The Arts of      

 

 

New Hampshire  Maine   Massachusetts  Rhode Island  Vermont

 

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Durham

Art Gallery, The
Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 College Road, Durham, NH 03824 (603) 862-3712

 

Exeter

A Thousand Words
65 Water St., Exeter, NH 03833 (603) 778-1991

Exeter Area Association for the Arts
PO Box 1094, Exeter, NH 03833 (603) 778-9506

Exeter League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
61 Water St., Exeter, NH 03833 (603) 778-8282

Lamont Gallery, The
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH 03833 (603) 777-3461

Hampton/Hampton Falls

Hampton Lease Art
861 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842

Sakon Gallery
7 High St., Hampton, NH 03842 (603) 926-3086

Starvish Pewter
64 Drinkwater Road, Hampton Falls, NH 03844 (603) 772-5712

 

Manchester

Currier Gallery of Art, The
Manchester
features European and American paintings, decorative arts, and sculptures. Also includes the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House.

New Castle

Open Air Gallery by the Sea
66 Laurel Lane, New Castle, NH 03854 (603) 431-7408

North Hampton

Artists Eye, The
Stoneleigh Park Plaza, North Hampton, NH 03862 (603) 964-1777

Mud Room, The
122 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH 03862 (603) 964-9099

Seacoast Artist Association Gallery
North Hampton Outlet Mall, 33 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH 03862 (603) 964-7463

Nashua

Pheasant Lane Gallery
- Nashua -
featuring the work of Thomas Kinkade. Includes location, news, and mailing list.

 

Portsmouth

Bona Dea
206 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 431-9437

Button Factory, The
855 Islington St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Gallery 33
111 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 431-7403

Kennedy Studios
41 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 436-7007

Nahcotta, Inc.
110 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 433-1705

New Hampshire Art Association
136 State St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 431-4230

The Music Hall

28 Chestnut St. Portsmouth, NH Box office: (603) 436-2400 | 24-hour film line: (603) 436-9900 | Business Office: (603) 433-3100
E-Mail: info@themusichall.org

NJM Gallery
8 Bow St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 433-4120

Pierce Gallery
105 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 436-1988

Pontine Movement Theatre
McDonough Street Studios, 135 McDonough St., Portsmouth NH.

Portsmouth Athenaeum
9 Market Square, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 431-2538

Portsmouth Blue Ribbon Committee on Arts & Culture
c/o City Hall, One Junkins Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery
136 State St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 431-4230

Salamandra Glass Studios
67 Bow St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 436-1038

 

Rochester

Rochester Creative Arts Center
111 Highland St., East Rochester, NH 03868 (603) 355-3419

 

Tilton

Lambert Folk Art Gallery
- Tilton -
wall- and free-standing folk art figures crafted from found and cast-off materials.

 

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Brunswick Area

Brunswick Area Cultural Directory - Listings of visual, literary and performing arts people and organizations. Illustrated with local original artwork, poetry and photographs.

Pejepscot Historical Society - Pejepscot, Joshua Chamberlain and Skolfield Whittier House Museums and research archives.

Maine State Music Theatre - presenting a lineup of summer musicals

 

Eliot

Kennedy's Barn Studio
31 Moses Gerrish Farmer Road, Eliot, ME 03903 (207) 439-343

Sanctuary Arts
5 Bolt Hill Road, Eliot, ME 03903 (207) 438-9826

Museum of Bad Art (MOBA)
Dedham
Located in the basement of a lovely movie theatre MOBA is truly eye terrorism. This has to be seen to be appreciated.

Museum of Fine Arts - Boston

New England Quilt Museum - Lowell

Peabody Essex Museum - Salem

Tufts University Gallery
listing of events, future and past, and other general information.

Worcester Art Museum - Worcester

Art Experience, Inc.
Bedford
Limited edition and secondary market prints, and picture lights.

ARTE
- Newburyport -
custom framing as well as a gallery of paintings, sculptures, and photographs.

Bernard Toale Gallery
- Boston -
contemporary art gallery. Painting, photography, prints.

Chase Gallery
- Boston -

Childs Gallery
- Boston -
offers older works of art - from the Renaissance to the 1950s - to collectors, dealers, and museums.

