Imagine a must-see destination for art and nature in Southern Vermont, a cultural anchor in our community and a major draw for crowds of visitors from beyond the region. With a transformative new building on the horizon and a gift of an unparalleled collection of Vermont art, the time for building SVAC’s future is now.
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Our grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Please join us for live entertainment, gallery tours, and more from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. We’re looking forward to welcoming our community to this incredible expansion of the SVAC campus!
Opening June 2026, SVAC’s transformative new addition to Yester House will feature:
• A two floor, 12,000 square-foot architectural work of art
• Main level gallery showcasing For the Love of Vermont, the Lyman Orton Collection
• Lower level museum-class exhibition space
• Destination lookout, roof terrace, and expanded dining patio
• Art storage and loading dock built for an expanding collection and national loans
• ADA-compliant elevator providing access to the new building and both floors of Yester House
SVAC’s $14.5 million Capital Campaign has strong support from a growing list of supporters.
Join us in framing the future of the arts in our community. To get involved, contact Amelia Wiggins, Executive Director, at awiggins@svac.org.
