Business Details
Your Arts Home in Stowe, Vermont
Spruce Peak Arts is a professional performing arts center located at the base of Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain the community year-round through unforgettable shared experiences. We curate engaging performances for all ages, connecting audiences to the transformative power of the arts. Our 420-seat venue features pristine acoustics and state-of-the-art technical systems, including live streaming capabilities to extend our reach globally.We prioritize community engagement through school visits, workshops, residencies, and discounted ticket programs for Vermont students and families. Led by Executive Director Seth Soloway and a 13-member board, we strive to make Stowe a cultural destination by hosting world-class artists and fostering critical conversations through the arts. Our commitment to accessibility includes initiatives like the 40 at $40 ticket program, ensuring performances remain affordable for diverse audiences.
Services
Performing Arts Events
Educational Programs
Community Workshops
Student Matinees
Live Streaming
Highlights and features
- Our state-of-the-art 420-seat venue offers pristine acoustics and live streaming capabilities.
- We provide year-round educational programs including school visits and workshops.
- Diverse programming features renowned artists across music, theater, and dance.
- Community initiatives like 40 at $40 ensure affordable access to the arts.
- Dedicated to fostering critical conversations through curated cultural experiences.
Services
Performing Arts Events
Spruce Peak Arts curates world-class performances spanning music, theater, dance, and storytelling. Our diverse programming features renowned artists like Natalie Merchant and Livingston Taylor, offering audiences immersive experiences in an intimate 420-seat venue. Each event combines artistic excellence with community engagement, fostering connections through shared cultural moments.
Educational Programs
We deliver school visits, workshops, and residencies that align with STEM curricula and foster creativity. Programs like student matinees provide discounted access to performances, while artist-led classes inspire learners of all ages. Our initiatives bridge classroom learning with real-world artistic experiences, nurturing future generations of artists and audiences.
Community Workshops
Interactive workshops connect participants with professional artists through hands-on learning. These sessions cover performance techniques, creative writing, and technical production, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity. Workshops are designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, fostering personal growth through artistic expression.
Student Matinees
Affordable daytime performances tailored for K-12 students bring educational content to life. Shows like 'Ada Twist, Scientist' and 'Magic School Bus' align with school curricula while sparking curiosity. Transportation assistance and discounted tickets ensure financial barriers don't limit access to these enriching cultural experiences.
Live Streaming
Our upgraded technical systems enable global audiences to experience performances remotely. Live-streamed events maintain the intimacy and quality of in-person shows, expanding access for those unable to attend physically. This hybrid model ensures our mission of inspiring and educating continues beyond geographical limitations.
People
Seth Soloway
Executive Director
Seth Soloway leads Spruce Peak Arts with a vision to make Stowe a cultural destination. His leadership focuses on community engagement, artistic excellence, and innovative programming that bridges physical and digital spaces to expand accessibility.
Dianne Brown
Board Chair
Dianne Brown chairs the 13-member board guiding Spruce Peak Arts' strategic direction. Her governance ensures fiscal responsibility and alignment with the organization's mission to inspire through the arts while fostering community partnerships.
Questions
How do I purchase tickets for Spruce Peak Arts events?
Tickets are available exclusively through our official website at sprucepeakarts.org or by contacting our box office directly at 802-760-4634. We do not use third-party vendors.
Are there discounted tickets available for students or families?
Yes! Our 40 at $40 program offers discounted tickets for select performances. We also provide deeply discounted student matinee tickets and transportation assistance for schools.
What types of performances can I expect?
We present diverse programming including music, theater, dance, storytelling, and family-friendly shows. Recent artists include Natalie Merchant, Livingston Taylor, and Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Do you offer educational programs for schools?
Yes! We provide student matinees aligned with school curricula, classroom visits, workshops, and residencies. These programs emphasize STEM integration and creative learning experiences.
Is the venue accessible for patrons with disabilities?
Our facility includes accessibility features. Contact our box office for specific accommodations or to purchase accessible seating tickets.
How can I support Spruce Peak Arts?
Support through memberships, corporate sponsorships, or donations directly impacts our community programs. Contributions fund scholarships, artist residencies, and accessible performances for Vermont residents.
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Reviews (7)
Renee Welchman
Dec 02, 2020
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Hands down one of the best performances and venues I have been too in a long time. The sound was incredible and there is not not one bad seat in the house.
Cyndy Andrews
Jan 05, 2020
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The show we saw was good, though I'm 5'6" and one slightly taller fidgety guy in front of me kept me from seeing 90% of the people on stage. The experience with ticket buying, ignored emails and phone calls and the way we were treated before, during and after this performance will keep us from ever seeing anything here again. There are so many venues and so much live music no need to waste our money or time with organizations like this.
Peter MacGillivray
Dec 28, 2019
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There for the American Girl presentation without in year old granddaughter. Great performance great venue not the attendance they would have wanted but it was a great show.
Melissa Merrell
Nov 18, 2019
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Amazing Evening with Natalie Merchant! Her voice is still as strong as it was 20 years ago. The Spruce Peak Arts Center is an intimate setting with great acoustics. If you have the opportunity to see a performance here, definitely seize it. There is not a bad seat in the house.
Bill G.
Oct 01, 2019
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Staff is amazingly helpful there. Everything is very clean and so beautiful. Went and say a concert there and the sound was incredible.
Damon Brink
Jun 29, 2019
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Not only is it a top of the line performance venue, they love kids! They offer theater programming for local schools which is amazing. And the level of talent they bring in is only getting better as the new team gets things up and going. I'm looking foward to getting up for a few shows in the mountains this Spring and Summer.
George M.
Sep 09, 2017
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Great venue, intimate with good acoustics, and there are some incredible performances to be seen here!
