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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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Spaces are still available in this week's Art Camp Spaces are still available in this week's Art Camp for Grown-ups Workshop this Thursday evening!⁠
July 23 – Found Poem Collage: Ornaments + Magnets with instructor Heidi Pauer⁠
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Using recycled materials and your intuition, you will explore one-of-a-kind small collages that bring you joy! Choose an ornament or a magnet or both to create a collage with images and words to inspire you. All materials included and no experience needed.⁠
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Art Camp for Grown-ups!⁠
Thursday Evenings, 6:30-8:30pm⁠
$18 per session⁠
Because why should the kids have all the fun?⁠
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These stand-alone studio art classes are a fun, welcoming, low-pressure way to try different art techniques and projects, while meeting other creative community members. Bring a friend or come alone, or heck, make it a date night! Beginners and seasoned artists alike will feel welcome and engaged in each of these sessions. All materials are provided for each session.⁠
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*Pre-registration required.  Register Online at libraryartscenter.org.
Summer Performances for Kids� continue this week!⁠ Summer Performances for Kids� continue this week!⁠
Thursday, July 23 @10:00am 🏴‍☠️🦜🎸🎶⁠
LaValley Family Community Center – 17 Meadow Rd. Newport⁠
Free!  All are welcome. ⁠
This Thursday!  July 23 – Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate presents a Family Concert!⁠
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Ahoy! We are so excited to welcome back one of our favoRRRite performers to the Summer Performance Series!  Ron Carter, aka Rockin‘ Ron the Friendly Pirate. has performed fun, educational, and inclusive Pirate Music for ALL ages since 2002. Ron‘s interactive songs have boat loads of wordplay and nautical RRReferences. Themes include language, history, and values. Ron is also the author of an an illustrated children’s book, The Flying Pirate Circus, based on lyrics from his albums. While his main port o call is Smugglers’ Notch Resort (“America’s Family Resort”) in Vermont, he has appeared throughout Northeastern North America at schools, libraries, and events. Ron is a graduate of Berklee College of Music.⁠
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The Summer Performances for Kids are a favorite Arts Center tradition for more than 20 years! Performances are free, fun, engaging and enriching. All ages are welcome. This year, our performances will take place at Newport’s community center, rather than the side lawn, as our lawn is currently re-seeding, and shade trees are growing.
Summer Performances for Kids� continue this week!⁠ Summer Performances for Kids� continue this week!⁠
Thursday, July 23 @10:00am 🏴‍☠️🦜🎸🎶⁠
LaValley Family Community Center – 17 Meadow Rd. Newport⁠
Free!  All are welcome. ⁠
This Thursday!  July 23 – Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate presents a Family Concert!⁠
⁠
Ahoy! We are so excited to welcome back one of our favoRRRite performers to the Summer Performance Series!  Ron Carter, aka Rockin‘ Ron the Friendly Pirate. has performed fun, educational, and inclusive Pirate Music for ALL ages since 2002. Ron‘s interactive songs have boat loads of wordplay and nautical RRReferences. Themes include language, history, and values. Ron is also the author of an an illustrated children’s book, The Flying Pirate Circus, based on lyrics from his albums. While his main port o call is Smugglers’ Notch Resort (“America’s Family Resort”) in Vermont, he has appeared throughout Northeastern North America at schools, libraries, and events. Ron is a graduate of Berklee College of Music.⁠
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The Summer Performances for Kids are a favorite Arts Center tradition for more than 20 years! Performances are free, fun, engaging and enriching. All ages are welcome. This year, our performances will take place at Newport’s community center, rather than the side lawn, as our lawn is currently re-seeding, and shade trees are growing.
Artisan applications are now OPEN for Gallery of G Artisan applications are now OPEN for Gallery of Gifts: Holiday Artisan Marketplace 2026! 🎁⁠
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Show Dates: November 7 - December 23, 2026⁠
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Summer may still be in full swing, but we are already busy planning our highly-anticipated holiday artisan marketplace, brimming with great gifts for holiday gifting! The Library Arts Center is always looking for talented new local artists and crafters (both professional & amateur) to participate. ⁠
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HOW TO GET YOUR WORK JURIED:⁠
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Artists and crafters from our local area in NH and VT may apply. Find out all you need to know about the process on our website.⁠
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Find the link for online applications, as well as the application form to submit with physical entries online at libraryartscenter.org.⁠
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2026 JURY DEADLINES:⁠
1st Round Deadline*: August 6 *first round submissions are preferred!⁠
2nd Round Deadline: September 12⁠
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Find out more + apply online at: https://libraryartscenter.org/events-and-performances/galleryofgifts/artistinfo/

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