Next Stage Arts presents a vibrant new exhibition by Carol Keiser, showcasing her colorful and evocative paintings inspired by life in Putney, Vermont, and her time in Mexico. The opening reception is Sunday, Nov. 16, from 4–6 PM at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney. RSVP at nextstagearts.org.
Keiser’s work is a visual diary, capturing the places she’s been, the experiences she’s had, and the emotions she encounters. Her focus on color—its energy, magic, and contrasts—drives each piece, whether a still life, landscape, or figure study. She often draws inspiration from memory, sketches, or her hand-painted tile designs, blending ceramics and painting in a joyful exploration of hue and composition.
Born in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Carol studied at the University of New Hampshire, Ohio State University, and Antioch University, and honed her figure drawing at the Art Students League of New York. She has lived and worked in Putney for decades, splitting her time between Vermont and Mexico, with residencies in Costa Rica and painting trips in Italy and France. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and she was inducted into the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) in 2015.
The exhibition runs through February 15, 2026. The gallery is open during events and by appointment—contact Next Stage at info@nextstagearts.org or (802) 387-0102.
