iLanding Workshop by Jennifer Monson | VPL Residency | photo by Kelly Fletcher
Field Notes
The Trust works in alignment with a network of partners and programs committed to strengthening vibrant, equitable rural communities. Within this broader ecosystem, we center artists and creative practice as essential to civic life—supporting collaborative, place-based work that deepens connection, expands participation, and helps communities shape their futures.
We are strongest when we share knowledge and build together. As the Trust evolves, this space will reflect what we’re learning alongside our partners and grantees.
Influential Vermont Resources
Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTVT)
Preserves and revitalizes Vermont’s historic buildings and downtowns, supporting rural communities in strengthening local identity, economic vitality, and a shared sense of place.
Vermont Arts Council (VAC)
Supports artists and communities across the state, advancing a Vermont where artists thrive and everyone has access to creativity in their lives, education, and communities.
Vermont Community Foundation (VCF)
Invests in Vermont communities by identifying needs, directing philanthropic resources, and funding high-impact organizations that advance community well-being statewide.
Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD)
Partners with communities to build local capacity, convene stakeholders, and align resources, helping rural Vermont plan for a prosperous and sustainable future.
Statewide Creative Sector Leadership
Vermont Creative Network — CreateVT Action Plan
A statewide roadmap for strengthening Vermont’s creative sector, grounded in research and shaped by broad public input. The plan outlines strategies to support a more robust, inclusive, and resilient creative economy.