Nuquist Gallery
A Revolving Showcase of Contemporary Art
The Nuquist Gallery features a revolving selection of artwork, showcasing the diverse talents of regional and national artists.
Previous exhibitions have included vibrant contemporary paintings, intricate mixed-media installations, thought-provoking photography, and expressive sculpture.
Visitors can expect an ever-changing array of styles and mediums, offering fresh perspectives and new inspirations with each visit.
Nuquist Gallery Featured Artist
Image Credit: “Drift Before Naming”, Sam Eckert (acrylic on canvas)
Wandering in Hope
by Samantha Mercadante Eckert
Exhibit: March 30 – May 10, 2026
Wandering in Hope, in the Nuquist Gallery, is a new exhibition by Vermont-based artist Samantha Mercadante Eckert, featuring abstract painting, organic clay forms, sculpture, and fiber art. Through an intuitive, process-driven practice, Eckert explores themes of beauty, memory, longing, and resilience in a time shaped by technological change and post-pandemic uncertainty.
Image Credit: “Seahorse”, Carolyn Shapiro (textile collage)
“Sea Wonders”
by Carolyn Shapiro & Deb Fleischman
Exhibit: May 28 – July 24, 2026
Art Walk Reception Friday, June 5 from 5-7:30 pm
6:00 pm Artist Talk
On view in the Nuquist Gallery, Sea Wonders is a joint installation by Vermont-based artists Carolyn Shapiro and Deb Fleischman celebrating our deep connection to the ocean. 16 vivid textile collages created by Carolyn Shapiro feature the diverse inhabitants of the ocean. Kelpy, an immersive ribbon display created by Deb Fleischman simulates a kelp forest guests can walk through. These combined works form a visual and sensory experience of a world underwater.