Clark Gallery
- Lincoln -

Comenos Fine Arts Gallery
- Peabody -
American and European 17th - 20th centuries, sculptures, drawings and watercolors.

Creiger-Dane Art Gallery
- Boston -
exhibit contemporary works from nationally and internationally known artists in all mediums, as well as actively promoting regional artists.

Crystal Art
- Boston -
multicultural gallery exhibiting emerging and professional artists.

Diamond T Gallery
- Baldwinville -
Native American art, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and more.

Equator Gallery
- Boston -
featuring wood carvings by L. Potosi and L. Almeida, watercolors by B. Huillcahuman and ceramics by S. Raiz.

Fragments of Time
- Medfield -
ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian and artifacts from other Mediterranean cultures for private collectors seeking museum-quality art.

Frame It / Waban Gallery
- Newton -
offers a selection of photo frames, artwork, mirrors, gifts, and picture framing services.

Frame-It Studio & Gallery
- Canton -
offers framing services, original local art, and limited edition art.

Gallery of Modern Art
- Marblehead -
features the work of contemporary artists.

Granary Gallery - West Tisbury

Hamill Gallery of African Art
- Boston -
images and information on current, past and future exhibitions of African traditional tribal art: masks, figures, textiles, artifacts, jewelry, books and posters.

International Poster Gallery
- Boston -
All about the poster medium.

Lee Gallery
- Winchester -
purveyor of 19th and 20th century vintage photographs.

Lyman-Eyer Gallery
- West Newton -
features modern and contemporary art pieces including paintings, photographs, and sculpture.

Mann Gallery
- Boston -
The Art of the Doll:: limited edition mixed media figurative sculptures.

Matthews Gallery
- Marblehead -
modern 20th-century paintings, sculpture, works on paper, and photographs.

Mercury Gallery
- Boston -
specializing in American figurative expressionism from the 1930s to present featuring noted artists such as Joseph Solman, Phillip Jones, Ben-Zion, and Karl Zerbe.

Mingo Gallery and Custom Framing
- Beverly -
provides custom framing and sells original paintings and drawings.

Nielsen Gallery
- Boston -
exhibits the work of contemporary artists.

Panopticon Gallery
- Waltham -
Black and White archival photo specialists. Great online Black and white galleries.

Pepper Gallery, Boston - Boston

Powers Gallery
- Acton -
offers distinctive fine art, original paintings, monotypes, watercolors, sculpture, and more.

Puddingstone Gallery
- Jamaica Plain -
offers contemporary paintings and found objects.

Richardson-Clarke Gallery
- Boston -
specializes in American and European 18th, 19th, and 20th century paintings and drawings from The Hudson River School, The Philadelphia Ten, and The Boston School.

Sierak, Tom
- Dracut -
pastel paintings and prints.

State of the Art Gallery & Sculpture Garden
- Gloucester -
art gallery and sculpture garden featuring the works of local artists.

Teal Creek Gallery
- Rockport -
duck decoys, bird carvings, and wildlife sculptures and paintings.

Two Dogs Working
- Salem -
store featuring local works including pottery, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, handcrafted clothing, and custom calligraphy.

Vertu Fine Art Gallery - Newburyport

Wenniger Gallery - Rockport

Wild Speculation
- Salem -
features wildlife, new age, and science fiction and fantasy art.

Cambridge

Cambridge Arts Council (extensive list of Cambridge Arts)

Susi's Gallery for Children - Cambridge - includes a selection of jewelry, furniture, mobiles, paintings, clocks and clothing.

Cape Cod and the Islands

Berta Walker Gallery
- Provincetown -
represents emerging and established artists associated with Provincetown.

Blue Heron Gallery
- Wellfleet -
contemporary artists of extraordinary talent to the public in a spacious and dignified environment.

Cape Museum of Fine Arts
Dennis (Cape Cod)
exhibitions that illustrate the role Cape Cod and the Islands have played in American art.

Christina Gallery, The
- Edgartown -

DNA Gallery
- Provincetown -
features upcoming shows, history, and artists of contemporary art gallery.

Dorian Studios
- Provincetown -
showcases prints from a variety of artists.

