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FIRST FRIDAY! MicroGalleries Exhibit Virtual Openings
Join us for the virtual openings of new exhibits: Anna Maria Ash at the Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, Michelle McElroy at The New London Inn, Gwen Nagel at the Blue Loon Bakery. Followed by Q & A on Zoom. Learn More at www.centerfortheartsnh.org
PLUS Tatewell Gallery In Person opening reception
featuring Kathleen Curwen and Gwen Fuller. 5:30-7:30pm
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2021 Student Scholarships |
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Over $5000 in Scholarships Available
Scholarships for High School Seniors and students in grades 7-12. The Lang Memorial Scholarship, and the Madge Rizza Scholarship for the Performing Arts, are awarded to High School seniors who are pursuing the arts. Deadline May 15th for Seniors and June 1st for others.
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Deadline for Entries for LAC Juried Regional Exhibit 2021
Eligibility: All New Hampshire & Vermont artists are invited to submit work for the Library Arts Center’s Juried Regional Exhibit. Deadline: May 1st at 11:59pm
Exhibit Dates: May 22 - July 6, 2021. In-Person Exhibit in the Library Arts Center Gallery
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Virtual Spring Concert
The beautiful voices of Kearsarge Chorale combine for a program of 3 new songs plus a familiar favorite.
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Hear Joy Harjo, US Poet Laureate
The NH Humanities Council presents a virtual evening of poetry and discussion with U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo.
In 2019, Joy Harjo was appointed the 23rd United States Poet Laureate and is the first Native American to hold the position. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Harjo is an internationally renowned award-winning poet, writer, performer, and saxophone player of the Mvskoke/Creek Nation.
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Session 5 Begins at KCPA
Have fun learning how to dance, sing and act! The students and teachers are so excited to continue working together back in the classroom. We are all having so much fun preparing for the SPRING SHOW June 22nd! Learn More
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Junior Intern Company Auditions & Interviews
For performers, designers, and technicians ages 12 - 18; audition or interview to become part of the 2021 New London Barn Junior Intern Company. Video conferences (on Zoom or Google Meet) will be held on May 7th and 8th. All other materials must be sent in by May 9th. More Information Here
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Deadline for KCPA Auditions
Deadline for KCPA Auditions for our Virtual Musical Theatre Camp - Summer Musical. Please send a 1 minute monologue and a 1 minute song: angela@nhperformingarts.org
The Show will be a new original production by Angela Tarleton BROADWAY TIME MACHINE
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Daisy Chain Workshop at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Join us in person at the museum to learn how to bead a Daisy Chain Necklace with Director, Andy. The cost is $25 for members or $30 for non-members. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed.. All materials are provided. Please bring your own scissors.
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"Peace and Tranquility" at The Fells Main Floor Gallery
In these past months many artists have found peace and tranquility painting in their studios or out in the landscape. This show featuring selected artists who will share their work and experiences over the past 14 months creating art that reflects the peace and tranquility that they sought. Exhibit runs through October 11. www.thefells.org
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Art Cafe´ and Walt Whitman, The Fells
The Second Floor Gallery features the artists from the Art Café and their work inspired by Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. These paintings, sculptures and collages are individual creations, by members of the Art Cafe, reflecting a line taken from this noted collection. Exhibit runs through October 11. www.thefells.org
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Art in Nature 2021 Sculpture Exhibit at The Fells
A contemporary exhibit of some of the finest New England Sculptors set on the beautiful grounds of The Fells. Each piece is sensitively sited to seamlessly integrate that which is human created into the surrounding landscape. Exhibit runs through October 11. www.thefells.org
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2021 Children's Theater Series——
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Children's Theater Series
NLBP Education's 2021 Children's Theater Series will present four productions, designed and performed by the 2021 Junior Intern Company! These outdoor performances are designed to engage families and audiences of all ages. |
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New London Barn Playhouse Summer Camps
New London Barn Playhouse is offering a variety of weekly Summer Camps for ages 6-11 starting in July. For a complete listing of Camps visit nlbarn.org/summer-camps
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Kids in Nature: Painting in Nature Camp at The Fells
July 7- 10
Join local artist Debbie Campbell for a four-day camp/workshop on the essentials of painting nature. Students, ages 8 and up, will learn painting techniques and express their creativity while learning about color, composition, and perspective . LEARN MORE
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Kids in Nature: Photography Camp at The Fells
July 12- 15
Budding young photographers, ages 10 and up, join our photography instructor, David Blohm, for a four-day workshop and learn the essentials of nature photography and composition. LEARN MORE
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AVA Youth Camps
Join us for morning and afternoon camps in pottery, digital animation, painting, mixed media, and much more! Youth Camps And Classes for ages 6-13
In-Person + Online Camps: June 28-August 20
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Currier Museum of Art Summer Camps
Summer Camps (ages 6 to10) and Art Ventures (ages 11 to 14) consist of online or in-person classes that focus on a fun and creative theme. Classes in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture.
