Land & Light & Water & Air
I’m honored to be included in Bryan Memorial Gallery’s annual juried show “Land & Light & Water & Air”. An opening reception is being held September 5th, 4-7 pm.
Celebrate Vermont Art Craft Sip Taste
I'm participating in the enormous holiday craft show (previously known as the VT Handcrafters Show) November 22 - 24th at the Double Tree by Hilton in South Burlington, VT. This is your one-stop shopping opportunity for one-of-a kind gifts for loved ones and yourself!
Vermont Crafts Council Fall Open Studio
Tour Open Studio presented by the Vermont Crafts Council, the weekend of October 5 - October 6. Gretchen Alexander will be a guest artist at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, VT. She will have both original works and prints for sale and will be painting on site.
Richmond Art Crawl
Loads of awesome local artists, foodtrucks and activities for the entire family. Located on the Town Center Lawn in Richmond, VT.
Jericho Farmers Market
I'll be making my final appearance of the season on September 19th, 3-6:30 pm. Mills Riverside Park in Jericho, VT. I’ll have original paintings, cads, prints and stickers for sale.
ArtHound Sidewalk Sale
Saturday August 31, 10 - 5 pm, on the sidewalk outside ArtHound Gallery in Essex, VT. Come help me clean out my studio! I'll have original paintings and retired designs of cards and prints on huge markdown. Come grab a bargain on one of a kind high quality art!
Nocturnal New England
I’m honored to be included in Bryan Memorial Gallery’s juried show “Nocturnal New England”. An opening reception is being held September 5th, 4-7 pm.
Painting Demonstration
I'll be giving a live painting demonstration at the Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville, VT. Come watch me paint a riverscape while I talk about how my background in river ecology influences my work, my artistic process, and answer questions. FREE EVENT
Champlain Valley Fair Art Show
I have six paintings on display at the Champlain Valley Fair Art Show located in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion (Essex, VT). The Fair runs August 23rd through Labor Day. You can also see some art by my two kids in the youth art show! We also have cards, prints, stickers and t-shirts for sale.
Sweet Simones'
Gretchen’s work is on display on the cafe walls of Sweet Simone’s throughout the month of August.
Interpretive New England
This exhibition asked artists to “think outside the frame”. Artists created work that invites visitors to have a dreamlike experience from their perspective---how they see the New England landscape through their interpretation and mediums. Gretchen’s painting “Hunger from the Hump” is include in this show.
Open Studio Weekend
Gretchen will be a returning guest artist at the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, VT. She will be giving a live painting demonstration and will have her new work on display. Come pick-up a tour map at the Gallery and head out to see other local artists in their studios.
Nature's Palette
Gretchen has four paintings on display representing every season in Chandler Center for the Arts Area Art Show, “Nature’s Palette”. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 18th from 5-7 pm. The show hangs through July 6th, 2024.
New England Waterways
Gretchen’s rendition of Honey Hollow in Bolton, VT was accepted to the Bryan Memorial Gallery’s Show, “New England Waterways”. The show will feature work by multiple notable artists.
40 Years Together
Gretchen’s rendition of Sterling Pond in Smugglers Notch, VT was accepted to the Bryan Memorial Gallery’s 40th Anniversary Show. The show will feature traditional landscape paintings of Lamoille County by multiple notable artists.
The Power of Perspective
Gretchen has two paintings on display at the Birds of Vermont Museum 2024 Show, “The Power of Perspective”. Show Hangs May - November 2024. Check the museum website for hours. https://birdsofvermont.org/
Violaceous
Gretchen’s landscape “Nashville Skyline IV” was accepted to the show “Violaceous” at studio Place Arts in Barre, VT. The show features art of all mediums that celebrate the color purple. More info at https://www.studioplacearts.com/
Which Way Up? Four Perspectives on Finding the Way
“Which Way Up: Four Perspectives on Finding the Way”
Landscape paintings by Gretchen Alexander, Natasha Bogar and Alexandra Haselton
Kiln-Formed Glass by Christy Witters
At the Emile Gruppe Gallery, February 3rd – March 17th
The Emile A. Gruppe Gallery is pleased to present “Which Way Up? Four Perspectives on Finding the Way”, a collection of acrylic and oil landscape paintings by Gretchen Alexander, Natasha Bogar and Alexandra Haselton and Kiln-formed glass by Christy Witters. An artist reception will be held Sunday, February 18th from 1 – 3 pm for an opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists. The show hangs through March 17th at the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery at 22 Barber Farm Road in Jericho, VT. For more information call 802-899-3211 or go to www.emilegruppegallery.com.
