Black & White Exhibit 2025
On Exhibit: July 12-Sept. 3
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11, 5:00-7:00pm
This juried community exhibit features artwork of all mediums made in black, white and gray. Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and mixed media are represented. The wide array of mediums, styles, themes and artists are all connected in the gallery by black and white.
Showcard image: Barbara Morse, Literally Enlightened, graphite 19×26
Sponsored by: The Dorr Mill Store and MJ Harrington & Co.
Check out our full calendar of Drop-in Art Projects
We have a full calendar of free, drop-in art projects to keep you creative this summer!
Projects take place in the gallery, in the studio, or at the Newport Farmers’ Market.
Free to participate, and all materials provided.
Summer Performances for Kids
Thursday Mornings in July, 10:00am
LaValley Family Community Center – 17 Meadow Rd. Newport
Free! All are welcome. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
The Summer Performances for Kids are a favorite Arts Center tradition for more than 20 years! Performances are free, fun, engaging and enriching. All ages are welcome. This year, our performances will take place at Newport’s community center, rather than the side lawn, as our lawn is currently re-seeding! Performances may take place indoors or outdoors, depending on weather conditions.
Needle Felting Series
with artisan Jennifer Boyd
Explore the wonderful world of Needle Felting with this fantastic series of classes for beginner and intermediate felters. These welcoming and friendly classes will give the confidence to continue felting on your own.
Basket-Making Workshops with Ray Lagasse
The Library Arts Center is proud to offer these exceptional artisan basket-making workshops with artisan Ray Lagasse. Students will spend a day in the studio learning this traditional craft and will leave with a fabulous heirloom-quality basket to keep or give as a phenomenal gift. Workshops are typically offered monthly in the Arts Center studio.
New! Sound Bath Series
guided by practitioner Beth Pollari
Upcoming Sessions: July 3, July 31, Sept. 4
Library Arts Center Gallery
Immerse yourself in a transformative one-hour Sound Bath, designed to guide you on a journey of deep relaxation and inner peace in the gallery. The soothing melodies of the crystal harp, crystal singing bowls, and singing triangles will wash over you, allowing the tension and stress to melt away from your body and mind. The gentle vibrations will lull you into a state of profound relaxation, where you can let go of the day’s worries and embrace a sense of tranquility. *pre-registration is required.
Plein Air Painting Experiences
Guided and Coordinated by artist Heidi Lorenz
Wednesdays Weekly, June – September – 9:30am-12:30pm
Saturdays, once per month – 1:00-4:00pm
This drop-in class meets in different inspiring locations throughout the year to draw, paint, sketch or photograph nature in comradery with other outdoor art enthusiasts. This inclusive and welcoming group is designed to engage artists at all levels & to consider the natural effects of light & its ever changing influences on our landscape.
Music with Friends
for infants, toddlers & preschoolers
Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
Library Arts Center Gallery
with instructor Julie Love | $12 per family, per week (or special early-bird rate of $8 when you register in advance!)
Experience making music together in this class designed for babies through five year-olds and their caregivers. Music will come to life as everyone sings, dances, drums and claps, experimenting with voices, instruments and movement. *Pre–registration is required. Sign up online for specific weeks, or the whole series.
Yoga Classes with Brianna
Friday Mornings| 8:30am All-Levels + Chair yoga 10:00am in the Library Arts Center Gallery
Classes are designed for any student looking to practice yoga. Movement will be linked with breath (as offered by the Hatha and Kripalu traditions of yoga), as well as focus on alignment, and attention paid to honoring your own organic movement. Students can expect to practice both seated and standing poses as well as focus on balance and breath. Please bring your own mat and any props you would like.
Open Studio Art Group
Wednesday mornings,
9:30am-12:30pm
This group will meet for plein air experiences each week of the summer and return to the studio on Wed. October 1st.
$8 for LAC members/$12 non-members.
Bring your own art supplies and paint alongside a delightful and supportive group of artists. Facilitator Heidi Lorenz will paint alongside all, but is available for light guidance and instruction if desired. This welcoming and friendly drop-in style group is available to artists of all styles and abilities!
Drop in–No pre-registration necessary.
Arts and Economic Prosperity Survey (AEP6)
The results are in for Sullivan County!
The arts have a tremendous economic impact in our region, and we’d love for you to find out more. Explore the data for our local region at the link below.
Preserving Newport's Heritage Mural
We are beyond excited that the Library Arts Center is helping to spearhead the heritage mural reproduction in downtown Newport.
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