New Hampshire Art Association

Winter Reds by artist Marybeth Patterson

Her work will take the viewer through forests, beaches, and mountains; following their journey into fall and winter. Inspired by the deep hues of shoveled snow and the light of a winter sunset, Patterson infuses her paintings with brilliant colors that dance across the canvas. Who says we can’t have a Winter exhibition in Summer?

View these works at our Portsmouth Gallery or online on our website (linked in our bio). This exhibition comes down September 1st.

Nestled in the Woods by artist William Zimmermann

An ode to New England structures and their contrast with surrounding landscapes,  Zimmermann aims to capture the instantaneous allure cast by these quaint buildings and preserve them as part of the iconography of our region.

View these works at our Portsmouth Gallery or online on our website (linked in our bio). This exhibition comes down September 1st.

A Thousand Dots of Passion by artist Valerie Romano

Through an impressive display of technical skill, A Thousand Dots of Passion utilizes colorful dots of paint and a precise application of ink to express the Romano’s connection with the natural world through stunning landscape paintings. This collection represents the time and care Romano has dedicated to perfecting her vision of the ever-changing New England foliage.

View these works at our Portsmouth Gallery or online on our website (linked in our bio). This exhibition comes down September 1st.

🖼️Paper Trail opens Friday, July 5th! Join us for an opening reception at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery from 5-8pm. Winners will be announced at 6pm!

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Portsmouth Pride 2024 is THIS SATURDAY, June 22nd from 1-5pm in Strawberry Banke! Hosted by one of our favorite organizations , this event is going to be bursting with community, love, joy, music, art, dance and FUN! NHAA will have a booth set up and we will have art for sale, so come hang for this tremendously joyful occasion! All are welcome and the event is free for everyone!

For more details swipe left or head to ’s website at: www.seacoastoutright.org

🔥☀️🔥☀️Today was HOT and tomorrow is going be even HOTTER. Pro tip: we have a/c and cool art inside of the Levy gallery, so come take a dip!

“The Persistence of Memory”
Salvador Dali
Oil
*image courtesy of britannica.com

Summer scenes from “Creme de la Creme”, our joint exhibition with the . Get over to Dover and catch this show before it leaves on June 29th. Seeing these locally inspired scenes come to life on canvas really makes our hearts sing!

Clockwise from top left:

1. “Regatta”
Joe Flaherty
Oil

2. “Fog and the lobster house”
Rebecca Klementovich
Acrylic

3. “Tugboats”
Marilene Sawaf
Oil

4. “First Light, High Street”
Raegan Russell
Oil

Hope everyone had a fun-filled weekend! Come say hi at the gallery this week and see this joyous piece in person, along with so many more incredible works of original, local art!

*from “Flaunt!” Exhibition

“Singing in Argos”
Michael Flint
Acrylic

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Some beautiful blues from artist Peter Anderson to take us into Friday! Catch his solo show on now at the Levy through the end of the month.

“Atlas of Memories”, is a collection of mixed media artworks that explore the relationship between place and memory. Inspired by a collection of topographical maps dating back to the 1950s, generously gifted by a friend two decades ago, Anderson embarked on a creative odyssey to bring these archival relics to life. Initially intending to craft a piece for each map, the project evolved into a sprawling series of abstracted memories, transcending the boundaries of New Hampshire’s geography to recall the memory of locations worldwide.

Come start your weekend off right with some local artwork at the NHAA!

“Juan Les Pins - Cote d’Azur”
Peter Anderson
Mixed Media

💜🩵💙We are officially live for !💙🩵💜

For the next 24 hours—ending tomorrow,
June 12th at 5pm, please support the NHAA to continue our ongoing effort to connect art we love with the creative community we serve.

We are counting on you, our valued community, to ensure the future of the visual arts in the state of New Hampshire. Your support will go directly towards supporting programs such as Fledgling: Artists Under 30, our beloved emerging artist mentorship program, as well as support new programs such as No Longer Brushed Aside, a DEIAB Art Class that launches this summer. We are proud to expand our exhibition opportunities with The Matter of Memory in collaboration with the Portsmouth Historical Society and Creme de la Creme in collaboration with The Art Center in Dover. NHAA is committed to helping you grow as artists.

Please consider making a financial contribution, even $25 will have a big impact on helping us reach our goal. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will help our thriving organization.

Click the link in our bio or head to our website! Thank you to this fantastic community! We love you all!

Pride month got us feeling like….

