October at the Franklin Gallery
ROCHESTER — Peter Abate, art coordinator for the Gafney Library in Sanbornville, presents a Group Show at the Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing in Rochester, N.H. The exhibit will run from now until the end of October. There will be no opening reception; however, the public is invited to stop by RiverStones during regular business hours to view this exhibit.
The artists in this show come from diverse backgrounds and locations around N.H., Maine, Mass., and as far away as Washington State. All of these artists participated in the recent 12th Annual “Art at the Gafney Summer Show.” The exhibit covers a wide range of artistic media; including mixed media, oil, acrylic, watercolors, pastel, drawing, photography, fiber and other works on paper.
“I’m always excited to host one of Peter’s group exhibits,” says Kris Ebbeson, owner of RiverStones Custom Framing. “He brings such a diverse group of artists together in one cohesive show. The variety of styles and media used make for a wonderful visual experience.”
Artists exhibiting in this show include: Peter Abate, Darlene Bean, Bob Bond, Judy Brenner, Peggy Brewster, Steve Brown, Pam Clark, Martina Cyr, Susan Dansereau, Bob DeMario, Jim Doyle, Peg Doyle, Ken Eason, Grace Ferguson, Ron Fountain, Fred Foley, Nick Gagnon, John Girouard, JP Goodwin, Henry Grover, Nancy Grover, Ron Harrison, Josef Keller, Sarah Kirkwood, Gina LaFontaine, Gary LaPierre, Jean Loughan, Heather MacLeod, Kimberly Meuse, Dina Moise, Phillipe Moise, Shawn Norris, Anita Muise, Evelyn Nitzberg, Shawn Pelech, Norman Royle, Suze Shaw, Marie Spaulding, Phil Twombley, Mary Ulinski, Anne Willett, Jenn Cole.
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The exhibit is available for viewing during RiverStones Custom Framing’s regular business hours: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For information about this exhibit and other RiverStones events and services, call (603) 812-1488, or send an e-mail to riverstonescustomframing@gmail.com.
Gateway Gallery presents the work of Michelle Lougee
PORTSMOUTH — The Gateway Gallery at Great Bay Community College presents “Intertwined” featuring work by artist Michelle Lougee and curated by Thomas Devaney. The opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public through Dec. 6. Monday through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridays, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Great Bay Community College is located at 320 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth.
The work in Intertwined, composed mainly of post-consumer plastic, examines the relationships between humans, plastic, and nature in the face of a changing environment. People across the globe produce over 300 million tons of plastic a year. Half of this plastic is used only once and then heads for the world’s oceans.
Guitar Sundays Concert with Gohar Vardanyan
PORTSMOUTH — Acclaimed Armenian-American guitarist Gohar Vardanyan performs a free concert of classical music as part of Portsmouth Music and Arts Center’s free Guitar Sundays series, in partnership with Portsmouth Public Library. Gohar holds a MMD from The Juilliard School and has been described by Guitar International Magazine has described Ms. Vardanyan as “the complete package.” This event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public and audiences of all ages. More info at www.pmaconline.org.
Ukulele Group to receive award from VolunteerNH
EXETER — The Southern NH Ukulele Group will be honored as a recipient of the “Volunteer Champion” award at the upcoming Spirit of New Hampshire awards ceremony, hosted by VolunteerNH. This prestigious event will take place on Oct. 21 at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Since 2003, the Spirit of New Hampshire Awards have honored exceptional volunteerism across the state, recognizing individuals and groups who go “above and beyond” in their service to others. These awards shine a spotlight on New Hampshire’s unsung heroes, celebrated in the presence of their families, friends, and the wider community.
All friends and supporters are invited to join the group for this special occasion. Along with receiving this honor, SNHUG will perform during the event, welcoming guests and fellow awardees with their signature uplifting tunes as they arrive for the reception. For more information about the awards, visit https://volunteernh.org/2024-spirit-of-nh-awards.
Black Heritage Trail of NH to Receive $76,069 ArtsHERE Grant
PORTSMOUTH — The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire announced they are one of 112 organizations nationwide selected to receive an ArtsHERE grant of $79,069 as part of a new pilot program from the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the other five U.S. Regional Arts Organizations. These grants support specific projects that will strengthen the organization’s capacity to sustain meaningful community engagement and increase arts participation for underserved groups and communities.
Historically underserved groups and communities—those whose opportunities to experience the arts have been limited by factors such as geography, race or ethnicity, economics, or disability—frequently report lower rates of participation in various arts activities than other groups do. ArtsHERE aims to address disparities in arts participation through grants that help organizations better serve and reach their communities.
According to JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director of the BHTNH, “This grant award will support the Black Heritage Trail of NH’s training and research on audience demographics; help us to expand and diversify our audiences; support meetings and program assessments with stakeholders; focus on development of programs; and marketing/fundraising strategies to support our work to promote awareness and appreciation of African American history and life to build more inclusive communities across New Hampshire.” She added, “Our arts programming includes visual arts, poetry, design, and hosting performances.”
In addition to grant awards, ArtsHERE grant recipients will also participate in quarterly peer learning workshops, monthly cohort sessions, and one-on-one meetings with technical assistance coaches and field experts. These meetings are designed for knowledge sharing, learning, and capacity-building, to help reinforce the initiative’s opportunities for cross-sector engagement.
For more information on all of the ArtsHERE recommended grants, visit artsHERE.org.
3S Artspace announces New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Artist Advancement Grant Exhibit
PORTSMOUTH — 3S Artspace announces its next exhibition, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Artist Advancement Grant Exhibit. Featuring works by 2023 award recipient, Shaina Gates and finalists, Isabella Rotman and Dustan Knight, the exhibit will run from Oct. 17 through Nov. 10. An opening reception and opportunity to meet the artists will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The exhibit will feature the works of these three contemporary artists, bringing together different mediums, processes, and artistic expressions into the Main Gallery at 3S. For more information about the exhibition and related events, visit www.3sarts.org.