All the Feels
Gretchen has two paintings on display in the juried “All the Feels” show at the SPACE Gallery in Burlington, VT. The show hangs February 2 - February 24th. An opening reception will be held on February 2nd from 5 - 9 pm. The SPACE Gallery is open Friday and Saturday from 12 - 5 pm.
Jericho Craft Fair
The Jericho Craft Fair is a great opportunity to support local artists. Numerous artisans will have their work available for sale including fine art painting, pottery, jewelry, textiles and more. It will be held at the Jericho Community Center on Saturday Nov. 26 from 10 am - 3:30 pm. Gretchen will have original paintings, cards, prints, stickers and more for sale.
GEMS Show
Bryan Memorial Gallery’s annual members’ GEMS exhibit returns this year to the Gallery’s Middle Room. This show is a favorite of members and visitors alike. Gretchen has three pieces in this show depicting three deferent mountains!
November Pop Up Gallery
Local women artists Alexandra Haselton, Natasha Bogar, Laurel Waters, Gretchen Alexander and Julie Longstreth will have their work on display for the month of November in Hinesburg, VT. Collectively, their work celebrates the vibrant Vermont natural world through painting, ceramic and felt. Need a jump start on holiday shopping? Original works, prints, cards, stickers and more will be offered for sale. Come on out and support local artists! The gallery will be open Friday through Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm November 3rd – 26th. The public is invited to a reception on Saturday, November 11th from 2 – 4 pm to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. The gallery is located at 10298 Rte 116 in Hinesburg, VT (red building near Parkside Café and Kinney Drugs).
To see a sample of each artist’s work, visit their website’s:
https://www.alexandrahaselton.com/
https://www.natashabogar.com/
https://www.laurelwatersart.com/
https://www.gretchenalexanderart.com/
https://julielongstreth.com/
Vermont Crafts Council Fall Open Studio
Tour Open Studio presented by the Vermont Crafts Council, the weekend of September 30 - October 1st. Gretchen Alexander will be a guest artist at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, VT. She will have both original works and prints for sale and will be painting on site.
Land & Light & Water & Air
Gretchen’s piece “Moving On Up” is included in the Bryan Memorial Gallery’s “ Land & Light & Water & Air” show, hanging September 6 - December 23, 2023. Opening reception is September 14th. This renowned annual juried show features the work of some of New England’s finest landscape painters.
Nature Through Abstraction
Gretchen’s painting “Path to Upper Preston” is included in the juried exhibition “Nature Through Abstraction” at the Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville, VT. The show hangs September 6th -November 5th.
Nature's Playground
Gretchen’s painting “Spring Tracks” is included in the juried show “Nature’s Playground” at the Bryan Memorial Gallery. The show hangs July 5th through September 3rd, 2023. The gallery is open Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm.
Slow Journey
The Emile A. Gruppe Gallery is pleased to present “Slow Journey”, a collection of acrylic and watercolor paintings by Gretchen Alexander. “Journey” is often used as a metaphor for life experience; a collection of the moments that make up one’s past, present and future. Through her paintings, Alexander ponders the idea that through slowing down to observe an individual moment, it is possible to expand one’s experience beyond the horizon of a human lifespan.
Vermont Crafts Council Spring Open Studio
Open Studio presented by the Vermont Crafts Council on Memorial Day Weekend, 2023. Gretchen will be a guest artist at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, VT. She will have both original works and prints for sale and will be painting en plein air on site (weather permitting).
Spark! fueling a love of birds
Spark! fueling a love of birds is the 2023 show at the Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington, VT. The show features over 40 artists with works that highlight personal moments that fueled a love of natural science and the arts. Gretchen’s painting “Ode to a Virginia Rail” is included in the show. Artist Reception Thursday July 27, 2023 at 3 pm.
Fantastic Floodplains
Fantastic Floodplains is a solo show of Gretchen’s work on display in the offices of the Vermont Natural Resources Council in Montpelier, VT. This show bridges art and natural science focusing on the importance and beauty of floodplains. On display to the public during the Montpelier Art Walk on June 2, 2023 from 4 - 8 pm.