Juried Regional Exhibit 2025
On Exhibit: May 9-June 27, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 8th, 5:00-7:00pm
The Library Arts Center is pleased to present the annual favorite Juried Regional Exhibition. This exhibit highlights the diverse and creative talent from regional artists residing in New Hampshire and Vermont. Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography and mixed media are all featured.
Sponsored by: LaValley Building Supply and The Old Courthouse Restaurant
NH Gives 2025! Give June 10 @ 5pm to June 11 @ 5pm
With rapid-fire changes going on at the state and national level to arts funding, our funding landscape has quickly and drastically changed. Please help us maintain our exceptional arts programming by bridging the gap while we find new long term funding sources to fill the loss of what used to be dependable state and federal funding sources.
The Library Arts Center is once again participating in NH Gives–a 24-hour state-wide giving initiative to worthy non-profits around the state. Giving takes place June 10th starting at 5:00pm through June 11th at 5:00pm.
Together, we GIVE. #NHGives 2025
Call for ART: Black and White Exhibit 2025
Exhibit Dates: July 12-Sept. 3, 2025
Library Arts Center Gallery
Entry Deadline: June 17th at 11:59pm
Artists in the greater region may enter up to two works in this juried exhibit featuring artwork of all mediums made in black, white and gray. Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, mixed media etc. will all be represented. The wide array of mediums, styles, themes and artists will all be connected in the gallery by black and white.
LEGO Free Build this Saturday
Saturday, June 14th – Drop -in 10:00am-2:00pm
The Library Arts Center is pulling out its massive collection of Legos ready for creative free build! Lego lovers of all ages are welcome to stop in to free-build to your heart’s content. Stop in for as long as you like between 10am-2pm. All are welcome to participate. Open to all ages, children* and adults, *children must be accompanied by an adult
Free to participate, and all materials provided.
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.
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.
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.
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
Please NOTE: There will be NO CLASS on June 27th.
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.
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.
It's Membership Time! Join or renew your membership today.
Our annual membership drive is one of the simplest and most impactful ways you can support and be part of this organization. Please consider becoming a member or renewing your membership so that together we can keep making so much possible in the year ahead. Together, we will continue to build community through the Arts.
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.
Stay in the loop about Library Arts Center events + programs!
Join our email list.The Library Arts Center is generously supported in part by:
