Exhibit Dates: June 8-July 25th, opening reception June 7th  5-7pm

From past to present, every day to extraordinary, fiction to nonfiction, what makes a hero? What does a hero look like and how is the essence of one captured in art? Several artists will be displaying bodies of work on this theme. Artists, non-artists and children alike are encouraged to enter a piece of artwork into this exhibit. If you are interested in being part of this exhibit, please email director Kate Niboli at lac@nhvt.net to learn more, by May 24th.

The Library Arts Center invites you to join us for the eighth annual Sunshine Town Social–An Event for the Arts!  This benefit auction is the single most important fundraiser for the Library Arts Center, and also for our sister arts organization, the Newport Opera House Association.  Both of these “community-arts”-oriented non-profits provide a wealth of quality arts programming in this region, and both appreciate your support and your attendance at this event!

See a sneak peek at all the items up for bid!  Our Sunshine Town Social 2013 Online Auction Booklet is now available to view online.

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Saturday, May 4th

NEWPORT OPERA HOUSE,  Main Street, Newport, New Hampshire

5:00pm — doors open & silent auction begins, cocktail hour (cash bar open)
6:00pm — dinner begins & silent auction tables are closed, one by one, over the course of the hour
7:00pm — shortly after the hour, the live auction begins!

* Live & Silent Auctions
* Live Music by the Bill Rosen Quartet
* Dinner catered by the Old Courthouse Restaurant

Tickets:

$40 per person– main floor seating–your ticket includes hors d’oeuves, dinner & dessert, entertainment & auctions
$10 — balcony seating — auctions only

Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office of the Newport Opera House Association at 603.863.2412.  PLEASE NOTE: due to the nature of seating for the event, tickets must be sold through the Opera House box office, and are NOT available at the Library Arts Center.

If you plan on sitting with a group, please share that information when calling the Opera House.  *Purchase main floor tickets by MONDAY, APRIL 29th!

Auction items include vacation getaways, original artwork, handmade craft, a beautiful array of handcrafted centerpieces, hand-painted coat racks, and hundreds of items & gift certificates generously donated by local businesses for dining out, spa experiences, services, golf & ski opportunities & more. You don’t want to miss it!

Many thanks to our event sponsor:

LaValley Building Supply

We would also like to thank our many, many generous community partners for contributing items for the live & silent auctions.  Please take note of their generosity and remember them when giving your business.

See this clip from WMUR for a glimpse of some of last year’s festivities at the opening “Peeps Party”: http://www.wmur.com/Newport-Holds-Peeps-Contest/-/9858568/13089304/-/t4xc0oz/-/index.html

To Enter the Contest:

Diorama Dimensions/Size Limit:  While there are no specific criteria for minimum or maximum diorama dimensions, please keep your diorama the size of a shoe box or boot box to ensure that we will be able to accommodate the maximum number of entries.

Inspiration:

Do a web search for “Peeps Diorama” on your favorite search engine for a multitude of ideas.

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria a) a creative & original concept  b) creative use of and/or manipulation of peeps  c) artful design

On the official entry form you will be asked to provide the following:

a. Your name, age and hometown

b. The names, ages and hometowns of anybody who contributed to the diorama

c. A phone number and e-mail address

d. The title of your diorama and a sentence or two about its significance.

e.  Anyone under the age of 13 will be able to enter with parental permission.

Entry Fee:  $5.00 per diorama

Another clever diorama from the Washinton Post’s contest: “The White House Garden”

Diorama Drop-off: Submissions are due no later than Thursday Mar. 21st at 4:00 pm.  Submissions may be delivered to the Library Arts Center Tuesday – Thursday, Mar. 19-21st during the gallery hours of 11am-4pm.  The Entry Form and $5 entry fee should accompany your submission.

Winners will be announced at the Peeps Party “Opening Reception” on Friday, March 22nd, 5:00-6:30pm.  1st, 2^nd & 3^rd Prizes will be awarded, as well as a “Best Peeps in Show” award.

Peeps “Open Studio” Opportunities: Drop into the studio on Tuesday, March 5, and/or March 12, 5:00-7:00pm, to work on your Peeps Diorama! Artists, individuals, and families are welcome to join us for these free Peeps Open Studios! Bring your own shoebox, Peeps, crafting supplies (if you have them) and your ideas. Basic crafting supplies, ranging from paints & glue guns to “googley” eyes and fabric scraps will be available.