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OPPORTUNITIES THIS MONTH
Artists, Writers, Performers, Students, Teachers
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Naturally New England Art Show and Sale
July 17-25 at The Livery in Sunapee Harbor
Applications now being accepted for summer show at the Livery. Artists from Vermont and New Hampshire are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline June 1st
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2021 Sunapee Farmers Market in Sunapee Harbor
Held weekly on Saturday mornings this summer, one vendor spot will be reserved at each market for an artist to display and sell their products. All market information can be found at sunapeefarmersmarket.com
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CFA MicroGallery Exhibits
Applications accepted on a rolling basis and available at
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Volunteers Needed for League of NH Craftmens Fair
The League of NH Craftsmen Fair is scheduled to proceed at Mount Sunapee from August 7th to the 15th this year! If anyone is interested in volunteering for a couple hours, a shift or two, a day or the whole week! Really any available time would be appreciated by the NH Craftsmen Fair Team. Contact Ashlee at Admin@LakeSunapeeRegionChamber.com
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Teacher Grants
Funding is still available for 2021
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Calling all Teen Poets
New Hampshire Teen Poet Laureate
The NH Teen Poet Laureate (NHTPL) is an honorary one-year position held by a NH high school student who has shown a dedication to and excellence in writing, and who demonstrates the enthusiasm to share it with the public.
The program is coordinated by the Poetry Society of New Hampshire in collaboration with the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.
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CFA MicroGallery Exhibits Thru July 2021
New London Inn: Michelle McElroy
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust: Anna Maria Ash
Blue Loon Bakery: Gwen Nagel
Tatewell Gallery: Kathleen Curwen and Gwen Fuller
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Tomie dePaola Exhibit at the Currier Museum of Art
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) wrote and illustrated some 270 children’s books over his 50-year career, including picture books, folk tales, nursery rhymes, and chapter books. A longtime resident of New Hampshire, he has received numerous awards and accolades.
The Currier Museum of Art’s collection holds more than 100 works by Tomie dePaola. This exhibition celebrates the artist’s life and legacy through a selection of these illustrations.
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The Currier Museum of Art
A new exhibition, The Body in Art: From the Spiritual to the Erotic, will explore the creative ways artists through the ages have used the human body as a means of expression.
Through September.
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Online Writing Classes
Megan Baxter will be offering three writing classes/lessons - Writing the College Essay; Creative Writing Lessons for Ages 12-18; and Nonfiction Writing Workshop. Megan has won national awards in nonfiction and poetry. She has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction and a BFA in Poetry. For more info visit meganbaxterwriting.com or to sign up email meganlbaxter@gmail.com
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Weekly Online Watercolor Classes at 10am
Each week is a stand-alone lesson, so sign up for one session or plan on attending each week to build your skills. The lessons will help beginners learn the basics, while engaging intermediate painters in ways that will develop their skills. Instructor Becky Bense has created a warm and welcoming class environment where all her students feel encouraged. $10 per session, or $35 for a four-class pass. Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm, online via Zoom. Sign up at libraryartscenter.org
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Digital Art Projects for Kids and Families
Library Arts Center offers a variety of online art projects. View all of these great art projects on our YouTube Channel. New projects are released each week!
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Story Time at Abbott Library – Fridays 4pm
We will have craft kits available for pickup at the library, and will share a Zoom link with you once you register. Please register ahead of time via our family resources page.
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Painting Group at Chapin Senior Center Tuesdays 1pm
Informal group would love to have you join them. Call COA to register.
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Needlework Craft Group at Chapin Senior Center Wednesdays 1pm
Informal group would love to have you join them. Call COA to register.
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Center For the Arts Online Events
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Center for the Arts e-Calendar goes out twice a month (near the 15th and the 30th).
To be included in our arts calendar we must receive your cultural event information by the 15th of the prior month.
To add your Cultural Event to our e-Calendar send your information, date and photo to
Become a Member or Volunteer
Contact us!
P.O. Box 872
New London, NH 03257
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