• People flying colorful kites in a grassy field with trees and houses in the background

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  • Children playing tug-of-war with a colorful cloth on a gray playground

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  • Grassy field with parked cars and buildings at the base of a wooded mountain under cloudy skies

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  • Rural trail entrance with wooden fence, gravel path, signpost, grassy field, and parked cars under cloudy sky

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  • Several people standing near colorful hang gliders on a dark airfield at night

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  • Children at a playground, one reaching toward a colorful seesaw on a paved area.

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  • People walking among colorful kite-shaped geometric panels on a gray surface.

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  • Leafless tree beside a gravel path and grassy field, with a signpost and parking area in the background

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  • Colorful triangular kite flying diagonally across a blurred background with tiny people below

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  • Colorful geometric 3D diagram with angular shapes in cyan, magenta, yellow, orange, and gray on a diagonal axis

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  • Abstract multicolored geometric sculpture made of stacked triangular facets

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In and Out of the Studio 


Mad Arts’ current collaborative public art projects bring creativity into the heart of the Mad River Valley. In partnership with Mad River Chamber of Commerce, the Mad River Path, and Friends of the Mad River, and with local architects, builders, and artists we’re creating meaningful, place-based experiences that connect people to community and landscape.


Projects include:

 

  • A reimagining of the Travel I welcoming center - former Top Gas site on Rte100 in Warren
  • The installation of interactive colorful metal sculptures at key junctions along the Heart of the Valley Trail—inviting engagement of all ages, discovery, and connection.
  • Mural Arts installation at The Kingsbury Greenway in Warren, VT. by the Summer Mural Arts Camp, 2026


Your support helps make this work possible. Stay tuned for updates and project milestones as these ideas take shape.

We’ll provide behind-the-scenes glimpses and photos as these projects come to life!

Public Art Project Support

Impact Statement: Heart of the Valley Trail Interactive Sculptures


  • Transforms the Heart of the Valley Trail into a shared cultural and community space, not just a recreational path
  • Creates accessible, interactive experiences that engage people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
  • Enhances everyday use of the trail by encouraging play, reflection, and spontaneous social interaction
  • Provides families with imaginative, intergenerational spaces for exploration and connection
  • Offers visitors a unique and memorable way to experience the Mad River Valley’s creative identity and natural beauty
  • Increases foot traffic and dwell time, supporting nearby local businesses and organizations
  • Contributes to the local creative economy by supporting artists, fabricators, and collaborators
  • Establishes informal gathering points that foster connection across social, cultural, and economic differences
  • Strengthens community pride, shared ownership, and a sense of belonging
  • Deepens the relationship between people and the natural environment, promoting stewardship and respect
  • Elevates the trail into a vibrant, inclusive asset that supports well-being, curiosity, and community cohesion