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Making a Living in the Arts in Vermont

Vermont ranks fourth in the nation for the number of artists living here per capita, and first when it comes to writers and fine artists. But is everyone making a living? Then we continue our Green Series, with a visit to UVM’s Dominico Grasso.

Arts organizations make changes to survive economic downturn

Many arts organizations in Vermont have been affected by the economy. Frog Hollow closed its Manchester gallery last month. In downtown Rutland, the Center Street Artisans Guild will close its doors. As VPR’s Nina Keck reports, many theaters, galleries and non profit arts organizations have begun to rethink how they do things.