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Enter the 4th Annual PEEPS Diorama Contest!

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....

Call for Artists/Artisans: Gallery of Gifts 2014

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...

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,...

Call for Entries: Juried Regional Exhibition

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,...

Deadline Extended for Duct Tape Challenge

by Fran Huot | Jul 23, 2013 | Artists, Call for Entries, Duct Tape Challenge, Events, Exhibits

The deadline for the 2013 Duct Tape Challenge has been extended to Thursday, August 1st @4:00pm.  If you are dropping off any time the week of July 29th, please schedule an appointment to bring your entry by the LAC, as the gallery will be closed for exhibit...

Peeps Diorama Contest 2013

by Fran Huot | Jan 25, 2013 | Artists, Call for Entries, Events, Peeps Diorama Contest

The Library Arts Center’s first annual Peeps Diorama Contest  in 2012 was a smashing success!  72 dioramas were entered into the contest, and this year’s event promises even more! See this clip from WMUR for a glimpse of some of last year’s...
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What an awesome Summer Performance on Thursday! We What an awesome Summer Performance on Thursday! We loved the visit from Andrew Silver and his “Silver Circus” and all of his imaginative antics. 

We love celebrating creativity of all kinds with our community! Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed the performance. 

The Summer Performances for Kids are presented by the Library Arts Center, and made possible by a generous gift from the Friends of the Richards Free Library.
Such fun creativity flying around in the “Art De Such fun creativity flying around in the “Art Design Sweatshirts” class in the studio last night with instructor Patti Warren! 💖 This class is part of the Art Camp for Grown Ups Series. Check out more fun classes in the series at libraryartscenter.org.
Join us this Saturday in the Gallery for another f Join us this Saturday in the Gallery for another fun time of creative exploration!⁠
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July 26th – Expressive Flowers in Watercolor⁠
Learn new techniques to create expressive flowers with quality watercolor materials.⁠
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Gallery Drop-in Arts Exploration⁠
Drop in between 10:00am-2:00pm⁠
Library Arts Center Gallery⁠
All ages are welcome to participate⁠
FREE!  No pre-registration necessary. All supplies will be provided.⁠
All ages are welcome to participate.⁠
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This series is designed to engage artists, children, and community members at large through open ended arts exploration with artist-grade materials, and artist guidance.  Stay as long as you like, create as much art as you like, and be part of the creative community.  Enjoy this free program in the art gallery, where you can enjoy the inspiration of art and community around you.
Our plein air group had the most gorgeous morning Our plein air group had the most gorgeous morning to paint at Musterfield Farm today! 🎨 

Next week on 7/30:  Join the at Sanctuary Farm in Sunapee. 🍦 Find out more at libraryartscenter.org/plein-air

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Gallery Hours:  Tues.-Fri. 11:00am-4:00pm
Sat. 10:00am-2:00pm

Office Hours:  Tues.-Fri. 11:00am-4:00pm, or by appointment.

 

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58 N. Main Street
Newport, NH 03773

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