Orton’s Vermont Art Legacy Returns

After sixty years of passionate pursuit, lifelong Vermonter Lyman Orton unveils his world’s largest private collection of 20th-century Vermont art — now permanently housed in a stunning $14.5 million expansion at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Designed to showcase his “For the Love of Vermont” collection, the new wing includes a rooftop terrace, lower-level gallery, and climate-controlled storage for hundreds more works, bringing scattered Vermont art back home. Orton’s mission? To repatriate pieces once sold abroad and make them accessible again. The arts center, poised to become a regional cultural hub, blends art with performances and outdoor experiences — turning a historic estate into a vibrant community destination where Vermont’s soul is celebrated. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a661a4b4ec2ffaa0