LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Celebrate fall with a trip to one of Vermont’s hidden gems, the Custer Sharp House in Londonderry. Nestled in the trees just up the hill from the center of town, at 2461 Middletown Road, is a charming 1880s farmhouse once owned by two artists. In 1992, the home was bequeathed to the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society by artist Bernadine Custer Sharp, who was a founding member of Southern Vermont Artists. Members of this creative group of painters exhibited their work in southern Vermont beginning in the 1920s, leading to the creation of the celebrated Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester in the 1950s.
From now through Oct. 10, you can see the work of local artists beautifully displayed in the rooms of this historic home. You’ll find landscapes that capture the beauty of Vermont in all its seasons, intimate photos of Vermont wildlife, joyful garden paintings, fine prints, calligraphy, collage, exquisite pottery, handmade books, and beautifully crafted tables and woodwork. A new addition this year is a collection of fine crafts, displayed in the rustic studio room. All the works displayed are for sale, making the Custer Sharp House the perfect stop for finding a treasured souvenir or fine addition to your art collection. Commissions from sales go to support the programs of the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society. The Fall Artists’ Exhibition is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., through Oct. 10.
You can find out more about the exhibit and Londonderry Arts and Historical Society at www.lahsvt.org.