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USING THIS PAGEWe start in our Monadnock Region, with more detail, and widen out to New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York. Most are within a few hours' drive of our region. Within geographical areas, listings are in alphabetical order by town. This isn't an exhaustive list, but is intended to provide links for more information. Hours may vary - confirm before you set out. Specific local and nearby exhibitions and events are listed by date in the column on the right. If you have suggestions for the Art Listings, please let us know!
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Don't miss the Annual
Open Studio Art Tour in October
Open Studio Art Tour in October
FEATURED: Monadnock Arts Auction, Jaffrey
Saturday, February 4: 9 to noon, Silent Auction, Jaffrey Civic Center, Main Street, Jaffrey, NH (free admission). 6 pm, Live Auction, with wine and hors d'oeuvres, Shattuck Golf Club, Dublin Road, Jaffrey (tickets required). Up for bid, a wide variety of artwork including paintings, jewelry, photography, pottery, sculpture, furniture, glass, and more in all price ranges. Call 532-4549 or 532-6527 for more information.
Brattleboro Museum of Art, Brattleboro, VT
Through February 5: "Four Eyes, Art from Potash Hill"; "Elsewhere," travel photography by Mary Heller and Ernest Kafka; "Brattleboro Pastels," by Wolf Kahn; and other exhibits. 10 Vernon Street, Brattleboro, VT. 802 257-0124. www.brattleboromuseum.org.
Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey
Through February 9: Watercolor and oil paintings by Joan Barrows. Jaffrey, NH. 532-6527. www.jaffreyciviccenter.com.
CALL FOR ENTRIES, Jaffrey Civic Center
February 17 through March 17: Annual Spring Exhibition. Opening: 5 to 7, Friday, February 17. ARTISTS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT UP TO TWO PIECES IN ANY MEDIUM; artwork must be brought to the Jaffrey Civic Center Tues., Feb. 7 through Sat., Feb. 11. For information: (603) 532-6527 or www.jaffreyciviccenter.com.
Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery, Keene
Through February 26: "The Biennial Keene State College Art Faculty Exhibit," showcasing work in a variety of mediums by 17 KSC studio art and graphic design faculty members. Keene, NH. 358-2720. www.keene.edu/tsag.
Sharon Arts Center, Peterborough
Through February 27: Annual Members Exhibition, featuring more than 100 artworks in a wide variety of mediums. Also, through February 25, The Thrift Shop, photography of found objects, candid portraits and disparate landscapes. Peterborough, NH. 924-7676. www.sharonarts.org
Peterborough Camera Shop, Peterborough
Through February: Photographs by Gordon Ripley. Peterborough, NH. 924-7032.
NEW: Terrapin Glassblowing Studio, Jaffrey
Ongoing: Lessons, demonstrations and hand-blown glass pieces for sale. A variety of classes and private lessons are available for learning the art of glass blowing. 82 Fitzgerald Drive, Jaffrey, NH. 593-5073. wwwlterrapinglass.com,.
Monadnock Fine Art Gallery, Keene
Ongoing: Presenting work of regional artists. Now located at Anthony Toepfer Jewelers, 50 Central Square, Keene, NH. 352-0518. www.monadnockfineart.com.
Gallery Row, Peterborough
Ongoing: The arts scene in Peterborough is burgeoning! There are now four galleries within two blocks on Grove Street in Peterborough. The Window Gallery, facing Main Street, at the corner of Grove and Main; the Granite Block Gallery two doors down; and Launch Art, above Nonie's Restaurant; all have irregular hours. Sharon Arts Center, with two exhibition galleries, is in the next block (see their current exhibition listing above). It's worth a stroll!
Peterborough Art Academy, Peterborough
Ongoing: Works of local and regional artists on display. Summer art classes and programs for children. Peterborough, NH. 924-4488. Open Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun noon-4.
Sharon Arts Center, Sharon
Ongoing: Art programs for children, teens and adults. Sharon Arts Center School, Sharon, NH. 924-7256 or kate@sharonarts.org.
The Starving Artist, Keene
Ongoing: An artists' gallery and gathering place, also offering classes, workshops, literary readings, theatre, music and film. 10 West Street, Keene, NH. For information: 352-6900. To join the mailing list, email: thestarvingartist@verizon.net.
Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden, Concord
Ongoing: Winter hours by appointment. Concord, NH. 226-2046. www.themillbrookgallery.com
Gallery in the Woods, Brattleboro, VT
Ongoing: Visionary World Art and Craft. 145 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT. 802 257-4777; www.galleryinthe woods.com.