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Announcing the “Trash to Treasure” Challenge!

by Fran Huot | Jul 1, 2014 | Artists, Call for Entries, Events, Trash to Treasure Challenge

In collaboration with the ReSEEN exhibit, there will be an interesting challenge to artists, community members and children alike to make something out of nothing– a true artistic challenge!  Those who choose to participate will sign up, find a free item,...

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Announcing the coveted PEEP-les Choice Award 2026! Announcing the coveted PEEP-les Choice Award 2026! 🏆🐤🏆
The Winner is…
“Split Peep Soup” 
by Kaleb Stevens and Danielle MacConnell of Claremont 

1st Runner Up: “Make Way for Peeplings” 🦆 by Susanne Stillson of New London

2nd Runner Up: “The Honeycomb Bunny Home” 🐝 by Jen Coffey and Ariana H. of New London

It was such a great contest this year! Thanks to all for participating. 🐤
#peepsdioramacontest
PEEPS® and Pints with Protectworth Brewing⁠ is TON PEEPS® and Pints with Protectworth Brewing⁠ is TONIGHT!⁠
Last chance to get your tickets. *We may have a limited number remaining at the door, but get yours online in advance if you'd like to come.⁠
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Tonight--Thursday, April 9th | 5-7pm⁠
Library Arts Center Gallery ⁠
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Our first batch of tickets is SOLD OUT! but we have opened up more tickets that do NOT include the souvenir pint glass.⁠
This favorite annual adults-only event gives grown-ups a fun time to socialize and take a closer look at the PEEPS® Dioramas while enjoying local brews from Protectworth Brewing and hors d’oeuvres from the Old Courthouse Restaurant.⁠ 21+⁠ only.⁠
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Purchase tickets online at libraryartscenter.org.
Final chance to see the Peeps dioramas! TODAY is t Final chance to see the Peeps dioramas! TODAY is the last day of the show! (Thurs. April 9th)
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You can take a closer look at all of the nearly 100 fabulous entries to this year’s contest during our gallery hours today: 11:00-4:00. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite diorama for the Peep-les Choice Award. 🏆⁠

Shown here: “We come in Peeps” by Fiona Fraser of Springfield, NH - age 11 - 3rd Place in the Children’s Category 
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Special thanks again to our sponsors for the show: @bartlettsblueberryfarm and @easternpropaneandoil
LAST DAY to enter the show! If you've been meanin LAST DAY to enter the show!  If you've been meaning to apply, this is the last chance! (It's fast and easy with our online submission form.)⁠
The Local Palette Youth Art Exhibit⁠
Call for Artwork from regional student artists in Grades K-12⁠
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Submission Deadline: April 9, 2026 at 11:59pm⁠
Artwork Drop-off Dates: Fri. Apr. 10th - 11am-4pm and Sat. Apr. 11 - 10-11am⁠
Exhibit Dates: April 18-May 21, 2026⁠
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The Library Arts Center is excited to announce an exhibit of student artwork for students in grades K-12 throughout the region. Students located in Newport and the surrounding towns of Claremont, Croydon, Sunapee, New London, Sutton, Georges Mills, Goshen, Lempster, Unity, Grantham, Springfield, Cornish, and in other towns throughout the Upper Valley Region are welcome and encouraged to participate. Participating art teachers from the region will send a selection of student work, but students are also welcome to apply independently.⁠
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Find out more and enter at libraryartscenter.org/student-art-exhibit⁠
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This show is sponsored by LaValley Building Supply.

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