Sparking dialogue, challenging perceptions, and creating spaces where people feel seen and connected is at the heart of why Chandler matters to me. As an abstract painter and multidisciplinary artist, my work explores internal dialogue, self‑doubt, and the social forces that shape how we see the world. Chandler is one of the rare places where that kind of exploration is not only welcomed but celebrated, and where artists of all backgrounds can share work that inspires conversation and change.

Central Vermont needs a place where people of all ages can gather regularly to meet, talk, collaborate, and build the relationships that hold a community together. There is no better place for this than Chandler!

I support Chandler because supporting everyone's access to the arts is imperative to a healthy community. Chandler's uniquely fantastic music hall, art gallery, and events space are not merely shining jewels of the White River Valley — they are safe havens for all people to gather, collaborate, inspire, and be inspired. Also the acoustics are miraculous.

Chandler holds so many memories for my family and me. My 3 year old demanding to know why SHE wasn't up on stage with those other kids in the SYM production of the Wizard of Oz. Seeing peers performing live onstage motivated her to act and sing on many stages through college and into adulthood. My husband and I working the taps at the New World Festival. (yes, that was a thing at the early festivals). Our son gaining 2 extra Moms through his Pride Festival performances. Even my leather jacket made it into a Pride show. Helping with and performing in Mud Shows throughout the years. The magic of the Holiday Market. I serve on the board to ensure that Chandler continues to provide other families opportunities to create similar memories and to inspire other young people to perform whatever is in their hearts.

I support Chandler because it is truly where arts and community meet. Growing up in a large city, I was immersed in many forms of art from a very early age. Moving to Randolph was a dramatic change in my life, and as I began raising my own family, I came to see Chandler as a wonderful way to stay connected to the arts while also building meaningful relationships within the local community.

Events such as the Summer Musical, the Holiday Market, the New World Festival, and gallery exhibitions bring people together in powerful and joyful ways. I am proud to support and help sustain this meaningful partnership between Chandler and the Central Vermont community.

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Growing up in a small North Idaho town, my family was very involved in the Arts, helping to bring artists to our town from across the US and around the world. I met folk musicians and ballerinas and Classical pianists and all sorts of other folks, and I also got to see them perform. Those fun, moving, inspiring experiences continue to reverberate, as does the knowledge that behind the fun and the inspiration there’s a lot of stuffing envelopes, setting up chairs, and baking cookies. I am excited that Randolph has a world class performance venue, event space and gallery, and to be able to help out by serving on the Board of Directors.

I support Chandler because it was the first place where I really saw my kids fall in love with Theater and Music!  My experience with the youth programs has shown me that it is a very important opportunity to be a part of something exciting in just the right way for each individual.  This is true for adults as well as youth.  Chandler gave me the chance to challenge myself to put it all out there on stage and it was a profound experience! Having an arts facility like this one in our small town is an amazing advantage to living here! 

I support Chandler because I have seen how what’s presented here changes not just individual lives but a whole community. 

When Vermont Pride Theater began at Chandler in 2010, Central Vermont was a hotbed of “Take Back Vermont” activity directed against LGBTQ Vermonters. After ten years of sharing on the Music Hall stage the concerns and issues of these Vermonters, with related conversations in the community and publicity throughout the media, our region moved on to fully supporting “love whomever you love.” Great work, Chandler!