If you have additional questions, please contact us at lac@nhvt.net.

Click the link for the PEEPS Diorama Contest Entry Form 2013.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

All artists of the region are invited to submit work for the Juried Regional Exhibit. 

The exhibit will run April 27-May 30, 2013.

Submission DROP-OFF Dates:  Fri. April 12th  11am-4pm    OR    Sat. April 13th,  10am-12pm

The Library Arts Center’s Juried Regional is a juried exhibit, selected by arts professionals familiar with regional art work.  Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography and mixed media are welcome.  Artists may submit one or two recent works made in the last two years.  All works must be labeled with artist’s name, address, title of work, medium, price and be gallery ready for hanging or display.  Large sculpture entries may be submitted as digital jpeg images by April 12^th.  Bring the ENTRY FORM and ENTRY FEE with you when dropping off your work.  Please do NOT send these items to the Library Arts Center before drop-off.

ENTRY FEE FOR TWO WORKS: $5 for LAC members, $10 for non-members

Download the:  Juried Regional 2013 Entry Form

PICK UP: 

Pickup for work NOT selected for the exhibit :Work that is NOT selected for the exhibit will not be insured past the official pickup date & must be picked up promptly. Pickup dates for unselected work are Friday, April 19, 2pm-4pm OR Saturday April 20, 10am – 12noon or other arrangement made with the director. Work selected for the exhibit must stay for the entire exhibit, and is subject to 30% LAC commission on sales if you choose to have it for sale.

Pickup for work included in the exhibit : Work may be picked up after the close of the exhibit Friday May 31st from  11:00-4:00pm or by appointment on Saturday June 1st from 10am – 12noon.  Prompt pick-up or arrangements for pick-up are essential.  Work in the exhibit is insured until pick-up dates. No exceptions are made for work to be picked up before the close of the exhibit.

SELECTIONS COMPETITION:  Artists are encouraged to also compete for a chance to exhibit  their work in the Library Arts Center Regional Selections Exhibit.  Jurors will choose a select number of artists, from those who choose to compete, to return to the Arts Center and exhibit a larger body of work in a group show to be held in the gallery during the 2014 exhibit season.  Artists must submit 6-8 examples of their work as digital jpeg images on disk, or photographs, as well as their bio & artist statement (in addition to the two works submitted for Juried Regional) to be considered for the Selections exhibit. Artists should note their wish to be considered on the entry form.

Jazz on a Winter’s Eve

On Thursday, February 7th, the Bill Rosen Quartet will return to the Library Arts Center Stage once again this year to present a phenomenal evening of music for Jazz on a Winter’s Eve, an event held in conjunction with the Town of Newport’s 97th Annual Winter Carnival festivities.

Last year, the quartet packed the house for a sensational evening of jazz.  Those who come to the gallery will also enjoy an elegant dessert buffet filled with delectable desserts, as well as coffee and tea.  Patrons will also be offered a complimentary glass of wine.  The event serves as an important fundraisier for the Library Arts Center, and ALL proceeds will benefit Arts Center programming.

A limited number of tickets are available, and may be purchased at the Library Arts Center, or online at the link below.  Tickets: $15 in advance/$18 at the door.  Seating will consist of a series of bistro tables, as well as seating around the perimeter of the gallery.  Seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy optimal seating.  The doors will open at 6:15pm, and the music will begin at 7:00pm.

UPDATE (2/6/13):
Tickets for this event are SOLD OUT!

Don’t miss a delightful afternoon with popular New Hampshire humorist and storyteller, Rebecca Rule.  Rebecca will join us for an hour of good, New Hampshire humor on Sunday, February 10th at 3:00pm in the Library Arts Center’s main gallery.  This presentation is free and open to all.

The Written Word:  The Art of the Book

Exhibit Dates:  July 28 – September 7^th with an opening reception July 27, 5 – 7pm

This innovative exhibit offers ample opportunity for participation by interested artists.  The theme of this exhibit is meant to include a wide variety of artists, mediums, and variations on the theme.  Artists will be displaying altered books, artists’ books, artwork themed on reading, writing, or words, as well as collage and sculpture incorporating the Written Word.  If you are an artist who would like to participate in this exhibit, please call the Library Arts Center to speak with director Kate Niboli no later than June 29th to see if your work would be a good fit for inclusion in this exhibit.

Library Arts Center – 603-863-3040