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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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Gallery Drop-in Art Project�: Exploring with Sumi- Gallery Drop-in Art Project�: Exploring with Sumi-e Painting �⁠
Sat. Aug. 15 | �Drop-in 10:00am-2:00pm | Free, and all are welcome.⁠
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Drop into the gallery and learn about this ancient Japanese artform and try your hand at this ancient art practice. Sumi-e is a Japanese, Zen-influenced art form using black ink (sumi) and water on paper to capture the spirit of nature through minimalist brushstrokes. It uses four key items: ink sticks, ink stone, bamboo brushes, and rice paper, all of which will be available in the gallery, along with guidance and instruction from our resident Sumi-e enthusiast, Heidi Lorenz! *No pre-registration necessary.
Each Wednesday morning during the summer months ou Each Wednesday morning during the summer months our plein air painting group enjoys exploring different picturesque places in the region to create art “in the open air” together. This week, join the group at Gunnison Lake in Goshen! (also affectionately known to locals as "The Goshen Ocean") *No pre-registration necessary.⁠
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Find out more information about upcoming plein air locations and how you can join them at libraryartscenter.org/plein-air/
Another beautiful morning on the side lawn explori Another beautiful morning on the side lawn exploring with natural and art materials, and creating beautiful little playgrounds for a fairy, 🧚‍♀️ pixie, or gnome. ✨🍂 

Just two Tuesday mornings left in the Under the Tent 🎪 Art Series… Come create with us! 🎨✂️🖌️
NEW Exhibit opens this Friday Evening! 5-7pm⁠ Thi NEW Exhibit opens this Friday Evening!  5-7pm⁠
This Land is Your Land:  Photography Exhibit 📷️⁠
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Exhibit Dates: August 15 - October 9, 2026⁠
Library Arts Center Gallery⁠
Opening Reception: This Fri. Aug. 14, 5-7pm⁠
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Gallery Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11am-4pm | Sat. 10am-2pm⁠
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From sweeping landscapes to quiet hometown streets, from everyday moments to the people who shape our communities, This Land Is Your Land celebrates the beauty, diversity, and spirit of our nation through photography, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

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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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