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FFAST over Columbus Day weekend showcases new artists

Bright and bold colors, dashing images, winding back roads…. these are some of the pleasures of the annual art tours over Columbus Day weekend.  Whether you’re on the road or in a new studio talking to artists, it’s an adventure!   Because the Monadnock area is so rich with creative talent – there are actually two

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5 Fall Festivals in the Monadnock Region

As the summer draws to a close, the days remain warm but nights grow colder. Fresh green summer produce makes way for squash, apples, and of course…pumpkins! New England is well-known for its full experience of the four seasons. As locals know especially well, autumn draws in scores of leaf-peepers, Halloween enthusiasts, and festival-goers. The

Jan Dolan Paintings Highlighted at Trumpet Gallery for the month of May

Trumpet, the fine arts and idea gallery in Peterborough, is featuring the works of painter Jan Dolan. Jan Dolan who was born in Peterborough, NH studied at the University of New Hampshire and was mentored in the tradition of the French Academy and American Impressionists in the studio of Boston and New Hampshire painter, Sidney

Monadnock Art Communities

Some art forms give us an opportunity to connect with one another: film, dance, theater, etc.  However, studio art is a solitary business by nature.  Because of this, reaching out to collaborate or simply connect with other artists can be difficult, especially in a small town that lacks a creative space for artists to convene. 

Paint Night

Keene Housing Kids Collaborative is holding our first-ever fundraiser! (We’re starting small, thinking big!) Hope to see you there, it is going to be a fun night. Please help spread the word! Spend a night sharing some laughs and wine with your friends while creating something beautiful. All while raising some money for a great

Children’s Art and Yoga Classes

Children’s Classes April Vacation Week at The Jaffrey Civic Center   The Jaffrey Civic Center is excited to announce some classes for school age children during April vacation week.   Local Rindge artist, Shana Brautigam of “Rooted in Clay” will be offering a Hand-building Pottery Class for children ages 5-14 during April School Vacation week.

Planetary Art

Filmmaker Jeanne Liotta and Her Planetary Art Friday, April 1, 2016 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Monadnock Center for History and Culture 19 Grove Street Peterborough, NH Cost: Free This Friday at 7:30 p.m. award-winning filmmaker Jeanne Liotta will tell stories and share images from her recent collaboration with climatologists at the National Oceanic and

Mariposa Museum: Cardboard art & more in latest exhibit

Music, Sacred Text, Cardboard art Fuse in Huge Animal Sculptures at Mariposa  “Haunting,” “mysterious,” “mind-boggling…” These are some of the adjectives heard when people encounter the newest exhibit at the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough, Rich Entel’s Cardboard Menagerie.  The exhibit opened this week and is open Tuesdays through Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May