Engage with striking exhibitions by renowned artists in HCA’s bright and comfortable gallery, awash with natural light, clean lines, and the wood, leather and stone textures of Vermont.
Free and open to the public:
Thursday - Sunday | 12 PM - 4 PMMaureen O’Connor BurgessGallery Curator
Current Exhibition
CALL OF THE LOON
EXHIBITION: THRU JUNE 21 | NOON - 4PM
Reception & Loon Presentation: Saturday, June 20 | 2–5 PM with Vermont Center for Ecostudies loon biologists: Eric Hanson and Eloise Girard
Exhibition: June 11 - 21 | Thu - Sun | Noon - 4PM
Exhibition: June 11 - 21 | Thu - Sun | Noon - 4PM
In 2027, the Vermont Center for Ecostudies will celebrate a remarkable conservation milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Vermont Loon Conservation Project.
Fifty years ago, the future of the Common Loon in Vermont was precarious. With only seven nesting pairs and increasing pressures on lake ecosystems, the species was listed as endangered in the state in 1987.
Today—thanks to sustained conservation efforts and the dedication of hundreds of volunteers—more than 115 nesting pairs return to Vermont’s waters each spring. It is one of the state’s most inspiring wildlife recovery stories, and one we are eager to honor, celebrate, and share.
This June, we invite you to join us for The Call of the Loon, a Celebration of Art and Conservation, a special art exhibit featuring more than 20 local artists, inspired by loons.
As we celebrate this milestone, we are also looking ahead. Loons in Vermont continue to face ongoing and emerging challenges—from habitat pressures to changing environmental conditions. If this exhibit resonates with you, we invite you to consider supporting the future of loon conservation. Every contribution helps ensure that loons remain a vibrant part of Vermont’s lakes for generations to come.
IN THE STUDIO
CARDTOPIA
EXHIBITION: Thru JULY 25 | THU - SUN | NOON - 4PM
Cardtopia is an (almost) magical fort - where families, students, and visitors of all ages can explore, play, and create together in a magical world made entirely of cardboard.
Constructed by professional artists from the Cardboard Teck Instantute, the HCA team and local students— the space is designed to grow day by day, as visitors build their own creations from cardboard that will be added to the structure of rooms, towers and tunnels. A dedicated workshop space will provide opportunities for hands-on learning, guided by HCA’s teaching artists. Participants will use safe tools and simple design techniques to bring their ideas to life, developing both artistic and practical skills in the process.
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INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING YOUR ART?
If you'd like to exhibit your artwork at the Highland Center for the Arts Gallery, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete and submit the HCA Exhibition Submission Form >
Please note: HCA’s exhibition schedule is planned 1-2 years in advance. Each submission is thoughtfully reviewed and artists will be contacted for exhibition if selected. Exhibitions typically are six weeks in duration and are offered year round. Opportunities include solo and group exhibitions. The deadline for submissions is rolling and reviewed biannually.