An art exhibit by the community, for the community!

Exhibition Boasts Diverse Array of Community Talent- Opening Jan 7th!

Peterborough, NH— Sharon Arts is pleased to announce that the 63rd Annual Members Exhibition – a continuing tradition for the  Monadnock Region- will be opening on Friday, January 7^th from 5 to 7pm. The public is welcome to attend this free opening reception- refreshments will be served and many artists will be on-hand to share their work!

Each year, Sharon Arts members, students, staff and faculty are invited to display their work at the newly purchased Exhibition Gallery at Depot Square in Downtown Peterborough. Open to all current SAC members, the exhibit is a major display of art including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and more. This year, Gallery Director Camellia Sousa reports that entries also include more diverse mediums such as: egg tempera painting; charcoal drawing; metalwork in copper, bronze, and silver; photography, and silk-screening. Participating artists represent all ages and all levels of experience- a cross-section of our creative community. This exhibition continues to be a great opportunity to view original works of art created by fellow members of the community and for artists in the community to show their work (in many instances for the first time).

“From creative teens to talented RiverMead residents, our Annual Members’ Exhibition is always a wonderful display of talent from within and beyond the Monadnock Region,” explained Sharon Arts Gallery & Store Director Camellia Sousa.

The 63rd Annual Members Exhibition will be on display from January 7th through February 26th, 2011 in the Downtown Galleries located at 30 Grove Street in Depot Square, Peterborough. The Opening Reception will be held on Friday, January 7th from 5pm to 7pm, and is open to the public. Ample parking is available in Depot Square, admission is free.  The Exhibition Gallery is open Monday – Wednesday 10am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11 – 4 PM. For more information about this exhibition, please call 603.924.2787.

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About Sharon Arts
The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is to engage the community in the

artistic process, to support and serve artists and craftspeople, and to foster the relationship between artists and the community through education, exhibitions, the promotion and sale of art and craft, as well as through special programs and events.

Sharon Arts Center School offers a wide variety of art classes and programs in the school facility in Sharon, NH, a Fine Craft Gallery, a Juried Artist Member Gallery, and an Exhibition Gallery at Depot Square.

The Sharon Arts Fine Crafts Gallery is located in Depot Square in Downtown Peterborough. Store hours are: Monday – Wednesday 10am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11 – 4 PM.
Sharon Arts is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.

Affordable Artwork Available at Sharon Arts School’s New Student Shop

Sharon, NH:// In an effort to promote the talents of their diverse student body, the nonprofit Sharon Arts School (on Route 123 in Sharon) has opened “SAC by Hand,” a new student shop. Now you can find sculptural clay creations, pint-sized masterpieces, ceramics, hand-crafted glass and silver jewelry, screen-printed t-shirts, and more at the Sharon Arts School, located at 457 Route 123 in scenic Sharon, NH. A large area of space within the administrative wing of the School has been reserved for the purpose of showcasing its students.

Sharon Arts School staff and faculty look forward to the growth of the shop as 2011 classes run their course. The shop is currently open during SAC School office hours, Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. All items are priced affordably between $5 and $200.

“We’re excited to offer an outlet that benefits the students, informs potential students, and supports the School itself. Now, folks can walk in the door and enjoy art and craft objects made in this building, under the guidance of our faculty, and using our equipment.” said School Director Alexandra Wall. “Some students who sell their work with us have been learning for a lifetime, others are fairly new- exploring student work at our shop will help newcomers to discover their inner artist and be inspired to create a new caliber of work.”

Every item in SAC By Hand is consigned to us by active SAC students who are ready to take the next step and begin to sell their work. The art and craft is sold on consignment with a percentage of proceeds going to benefit the SAC School. The shop currently features all handmade works by nearly twenty Sharon Arts students who have shown a long-term interest and have developed skill in their medium. From teen artists to dedicated senior students, the shop features one-of-a-kind art and craft in a variety of mediums. Current Sharon Arts students interested in participating are encouraged to contact the school office at (603)924-7256.

