On Friday, June 7th, VNRC will host a reception for Ned Reade in conjunction with Montpelier Art Walk. Ned’s exhibit, “Vermont is a State I Love…”, is a collection of watercolors that capture the changing seasons in our landscapes and townscapes, as well as the people working and recreating on these lands. Ned, who lives along the Battenkill River in Arlington with his wife Maria, will be on-site to discuss the methods and inspiration behind his work.

“Painting for me fulfills an urge to record a place or moment in time. The contrast between the precision of architecture and the looseness of reflected light and natural forms is a common theme. Painting releases creative and emotional energies; it can be as exhilarating as dancing or playing a sport. The excitement of painting on location is that it lends itself to freedom and spontaneity. Trying to fix an image creatively is like trying to solve a puzzle that has no perfect solution.“

Doors will be open to the public from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.  Light refreshments will be served while supplies last. Additional visiting hours for Ned’s exhibit can be found here, or by appointment. Contact Alex Connizzo at (802)-223-2328 x126 or aconnizzo@vnrc.org for more information.