“Expanding creativity, connecting community.”


Mad River Valley Arts is a creative ecosystem for bold exchange. Our mission is dedicated to presenting contemporary visual art and interdisciplinary design through exhibition experiences, educational programs, and community engagement for artists, residents, and visitors to Vermont.


Inspired by the sweeping landscape of the Mad River Valley, we are a leading rural hub for contemporary art and interdisciplinary design, where accessible, collaborative creativity connects people across boundaries. We are a platform for artists who join our curatorial conversation about relevant global topics.

Exploring the links between environment, technology, and imagination, we amplify voices, foster belonging, and build a sustainable, connected future.


TOGETHER THROUGH ART

Decorative globe jar on a cardboard tube, surrounded by shells against an abstract tan wall.
Gallery wall with abstract paintings and ceramic sculptures on white shelves in a small exhibition space
Abstract hanging mesh sculpture in front of blue glass panels with yellow, green, and red accents
Wild Pink Exhibition
Student Art Exhibition
Wild Pink Exhibition
Children crafting at a red picnic table outdoors beside a house, with art supplies and folding chairs nearby.
Person with long hair holding a yellow envelope, standing by colorful wall art and framed prints.
Student Art Exhibition
Student Art Exhibition
Elemental Art Exhibition
Students drawing with pencils at a classroom desk.
Hands on an open workbook, sketching with a pencil beside a brown folder.
Wild Pink Exhibition
Wild Pink Exhibition
Colorful “Comics Camp” title with cartoon animals and quirky characters in a lively pile, comic-style illustration
Framed artwork on stands in a curved gallery space with a black pebble floor and white walls
Three children collaborate at a table, drawing and writing on paper with markers.
Student Art Exhibition

Rooted in Place. Open to Possibility.

Creative Futures, Grounded in Place
Make Art. Share Stories. Shape Tomorrow.


We champion the creative potential of contemporary art and design in Vermont, grounded in the belief that creativity lives in everyone—uniting us through a shared instinct for beauty and a desire to connect with the world around us.

At the heart of the Mad River Valley, we are a welcoming, accessible space for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with interdisciplinary art and design. As a nonprofit, we honor the trust of our community—nurturing lasting relationships while building new partnerships to ensure a vibrant and sustainable future.



Left: Artist Extraordinaire, 2025 - Elyiss Heyward