Easton Windmill Bed & Breakfast and Gallery -
Eastham -
located near the oldest windmill on Cape Cod.

Giving Tree Gallery
- East Sandwich -
offers sculptures, paintings, jewelry, fountains, and more with a blend of nature and art themes.

Gregory Spencer Hill - Nantucket

Hallam Gallery
- Nantucket -
offers books, recordings, and artwork from Kerry Hallam.

J. Todd Galleries - Wellesley

Jan Collins Selman Fine Art
- Falmouth -
contemporary artwork by New England artists.

Just Africa Gallery
- Hyannis -
African art from Zimbabwe, Kenya and Zaire including Shona sculpture, Kissii stone, Sadza batiks and Kazuri jewelry.

Krebs Studio-Gallery
- Nantucket -
abstract and impressionist paintings and drawings

Munson Gallery, The
- Chatham -
showcasing American fine artists. With locations in Chatham, MA and Santa Fe, NM.

Nantucket Gallery
- Nantucket -
realistic watercolors of Nantucket, MA.

Rice Polak Gallery
- Provincetown -
collection of contemporary paintings, sculpture, and photographs. Consulting services are available.

Sandwich Glass Museum
Sandwich
The story of the 19th century Boston and Sandwich Glass Company and its founder, Deming Jarves. Includes information about exhibits, demonstrations, tours, and more.

Tristan Gallery
- Provincetown -
specializes in contemporary art.

Newburyport

A Hog On Ice Gallery
Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 465-5750

Art Cruises, Atlantis Charter
Channel Marker Marina, 65 Rear St., Newburyport, MA 01950 Summer: (978) 463-7765, Winter: (978) 462-7417

Art Etc.
41 Pleasant St., Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 465-1343

Arte Gallery & Framing
50 Water St., Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 462-9196

Lepore Fine Arts
58 Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 462-1663

Milagros
2 Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 462-6693

Newburyport Art Association
65 Water St., Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 465-8769

Ridabock Glass Studio and Gallery
The Tannery, Mill No. 3, 50 Water St., Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 465-7784
Actor's Studio
The Tannery, 12 Federal St., Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 463-0974

Firehouse Center for the Arts
One Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 462-7336

Harbor Theatre
29 State St., Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 462-9800

Maudslay Arts Center
One Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 462-7336 or (978) 499-0050

Screening Room, The
82 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 462-3456

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Newport

International Tennis Hall of Fame - non-profit institution dedicated to the preservation of the game's history, and its future development.

Museum of Yachting, The - preserves yachting traditions and heritage. Collection includes yachts, artifacts, and exhibits interpreting the sport and its history.

Newport Antique Postcards Museum - exhibiting postcard that depict turn-of-the-century Newport.

Thames Science Center - includes details about exhibits, programs, staff, membership and more.

National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) - exhibits art from the 'Golden Age of American Illustration' in the 'Gilded Age' architecture of Vernon Court.

Newport Art Museum - includes exhibition information, events calendar, membership benefits, and more.

Arnold Art Store and Gallery - offers marine art, and framing and restoration services.

Roger King Gallery of Fine Art - fine 19th and 20th century American & European paintings, specializing in marine and early African-American art.

Tsuru Gallery - specialising in Japanese woodblock prints

Providence

Theatre

Foqué dans la tête Productions - production company dedicated to upholding the motto, "The truth is often spoken in jest. Ingest."

Pan-Twilight Circus - devoted to mask, puppets, dance, music, and the classic circus arts.

Perishable Theatre - mainstage series, community classes, guest performances, women's playwrighting festival, shows for young audiences.

Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre

Trinity Repertory Company - Tony Award-winning resident professional theater produces classic and contemporary plays.

Vermont

A smattering of the bulk of fine galleries Vermont has to offer.

Artist's Loft Gallery
- Brattleboro -
features painting, sculpture and crafted works from Vermont and New England artists.

The Arlington Gallery, Rt. 7A, Arlington, VT Ph.: 802-375-6423.
Features the Norman Rockwell exhibition, home of the famous artist from 1939 to 1953. Exhibits housed in old church listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open Daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed January.

