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February 2021 ARTS Calendar
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SING DANCE CREATE PERFORM STROLL ENJOY
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February 5 5:30pm
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First Fridays! ZOOM with the Artists!
Tour the MicroGallery Exhibits online at your convenience, then join us on ZOOM.The New London Inn features CFA Photography Cafe,  Bar Harbor Bank & Trust features CFA Art Cafe, Blue Loon Bakery features Vicki and John Koron and Tatewell Gallery features Mary Borowski and Jill Hacking
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Calling All Poets
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Call for Submissions to LAG Poetry Contest
Theme: "Native American Diversity Is Beautiful." All ages. Submissions should be mailed by March 20th, to Dianalee Velie, PO Box 290, Newbury, NH 03255, (603) 938-2734, dianaleevelie@aol.com.
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Attention Students: Virtual Arts 2021
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Contests...all ages...all arts!
For students in the Lake Sunapee Region. Send us your Art, Poetry, Writings, and Performance videos!
Awards will be given in ALL categories.
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Beginning February 1
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Artist Books 101 at AVA Gallery
Online: Mondays, Feb 1-22, 10 am-12 pm. You'll have the opportunity to develop a simple book project from concept to finished mock-up. Learn more at www.avagallery.org/education
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Beginning February 2
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Introduction to Adobe Illustrator at AVA Gallery
Online: Tuesdays, Feb 2-April 6, 6:30-8 pm (new dates)
This introductory Adobe Illustrator workshop will cover the essential features in Illustrator and techniques for creating illustrations, drawings, graphic images and artwork using a Mac or a Windows computer. Held via Zoom www.avagallery.org/education
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Beginning February 3
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Introduction to Digital Photography at AVA Gallery
Online: Wednesdays, Feb 3-March 3, 6-8 pm (new dates) Gain command of your digital camera and use that knowledge to create photos for discussion and critique. www.avagallery.org/education
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Beginning February 4
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Introduction to Adobe Photoshop at AVA Gallery
Online: Thursdays, Feb 4-April 8, 6:30-8 pm (new dates)
This introductory Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud workshop will cover the critical features and techniques in Photoshop for creating composite images in layers, collages, illustrations or artwork. This class will be held online via Zoom.
www.avagallery.org/education
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February 5-21
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New Auction for Keasarge Indian Museum
Auction will run from February 5th until February 21st! You can get a sneak peak of all the items by Clicking Here
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February 13 6:30pm
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Cuddle up with love stories from Simon Brooks
Wilmot Community Association (WCA) will be presenting local storyteller Simon Brooks on Zoom. You'll enjoy a romantic evening cuddling with your sweetheart and listening to wonderful love stories for Valentine's Day. The Zoom link will be posted on the website a few days before the program. www.WilmotWCA.org
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Valentines Day is February 14
Looking for that Special Valentine's Gift?
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Visual Verse: Snapshots in Time
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Literary Arts Guild Presents "Snapshots in Time"
Photos and poems recapture and reimagine many dimensions of life in this region of New Hampshire during the 1800's and early twentieth century. Available for $15 at Morgan Hill Bookstore, New London; Main Street Bookends in Warner; and Gibson's Bookstore, Concord; through participating historical societies: or online. www.centerfortheartsnh.org
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Jewelry Sale at Kearsarge Indian Museum
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Check out all the jewelry marked down 20% off until February 14th.Great selection from Turquoise to Rhodochrosite to White Buffalo and more!
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Send Your Valentine A Video-Gram From The Barn Playhouse!
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Order a Video-Gram from some of your favorite Barn Playhouse alums to send to your Valentine on February 14th!
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Give the Gift of Poetry...Italian Lesson
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While Dianalee Velie was teaching poetry in Italy, she composed these poems to reflect her love of the country. This book celebrates the sights and sounds of Italy-explorations of the local food & drink, sightseeing expeditions, and the lively spirit of the Italian people as they welcomed and shared their way of life. Come along on her Italian journey and you too will fall in love.
