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Shaping Vermont's Future Through Art
A Statewide Art Exhibition in 24 Communities
Randolph is one of the 24 downtown communities to host The Art of Action, a travelling exhibit of 10 Vermont Artists, commissioned to create works of art to describe how Vermonters feel about the future of Vermont. The exhibit was created by the Vermont Arts Council and the Orton Foundation to encourage communities to think about the future and turn their ideas into actions. Featured artists include Phillip Godenschwager of Randolph, and Gail Boyajian of Strafford. 2 Main Street - the former Brooks Building Exhibit Dates: October 18th - 30th, 2009 Regular Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am-2 p.m. Weekend days Oct. 18, 24 and 25 9am-5pm.
Special Events
- Saturday, October 17th, 2009, 6pm - 8:30pm
Sneak Preview Gala - A Gala Preview of the Art of Action exhibit. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and deserts supplied by the Randolph Technical Careers Center, Cabot Cheese and Neighborly Farms of Randolph. Live music will feature Beth Telford, and a presentation by Phillip Godenschwager, one of the chosen Art of Action artists.  Tickets are $15 each, and can be purchased at Patricks Place Restaurant, Chandler Gallery and RACDC (basement of Randolph National Bank). For more information contact RACDC at 728-4305 or racdc@racdc.com.
- Sunday October 18th, 2009, 9am - 5pm
Art of Action Gallery Opening - The opening day kick-off of the exhibit's regular hours (see hours above), featuring activities for kids, snacks, beverages, and fun music for the whole family. Take a trip into downtown Randolph for lunch in the local restaurants, a little bit of shopping, and stroll through the Art of Action exhibit!
- Thursday, October 22, 2009, 7pm - 9pm
Thursday Night Open Mic - Bring your best poems, readings, lyrics, music, etc. for a public reading at the Art of Action Open Mic Night. Share your work, your ideas, and good fun. Snacks and beverages will be provided.  Sign up today by calling 728-4305 or emailing racdc@racdc.com.
- Saturday, October 24, 2009, 9am - 5pm
Randolph Area Art Walk - Join local artists as they display their own art work around downtown Randolph. Local business owners have offered to display works of art throughout their business and/or in their windows for public viewing. The public is encouraged come to the Art of Action Gallery, located at 2 Main Street, then participate in the Randolph Area Art Walk around town, visiting local businesses and enjoying art, then finish with an opening reception at Chandler Gallery from 3pm-5pm for the Youth Art Show. Participants of the Art Walk will receive an Art Walk card with information about each local artist and location. Participants will be eligible for a prize drawing for a chance to win several donated items.
- Thursday, October 29th, 2009, 6:30pm - 8:30 pm
RACDC Annual Meeting - Celebrate another year of successful community development activities with local food, music, awards, a special guest speaker and a brief business meeting.  RACDC's annual meeting is open to its members and the public.  Guest speakers and an expert panel will lead a discussion of what it means to the Randolph area to seek "Sustainability".
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For more information or to make a donation, please contact RACDC at:
P.O. Box 409
21 Main Street
Randolph VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-4305
Fax: (802) 728-6721
Email: racdc@racdc.com
Also visit: www.artofaction.org
Randolph Area Community Development Corporation (RACDC) is a not-for-profit community-based organization established in 1993.
RACDC has a three fold mission:
- To preserve and develop affordable and elderly housing for low and middle income residents in the towns of Randolph, Braintree and Brookfield.
- To work to attract and retain businesses that will help area residents to work locally and to obtain higher wages
- To build community alliances to support downtown and village center revitalization in downtown Randolph and in the village centers of Randolph, Braintree and Brookfield.
RACDC's programs include:
- Development of rental and for-sale affordable housing and elderly housing
- Management of Joslyn House, a shared living facility for seniors
- Housing and Business Revolving Loan Fund
- Economic development support to the Town of Randolph
- Management of Randolph's designated downtown program
- Housing and economic development support to Braintree and Brookfield