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Newport Holds Peeps Contest – Video – WMUR New Hampshire

Apr 9, 2012 | Events, Peeps Diorama Contest

The first annual Peeps Diorama Contest was a huge success!  See a bit of the “Peeps Party” festivities by watching this news clip from WMUR:

Newport Holds Peeps Contest – Video – WMUR New Hampshire.

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Magic Class for Kids ❤️♠️♦️♣️ begins next week!⁠ T Magic Class for Kids ❤️♠️♦️♣️ begins next week!⁠
Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00am – June 30, July 7, 14, 21, and 28 (5-wk session)⁠
Library Arts Center Gallery⁠
Instructor: Bruce Cronin⁠
Recommended ages: 10-15 ⁠
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Making things appear, disappear, change color, multiply… learn all the basics of magic in this fun and engaging 5 -week class taught by magician Bruce Cronin.  Using common, everyday articles such as rubber balls, coins, ropes and playing cards, Mr. Cronin will teach through sleight of hand how to make these objects do miraculous things. ⁠
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$50 for all five sessions.  Full & partial scholarships are available. Please inquire by calling 603-863-3040 or emailing us at info@libraryartscenter.org
Have you seen the Juried Regional Exhibit⁠? On Exh Have you seen the Juried Regional Exhibit⁠?
On Exhibit through July 31⁠st
Gallery Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11:00-4:00 and Sat. 10:00-2:00
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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

Shown here in the foreground: Piece in acrylic by Martha Sawyer
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This show is generously sponsored by the Dorr Mill Store and MJ Harrington & Co. Jewelers.
What an awesome kick-off to our weekly ‘Drop-in Un What an awesome kick-off to our weekly ‘Drop-in Under the Tent’ Series this morning! 🎪✂️🎨🖊️🧵🖌️ 
We had a great crowd that made some colorful and creative cardboard lions using collage and mixed media techniques, with use of paint, pastels, cardboard, raffia and ribbons.

Swing by for more fun and free art projects every Tuesday morning this summer from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the Arts Center Side Lawn. It’ s totally free, and you don’t even need to sign up in advance!⁠
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These drop-in art sessions are all about diving into different mediums and being creative. Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, you’ll have a great time making art with us. Don’t worry about bringing your own supplies; we’ve got you covered!⁠

See you next Tuesday! 👋
New Meditation Series begins THIS Thursday!⁠ with New Meditation Series begins THIS Thursday!⁠
with practitioner Beth Pollari⁠
select Thursday mornings at 10:00am in the Gallery⁠
June 25, July 9, July 23, Aug. 6, Aug. 20, and Sept. 3⁠
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Join holistic practitioner Beth Pollari for a peaceful, restorative hour of guided meditation designed to calm the mind and nurture the spirit. Each session offers a welcoming space for both beginners and seasoned meditators to reconnect, breathe deeply, and cultivate mindfulness. $17 per session.  Pre-registration required.⁠
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Find out more and pre-register online at: https://libraryartscenter.org/classes-and-workshops/meditation/

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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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