Voted Best Art Gallery in the 2025 Brattleboro Reformer’s Reader’s Choice Awards
Vermont Artisan Designs is a fine art and contemporary American craft gallery which – for more than 50 years — has celebrated a wide variety of artists and artisans primarily from Vermont and other parts of New England. You’ll find both functional and decorative work from well-established and emerging artisans: paintings, ranging from landscapes to still life to abstract; sculpture in bronze, wood, paper, wire, mixed media, stone and steel; colorful and clear brown glass; a great selection of pottery; beautiful hand-painted silk scarves; carefully turned salad bowls; exquisitely finished furniture including a rocker that you will swear was made just for you; a great selection of Judaica featuring a wonderful collection of menorahs; entrancing kaleidoscopes; subtle sounding chimes; photographs that capture the essence of Vermont; lamps to accent your home or office; and other wonderful items for you to discover.
They are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Make sure to check them out on Facebook! And, don’t forget our sister stores, Kitchen Sync and the Tuxedo Gallery.
Vermont Artisan Designs
106 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-246-7245
Email: Vtartisan2@gmail.com | Website: Vtart.com
ByWay Books & More isn’t just a bookstore
We are a community for the literary arts. We provide a wide variety of reading genres which cater to all interests. Turning the pages of a book is a tactile experience and it’s our mission to provide you with that experience.
At ByWay Books & More, we hope to assist you to broaden your horizons, find pleasure in stories, and share in those moments.
We provide the very best in customer service, whether it’s finding a gift, locating a unique title, or deciding on that just-right book to curl up with on a snowy day, we will help you!
ByWay Books & More
399 Canal Street, Brattleboro, VT
Email: contact@bywaybooks.co | Website: bywaybooks.co | Phone: 802-490-8014
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
RetroMusic is an independently owned used & vintage guitar and amp store.
They have been dealing in used and vintage guitars and amps since 1988, and selling gear online since 1997. Located in tax-free Keene, NH by musician Jeff Firestone.
They primarily sell used player-grade guitars and amps, but do usually have several nice Vintage pieces in stock. Most of the brands that pass through RetroMusic on a daily basis are brands folks are familiar with, so you just never know what you might find. You can check out their inventory on Gbase or stop by the store.
RetroMusic
38 Washington Street, Keene, NH
Email: retromusicnh@gmail.com | Website: Retroguitar.com
Monday-Friday 11:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sundays
J & H Hardware is family owned and operated by the Haskins Family
They have been involved in the community since May 2007 and have a wide variety of products and services to accommodate the needs of their friends and neighbors. Every year they are continuously improving the store to better serve their customers.
In 2008, they more then doubled the size of their store and started selling more products. In 2009, they added a 1,200 square foot rental center. Then in 2010, they added another 2,400 square foot space for s sporting goods department and then in 2011, they expanded the sporting goods department another 1,500 square foot to make room for women’s and kid’s clothing and a variety of boot lines. Now their store is over 12,000 square feet, which is four times the size it was when they purchased it in 2007!
Their goal is to provide the products and services to do the job from start to finish. Come in and enjoy the fresh atmosphere of J & H Hardware in the downtown square of Bellows Falls, VT!
J&H Hardware
20 Village Square
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Phone: 802-463-4140 | Website: doitbest.com/j-and-h-hardware/
Jays Art Shop & Frame Gallery, a beloved Bennington institution for over 50 years
Jays remains open and thriving after the retirement of its longtime owners thanks to a new partnership with the Bennington Artisan Market (BAM). The shop continues its tradition of custom framing, art supplies, and locally made goods, while expanding its inventory with popular brands, Vermont-made products, prints, greeting cards, and cozy gifts just in time for the holidays. Emphasizing the irreplaceable, hands-on experience of shopping for art in person, Jays also offers seasonal specials, including deep discounts on cards and select prints, ensuring its creative legacy continues in the tri-state area.
Jays Art Shop / Bennington Artisan Market
115 South Street, Bennington, VT
802-447-2342
Mon–Sat: 10 AM–4 PM
The King’s Knit Wit is a cozy new addition to Downtown Bennington
The King’s Knit Wit offers handmade warmth, creativity, and community just in time for winter. Owned by retired teachers Douglas Cardoza and Patrick Kincaid, the shop celebrates fiber arts with a rich selection of yarns—including alpaca, yak, vintage, and heavyweight winter fibers—along with tools, accessories, and custom gift baskets that can be shipped nationwide. Beyond retail, The King’s Knit Wit fosters connection through weekly knitting sessions, group gatherings, and playful Mystery Knit Alongs, all complemented by seasonal warm drinks and locally made gifts. It’s a welcoming destination where craft, comfort, and community come together for the holidays.
The King’s Knit Wit
520 Main St, Bennington, VT
Open Tues–Sun: 10 AM to 6-ish and Monday: By appointment only.
Website: KingsKnitWit.com
