James Aponovich and Elizabeth Johansson to take visitors “behind the canvas” for an intimate view and discussion of the current exhibition, “An Artists’ Circle.”

An educational program – free and open to public!

Peterborough, NH: There’s little doubt that the very best way to appreciate a work of art is to have it presented and discussed by the artist who created it. That’s the kind of intimate, “behind the canvas” experience visitors to the Sharon Arts Downtown Galleries will enjoy on Friday, August 6th from 5-7 pm, when famed artists James Aponovich and Elizabeth Johansson conduct an informative Gallery Walk of the current exhibition “An Artists’ Circle.”

In this very special conversation, James and Elizabeth will give visitors a new context for viewing and enjoying their art – and that of their very talented circle of artist friends. How did the artists decide on these subjects and objects? How did they come to organize this exhibit? Do they interact regularly with the friends whose work is presented here, or is this a rare event?

The discussion will include vignettes on each artist about what makes their styles unique and will explore the influence of place – i.e New Hampshire – on their work. Along the way, this talented couple will share views of their professional lives as artists, the origins and creative process of their work, as well as insights into their personal lives as husband and wife. An exchange of questions and comments will also be encouraged.

The program is free and open to the public, plenty of parking in Depot Square. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Further information is available by calling 603-924-7676.

About Sharon Arts:
The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is to support and serve artists and craftspeople, to engage the community in the artistic process, 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.

The Downtown Galleries in Depot Square (Fine Craft Gallery & Store, Juried Artist Gallery and Exhibition Gallery) are open Sunday, 12-5 pm; Monday –Wednesday, 10am-6pm; Thursday – Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am-6pm (The Exhibition Gallery is open year round). The Sharon Arts School of Art & Craft in Sharon, NH, offers a wide variety of art classes and programs. The School offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Sharon Arts Center is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, The Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation, and art lovers like you!