The gig poster, created to memorialize musical performances, captures fleeting moments in a way that evokes the intensity and spirit of a live performance. These works of art have become enduring symbols of shared experiences and collective memories. For over 25 years, Burlington’s marquee music venue, Higher Ground, has presented concertgoers posters that have endured as more than just souvenirs. Presented free at the end of the evening, these silkscreened prints embody the unique partnership between music and visual art that defines this region. Designed by local artists and handprinted in limited editions, the prints are coveted works of art that collectively provide a window into the rich artistic and diverse musical heritage that has shaped this community.
Sound, Art, & Ink: Higher Ground Gig Posters presents 270 silkscreened gig posters, celebrating the enduring collaboration between the designers and printmakers of Solidarity of Unbridled Labour and the Iskra Print Collective with Higher Ground. For more than two decades, Shelburne Museum has proudly been part of this creative community, serving as the venue for some of Higher Ground’s most memorable performances through the Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green series. Together, these organizations and artworks embody a vibrant intersection of music, design, and community—brought to life through sound, art, and ink.
Listen to playlists featuring artists who’s posters are featured in the exhibition HERE.
Learn more about how this exhibition connects to our summer music series Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green HERE.
Colgate Gallery, Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education