Supporting Local Art Since 1975
The River Artisans Cooperative holds the work of over twenty local artists.
We're a hands-on, heart-first cooperative run by artisans, for artisans!
Our cozy little shop, nestled on the Square in downtown Bellows Falls, Vermont, is a colorful treasure trove of local creativity. You'll find handmade napkins, quilts, prints, wooden cutting boards, jewelry, handwoven baskets, and all sorts of delightful surprises made by the talented folks who also run the place. We’re makers, doers, and dreamers and we invite you to come see what we’ve been up to!
Join us on Saturday, September 26th, from 10 AM – 3 PM for our annual River Artisans Fundraiser Yard Sale, right on the Square in Bellows Falls, VT!
We’re clearing out treasures, home goods, art supplies, and all kinds of fun finds, all in support of our vibrant community of local artists and makers.
Come browse, buy, and say hi! Every purchase helps us keep creativity alive in Bellows Falls by supporting our River Artisans Cooperative Shop
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Where: The Square, Bellows Falls, VT
Why: Support local art + score great stuff!
Tag your thrifting buddies and come on down — you never know what gems you’ll find!
Our History
Way back in 1975, a group of local artists and makers in Saxtons River, Vermont, came together to create something special: a vibrant, welcoming space where creativity could thrive outside the white walls of a formal gallery. They called it the Jelly Bean Tree - because why not add a little whimsy?
That dream blossomed into what is now the River Artisans Cooperative: a true cooperative run entirely by its members. Our shop is staffed by the same people who create the beautiful work inside, no middlemen, just real artists supporting one another.
Operating costs are kept down-to-earth thanks to a modest monthly display fee and commission on sales, with the rest covered by community-powered fundraising like our annual Solstice Raffle and Fall Yard-Sale.
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