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Jurors select work for the Juried Regional Exhibition

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Library Arts Center

Jurors Keri Wiederspahn and Sarah Chaffee chose work this morning to be included in this year’s Juried Regional Exhibit from more than 140 entries.  Selections winners were also chosen.  This group of artists will return to the Arts Center to exhibit a larger body … Continue reading →

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Newport Holds Peeps Contest – Video – WMUR New Hampshire

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Library Arts Center

The first annual Peeps Diorama Contest was a huge success!  See a bit of the “Peeps Party” festivities by watching this news clip from WMUR: Newport Holds Peeps Contest – Video – WMUR New Hampshire.

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Jurors announced for Juried Regional Competition

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Library Arts Center

The Library Arts Center is proud to announce this year’s Jurors for the annual Juried Regional Exhibit.  Keri Wiederspahn, Executive Director of the Sharon Arts Center in Peterborough, NH and Sarah Chaffee, Gallery Director of McGowan Fine Art in Concord, NH … Continue reading →

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Library Arts Center encourages “marshmallow mania” in its first annual Peeps Diorama Contest

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Library Arts Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Snow may have recently fallen, but sure signs that spring may soon be upon us are the aisles of marshmallow Peeps candies popping up at local retailers.  Newport’s Library Arts Center is encouraging area residents to get … Continue reading →

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Attention Artists: Listing in the Art & Gallery Guide

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Library Arts Center

The Art & Gallery Guide ( http://www.theartandgalleryguide.com/) is an annual resource that provides information about artists and craftsmen in New Hampshire and Vermont. There are directories of artists, theaters and performers, art museums and historical societies, and retail stores that … Continue reading →

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Opportunity for ARTISTS from the Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Vermont & New Hampshire

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Library Arts Center

The Visiting Nurse & Hospice of VT and NH is seeking out talented local artists to submit artwork in a collaborative effort to honor former Hospice individuals at two heartfelt community events. On September 8th and 9th, in Lebanon, NH, … Continue reading →

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New Workshops with Robert K. Carsten, PSA announced

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Library Arts Center

The Many Moods of Light / Sunsets and Sunrises: A pastel painting workshop Instructor: Robert Carsten, PSA, IAPS -MC Date/Times: Saturday, July 14, 2012,  9:30am – 4pm Description:  Explore the subtle, exquisite, poetic, and other visual qualities achieved with dramatic … Continue reading →

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Enter the Peeps Diorama Contest

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Library Arts Center

Join in on the creative craze that is sweeping the country!  Newspapers, arts organizations and communities nationwide have hosted “Peeps Diorama Contests” in recent years, and in 2012, the Library Arts Center is pleased to bring this fun and creative … Continue reading →

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Call for Entries: Juried Regional Competition

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Library Arts Center

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2012 LIBRARY ARTS CENTER JURIED REGIONAL EXHIBITION Artists of the region are invited to submit work for the Juried Regional Exhibit. Drop Off: Fri. April 20, 11:00am – 4pm & Sat., April 21, 10am – 12 noon, … Continue reading →

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Creating Comics Workshop with Marek Bennett during February School Vacation

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Library Arts Center

  Creating Comics Workshop for Kids Instructor: Marek Bennet Ages: 4th-6th Graders Tuition: $15.00 (includes both days, and materials!) Dates/Times: Mon., Feb. 27 & Fri., Mar. 2 (during school vacation week) Hours: 9am – 3pm (bring a brown bag lunch) … Continue reading →

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