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About Sharon Arts

The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is to engage the community in the artistic process, to support and serve artists and craftspeople, and to foster the relationship between artists and the community through education, exhibitions, the promotion and sale of art and craft, as well as through special programs and events.

Sharon Arts Center offers a wide variety of art classes and programs in the school facility in Sharon, NH, a Fine Craft Gallery, a Juried Artist Member Gallery, and an Exhibition Gallery in the Depot Square facility.

The Sharon Arts School is located at 457 Route 123 in Sharon, NH. Classes take place Monday-Thursday  from 10am-9pm, Fridays from 10am-4pm, and on select weekend days.  The Student Shop is open during school office hours, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

The Sharon Arts Fine Crafts Gallery is located in Depot Square in Downtown Peterborough. Store hours are: Monday – Saturday, 10am to 6pm, Sunday, 12 noon – 6pm.

Sharon Arts is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation, and the Grimshaw Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.

On Monday, December 13th, a special group of Cub Scouts from Jaffrey visited the Sharon Arts Center as a part of their efforts to earn their coveted “Art Badge.” Sharon Arts organized their visit and made special arrangements for two artists exhibiting in “2-D or Not 2-D: Art Inspired by Poetry” to speak with the boys (all age 9). Kim & Scott Cunningham met with the group for an hour and spoke about their artwork, their materials, and processes- allowing plenty of time for questions from the inquisitive group. Sharon Arts was thrilled to welcome the Webelos into the gallery and encourages all community groups with an interest in a field trip visit to reach out to the Center.

Photo:[Left-Right] Exhibiting Artist Scott Cunningham (Hancock, NH),  Jaffrey Cub Scout Webelos Den- All age 9 from Jaffrey: Christopher Newton, Joey Jones, Garrett Peard, Nick Bergeron and Dustin Bergeron; Exhibiting Artist Kim Cunningham (Hancock, NH) after their enjoyable visit.

For additional information, please contact Melanie McDonald, Dir. of Community Outreach & Communications via press@sharonarts.org, or phone at 924-7256 ext. 2

Sharon Arts Downtown Galleries Expands Display Opportunities for Juried Member Artists

Peterborough, NH://Reaffirming their commitment to local artists, Sharon Arts Center is pleased to announce the dedication of newly  available display space in the downtown galleries exclusively to exhibiting the work of more than 80 “Juried Member Artists.”

Formerly a sales area for artist supplies, the new space extends and expands the downtown galleries’ display capacity by approximately one-third. Said Gallery Director Camellia Sousa in announcing the addition, “We’re absolutely delighted to have this new space and to be able to offer our Member Artists additional opportunities to show and market their work. It’s a good example of SAC listening to community feedback and reaffirms out commitment to local artists.”

Currently, the space is being utilized for Sharon’s Annual Holiday Miniatures Show, with hundreds of affordable tiny treasures to choose from. These small works range from traditional to contemporary, and include many different mediums including oil, watercolor, pastel, collage, photography, and more.  The mini’s are available for viewing and for purchase now through December 31st 2010 in the Juried Members Gallery in Depot Square in downtown Peterborough. Ample parking is available.

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About Sharon Arts

The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is to engage the community in the artistic process, to support and serve artists and craftspeople, and to foster the relationship between artists and the community through education, exhibitions, the promotion and sale of art and craft, as well as through special programs and events.

Sharon Arts Center offers a wide variety of art classes and programs in the school facility in Sharon, NH, a Fine Craft Gallery, a Juried Artist Member Gallery, and an Exhibition Gallery in the Depot Square facility.

The Sharon Arts Fine Crafts Gallery is located in Depot Square in Downtown Peterborough. Beginning Monday, December 13^th expanded holiday hours are daily 10am-7pm through December 23^rd!

Sharon Arts is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.

