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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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It’s Farmers’ Market Friday! 🎨🥕🥬🌶️🌽🥦🥔🍞 We are gett It’s Farmers’ Market Friday! 🎨🥕🥬🌶️🌽🥦🥔🍞
We are getting so excited about this afternoon‘s make-and-take art project - Nature Spinners! 🌀 

The Library Arts Center will host an art-making booth at the Newport Farmers’ Market every other week throughout the summer. Artist Heidi Lorenz leads these fabulous projects designed to engage children and adults alike. These projects can be completed in a short period of time. This is a free art-making experience to remind us that we are all artists, and should take a little time to make something unexpected, playful, and beautiful. 

Free, and all are welcome to participate!
Find out more about the full schedule of projects at libraryartscenter.org/drop-in-art/
Community Flower Mural Painting Drop-in⁠ THIS Satu Community Flower Mural Painting Drop-in⁠
THIS Saturday, June 6th – Drop in between 10:00am-2:00pm⁠
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Drop in and add your painted flowers to our temporary community flower mural!⁠
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Drop in and add your painted flowers to the conceptual “garden” temporary community flower mural on canvas. This art piece will be on display in the Arts Center’s entryway for the summer and will stand as a reminder that a flower here and a flower there does not a garden make, but when we put our flowers together, we create a mural that represents the creative community of which we are all part. Children, adults, inexperienced artists, and seasoned artists alike are all encouraged to join this community art making process. Stay for a few minutes, or a few hours and enjoy seeing an art piece come together that respects and encourages each artistic voice involved.⁠
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Free to participate, and all materials provided. No pre-registration necessary--just drop in!
What a fabulous opening for the Juried Regional Ex What a fabulous opening for the Juried Regional Exhibit! Thanks to all who came to support the artists last night. This phenomenal exhibit featuring works from over 70 artists is on exhibit through July 31.
 
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:00-4:00 | Sat. 10:00-2:00
OPENING RECEPTION TONIGHT! The Juried Regional Ex OPENING RECEPTION TONIGHT!  The Juried Regional Exhibit 2026⁠
On Exhibit: June 5-July 31⁠
Join us for the Opening Reception: Thursday, June 4th, 5:00-7:00pm⁠
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The opening will celebrate selected artists with refreshments and live music.⁠
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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. ⁠
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Artwork for the show was selected by 2026 Juror, Susan Parmenter⁠
See a full list of exhibiting artists at libraryartscenter.org/juriedregional⁠
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This show is generously sponsored by the Dorr Mill Store and MJ Harrington & Co. Jewelers.

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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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Newport, NH 03773

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