by Fran Huot | Mar 10, 2015 | Artists, Call for Entries, Events, Peeps Diorama Contest
Come one, come all! We want YOU to be part of this fun, springtime competition! The Library Arts Center is pleased to host this light-hearted, creative contest using the iconic Easter Candies: PEEPS! to Newport and surrounding communities once again in 2015....
by Fran Huot | Aug 25, 2014 | Artists, Call for Entries, Exhibits, Gallery of Gifts
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: WHAT IS GALLERY OF GIFTS? The Gallery of Gifts is a favorite annual exhibit at the Library Arts Center in which the gallery is turned into an exhibit of unique, hand-made craft during the holiday season. The exhibit provides the residents...
by Fran Huot | Sep 18, 2013 | Artists, Cochran Art Auction, Events, Exhibits
The family of artist Carl M. Cochran, long-time resident of New London and Professor at Colby Sawyer College, has made a generous donation to the Richards Free Library and Library Arts Center of artwork made by the artist throughout his life. Hundreds of art pieces...
by Fran Huot | Jun 7, 2013 | Artists, Arts in the Garden Tour, Events
Join us for the 2013 Arts in the Garden Tour!Saturday, July 13th 9:00am-3:00pm Tour some of the area’s most creative private gardens, and enjoy seeing artists and musicians in the gardens throughout the day. Artists will be painting, drawing and sculpting...