Sharon, NH: A year’s worth of Sharon Arts students will gather to showcase their accomplishments and sell their artwork at the non-profit Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft, on Tuesday, December 14^th, 6-8:30pm. All mediums and levels will be represented, including work from a variety of painting classes, fiber, ceramics, glass and more. Sales proceeds support the artists and the Sharon Arts School. Faculty will also be present that evening as we honor their ongoing contributions to the Sharon Arts organization. This student exhibition is free and open to the public- enjoy light refreshments, learn about upcoming classes, or see the creative products of learning through Sharon Arts.

“This event will provide an opportunity to honor our teaching artists, support and encourage our students, and provide visitors with an insight as to what happens here, and what sort of projects can be achieved through our programs,” said Alexandra Wall, School Director.

Visitors to this event can also get a sneak peek at “Sharon Arts by Hand,” the new all-student shop featuring handmade art and craft by Sharon Arts students who have shown a long-term interest and developed skill in their medium.

The student exhibition will be on display through January, 2011, and classes start January 17^th. Further information about the Sharon Arts School and its classes can be obtained by calling (603) 924-7256.

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About Sharon Arts
The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is to engage the community in the artistic process, to support and serve artists and craftspeople, and to foster the relationship between artists and the community through education, exhibitions, the promotion and sale of art and craft, as well as through special programs and events.

Sharon Arts Center offers a wide variety of art classes and programs in the school facility in Sharon, NH, a Fine Craft Gallery, a Juried Artist Member Gallery, and an Exhibition Gallery in the Depot Square facility.

The School Office’s hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, and classes are offered throughout the week.

Doing Good “Naturally”- Nature’s Green Grocer Rewards Sharon Arts Center for December

Peterborough, NH:// Nature’s Green Grocer, West Peterborough, NH, has announced that their “Green Rewards” program will support The Sharon Arts Center as their nonprofit beneficiary for the month of December.Through the program, whenever customers use their Rewards card to shop or dine at the popular West Peterborough store and cafe, a portion of their purchase is set aside as a donation to Sharon Arts. The grand total will be awarded to Sharon Arts Center at the end of the month.

“We’re delighted to be chosen as Green Grocer’s nonprofit for the month,” said Director of Community Outreach and Communications, Melanie McDonald. “The funds will help to provide support for students at our school and for our many community programs. Thank you, Nature’s Green Grocer!”

Said Nature’s Green Grocer owner Joel Patterson, “We try to give back to the community and to local nonprofits in partnership with our customers. Customers selected the Sharon Arts Center as the Green Rewards recipient for December and we couldn’t think of a more worthy organization.” A check presentation will take place in early January at a date and time TBD.

More information about the Green Rewards program is available by calling Natures Green Grocer at 924-2233 or visit naturesgreengrocer.com . For other current information about Sharon Arts Center you can follow on Facebook!

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About Sharon Arts

The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is to engage the community in the artistic process, to support and serve artists and craftspeople, and to foster the relationship between artists and the community through education, exhibitions, the promotion and sale of art and craft, as well as through special programs and events.

Sharon Arts Center offers a wide variety of art classes and programs in the school facility in Sharon, NH, a Fine Craft Gallery, a Juried Artist Member Gallery, and an Exhibition Gallery in the Depot Square facility.

The Sharon Arts Fine Crafts Gallery is located in Depot Square in Downtown Peterborough. Store hours are: Monday – Wednesday 10am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11 – 4 PM.

Sharon Arts is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.

ConVal Students Participate in Innovative Poetry Reading and Art Review at Sharon Arts Downtown Galleries, December 15th, 5pm

Peterborough, NH :// Student poets and student artists from ConVal will join forces and participate in an interactive exhibit at Sharon Arts Center on Wednesday, December 15th, at 5pm.

