West Rutland, Vermont, March 2025 – The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center broke ground on two new pavilions on its historic grounds in West Rutland this week, with elegant and inspiring structures designed to provide an ideal outdoor, sheltered environment for stone carving and metal working. The design of the two timber-frame pavilions, informed by sun and shade studies, herald the first major expansion of studio space in years integrating the site’s existing stone and metal structures and property features seamlessly.

The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center team worked closely with Scratch Builders of Williston, Vermont this past fall to develop the designs for these two pavilions, each about 800 square feet in size. Scratch Builders and their subcontractor, White Falcon, will handle the excavation, concrete work, and erection of the timber frame structure.

Motivated by a desire to provide a superior creative environment for artists, Executive Director Carol Driscoll and the Board of Directors quickly identified the need for permanent work structures tailored to the specific needs of each discipline. The project has been well over a year in the making and was made possible by a gift from a longtime friend and supporter of The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center’s mission. Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors Judith Rose and Carolyn Enz Hack commented, “We are beyond grateful for a very generous donor whose passion for and commitment to our organization has resulted in the funding of these work pavilions.”

The lead gift funding the pavilions kicked off a Special Fundraising Campaign to support year-round programming, increase the number of artists in residence, and upgrade campus infrastructure. Thus far the campaign has raised over $450,000 of the $500,000 goal.

For more information, please contact: Carolyn Enz Hack (Board Co-Chair) carolyn@carolynenzhack.com