We are located in the former convent and school that was part of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. We are proud to be managing the historic building and keeping it open for those who want to visit and reminisce about their time here. We are a part of a resurgence of Barre Street–along with businesses, residents, and other organizations that make up our neighborhood, we work to make this a lively, art-filled, and lovely place to visit, live, and work.
Barre Street Porch Fest 2026
Supported by: Downstreet
THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!
Guy’s Farm & Yard, and Capitol Spa
Sunday, September 20, 2026 12-2 PM
Barre Street Porch Fest is an arts event taking place on Sunday, September 20th from 12 pm-5 pm. The Barre Street “Porch Mosey” began last October and is joining efforts this year with Monteverdi Music School hosting Montpelier “PorchFest”. This year Barre Street will kick off the event from 12-2 pm with local music, food, and a bike ride along Barre Street. Map and schedule will be available soon! Bike or mosey over to other neighborhoods after visiting the Barre Street neighborhood.
Lunch served by donation at Montpelier Food Pantry at 79 Barre St. There will be bike decorating at FreeRide in the same compound 79-89 Barre St. Brass Balagan will kick us off at 12:15 at the parking lot at 79-89 Barre Street.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Barre Street residents are encouraged to decorate their porches to “fancy up” the block! This year Guy’s Farm and Yard will donate pumpkins for porch decorating for Barre Street Residents only. Info and availability will be announced on this page. Pumpkins available for pick-up by 9/15.
Volunteers needed! Please let us know if you’d be interested in helping organize. Please contact: barrestreetartsrevival@gmail.com
The Barre Street Arts Revival (BAR) is an initiative to cultivate community belonging in our neighborhood, support local businesses, and organizations, and spread the arts. We are a group of workers, entrepreneurs, organizers and artists. Sign up to stay in touch with events and activities.
Contact email: barrestreetartsrevival@gmail.com
Sponsor the Barre Street Porchfest
Please note this sponsorship is only for the Barre Street 12 – 2 PM portion of Porchfest 2026 that is organized by the BAR group. We are looking to pay our musicians and pay for marketing and promotions. Sponsors will get presence on posters and signs, digital promotions, and media releases.
$500 neighbors: get top positioning with your logo and link
$100 neighbors: your company name will be listed as a supporter.
The Barre Street Porchfest is fiscally sponsored by the Montpelier Food Pantry. Please make checks out to: Just Basics and add the memo: Porchfest
2025 Barre Street Arts Mosey
Sunday, October 19, 2025 1-6 PM
Barre Street Art Mosey is an arts event that took place on Sunday, October 19th from 1 pm-6 pm. The rain date is October 26. The Barre Street Art Mosey is a casual stroll down Barre Street to experience art and performances on impromptu porch or yard “stages” around our neighborhood. Check-in at Guy’s Farm and Yard (parking lot) to get a map and schedule!
The Mosey is hosted by a new neighborhood committee: The Barre Street Arts Revival (BAR) is an initiative passionate about cultivating community resilience in our neighborhood, spreading the arts, and creating beauty. We are a group of workers, entrepreneurs, organizers and artists.
Schedule
Ongoing:
1 – 6 p.m., Check-in, Info/maps/schedule of the day, plus hot dogs by donation. Guy’s Farm and Yard, 19 Barre Street.
1 – 5 p.m., Show 69, Salon Style. Art gallery open, The Front. 6 Barre Street.
1 – 6 p.m., ARA (Art Resource Association) 50 Year Anniversary Exhibition at the Gallery at Center for Arts and Learning (CAL), 46 Barre Street.
1 – 6 p.m., Various artists vending: Comics, an illustrated novel about Tibet, jewelry, decorative and functional metal work, and homestead goods. Rocket Leathercraft, parking lot (and inside), 89 Barre Street.
Program:
1:30 – 2 p.m., Savannah Bailey, folksy acoustic covers, bring an instrument if you want to start an impromptu jam! 202 Barre Street.
1:30 -3 p.m., Macey Mayfield & Eric Pendleton, traditional folk/bluegrass. Cafe Noa, 8 Putnam St (off Barre St).
2 – 3 p.m., Improv music and art, “Happy Jam” session. Another Way, 125 Barre Street.
2:30 – 4 p.m., Sally Fox Trio, jazz. Guy’s Farm and Yard, loading dock. 19 Barre Street.
3 – 4 p.m., Cardboard Tech/Ben T. Matchstick, puppetry performance. Senior Center patio, 58 Barre Street.
4 – 5 p.m., Ron Merkin, jazz, pop, and standards. Cafe Noa, 8 Putnam Street.
6 p.m. Fire dancing in the street in front of the Senior Center and CAL.
Click here to donate and support the event.
We are creating a vibrant arts community on Barre Street, and we need you!
The Barre Street Arts Revival (BAR) is an initiative passionate about cultivating community resilience in our neighborhood, spreading the arts, and creating beauty. We are a group of workers, entrepreneurs, organizers and artists.
We aim to uplift and enliven those who live and access services here to improve the quality of life, to amplify the creativity, artistry and needs of our neighbors while also increasing traffic to our fledgling /floundering businesses.
For more information and to join our effort, please contact: barrestreetartsrevival@gmail.com
We are an ad hoc group and members are welcome to join us to their interest and ability.
Current members include:
- Rick DeAngelis, Just Basics
- Glen Coburn Hutcheson, The Front, the Clothespin Factory artist
- Jan Lloyd, Rocket Leathercraft and Sharpening
- Phayvanh Luekhamhan, Center for Arts and Learning
- Elizabeth Malone, resident
- Ben Matchstick, Cardboard Teck Instantute
- Rachel Muse, Good Samaritan Haven
- Frank Saliani, Green House Pottery
- Kate Tank-Day, Guy’s Farm and Yard
- Kes Marcel, Woodbelly Pizza (emeritus)
Last modified: August 12, 2026
