Burlington, VT: Photographer Carolyn Bates has scheduled several lectures and art demonstrations in September and October to showcase her series of books that highlight examples of public art in and around Burlington. The books and lectures focus primarily on the many murals that grace both the inside and outside of buildings around Queen City. The books are a photographic romp through the … [Read more...]
Death with Dignity
Rob Mermin and Bill Morancy lived in neighboring apartments in Montpelier, Vermont. They were best friends. And when Bill was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he asked his best friend to help him die.In 2013, Vermont passed the The Patient Choice and Control at End of Life Act, or Act 39…our version of Death with Dignity. The legislation allows eligible Vermonters with terminal diseases the option … [Read more...]
Listen to Carolyn Bates on Stamper
Carolyn entered the field of professional photography in the 1960s when women were vastly underrepresented. Listen to Carolyn's story about her journey and her unrelenting efforts to ply her craft! … [Read more...]
Art is at the heart of the community in Burlington, Vermont
Drive along I-89 from Burlington to Montpelier and find countless venues to enjoy art, live music, food, and fashion. WCVB Boston • Updated: 8:20 PM EST Feb 20, 2024 BURLINGTON, Vt. — Phoenix Art Gallery & Music Hall is a community-gathering spot and a unique blend of art gallery, live music venue, candy counter, and soda fountain. The soda fountain is one of the few places in … [Read more...]
Marie Flaim Tedford: An Afternoon with Marie’s Stories
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 1:30 pmDeborah Rawson MemorialLibrary: 8 River Rd, Jericho, VT. (802) 899-4962 Join members of Marie Tedford's family for a reading from Marie's collection of short stories, NANNY GOAT HILL. Stop in and meet Marie's husband and kids who will read selections from her book, as well as an item or two from Marie's stories for young children. All are invited for … [Read more...]
Carolyn Bates’s Street Mural Books Featured in SEVEN DAYS Article
Photographer Carolyn Bates Fills a Trio of Books With Images of Burlington Murals By Amy Lilly • Published December 20, 2023 • Seven Days Burlington residents pass murals daily: the yellow snakeskin-like design on the façade of Old Gold on Cherry Street; the wind-whipped sailing scene on the Lyman Building at Perkins Pier; the Buddha face on Burlington Electric Department's storage … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
I wish you all a happy holiday season. And this year an added wish for Peace in Ukraine. If you want to see ways you can help the Ukrainian people, click here for my latest post with a bunch of ways to support the effort. … [Read more...]
Helping Ukrainians Fight for Democracy
During this time of year, many look for ways to give back. This year, I thought I would post about ways to help the people of Ukraine. Dissent Pins: Stand With Ukraine Are you sending your order as a gift? You can now include something extra: Ukrainian Bread for Ukrainian people. Your gift recipient will receive a postcard letting them know how many loaves you've donated … [Read more...]
In memory of the muralist Gina Carrera
Gina Carrera RIP I love you Gina. I had great fun photographing you paint, and then photographing your two final murals: "Rainforest" on Leahy Way, Burlington, VT"Scenic" on So Champlain ST. Burlington, VT Love to all. -Carolyn Bates ABOUT GINA CARRERA Article Supplied by Artist for Burlington, VT Mural Book. Murals: “Rainforest” on wall at Leahy Way off the Church Street … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Shattuck is an artist to watch
Artist Statement Love and respect for my neighbors, my community, my world is the center of my being. I listen and watch for inspiration that can come from a visual story unfolding before me to the beauty of light on a flower, a cloud, a reflection in water. My mission is to bring you into my experience and to feel the relationships and ideas that are important to me. I work to convey the … [Read more...]
Join Carolyn at the Heineberg Senior Center!
Vermont Photographer, Carolyn L. Bates, will be talking about publishing books as well as the street murals in Burlington. Camille Aylwin802-863-3982. x1 • aylwin@heinebergcsc.org14 Heineberg Rd, Burlington, Vt 05458 … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
In a year like 2020, I am taking joy in decorating houses with lights in Photoshop. It has been so much fun to fill up the empty spaces with colored lights and sparkles. So why not play a holiday song and scroll through my own personal festival of lights. Wilunleashed · Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer What people are saying. "And thank YOU for the cool photo of our house with lights!" - … [Read more...]
Christmas at #Pomerleau.
When I first came to town, 1973, this building was in a sad abandoned state. Actually there was a group who met in the basement. But the top floor had holes to the outside. I fell in love with it. It was the first building in town that I photographed. At dusk. It was a slightly worn tan pink in color. Since then the new owners have become great friends, and I have rephotographed the building for … [Read more...]
Amazing Article from NYT About Birds Who Never Come Down
I found an amazing article from the New York Times and wanted to share it. It is a must-read! The Mysterious Life of Birds Who Never Come Down Swifts spend all their time in the sky. What can their journeys tell us about the future? July 29, 2020New York TimesBy Helen Macdonald I found a dead common swift once, a husk of a bird under a bridge over the River Thames, where sunlight … [Read more...]
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