Come check out “Flaunt!” on now at the Levy gallery. This exhibit showcases artists who identify as LGBTQ+ or are an ally. The gallery is bursting with q***r joy and acceptance and love. The vibes are high! It’s Pride everyday at the NHAA so come on in, bring a friend, see some art, hang on our couch and enjoy yourself!

“Speak Love”
Martha Sawyer
Acrylic

Embrace your wild side and come check out member artist Kae Mason’s solo exhibition, “Wildlife from Seven Continents”, on now through the end of the month. This alluring collection of artworks is influenced predominantly by global safaris that she embarks on with her wife. This exhibition captures the vibrant world of wildlife across the globe, showcasing the artist’s deep connection and distinct perspective on the natural world.

The gallery is open today (Saturday) 11-6 and tomorrow (Sunday) 12-5. Art is for everyone! Bring the whole family!

“Prominence! Elephant of Kruger”
Kae Mason
Oil

Got some good news for you all on this gorgeous Friday! The deadline for our July exhibition, “Paper Trail: Works on Paper” has been extended until this Sunday at 11:59pm.

There is still time to submit your works of paper, including drawing, painting on paper, folded paper, sculptural paper works, papier mache, watercolor, printmaking, cut paper, artist books, cyanotype, photogravure and other alternative photographic processes in which paper is a key component of the work. We are really excited to see your stuff!

Come hang (see what we did there?) with us tomorrow for First Friday and catch the opening of our spectacular sculpture show, “In the Round”!

“Pendulum I”
Marty Kelley
Mixed media

It’s (almost) Friday and we’re in love… with all of the new exhibitions up now at the gallery for the month of June!

Please join us this Friday for the opening receptions of “Flaunt!”, “In the Round” and June Featured Artists. We have so much to celebrate and we want to do it with you guys!

So we’ll see you at the Levy gallery in Portsmouth from 5-8pm this coming Friday. As always this event is free and open to all. We’ll have snack and drinks aplenty so bring a friend!

*from “Flaunt!” Exhibition
“Rainbow Smelt”
Lesley Morgan
Photograph

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Just a reminder to mark those calendars! June 11th starting at 5pm - June 12th ending at 5pm. Fundraising is a foundation for our organization. We can’t do what we do with you! So please consider donating to this awesome, annual event!

🚨🚨Deadline approaching (This Friday at 11:59pm) for our latest open-juried call for art! Open to non-members and members alike! 🚨🚨

“Paper Trail: Juried Works on Paper” invites artists to submit works on or of paper, including drawing, painting on paper, folded paper, sculptural paper works, papier mache, watercolor, printmaking, cut paper, artist books, cyanotype, photogravure and other alternative photographic processes in which paper is a key component of the work. Digital archival pigment prints on photo paper will not be accepted. We encourage artists to submit work that celebrates paper in innovative ways.

DATES TO REMEMBER
EXHIBITION DATES: July 3-July 28
ONLINE IMAGE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, June 7, 11:59 p.m.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS: Monday, June 17
ARTWORK DROP OFF: Sunday, June 30, 4-6 p.m. and Monday, July 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 5, 5-8 p.m.
ARTWORK PICK UP: Sunday, July 28, 4-6 p.m. and Monday, July 29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tomorrow! Please join us for the opening reception of our joint exhibition with , “Creme de la Creme”!

Date: Saturday, June 1st
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Location: 1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH

Dress Code: Artsy Parisian Summer Chic

Free and open to all!

Thank you to those who have sacrificed so much for this country.

Left to right:

1. “Passion” *detail
Cheryl Frez Bencivenga
Acrylic

2. “Lush Blue Flowers” *detail
Dustan Knight
Watercolor

3. “Field of Poppies” *detail
Christine Duprez Young
Oil

🚨📣DEADLINE TONIGHT AT 11:59PM!📣🚨

We invite all NHAA members to submit 3D artworks and sculptures for consideration in our upcoming member exhibition, “In The Round” in East Gallery.

Embrace the challenge of exploring depth, form, and space as you bring your creations to life in three dimensions. We are looking for 3D wall-hanging art as well as free-standing sculpture. Show us how your art transcends boundaries and invites viewers to experience your work from every angle. Submit now and let your sculptures take center stage! Head to our website for full details!

DATES TO REMEMBER:

EXHIBITION DATES: June 5-June 30
ONLINE IMAGE SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Sunday, May 26, 11:59 p.m.
ARTWORK DROP OFF: Sunday, June 2, 4-6 p.m. and
Monday, June 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, June 7, 5-8 p.m.
ARTWORK PICK UP: Sunday, June 30, 4-6 p.m. and
Monday, July 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Hooray! It’s the weekend and THIS is the vibe! Come see the last few days of our spectacular member exhibition, “Lush”.

