Category: Dover

Beginner Social Square Dance Class on Monday, Oct. 6^th from 6-7:30 p.m. at First Parish Church in Dover. No partner, no special clothing and no experience needed. Come meet new people, get some brain and heart healthy walking exercise and have fun! First week free then $5 per week. For more info, contact Pricilla at prar@alrouff.com  

 

Beginner Social Square Dance Class on Monday, Oct. 6^th from 6-7:30 p.m. at First Parish Church in Dover. No partner, no special clothing and no experience needed. Come meet new people, get some brain and heart healthy walking exercise and have fun! First week free then $5 per week. For more info, contact Pricilla at prar@alrouff.com  

 

The Art Center Hosts Women’s Caucus for Art, NH Chapter Exhibition: Inflection Point—Thirty Years of WCA/NH

Dover, NH — September 2025

The Art Center in Dover, NH, presents Inflection Point: Thirty Years of WCA/NH, an exhibition by the Women’s Caucus for Art, New Hampshire Chapter. The show runs from September 8 through October 31, 2025, with an artists’ reception on Saturday, October 4, from 6–9 PM.

This landmark exhibition highlights the legacy and ongoing influence of WCA/NH, featuring works by the original founders of the organization—Gail Smuda, Adrienne Kernan LaVallee, Loretta CR Hubley, Elsa Voelcker, and Melissa McCarthy—along with a statement by founding member and art historian Inez McDermott. In addition, the exhibition showcases the vibrant creativity of current members, bringing together 93 works of art in a wide-ranging and powerful display.

Founded as part of the national Women’s Caucus for Art, WCA/NH is dedicated to advancing women in the visual arts through educational programs, networking, and exhibition opportunities. Each year, the chapter hosts two statewide meetings, organizes multiple exhibitions, and facilitates monthly regional meetups to strengthen community and foster growth among women artists across New Hampshire.

“The Inflection Point exhibition reflects both the history and the future of women’s voices in the visual arts,” said Rebecca Proctor, owner and operator of The Art Center. “We are honored to host such a significant and inspiring body of work.”

The Art Center is an award-winning creative hub with two floors of galleries, studios, and exhibition spaces within Dover’s historic mill. Its mission is to promote the creation, display, and sale of artwork by resident and member artists, while fostering cultural awareness through community partnerships and educational programs.

Exhibition Dates: September 8 – October 31, 2025
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 6–9 PM
Location: The Art Center, One Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 AM–6 PM | Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM

To learn more about the exhibition or to plan your visit, please visit www.theartcenteronlinegallery.com or contact theartcenterdover@gmail.com for further details.

 

attached images:

Art in Bloom | Paulette Brace

Shines on Other Doors and Windows | Marcia Santore 

Crane Beach II | Valerie Long

Never Again…again…again | Judith Cassell

TRIUNE, #2 Hope Amid Hardship – C.M. Judge

The Art Center Presents Its 1st Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition

DOVER, NH – September 2025

The Art Center proudly announces its 1st Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition, featuring over 15 sculptors from across the United States and an extraordinary range of contemporary three-dimensional works.

The exhibition transforms The Art Center’s award-winning galleries into an immersive landscape of form, balance, and imagination. Visitors will encounter a captivating range of works, from graceful metal ribbons twisting into airy, architectural arcs and sculptures carved from wood with bold textures and rhythmic lines, to abstract stone forms polished to meditative stillness. The exhibition also features playful assemblages of found objects and industrial materials, alongside mobiles suspended in midair, delicately balanced to move with the slightest breeze. Many works draw inspiration from the natural world, with organic shapes echoing landscapes and human forms, inviting reflection on the connection between humanity, nature, and contemporary expression.

 

The Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition will be on view from September 8 through October 31, 2025, with an Artists’ Reception on Saturday, October 4, from 6–9 PM. The public is warmly invited to attend and meet the sculptors in person.

Participating artists include: Daniela Wenzel, Joan Mullen, Aaron Stanley, Darryl Loyer, Eric Ordway, Sarah Clark, Markus Weinfurter, Chelsea Knoll, Phie Deal, Renqian Yang, Paul Sears, Merritt Schnipper, Lucien Koonce, Lillian Bolster and Nancy Priest.  

“This exhibition represents a milestone for The Art Center,” said Rebecca Proctor, Owner and Director. “By bringing together sculptors from across the country, we are opening our doors to a national conversation in contemporary sculpture. Our vision is to make this the first of many annual sculpture exhibitions, building a tradition that will inspire artists and audiences alike.”

The Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition is part of The Art Center’s ongoing mission to showcase a wide range of artistic expression in its 9,500 square feet of galleries and studios. Located in the historic Washington Street Mills in Dover, The Art Center has become a vibrant hub for artists and art lovers throughout the Seacoast region and beyond.

For more information, please contact:
The Art Center
1 Washington Street, Suite 1177
Dover, NH 03820
Email: theartcenterdover@gmail.com
Website: www.theartcenterdover.com

 

Attached Images

Searenity – Markus Weinfurter

Don’t Cry – Chelsea Knoll

Liget – Renqian Yang

Temptress – Paul Sears

Sculptural Hanaire – Lucien Koonce

Sea Goddess Head Vessel – Nancy Priest