The Marble House Project

The stone mansion was built around 1815 with subsequent additions in 1908 and 1925.

The marble house project.

Marble house project 1161 dorset west road dorset vt 05251. The enormous federal style manley lefevre house. Our residency program is uniquely curated to bring together a diverse group of artists to facilitate exchange of different expertise. Marble house is currently closed to the public.

Its temple front portico resembles that of the white house. Saturday s event was the first public open house of the marble house project a new artist residency program ensconced in a sumptuous property. Marble house was built between 1888 and 1892 for mr. It was a summer house or cottage as newporters called them in remembrance of the modest houses of the early 19th century.

The residency integrates sustainable practices including small scale organic food production and waste conservation. The original house was quarried from the property and later additions incorporated danby marble to its facade. Marble house project is a multi disciplinary artist residency program that fosters collaboration the exchange of ideas by providing an environment for artists across disciplines to live and work side by side. Marble house project is a multidisciplinary artist residency program that fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas by providing an environment for artists across disciplines to live and work together.

Located at 596 bellevue avenue it is now open to the public as a museum. We have a variety of event spaces along the property perfect for weddings cocktail parties and corporate events film and photo shoots and workshops. Marble house project rents its facilities throughout the year.