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Dover artist wins Catamount Arts juried show prize

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. - On Friday, Jan. 21, Catamount Arts welcomed artists and patrons on an online gallery tour and awards ceremony for its sixth annual juried show Arts Connect at Catamount Arts. Juried by Katherine French, Catamount Arts Gallery Director Emerita, the exhibition is open through April 10 and showcases outstanding work by emerging and established member artists. Catamount Artsannounced the winners of the show, including Courtney Sanborn of Dover.

Courtney Sanborn, of Dover, N.H., won Second Prize for her provocative embroidered fiber art triptych, Baby Jakes, the Expulsion and Bountiful Harvest. Third Prize was awarded to Mary Rowley-Hall, of Hardwick, Vt., for her exquisitely crafted folded paper collage, Starry Night, inspired by the work of Van Gogh. A Fourth Prize was awarded this year to James Dye, of Worcester, Mass., for his intricate and graphic pen and ink drawing, Citadel of the Roach Queen.

For more information about this exhibit and other arts events hosted by Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury, Vt., please visit http://www.catamountarts.org.

EXETER Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy will hostInforming Memory: Process, Place, and Notion.If memory refers to the process of acquiring, storing, retaining, and retrieving information, what becomes of the information that takes up residence in our hearts in our minds? What do wechoose to remember and why? Thirteen Phillips Exeter Academy alumnae featured in,Informing Memory: Process, Place, and Notioncollectively explore these themes as they share their work and art making process. The result - a landscape of mind and place stretched out before our eyes. This reflection of gathered memories, notions of self and environment both real and imagined, offers us an opportunity to ground ourselves in our own unique search and journey to those intricate spaces within, challenging us to be intentional and present within our own thoughts and experiences.

Visit the Lamont Gallery website to learn more about the exhibit, make reservations and find out about additional events and educational programming:www.exeter.edu/lamontgallery.

BERWICK, Maine - Anne Vaughans artwork once again returns to the Berwick Public Library with a new exhibit of her oil paintings, through April.

Vaughan says her large landscapes are inspired by local scenes, the Little River near her Berwick home among them. During the COVID pandemic, she has painted still-lifes in her studio, inspired by the painters of elaborate containers and native pottery.

Vaughan has lived in Berwick for 10 years, but had a former life there for 10 years in the 1960s. She has also lived in Pennsylvania and Georgia, working as an attorney representing people in poverty to gain access to public benefits. She also worked as a congressional aide and became a guide for the Philadelphia Museum of Art where her exhibits included Andrew Wyeths last show.

Previous shows of her work have taken place at Riverstone, the Kittery Art Association, Seacoast Moderns, Vibe Gallery, Blackbird Studio and Gallery, the Franklin Gallery, Berwick Art Association, local libraries and shops.

Vaughan said, I have been fortunate for this community to be committed to painting and the crafts related to it.

The Berwick Public Library is located at103 Old Pine Hill Road, Berwick, Maine. The librarys telephone number is 207-698-5737, and it is on the Web atwww.berwick.lib.me.us.Email info@berwickpubliclibrary.org.

BERWICK, Maine - Musical instruments have been added to the books, audio books and movies available for lending at the Berwick Public Library. The Continuum Arts Collective has provided musical instruments to the Berwick Public Library and the D.H. Hurd Library in North Berwick.Patrons can check out the instruments from the libraries for the typical three-week lending period.

For further study, student artists and musicians in Maine and New Hampshire can apply to the CAC for free musical instruments and music lessons, art supplies and art lessons, and experiential opportunities to flourish as creators. Teachers, parents, school administrators and friends may apply for any of the items on behalf of a student, or students to apply directly.Go to the Continuum Arts Collective web site,continuumarts.org.

The Berwick Public Library is located at103 Old Pine Hill Road, Berwick, Maine. The librarys telephone number is 207-698-5737, and it is on the Web atwww.berwick.lib.me.us.Email info@berwickpubliclibrary.org.

EXETER The Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter is back open Wednesdays through Sundays in March and presents two new Body of Work exhibits, along with a new theme show challenge.

