The History of Swanton's Art Walls
Created in 2015 by artist Scott Rheaume, Swanton's Art Walls served as an open canvas for local artists to create in a public forum to unite the arts and the community.
Scott Rheaume, President of the Swanton Arts Council (SAC) began his creative endeavor with the support and assistance of the SAC in 2015. He researched how open public canvases could be installed throughout our town. He met and received approval from the Village Trustees, Town Select Board, Development Review Board and Zoning Administrators.
Before being removed in the summer of 2020, Swanton had 5 open canvases. They were located in the following areas:
- On Route 7 by John's Bridge
- In front of the Swanton Village Complex on First Street
- In front of Salon Elixir on Canada Street
- On 4th Street in front of the Swanton Central School
- At the entrance to Missisquoi Valley Union High School at 100 Thunderbird Drive
As they were constructed and installed the public was encouraged to creatively express themselves by painting individual artwork on the double-sided, free-standing primed art walls.
Art Wall Plans
Art Wall Plans