jud hartmann gallery

I met Jud Hartmann at a cross country ski facility. He helped me up after I fell and gave me some lessons on how not to fall. Had a great conversation about his art and sculptures. So talented and interesting. If you have the opportunity to stop in, you won't be disappointed!

This place has to be experienced to believe it. The artist, Jud Hartmann makes brass sculptures of Eastern states Native Americans. Most native American sculpture is from the west. He is self taught, and while you are there he will explain the making process and you may see him 'in action' working on his latest project. Each piece has a detailed story next to it, quoting original writings about the subject. That really beings these people, our first country's stewards, alive. Visit if possible when you have some time, and lose yourself in the feelings that it engenders.

As magnificent as Jud is as a sculptor, he is equally accomplished as an historian whose narrative is expressed beautifully both through his hands, his heart and his eloquent explanations. His knowledge of the Woodland Indians of the Northeast, their habits, lifestyles, even personalities is encyclopedic. Coupled with his personal love of Lacrosse, and the game's origins within the tribes he has studied, you will see several depictions of early Lacrosse contestants. One such depiction is at the national Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and was, I believe, one of his earliest very large, multi-figure sculptures.His pieces range from small to monumental, and contain such detail as to be confounding to the amateur. In addition to his "winter" studio and gallery in Vermont, he moves to Blue Hill, Maine in the warmer months.It was a pure pleasure to see the artist in his element, and I look forward to visiting again.

We stopped in at the Jud Harmann Gallery while in Grafton, VT and it was a highlight of our time in Vermont. His work is amazing; the sculptures' express such emotion, movement and realism that you have to touch them to believe its bronze. Even more impressive and interesting is talking with the artist! He has a passion for the history of the Eastern Native American and clearly loves sharing it with visitors. We could have spent the afternoon just chatting with him. The building where he exhibits is also a treat to see. Don't miss a visit if you are in Grafton!