“Anticipation”
Judith-Grace Miller
Oil

Hope everyone had an eggcellent Monday! We are open all week, so make like a bird and fly on down to our perfect little gallery on State street.

“Persistence”
Maryclare Heffernan
Oil
*from her solo exhibition

Today at the Levy gallery in Portsmouth please join us for an artist talk about the collaborative exhibition “Forage”, featuring the work of , and ! The conversation will be led by our Board President . Snacks and drinks will be provided. This event will run from 2-4:30pm and is free and open to all. See you there!

Here on the Seacoast we all know this delicious scene. These days are rare and fleeting and we cherish them deeply. Come by and enjoy this beauty in person at the gallery as part of our our May Featured Artists Exhibition.

“Perfect Day”
Karen Romagna
Oil

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Show your PRIDE through your art! We want to see you FLAUNT! Artists of all skill levels are welcome to submit and no previous experience showing in a gallery is necessary!🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

We invite q***r artists and allies (YOU!) from all walks of life to submit their vibrant and authentic creations that capture the spirit of LGBTQIA+ pride. “Flaunt!” is a celebration of identity, courage, and self-expression. Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or an ally, we welcome your artwork that celebrates the beauty of love in all its forms. Show us your boldest colors, your proudest moments, and your most authentic selves.

Please tap that share button and help us get the word out about this special show that is just around the bend! Thank you!

DATES TO REMEMBER:
EXHIBITION DATES: June 5-June 30, 2024
ONLINE IMAGE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 29, 11:59 p.m.
ARTWORK DROP OFF: Sunday, June 2, 4-6 p.m. and Monday, June 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
OPENING RECEPTION: Fri. June 7, 5-8 p.m.
ARTWORK PICK UP: Sunday, June 30, 4-6 p.m. and Monday, July 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m

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Happy Saturday! The Levy gallery is open until til 6pm. Come say hi before you head to dinner!

“Floral with Iris and Peony”
Barbara Barclay
Oil

Nature. Is. Everything.

Introducing Forage - a collaborative exhibit featuring Alexandra Jutras, Elise Morissette, and Amanda Kidd-Kestler. Forage celebrates the natural world by capturing ephemeral moments in time through ceramics, printmaking, prose, and large-scale paintings. From the delicate curls of a leaf to the rough textures of a branch, their work reflects the unique compositions that make up nature.

Come treat yourself to this show which is bursting with natural beauty! On now through the end of the month!

Clockwise from left to right:

“Pressed Limbs 2”
Alexandra Jutras
Mixed Media

“Turkey Tail”
Elise Morissette
Intaglio Is tchimg

“Sunflower Leaf Plate”
Amanda Kidd-Kestler
Ceramic

Color and Cream! The Art Center and the NHAA join forces for their highly anticipated 3rd Annual Joint Membership Exhibition, Creme de la Creme.

Showcasing the diverse talents of local artists, this collaborative showcase promises to captivate audiences with an eclectic array of artworks. Under the curation of Rebecca Proctor from The Art Center, this exhibition will feature a carefully curated selection of pieces, lightly juried to highlight the
unique perspectives and techniques of participating artists.

The May-June Members Exhibition will run from May 6 to June 29 at The Art Center located at 1 Washington St, Suite 1177, Dover. A reception will be held on June 1, 6-9 p.m. All are welcome!

Clockwise from top left:

“Sweet Summertime”
Debbie Shirley
Acrylic

“Ties that Bind”
Cassie Doyon
Mixed Media

“Entering and Exiting”
Kris Lanzer
Embroidery

The Lush is Lushing. Come see for yourself! We’ll be open all weekend. Pop in on date night or when you’re out on the town with your fam/friends.

*from our “Lush” exhibition

“Banana Garden”
Michael Walek
Gouache

We are seeing more and more GREEN around New England and Spring is springing! Hooray!

Be sure to pop in and catch member artist ’s show, “Botanic Impressions”. This exhibition goes beyond photography as a means of representation and evokes the spirit of impressionism, commonly used as a painting technique. Energetic and vibrant each photograph explores movement in new ways. Botanic Impressions will be displayed at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery from May 3rd to June 2nd. We look forward to seeing you!

“Summer Woods”
Renee Giffroy
Photograph