Discover What’s New at the BMAC in Brattleboro this Summer
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If you’re looking for a reason to visit Brattleboro this summer, check out the five new exhibitions open at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC).
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply love a good party, this is one summer art event you won’t want to miss.
Spotlight on the Exhibits
Here’s a glimpse of the new exhibitions, but we encourage you to see them for yourself.
Making Space
This dynamic exhibition features work by seven artists—Beverly Acha, Emily Noelle Lambert, Mika Obayashi, Howardena Pindell, Michelle Samour, Deborra Stewart-Pettengill, and Lauren Watrous—each exploring the concept of space in different forms.
From tranquil moments and imagined places to the literal museum walls, “Making Space” invites you to reflect on the environments that shape us.
BMAC Director of Exhibitions Sarah Freeman said, “It is a privilege to showcase outstanding local and regional artists alongside Howardena Pindell, a towering figure in 20th and 21st-century American art, whose work has never been exhibited at BMAC before.”
Don’t miss the related events:
- August 2: Collage workshop with Emily Noelle Lambert
- August 16: Walking tour with Freeman and artists
- September 12: Dance performance created by Michelle Samour
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Ever wandered through an art fair and soaked in the fleeting scenes? Artist Laura Chasman captures these ephemeral moments on FedEx shipping boxes, turning the transience of the art world into vividly painted vignettes. It’s witty, fun, and so relatable.
Join Chasman and Freeman for a conversation on August 14.
Founded on Artists’ Books
What exactly is an artist’s book? This exhibit delves into the bold world of books as artworks, featuring pieces from the Franklin Furnace archive, a legendary Brooklyn organization founded in 1976 to champion this genre. Curated by Mark Waskow, it’s both a historical look and a celebration of creative rebellion.
Join Martha Wilson, Franklin Furnace founder, and Waskow for a discussion on August 7.
Time Was a River, Too (Window Exhibition)
Walk by the museum, and you’ll already have glimpsed these mesmerizing, colorful compositions by Jonathan Ryan Storm. These rhythmic pieces bring energy and movement to the street-facing windows of BMAC.
Petals to Metal and Other Stories (Outdoor Exhibition)
Artist Mark Barry brings big joy with bold steel sculptures of everyday life—think flower bouquets as tall as you, playful dogs, and charming cows. You’ll find his work both outside on the front lawn and inside the Spotlight Gallery.
More to Explore
Still on view at BMAC:
- Glasstastic 2025: Glass artists bring children’s imaginary creatures to sparkling life.
- Dream Homes: Artist John Kenn Mortensen fills tiny, haunted dwellings with incredibly detailed, whimsical monsters.
Plan Your Visit
Museum Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm
Admission: Pay what you wish
Location: Union Station, Downtown Brattleboro, VT
Details & Accessibility Info: brattleboromuseum.org
Whether you’re a regular visitor or new to the Brattleboro art scene, this fresh lineup of exhibitions and events is the perfect excuse to experience BMAC’s creative spirit. Come for the art, stay for the community, and don’t forget to hit the opening party!
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