More Information and to order
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Beginning February 15
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New London Barn Master Monthly Class Series
Classes will cover Playwriting, Musical Theater History, and Shakespeare. Masterclasses will take place on the third Monday of each month on Zoom. Sign up for one or for all three! Our kickoff Playwriting Masterclass will take place on Monday, February 15th from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Eastern. www.nlbarn.org
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Beginning February 15
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Ava Gallery February Vacation Camps for ages 6-14
In-Person + Online Camps: Monday-Friday, Feb 15-19
Online Camps: Monday-Friday, Feb 22-26
Join us for morning and afternoon camps in pottery, digital animation, painting, mixed media, and much more! More Information
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Beginning February 22
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The Currier Museum Virtual February Vacation Art Camp
The Currier Museum of Art offers two different virtual February Art Camps.
Imaginary Worlds (online): Creatures and Characters (ages 6 to 12)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, February 22, 24, 26, 9:30 am to noon
Comics: Creatures and Characters (online): teens
Tuesday February 23 and Thursday February 25, 2 to 4:30 pm
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February 27 1pm
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Peyote Stitch Keychain Zoom Workshop
Director, Andy Bullock, will guide you through the steps to make a colorful and fun keychain using a special beading technique. $30 for members and $35 for non-members and includes all material. Keychain Workshop Registration
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Artist Opportunity this summer
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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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Pottery-To-Go-Kits
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Get Creative with The Creation Place
Try our Pottery-To-Go Kits, paint with provided brushes and glazes In the comfort & safety of your own home. Then bring your masterpiece back to the studio for firing! Also limited table reservations for in-studio painting. Check our website
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Online Writing Classes:
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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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Virtual Watercolor 10am
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Weekly Online Watercolor Classes
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
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March 5 7pm
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First Fridays! Art In Motion will perform "Passion Prevails Pandemic"
KCPA Zoom Performance and Q&A with the Dancers
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Shop Local! Support Local!
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We have many creative businesses and local artists as well as the many businesses that support the ARTS so please remember to support all of our local businesses. Shop Local! Support Local! Buy Local Art!
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CFA Volunteer Opportunities
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Visit the CFA YouTube Channel for these virtual programs
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 Ongoing Events |
Thru April 2021
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CFA MicroGallery Exhibits
New London Inn: Photography Café
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust: CFA 10 x 10 Silent Auction exhibit and the CFA Art Café, Leaves of Grass
Blue Loon Bakery:Vicki Koron and John Koron
Tatewell Gallery: Mary Borowski, Jill Hacking and Mel Shaw
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Fridays 4pm
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Story Time at Abbott Library
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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Tuesdays and Fridays
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Socially Distanced Yoga with LAC
Indoor, socially distanced yoga classes will be moving to Dance Arts Academy in Sunapee, NH for the fall and Winter! Instructor: Brianna Renner, All levels welcome. Cost: $40 for a four-class pass or $12 per session, for single session
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Tuesdays 1pm
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Painting Group at Chapin Senior Center
Informal group would love to have you join them. Call COA to register.
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Wednesdays 1pm
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Needlework Craft Group at Chapin Senior Center
Informal group would love to have you join them. Call COA to register.
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LAC Arts Online
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Digital Art Projects for Kids and Families.
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Available Financial Resources for Artists
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For those of you who might be in need, we hope the information below is helpful.
The Center for the Arts-Artist Emergency Relief Fund
The Guidelines and Application can be found here
The New Hampshire Council on the Arts Emergency Fund
Please click this link below for more information
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Resources for Adults & Kids
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Links for Adults
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Visit Museums Online
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Which museum would you like to visit today?
- British Museum: Tour the Great Court, the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and more.
- Guggenheim Museum: Discover works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary eras.
- The J. Paul Getty Museum: Explore paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more.
- The Louvre: Enjoy a cultural tour of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, nineteenth-century Romanticism paintings, and other exhibits.
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- Currier Museum: Views on Art
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Richard Haynes: Whispering Quilts
Insight into his inspiration and artistic process for the Whispering Quilts series, now on view at the Currier Museum through November 29, 2020.
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Links for Kids
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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
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 The Center for the Arts is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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