The Gallery: Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
MCL is proud to offer The Gallery, a space for the exhibition of original works by local and regional artists. The Gallery has the same operating hours as the Library as a whole, and hosts openings when new artists take up residence on our walls.
The Main Gallery
February 27 – March 27 Display of Works by the American Institute of Architects, Vermont
Each year, the AIA Vermont Design Awards program recognizes excellence in architecture by licensed architect members of our chapter. This program recognizes the work of our members and, we hope, increases public appreciation for architecture. The projects displayed here were entered into the awards program with detailed submissions including multiple photographs, plans, and drawings. A jury of architects outside Vermont selected the award recipients.
AIAVT is a nonprofit professional association representing over 300 architects, designers, and professional affiliates dedicated to enhancing the quality of our built environment—i.e., the structures and spaces in which we live, work, and recreate. AIAVT achieves this goal through advocacy, education, outreach, fellowship, and design and scholar award competitions.
Youth Gallery
Current Exhibition
January 9 – February 21 Pieces for Peace works created by students from Long Trail School and Burr & Burton Academy
Presented alongside the CITYarts Pieces for Peace Traveling Exhibition in the main gallery space, this companion display highlights the creativity and perspectives of students from Long Trail School and Burr & Burton Academy, who contributed their own works to the global Pieces for Peace initiative.
Participating students were invited to reflect on the central prompt, “What does peace look like to me?” and to explore the theme across disciplines, from art and literature to history, social studies, world languages, and science. Using a 6″ x 6″ format shared by thousands of young artists worldwide, students created paintings, drawings, collages, photographs, poems, and mixed-media compositions that express their individual visions of peace.
Their works join a global conversation that now spans more than 12,000 artworks from 126 countries, submitted by over 1,500 schools and organizations across six continents. These youth-created pieces form the heart of the CITYarts Online Mosaic, fuel an international traveling exhibition, and have inspired the creation of seven large-scale CITYarts Peace Walls around the world.
This local installation celebrates the thoughtful, imaginative contributions of our community’s young people and honors their place within this worldwide movement toward understanding, connection, and peace.
MCL is proud to offer the Youth Gallery space on the walls of the Children’s Library. The Youth Gallery features the work of local young artists and hosts a gallery opening for each exhibit.
Lower Level Gallery
Current Display
The Lost Ski Areas of Vermont by the Manchester Historical Society & the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
You’re invited to explore a special pop-up exhibit in the lower gallery of the Manchester Community Library. This collaborative display between the Manchester Historical Society (MHS) and the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum (VTSSM) in Stowe highlights Vermont’s “lost” ski areas.
For more than 20 years, VTSSM has been documenting Vermont’s “lost” ski areas. Their research has identified 190 closed ski areas and six that never opened. This exhibit features a selection of sites located south of Route 4, including #35: Snow Valley, which is highlighted here.
To learn more about Vermont’s lost ski areas, please visit vtssm.org or call 802-253-9911.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Main Gallery
Long Trail School’s Spectrum Student Art Show • Gallery Opening: Friday, April 3, 5 – 7 pm • On Display April 3 – May 15
Long Trail student artists proudly present Spectrum, a vibrant showcase celebrating the breadth and depth of their creative voices. This multisensory exhibit invites viewers to explore an array of media, including sculpture, digital art, stained glass, felting, and more.
Each piece reflects the individuality, curiosity, and craftsmanship of its creator, highlighting both technical skill and imaginative exploration. From tactile textures to luminous color and innovative design, Spectrum captures the dynamic range of artistic expression flourishing within the Long Trail School student body.
We invite you to slow down, look closely, and experience the diverse perspectives and processes that shape this compelling collection of student work.
Contact
To get information about The Gallery or pitch an exhibition, contact Paige Vignola at pvignola@mclvt.org or (802) 549-4574.