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Chaffee Art Center

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The Chaffee Art Center for the Visual Arts is a non profit art center located in Rutland, Vermont. Operated by the Rutland Area Arts Association, the center's exhibit gallery usually displays artwork made by artists that reside in the Rutland County area. The Center offers visual art classes for children and adults.

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Chaffee Art Center
South Main Street, Rutland City

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South Main Street 16
05701 Rutland City
Vermont, United States
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