The Festival:
A Snowy Evening
November 29 through December 30
In 2020. Bennington Museum will present Robert Frost, At Present in Vermont. This major exhibition, on view June 27 through December 3, 2020, will examine Frost's life and work in the context of the landscape and culture of Bennington County from 1920-1938. Robert Frost moved to Shaftsbury, Vermont in 1920, intending to establish an apple orchard. During the 20 years he lived there, he interacted with such local cultural figures as Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Rockwell Kent and wrote some of his best-known poems, including the iconic, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” It is from this Poet Laureate's writings, perhaps his most famous, that the Museum has drawn its theme for the 2019 Festival.
A major part of this year’s seasonal celebration is the presentation of works by thirty-one regional artists who have responded to the words of Robert Frost. Their work will be on display in the Parmelee and Limric Galleries beginning November 29. These will be available in a closed-bid auction beginning November 29 through December 22 at 4 pm. The winning bid will be split with 50% going to the artist and 50% going to the Museum.
As works in the closed-bid auction become available, they will be posted here. Take a look and then stop in the museum to place your bid or write [email protected] You can also fax your bid to 802-442-8305. These will be considered legal and binding bids. Bids by phone are not allowed. All bids that are placed in person will be opened by two people and date stamped. The person with the highest offer will be declared the winner and be contacted by December 23, 2019 for payment and to arrange a pick-up time. In the event of a tie, the bid placed first will be the winner. To avoid a tie, we urge you to bid an odd amount such as $586.54 rather than $500.
The Festival is supported by: