest following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and far too many others, we want to reiterate that everyone is welcome at the Center for Arts and Learning. We …
Programs
Studio Rentals
We rent studios to artists, musicians, writers and others looking to be part of a creative community. We currently have multiple studios available – most are about 10.5’x9′, $220/month, with one about 10.5’x18′ at $310/month. Each includes wifi, utilities, limited parking, access to a shared shop sink. Interested? Please contact us if you’d like to come see the spaces.
Short-term space rental
Space for rehearsals and performances is also available, usually on an hourly basis, through the Monteverdi Music School at director@monteverdimusic.org or at 802-229-9000. The T.W. Wood Gallery and art classroom spaces can be rented for events and meetings – full details on the T.W. Wood website.
Exhibit Artwork | Perform at CAL
CAL exhibits artwork in our downstairs and upstairs gallery spaces. We focus on emerging artists and community-based groups. We also feature performers at Art Walk events and at concerts throughout the year. If you are interested in potentially exhibiting work or performing at CAL, please let us know.
Camps and Clubs
In 2020, we’re partnering with the T.W. Wood Gallery to offer after-school clubs and summer camps. Dungeons & Dragons Club will meet Mondays from 3-5, from April 6 – June 8; we’re also running Dungeons & Dragons Summer Camp and Chess Camp this summer! More info and registration…
Fiscal Sponsorship
CAL offers fiscal sponsorship to other non-profit community organizations and start-ups with missions that align closely with CAL’s own to enhance the cultural life of central Vermont. Sponsorship decisions are decided by the Board of Directors on a case by case basis. For an application, please contact the CAL Director, Alice Dodge, at info@cal-vt.org.
Space Rental
Space Rental
CAL leases studios to artists, musicians, writers, small nonprofits, and other creatives. Members have access to a full kitchen, and use of our common spaces for meetings or one-time events. For current studio availability and prices contact Alice at 802-595-5252 or email director@cal-vt.org.
Space for rehearsals and performances is also available, usually on an hourly basis, through the Monteverdi Music School at director@monteverdimusic.org or at 802-229-9000. The T.W. Wood Gallery and art classroom spaces can be rented for events and meetings – full details on the T.W. Wood website.
Member Organizations
The Center for Arts and Learning is a collaboration between the T.W. Wood Gallery, the Monteverdi Music School, and the River Rock School.
- Bob Blais, cello instruction
- Capital City Band
- Friends of the Winooski
- Green Mountain Youth Symphony
- Kindermusik
- Lake Champlain Rock Art
- Liz LeServiget, artist
- Niles Media
- Onion River Exchange
- Sarika Tandon, Race / Equity / Environment consultant
- Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture
- Tarot Insights
- And other individual artists, writers, and makers