Chelsea is located along the first branch of the White River in central Vermont. It is a community with a rich history of agricultural traditions and civic-mindedness.
Our aim is to create and curate events and activities that encourage an appreciation for the arts and community, and offer opportunities for working regional artists to sell and display their work.
WE BELIEVE
Art should be inclusive.
Art should be shared and celebrated.
Art can bring people together.
We invite those of all ages and backgrounds to make their mark on the world.
Experience and explore what Chelsea has to offer with an adventurous and creative spirit.
ARTS ON THE GREEN MARKET & FESTIVAL
The Arts on the Green festival is held annually on the North Common in Historic Chelsea Village with participation from artists and artisans from all across New England. In 2019, the full day of music and activities drew over 800+ art lovers from the Upper Valley and beyond.
PRESS RELEASE 7/28/2023
Chelsea, Vermont– The Fourth Annual Arts on the Green Market & Festival will be held in celebratory fashion on Chelsea's historic North Common on Saturday, September 2nd, from 10 am to 3 pm, rain or shine. This is a free to the public, family-friendly event, hosted by the Chelsea Arts Collective. The work of 40 artists and artisans will be shared and sold, accompanied by a full day of music and food options.
The day kicks off with guitar virtuoso Doug Perkins of Washington, VT, followed by Sunday Table, a Hanover based jazz quartet, and finishes up with Footworks and their high-energy Gaelic music of Cape Breton Island.
Food options will be wide and varied: The Box Truck will bring its delicious Baja themed menu. Sustainable Eats, which offers locally-sourced meals and snacks, returns for its third year. Chicken Wiggle Farm will be serving grilled classics, as well as pulled pork sandwiches. And Aunt Mandy's Baked Goods is joining us with sweet treats and fresh fruit cups. Festival attendees can top off with Will's Store cremees!
The Art Bus and The Family Art Tent will offer opportunities for individual and family art-making. Workshops led by Chelsea artists John Parker and Tanya Libby will be open through the day.
A live auction will take place with works donated by many local artists, including Maggie Neal, Marcia Hammond, Kathy Myers, Chris Vernon, and more. In addition, local businesses have donated goods and services to be auctioned to benefit next year's festival.
Find us on Facebook at “Chelsea VT Arts” to see the most recent event updates, as well as any current road closures that may impact traveling into the village the day of.
For more information, please call 802/685-4866, or email chelseaartscollective@gmail.com
Website: chelseavt-arts.com
PRESS RELEASE 7/28/2023
Chelsea, Vermont– The Fourth Annual Arts on the Green Market & Festival will be held in celebratory fashion on Chelsea's historic North Common on Saturday, September 2nd, from 10 am to 3 pm, rain or shine. This is a free to the public, family-friendly event, hosted by the Chelsea Arts Collective. The work of 40 artists and artisans will be shared and sold, accompanied by a full day of music and food options.
The day kicks off with guitar virtuoso Doug Perkins of Washington, VT, followed by Sunday Table, a Hanover based jazz quartet, and finishes up with Footworks and their high-energy Gaelic music of Cape Breton Island.
Food options will be wide and varied: The Box Truck will bring its delicious Baja themed menu. Sustainable Eats, which offers locally-sourced meals and snacks, returns for its third year. Chicken Wiggle Farm will be serving grilled classics, as well as pulled pork sandwiches. And Aunt Mandy's Baked Goods is joining us with sweet treats and fresh fruit cups. Festival attendees can top off with Will's Store cremees!
The Art Bus and The Family Art Tent will offer opportunities for individual and family art-making. Workshops led by Chelsea artists John Parker and Tanya Libby will be open through the day.
A live auction will take place with works donated by many local artists, including Maggie Neal, Marcia Hammond, Kathy Myers, Chris Vernon, and more. In addition, local businesses have donated goods and services to be auctioned to benefit next year's festival.
Find us on Facebook at “Chelsea VT Arts” to see the most recent event updates, as well as any current road closures that may impact traveling into the village the day of.
For more information, please call 802/685-4866, or email chelseaartscollective@gmail.com
Website: chelseavt-arts.com
THE CHELSEA BARN QUILT TRAIL
DOWNLOAD & PRINT 2020 TRAIL MAP
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The Chelsea Community Barn Quilt Project was started in 2017 by Carrie Caouette-De Lallo and her daughter Sarah Caouette. It was intended to be an inclusive celebration of community arts and pride leading up to the first annual Chelsea Arts on the Green Market & Festival, held in the summer of 2018.
To date, there are more than 130 Barn Quilts in the First Branch Valley, and other neighboring Vermont communities have started their own projects!
To date, there are more than 130 Barn Quilts in the First Branch Valley, and other neighboring Vermont communities have started their own projects!
NORTH COMMON ARTS - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
It is with our hearts heavy, we decided it was necessary to close our doors permanently at North Common Arts & Cafe. It was an honor and a joy to offer a place where our community could gather and enjoy music, fine art and craft, literary events, and food created with locally-sourced ingredients.
These are uncertain times and it was difficult to see a path forward within our intimate space.
We would like to thank the many supporters of this endeavor; the extraordinarily talented artists, artisans, musicians, writers and the folks who came out to enjoy what was offered. We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to our local partners, farms, and vendors, who not only made thoughtfully-crafted food, drink, and ingredients accessible, but also lent so much support and encouragement throughout the life of our business. It was truly a shared labor of love, made possible because of the efforts of so many.
It is our hope to continue to host The Chelsea Arts on the Green Market & Festival. In addition, The Chelsea Community Barn Quilt Project has continued to grow in support, collaboration, and participation as individuals and groups are reaching out within and beyond our valley. You can view and download our latest edition of the Barn Quilt Trail map above or by clicking on the "Barn Quilt Project" tab at the top of this page.
It may be a difficult time forcing us to make difficult decisions, but we would like to offer a positive note for the future and our beloved community space. Taylor Katz and Misha Johnson, owners of Free Verse Farm in Chelsea, have since converted the former NCA space to expand their apothecary and open a farm store. We are thrilled to see small businesses in our community continue to thrive, have vision, and offer hope during these uncertain times. Info about their new biz can be found here: https://shop.freeversefarm.com/
These are uncertain times and it was difficult to see a path forward within our intimate space.
We would like to thank the many supporters of this endeavor; the extraordinarily talented artists, artisans, musicians, writers and the folks who came out to enjoy what was offered. We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to our local partners, farms, and vendors, who not only made thoughtfully-crafted food, drink, and ingredients accessible, but also lent so much support and encouragement throughout the life of our business. It was truly a shared labor of love, made possible because of the efforts of so many.
It is our hope to continue to host The Chelsea Arts on the Green Market & Festival. In addition, The Chelsea Community Barn Quilt Project has continued to grow in support, collaboration, and participation as individuals and groups are reaching out within and beyond our valley. You can view and download our latest edition of the Barn Quilt Trail map above or by clicking on the "Barn Quilt Project" tab at the top of this page.
It may be a difficult time forcing us to make difficult decisions, but we would like to offer a positive note for the future and our beloved community space. Taylor Katz and Misha Johnson, owners of Free Verse Farm in Chelsea, have since converted the former NCA space to expand their apothecary and open a farm store. We are thrilled to see small businesses in our community continue to thrive, have vision, and offer hope during these uncertain times. Info about their new biz can be found here: https://shop.freeversefarm.com/