First in a Five-Part “Artist of the Month” Series Running Through Summer and Fall

The Brandon Artists Guild is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 “Artist of the Month” Artist Talk series, a five-part program running through the summer and fall. The series opens with a talk by featured artist Emily Joeckel Smith, a stained glass artist and traditional glass painter whose work transforms light and color into striking visual narratives. The first event will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon. Come at 6 p.m. for a free social hour with light refreshments!

Join us for an intimate evening as Emily shares her journey into the ancient and luminous art of stained glass — from her inspirations and creative process to the technical mastery behind cutting, painting, and assembling glass into finished works of art. Guests will have the opportunity to view Emily’s pieces up close, ask questions, and connect with a vibrant local arts community.

In Emily’s words, “My work centers on animals and the subtle connections they share with the larger rhythms of the universe and with one another. As a stained glass artist and traditional glass painter, I draw inspiration from the quiet magic of the natural world.”

The Artist Talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The Brandon Artists Guild welcomes artists, collectors, and art lovers of all backgrounds. Watch for announcements of upcoming talks in the series throughout the season.

When:
Friday, June 12, 2026, 6 p.m. social hour, talk 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon, VT
Contact:
802-247-4956, [email protected], BrandonArtistsGuild.org