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Board of Directors
George Heller
Lawrence Kasser
Susan Kingsbury
Robert McBride
Cynthia Reeves
Dan Snow
Harvey Traison
Sally Davis Reeves
Charlie Hunter
Carole McDermott
facilities
Most courses are held in Bellows Falls, VT or Walpole, NH unless otherwise noted. Days generally begin at 9:30 a.m. with a demonstration in the use of materials and technique. Visual arts participants go on site to paint for the balance of the day, or paint still life compositions in a studio setting.
Classes and workshops take place in the GRAI studios at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls or other area locations.
course schedules
Lunch break is generally from 12:30 to 1:30. There are choices of restaurants in the Bellows Falls / Walpole area.
The day usually ends between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., but our facilities stay open for those who would like to paint or print into the evening hours.
Materials for classes are the responsibility of the participants unless otherwise noted in the class description. A list of recommended materials will be provided upon receipt of your registration.
application forms
Click here for our application form.
BRING A FRIEND and receive a 10% discount on tuition. We must know in advance who you are recommending so you can be properly credited.
Deposits, Cancellations & Refunds
- Submit 50% tuition cost with application to reserve a place.
- Balance of tuition is due 30 days before program begins.
- If notice of cancellation is received over 30 days in advance of program, deposit will be refunded, minus a $50 administration fee.
- If notice of cancellation is under 30 days, deposit is non-refundable.
- If Great River Arts cancels a program, your deposit will be refunded in full.
accomodations
Housing is not provided by the Institute. A list of local accommodations is available from GRAI. Please inquire for a housing list, directions and travel information.
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Note:Great River Arts P.O. Box 48 9:30 to 4:30 Monday through Thursday
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directions
DIRECTIONS TO GREAT RIVER ARTS INSTITUTE, BELLOWS FALLS, VT
DRIVING
FROM THE SOUTH
I-91 (in Vermont), Exit 5 for Bellows Falls, VT & Walpole, NH; turn right at end of ramp, .4 miles to Rte. 5, stop sign. Turn left/north onto Rte. 5, to Bellows Falls (2.7 mi). At the junction of Rtes. 5 and 121 (light) turn right onto Westminster Street which takes you into the Square (.4 mi). Turn right onto Bridge Street; you will pass the Post Office on your right and go over a bridge. Great River Arts is at the top of the short slope on your right at 33 Bridge Street. It is a one-story brick mill building; the entrance is on the right as you face the front.
FROM THE NORTH
I-91 (in Vermont), Exit 6; turn right at the end of ramp onto Rte. 5 South; to the village of Bellows Falls (3.3 mi). At fork, bear left onto Rockingham Street (following the river) and into the Square (.4 mi.); turn left onto Bridge Street. Proceed as above.
FROM THE EAST
From New Hampshire take Route 12; following the signs that direct you to Bellows Falls, VT. There is a light at Vilas Bridge; cross over the river to Bellows Falls. 33 Bridge Street is at the top of the slope on the left. If coming from the south the bridge is about 4 mi. north of Walpole. If coming from the north the Vilas Bridge is the second bridge at Bellows Falls.
OTHER TRANSPORTATION
FLYING
The two closest airports are Manchester, NH and Bradley International in Windsor Locks CT, just north of Hartford. Car rentals are available at both airports.
From Hartford, CT, it is a two hour drive to Bellows Falls, VT up I-91North to VT Exit 5; see driving from south, above.
From Manchester, NH, take Route 101 West to Keene, NH; at Keene take Route 12 West; see driving from east, above.
Logan Airport in Boston, MA is the other option. From Boston, MA, take Route 2 West to Greenfield, MA and pick up I-91 North to VT Exit 5; see driving from south, above.
Limousine (van) service is also available from these airports. Contact Thomas Transportation, Keene, NH: 888-526-8143 or 603-352-5550; www.thomastransportation.com
TRAIN
Amtrak from Washington through New York goes through Brattleboro and Bellows Falls, VT. GRAI at 33 Bridge Street is a two-block walk from the station or taxi service is available from Bellows Falls Taxi, 802-463-4600.
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