Welcome

To the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project (RAMP) in downtown Bellows Falls, VT.

Robert McBride

Revitalizing the community by developing awareness of the arts, creating vitality in the community with the arts, and demonstrating that the arts favorably impact the local economy.

Art Makes a Difference is our theme.

Discover the many events and projects happening in the greater Rockingham, Vermont community...and beyond here on our website. The arts in our community have grown exponentially, contributing to the revitalization of our community.

Perhaps you have your own ideas that you would like to see put into action. Whether you are a doer, a contributor, a supporter, a visitor...or just an observer, it's hard to deny that...art makes a difference!

Robert McBride, founding director

Events

ARTISTS' TOWN MEETING

Thursday, June 29, 6-8 P.M. 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, VT The Rockingham Arts and Museum Project (RAMP) and artists Chris Sherwin, Jeanette Staley and Clare Adams are hosting an Artists' Town Meeting at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows... more.

May in Bellows Falls - Celebrating the Arts!

April 22 - June 18 The Art of Resistance at Project Space 9, Canal Street, Exner Building Celebrating the creative community with an exhibit of two- and three- dimensional art around social commentary and political action. May 8 - June... more.

Exner Block

Exhibition of Artists Participating in the Memorial Day Open Studio Tour

The Exner Block will host a group show of artists participating in the Memorial Day Open Studio Tour in Bellows Falls, V. Memorial Day Weekend (May 24, 25th and 26, 2008) As part of the Vermont Crafts Council's statewide Open... more.

A Year in the Everglades: Recent Works of Art

After a year in the Everglades, living in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve, local artists Ailyn Hoey and Mark Goodenough have returned to the area with new works inspired by their recent adventure. As part of Bellows Falls'... more.

Press

Embracing the arts: Rutland Herald Online

By CLARA ROSE THORTON - Published: November 13, 2008 If people would say they were from there, we'd laugh and call that place the 'armpit of America.'" So recalls longtime Springfield resident Andi Barrows with a smirk when presented with... more.

A Town's Artful Revival: Vermont Town Turns to the Arts for Economic Revival

Boston Globe, April 16, 2000 B8, B9 By Joyce Marcel, GLOBE CORRESPONDENT BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - It's late, the merlot is flowing, and at a booth at an upscale restaurant here, a group of people, mostly artists, is explaining how... more.

Projects

Project Space #9, Bellows Falls 05101

Download Brochure Where do the arts, affordable housing, local transportation and programs involving weatherization and micro-business all come together? Welcome to Project Space 9 Bellows Falls 05101, a gallery space located in the Exner Block in downtown Bellows Falls is... more.

Vermont's Creative Economy: Progress and Promise

The Vermont Council on Rural Development announces the release of its new multimedia DVD Vermont's Creative Economy: Progress and Promise This free comprehensive resource is designed for communities, policy leaders, educators, businesses, and nonprofits who want to learn about what's... more.