Warren Kimble Gallery, Rt. 73 East, Brandon, VT Ph.: 802-247-3026.
Nationally known folk artist stocks original works, prints and more. Open July - Oct., Mon. - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ; Sat. and Sun. 10 - 4 pm. Nov. - June, Mon.- Fri. 9 am - 5 pm., weekends by appt.

Farrow Gallery and Studio, Rt. 4A, Main Street, Castleton, VT Ph.: 802-468-5683.
Select group of fine artists including the nationally recognized sculptor Patrick Farrow displayed in a unique century-old converted church. Open daily except Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call ahead to be sure.

The Peel Gallery of Fine Art, Peel Gallery Road, off Rt. 7, Danby, VT Ph.: 802-293-5230.
Museum artists and unknowns, sculpture garden and year-round admission. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday - Monday.

Southern Vermont Art Center, West Rd., Manchester, VT Ph: 802-363-1405.
National Historic Trust mansion and state of the art new museum house art on view and for sale. Outdoor sculpture garden and cafe. Admission. May 13 - Oct. 29; Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. Call for winter hours.

Frog Hollow, Mill Street, Vermont State Craft Center, Middlebury, VT Ph: 802-388-3177.
Eclectic collection of Vermont contemporary and traditional art and crafts. Also in Burlington at Church Street Marketplace and in the Equinox Hotel in Manchester, VT.

Vermont Folklife Center, Court St., Middlebury, VT Ph: 802-388-4964.
Folk art and rural traditions. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. year-round; Sat., noon - 4 p.m. during Summer and Fall.

Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, Rt. 7, South Main St., Rutland, VT Ph: 802-775-0356.
Original works from more than 250 Vermont artists in a century-old Victorian mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 4 p.m.; closed every Tuesday.

Moon Brook Gallery of Art, Howe Center, 2 Scale Avenue, (off Strongs Ave.) Rutland, VT Ph: 802-7775-9548.
Ever changing exhibitions of pottery, photography, oil paintings and other media. Open daily, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed Sunday.

The Miller Art Center, Springfield Art & Historical Society, Springfield, VT Ph: 802-885-2415.
Collection includes Richard Lee Pewter, Bennington Pottery and 19th century American paintings. Open Monday - Friday, noon - 4:30 p.m. early Spring through Fall.

North Wind Artisan's Gallery, 81 Central St., Woodstock, VT 05091 Ph: 802-457-1253.

I. B. Munson House Art Gallery, 7 So. Main St., Rt. 7, Wallingford, VT Ph: 802-446-2860.
Thomas Kinkade offers unique works in radiant light. Other surprises by nationally acclaimed and local artists. Open year-round, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Witt Gallery, Rt. 30 Pawlet, VT Ph: 802-325-3248.
Specializes in American talent. Many award winners in a charming 19th century country house. Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Tuesday & Wednesday, February - April)

Todd Gallery, 614 Main St., Weston, VT Ph: 802-824-5606.
First floor gallery features a collection of pottery, functional ironwork, baskets, wooden ware and many more unique and beautiful Vermont made hand crafts. The second floor gallery features the work of Robert E. Todd, known for his paintings of Vermont and Ireland.

The Gallery On The Green, One The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091 Ph:802-457-4956.
A venue for talented New England artists to display and sell their work to collectors of representational paintings. The Gallery On The Green occupies a former stagecoach inn situated in the center of Woodstock, Vermont, a town often referred to as one of the most beautiful villages in the United States. The Gallery also offers an extensive selection of limited edition prints and photographs which convey the New England experience.

Firehouse Center For The Visual Arts, Church St. Burlington, VT Ph: 802-865-7166.
Constantly changing collections in various media. Open Wed., Thursday, Saturday and Sunday noon - 6:00 p.m. Friday noon - 8:00 p.m.

Vermont Theatre

Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, VT
Now enjoying its 25th season, Oldcastle has emerged as one of New England's finest theatres. Since 1972 Oldcastle has gained a reputation for consistantly excellent presentations of a wide variety of plays. The company continues its commitment ot producing intimate, accessible and stimulating theatre..

Valley Players Theatre
- Waitsfield, VT -
A community theatre group.

Theatre Factory Theatre
- Burlington, VT -

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