Library Arts Center Gallery & Studio

Juried Regional Exhibition | Aug. 12 - Sept. 29

See work selected by the 2017 Juror, Doris Nelson, former director of the Library Arts Center OPENING RECEPTION: Fri. Aug. 11, 5-7pm

Call for Entries: GALLERY OF GIFTS: Handmade Holiday Boutique

We are in search of amazing, handmade crafts, perfect for giving during the holiday season! 2017 Jury Submission Deadlines: Aug. 15 or Oct. 1.

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Apple Pie Crafts Fair | Sat. Aug. 26

9:00am-3:00pm | Newport Town Common | 100+ booths of handmade crafts, including pottery, woodworking, glass, fiber arts and more | Apple Pie Contest & Sale | Live Music | Firemens’ Famous Chicken Barbecue.

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Beginning Watercolor Painting Class | Aug. 22-24

Want to try your hand at watercolor? Learn how in this class with artist Margaret Dwyer

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SUMMER CLASSES in the Studio

Enrollment continues for a full schedule of enriching, affordable classes, camps & workshops for KIDS & ADULTS. See class descriptions, and enroll online now!

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Three Bridges Concert Series: Jeremiah McLane & Tim Cummings

Our Traditional Music Performance Series continues on Sat. Sept. 16 with this dynamic bagpipe & accordion duo! 7:00pm in the gallery
Tickets are $16 in advance/$20 at the door.

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MOVIE NIGHT in the Gallery! Guess Who's Coming to Dinner | Thurs. Aug. 17

7:00pm | Enjoy a film and popcorn in the gallery! Part of our 1960's Film Series in honor of our 50th Anniversary Year.

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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT in the Gallery! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Fri. Aug. 18

6:30pm | FREE! Enjoy a fun film for the whole family + and popcorn in the gallery! Part of our 1960's Film Series in honor of our 50th Anniversary Year.

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Fabric Printing Surface Design | Aug. 12 or Sept. 9

Great for beginners as well as more experienced artists who just want to let loose & experiment with less traditional methods to spark creativity. Start with basic white fabric and learn ways to transform it from bland to extraordinary using a myriad of techniques, fabric inks and household materials for printing.

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FILM: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Thurs. Aug. 17 | 7:00pm in the gallery
Part of our 1960’s Film Series–in celebration of our 50th Anniversary year! FREE + FUN. Tell all your friends!

Family Movie Night! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Fri. Aug. 18 | 6:30pm in the gallery
Part of our 1960’s Film Series–in celebration of our 50th Anniversary year! FREE + FUN. Tell all your friends!

Summer Classes Now Enrolling

Fun + Enriching + Affordable Summer Art Classes | ages infant – teen | through late August | Scholarships are available. Please inquire.

Farm-to-Table Dinner

Sat. Aug. 26th under the big tent at the Old Courthouse Restaurant — This dinner highlights foods featured at the Newport Farmer’s Market, and sweetly concludes the Apple Pie Crafts Fair! Proceeds benefit the Library Arts Center. Purchase Tickets Now!

Apple Pie Crafts Fair | Sat. Aug. 26

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Gallery of Gifts Holiday Boutique

We are in search of amazing, handmade crafts, perfect for giving during the holiday season!
Are you an artisan? Submit your work to the jury by one of these deadlines for consideration: Aug. 15 or Oct. 1. Find out more on our FAQ page!

Three Bridges Concert Series: McLane & Cummings

Sat. Sept. 16 | 7:00pm in the gallery
Our Traditional Music Series continues with this powerful bagpipe & accordion duo! Purchase Tickets online now!

Introduction to WATERCOLOR Class with Margaret Dwyer

Aug. 22-24 | 5:30-8:30pm in the studio | for ADULTS
This class is great for true beginners or those who have dabbled from time to time, or those who have not used the medium in a long time. We provide the materials so you don’t have to make an investment. The class will cover styles, techniques, color, supplies, and even some tricks in watercolor. Now enrolling!