Seeing…the Unseen and In-Between within Vermont's Landscape

In the final installment of her series "Seeing…the Unseen and In-Between within Vermont's Landscape," Shanta Lee introduces us to visual artists and brothers Jude Desmont and Julio Desmont of Burlington, and drag artists Justin Marsh and Taylor Small. Both creative pairs explain how they've learned to work together.

For many of us, our introduction to puppets started — and probably ended — with Sesame Street. But Vermont has a rich tradition of puppetry made for both children and adults.Vermont Public’s Shanta Lee has been considering the puppeteers behind the puppets and the unique impact that this artform can have on both creators and audiences.

Kaylynn Sullivan TwoTrees lives in Hinesburg. She’s 77, and has lived a life at the crossroads of the identities, cultures and worldviews — she has Native, African and European ancestors.TwoTrees works across mediums, including multi-sensory installations with sound, smell and visuals.

This story is about a tree and what happens when it no longer exists. But also, so much more.

VPR’s Shanta Lee Gander sat down with leaders from three Vermont museums to discuss how, as institutions, they navigate their legacies. What is their responsibility to their communities, and potential viewers?

As we think about longevity in creating art, who becomes responsible for preservation? Is it the artist, or those who dwell within the artist’s community?