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NORTH BENNINGTON — The North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS), the longest-running outdoor sculpture exhibition in Southern Vermont, announced the selected artists for its 28th annual show, along with details of its opening reception program.
The 28th annual North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show Opening Reception and Outdoor Party will take place on Saturday, June 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) campus, located at 48 Main Street in North Bennington. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, hot food, ice cream, artist meet-and-greets, the VAE Art Bus with kids’ activities, and the opportunity to purchase this year’s NBOSS T-shirt.
Guests are invited to pick up a sculpture map and explore more than thirty sculptures installed throughout the Village of North Bennington.
Live music this year includes Sky Alan from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by the Ida Mae Specker Band, headlining from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A community toast and brief speeches will take place during the intermission from 5 to 5:30 p.m.
The NBOSS curatorial committee — consisting of Joe Chirchirillo, NBOSS curator for the past 13 years; Jamie Franklin, Bennington Museum Director of Collections and Exhibitions; Michael McDonough of the Better Bennington Corporation; and Ahmad Yassir, new NBOSS director — convened on Monday, April 21, to review more than 80 artist proposals. Submissions came from across New England and as far as Chicago, resulting in a vibrant selection of works. This year, 21 of the chosen artists will be exhibiting at NBOSS for the first time.
“This year, like most art programs, we are facing many challenges in terms of funding and growth, but that hasn’t stopped NBOSS from progressing and continuing to evolve,” said Yassir. “2025 marks a big transitional year for us, both in leadership and in building a more sustainable future for the show. We are proud to bring our community and area visitors the 28th annual exhibition, continuing the spirit of public art and the vibrant art scene in North Bennington and the greater Bennington area.”
The volunteer-run committee invites visitors and creatives from across the tri-state area to celebrate the region’s longest-running outdoor sculpture show.
NBOSS 2025 is presented by Pangaea and Pangaea Café, supported and sponsored by the Fund for North Bennington, Village of North Bennington, Vermont Arts Exchange, Bennington Museum, Hiland Hall Gardens, Bank of Bennington, Better Bennington Corporation, Williams Financial, Prospect Writing House, GVH Studios, and the Bennington Banner.
Selected Artists for the 28th annual NBOSS
Village of North Bennington
Mark Barry, Michael Biddy, Bill Botzow, Peter Barrett, John Broderick, Joe Chirchirillo, William Costello, Peter Dellert, Gregory Didyoung, Max Yawney / Dieter Kuhn, Stephan Fowlkes, Bruce Hasse, Andrew Hamilton Reiss, Sam Horowitz, Gary Humphreys, Brian Johnston, Bob Keating, Eric Kalwarczyk, Ilana Krepchin, Peter Lundberg, Thomas K. Melvin, Jack Metzger lll, Joel Olzak, Dejan Pejovic, Michelle Post, Michael Scupholm / Zac Ward, Stanton Sears, Michael Tillyer, Michael Thron, Lee Williams, Kathryn Wiegers, Christopher Yockey
Hiland Hall Gardens
Eric Kalwarczyk and Gregory Smith.
Downtown Bennington Riverwalk
David Skora, Dejan Pejovic, Joe Chirchirillo, John Umphlett, Michael Perusse, Michelle Post, Peter Lundberg, Philip Marshall.
For more information about the exhibition and a full schedule of events, visit nbossvt.com or follow NBOSS on social media at @nbossvt