Vermont Institute of Celtic Arts

Central Vermont is an ideal location for this unique educational institute as the majority of the local area was originally settled by Scottish and Irish immigrants. We are currently based in central Vermont’s wild hills close to the village of Marshfield. The location is secluded enough to provide an appropriate atmosphere for numerous social and musical activities, and yet close enough to two major interstates so as to be easily accessible.

Currently, the Vermont Institute of Celtic Arts provides instruction in Highland bagpipes, Scottish smallpipes, Uilleann pipes, Continental bagpipes, Irish flute, whistle, and bodhran to over eighty students. The school also offers several satellite programs in the areas of: Highland snare drumming, Highland dancing, Scottish step-dancing, Celtic Harp, Gaelic language, and traditional style fiddling.

It is our goal to promote Celtic culture in Vermont through the transmission of dance, folk customs, instrumental and vocal music.

The Vermont Highland Games

June 15th 2024 - Highland Center for the Arts

The Vermont Institute of Celtic Arts (VICA) is proud to present the Vermont Highland Games at the Highland Center for the Arts. Superb musical performances, Celtic cultural demonstrations and seminars will take place throughout the day.

Come and see wonderful vendors selling Celtic goods, explore your heritage in the Clan tent village and learn the Gaelic language. We’ll have bagpipes, Highland dancing, and much more!

The Comunn Gàidhlig Bheinn Gorm ‘s Hampshire Nuadh

Gaelic Society of Vermont & New Hampshire

VICA Gaelic Club

Come and learn about our people’s native language. Our Gaelic club meets monthly to practice beginner level Gaelic through engaging activities and games. We work on entry level vocabulary and grammar. Come and make new friends, and help us restore Gaelic to our communities!