Just in time for St. Patricks Day,N.H. artist and writer Karen Desrosiers shows her oil paintings of Ireland in her Celtic Spring.It has been said that wherever you stand in Ireland you will see at least 40 shades of green. This is never more true than in spring, when the land and sky come alive.The heart and soul of Ireland and the Irish people shine through the beautiful, rugged landscapes, the brightly painted buildings, the ancient architecture, and the wild flora (not to mention the beer). I have long been attracted and addicted to all things Irish and Celtic.Themes of the Irish culture feature heavily in my artwork.I love color and texture and the expression that I am able to get with them.I paint primarily with oils, in an impressionistic manner, applying thick textures and rich color, in a process that has an element of building to it, beyond painting, maintaining the brushstrokes, and creating work that is almost 3-dimensional. Mixing my own colors is one of my favorite parts of the painting process and enables me to strive for those 40 shades of green in my work.My paintings are based on and inspired by photographs Ive taken during my trips to Ireland and other Celtic countries.

While Desrosiers has taken art classes since early childhood, she is also self-taught.She has been actively involved in the Seacoast area arts community for over 20 years and now owns Lane House Arts Center in Hampton, where she has her studio.In addition to painting, Desrosiers enjoys working in a variety of mediums, both 2D and 3D, as well as photography.When shes not creating art, she is a university writing professor and freelance writer in fiction and non-fiction.

Those who have my tree paintings in their homes tell me of the healing feelings and peacefulness they provide, says Epping artist Margaret Bowlus-Serino, MSTD, about her Body of Work show The Healing Power of Trees.I have painted at least 75 trees.Trees provide healing from my prayers when I paint because they offer such a blessing of positivity through their connections.Trees connect to each other and communicate to help each other.It is my prayer that people could replicate that behavior. Bowlus-Serino was born and raised in Albion, Pa., where her talented father taught her about art and media and fostered her creativity from a very young age.Over the years, I have had much support and encouragement from mentors, friends, and family.I also experienced plenty of 'dangers, toils, and snares' (words from Amazing Grace).This song and its truth describe my experiences and motivation well, thus becoming the name of my business: Amazing Grace Arts.I pray for each recipient as I paint, and, I have been told this is a healing energy. Bowlus-Serino has exhibited at Market Square Day and the Berwick Craft Show; StarCrafts, Black Widow and Pleasant Street Barn all in Epping; Seacoast Crafters in Somersworth; the Red Barn in Durham, Conn.; and the libraries in Epping and Plaistow.

Black and White is the March challenge of the popular SAA monthly theme show and will have everything from oils paintings to watercolors and monotypes to dramatic photography.The 29 SAA exhibiting artists have also all just put up new artwork, and when you visit Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m., you will always meet one of them.

The Second Friday eve receptions return onMarch 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.They are not able to safely offer refreshments inside the gallery yet, but you can see all the wonderful new art and meet the artists. Thank you for continuing to wear masks inside. The gallery is at 130 Water St., in Exeter. Parking in Exeter is free. See more atseacoastartist.organd follow them on Facebook.

DOVERDover Arts Commission seeks local artists and businesses for the next round of Dover Art Beat exhibits and urges the public to visit the current Art Beat installations.

The Dover Arts Commission's Art Beat program encourages local businesses to display local art, provides area artists with alternative venues to show work, and gives the public more opportunities to experience art. The program collaborates with local businesses, the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Dover Main Street to connect business and visual artists.

Participating Art Beat businesses have found the exhibits to be a positive experience. Dupont's Service Center is currently exhibiting its second Art Beat installation with artist Alicia Milewski.

"Alicia's work has brightened our waiting room and given theplacea new look," said Dave Dupont. "Thank you for allowing my business toparticipate in the Art Beatprogram."

How the Dover Art Beat program works:

Artists join the Dover Art Beat roster by uploading their information to the link below.

Businesses select an artist to partner with from the Art Beat artist roster. No space is too small for an exhibit!

Arts Commission connects artists and businesses.

Both parties sign contracts stipulating terms of the exhibit.

Exhibits run for a minimum of four months.

Any sales generated by the exhibit require a 20% commission to the business.

Artists will receive a $100 stipend from the business for exhibiting their work.

Current exhibits include:

Alicia Milewski's work displayed at Dupont's Service Center, 28 Sumner Dr.

Amy Issa's work at Armour 24 Hair Salon & Spa, 33 Main St.

Exhibit going up this month:

Heather Bartle at The Leddy Group, 114 Locust St.

Artists:To be considered for the next round of Art Beat exhibits, submit your information by March 31, tohttps://form.jotform.com/220248205365147.

Businesses:To participate in the next round of Art Beat exhibits, email your business name and contact information toArtsCommission-All@dover.nh.govby March 1.

For more information, contact the Dover Arts Commission via email atArtsCommission-All@dover.nh.gov.

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