Working under the supervision of ConVal teachers Jason Lambert (English) and Ben Putnam (Visual Art), the student poets will have viewed the work of exhibiting artists from the Left Bank and Three Squared counterparts and create chap books of five to seven poems including one inspired by the work their counterpart artist is presenting for the show.  The student artists that are participating have created original works of visual art based on a poem provided by one of the student writers and will have their creations available for viewing in the Launch Art Gallery during the reception on Dec. 15th. This “call and response” format is just one of many ways that Sharon Arts Center partners with area schools and community groups to enhance the reach of our exhibitions.

The Poetry Reading and Art Review is being conducted in conjunction with the Art Center’s current exhibit, “2D or Not 2D”, featuring work of two local art groups, The Left Bank and Three Squared. Participating students have agreed to a series of commitments in connection with the project which is part of Sharon Arts’ own commitment to greater outreach and interaction with people in the Monadnock community including artists, art appreciators and others.

Further information about 2D or Not 2D: Art Inspired by Poetry can be obtained here. For more information about this collaboration, contact Gallery & Store Director Camellia Sousa at (603)924-7676 or camellia@sharonarts.org.

ConVal HS Senior Student Writer and Artist Kenneth Martel of Bennington NH at a potters wheel at Sharon Arts School

PLEASE NOTE -The Sharon Arts Downtown Galleries’ hours will be extended during the holiday season.
Thanksgiving Day (November 25): Closed
November 26 to December 10  | Monday -Saturday: 10-6, Sunday 12-6
December 11 through December 23  | Every Day: 10-7
Christmas Eve (December 24): 9-3
Christmas Day (December 25): Closed
We will return to regular schedule of hours on December 26. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday 10-6, Sunday, 12-6.

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Announcing Sharon Arts’ 63rd Annual Members’ Exhibition - Featuring more than 250 works of Fine Art & Craft by member artists January 7th – February 26th  in the Downtown Exhibition Gallery

An art exhibit by the community, for the community!

• a PDF of our submission form

Peterborough, NH— Sharon Arts presents the 63rd Annual Members Exhibition – a continuing tradition for the Monadnock Region.

Yellow Lab, Oil by Robert Seaman (Keene, NH)

Members, students, staff and faculty are invited to display their work at the beautiful Exhibition Gallery at Depot Square in Downtown Peterborough. Open to all current SAC members, the exhibit is a major display of art including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and more.

Sharon Arts members are from all over the Monadnock  region and beyond; each can submit one piece of art to be hung in the exhibition.  The exhibition often attracts over 150 pieces of artwork in the gallery at one time. This is a great opportunity to view original works of art created by fellow members of the community and for artists in the community to show their work (in many instances for the first time).

The 63rd Annual Members Exhibition will be on display from January 7th through February 26th, 2011 in the Downtown Galleries located at 30 Grove Street in Depot Square, Peterborough. The Opening Reception will be held on Friday, January 7th from 5pm to 7pm, and is open to the public. Ample parking is available in Depot Square, admission is free.  The Exhibition Gallery is open Monday – Wednesday 10am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11 – 4 PM.

Pollination, Wood by Craig Altobello (Peterborough, NH)

If you are interested in participating in the exhibition, please call 603.924.2787 for information and a PDF of our submission form. Delivery dates for submissions: December 28, 29 & 30 from 11am – 5 pm.
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About Sharon Arts
The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is to engage the community in the

artistic process, to support and serve artists and craftspeople, and to foster the relationship between artists and the community through education, exhibitions, the promotion and sale of art and craft, as well as through special programs and events.

Sharon Arts Center School offers a wide variety of art classes and programs in the school facility in Sharon, NH, a Fine Craft Gallery, a Juried Artist Member Gallery, and an Exhibition Gallery at Depot Square.

Good Day, Oil by Mary Iselin (Marlborough, NH)

The Sharon Arts Fine Crafts Gallery is located in Depot Square in Downtown Peterborough. Store hours are: Monday – Wednesday 10am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11 – 4 PM.
Sharon Arts is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.