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 | Sep 23, 2014 | Artists, Events, Exhibits
The Richards Free Library monthly poetry night will be held in the Library Arts Center gallery in honor of the current exhibit “The Poet and the Painter” on Thursday, September 25, 7-8pm. Bring a poem to share, either written by you or someone else....
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 | 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,...
by Fran Huot | Mar 12, 2014 | Artists, Call for Entries, Exhibits, Juried Regional Exhibition
Artists of the region are invited to submit work for the Library Arts Center’s Juried Regional Exhibition. Click HERE to link to the instructions and form for Online Submission. Exhibit Dates: May 17 – June 13, 2014 with an opening reception Fri. May 16,...
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...
