Beginner Social Square Dance Class, Monday, Feb. 5th, 6-7:30 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! For more info, contact Priscilla at 603-978-1988 or prar@alrouff.com
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Job Fair on February 6th from 2pm – 6pm at the Holiday Inn, 300 Woodbury Ave Portsmouth. Bring your resume! Multiple career fields available, some requiring zero experience. US citizens only, pay starts at $24+ per hour will full benefits and paid time off!
Lecture Examines Maine Indigenous People and the Boarding School Era
South Berwick, Maine- Old Berwick Historical Society will present an online lecture by educator John Bear Mitchell, a citizen of the Penobscot Nation, on Thursday, January 25th at 7:00pm via Zoom. Titled, The Tribes in Maine and the Boarding School Era, Mitchell will discuss how government boarding schools affected the Maine tribes and what were the repercussions.
John Bear Mitchell is a citizen of the Penobscot Nation from Indian Island in Maine. He presently serves as the University of Maine System Office Native American Waiver and Educational Program Coordinator, University of Maine’s Wabanaki Center Outreach and Student Development Coordinator, as well as, a Lecturer of Wabanaki Studies and Multicultural Studies at the University of Maine in Orono. He has served on numerous museum and educational boards throughout the state with missions based on Maine’s Wabanaki people. While working his way through college, he toured with the Native American Storytellers of New England. He presented a traditional and contemporary program in Native American Stories and Song. His singing and storytelling can be heard in many Maine PBS, tribal-sponsored awareness videos, independent film, HBO Lionsgate TV, and many documentaries with topics on Maine’s Native People.
The lecture is free and open to the public, no registration is required. The link to the lecture is posted on www.oldberwick.org. The lecture will be recorded and posted to the society’s website. The Old Berwick Historical Society’s 2024 lectures are generously sponsored by Kennebunk Savings and supported by historical society members and donors.
Wellness Class focused upon sleeping on January 25th beginning 7pm at the Health Spirit Center, 9 Morgan Way, Dover. RSVP to 603-868-1555.
The Art Center proudly announces “We Are Water,” an evocative exhibition by painter Sharyn Paul. This exhibit embraces the essence of water and her love for it.
Running now through the end of February, “We Are Water” is a testament to Sharyn Paul’s deep-rooted connection to water. The artist’s profound affinity for her element, stemming from her upbringing in Maine – a region with lakes and ocean – permeates her work.
“I love to be in, on, and by the water,” shares Sharyn Paul. “It’s an integral part of who I am, a connection I’ve felt since as far back as I can remember. Painting people, animals, and memories of places within the context of water portrays my innate self and what resonates with me on a profound level.”
Visitors to The Art Center will have the opportunity to explore Paul’s profound artistic expression, depicting the interplay between humanity, nature, and the fluidity of water. The exhibit features enigmatic figures in an environment drawn from her vision of Maine.
As part of this exclusive showcase, meet the artist on Saturday, February 3, from 6-9 pm. and dive deeper into the creative process and inspirations behind “We Are Water.”
Gallery hours for the exhibition are from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. The Art Center is at 1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH.
To see more of Sharyn Paul’s artwork, visit www.sharynpaul.com
For further information, contact Rebecca Proctor at 603-978-6702 or visit www.theartcenteronlinegallery.com.
The Art Center presents “Beyond the Surface,” an exhibition by printmaker and painter Brooke Lambert. Held in the esteemed Jim Reagan Gallery, Lambert’s showcase introduces a captivating fusion of low-relief sculptural collagraph plates and sculptural paintings.
Brooke, known for her innovative approach, challenges conventional norms by spotlighting collagraph plates as finished art pieces, with an innate perception of her collagraph plates as sculptures. ” Beyond the Surface” is curated to emphasize these plates alongside her sculptural paintings.
Her artistic narrative draws inspiration from the vast expanse of the ocean and its ever-changing beauty, embodying strength amidst chaos. Echoing a profound dedication to environmental preservation, Lambert’s creations encapsulate the duality between intimacy and distance, the urgency to protect nature, and the unexplored realms waiting to be discovered.
Through her transformative process, Lambert breathes life into discarded materials, weaving a tale of hopefulness with elements like string, netting, and fabric, salvaged from the brink of polluting our oceans.
“Beyond the Surface” will be displayed in the Jim Reagan Gallery from January 8 through the end of February. Join us for an Artist Reception on Saturday, February 3, from 6-9 pm—at the Art Center at 1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, New Hampshire.
The Art Center is proud to announce the unveiling of its highly anticipated Annual International Printmaking Exhibition. Opening on January 8 and runs through the end of February.
Juror Kate Higley, known for her expertise in printmaking, selected a broad spectrum of prints from a substantial number of submissions. The selection features an eclectic mix of artistic techniques, showcasing various forms of intaglio prints such as mezzotints, photogravures, and etchings. Furthermore, the exhibition proudly includes monotypes and monoprints, boasting two and three-dimensional pieces by renowned artists hailing from the vibrant arts scene of New England.
Diversity and creativity are at the heart of this exhibition, as evidenced by the inclusion of silkscreens, woodcuts, collagraphs, and linocuts, presented in an impressive range of sizes, both grand and intimate. The participating artists hail from across the globe, representing countries like Australia, Canada, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and Poland and encompassing printmakers from fourteen states within the US.
“We’re thrilled to present such a diverse and exquisite collection of printmakers’ artworks from around the world,” curator Rebecca Proctor of The Art Center said. “This exhibition celebrates the incredible versatility and creativity within the realm of printmaking, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the mastery of techniques and artistic expressions from myriad cultures.”
The exhibition opens on January 8 and runs through the end of February at The Art Center, located at 1 Washington Street, Dover, NH. The public is invited to an exclusive Artist Reception on Saturday, February 3, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, allowing them to meet the artists and discuss their inspirations and artistic processes.
The Art Center welcomes visitors during gallery hours from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. For those unable to attend in person, visit our online gallery – www.theartcenteronlinegallery.com.
The Art Center is at the Washington Street Mills, 1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH.
The Art Center in Dover, NH, is a dynamic hub for artistic expression and appreciation, fostering a vibrant community of artists and art enthusiasts committed to showcasing diverse artistic forms and providing a platform for local, national and international talent.
Contact:
Name: Rebecca Proctor
Title: Curator
Email: theartcenterdover@gmail.com
Phone: 603-978-6702
Like motorcycles? Seacoast Crossroads Disciples motorcycle chapter 1221 of CMA meeting at Strafford Farms in Dover on Thursday January 25th, 7-9 pm. All are welcome to find out about the fellowship and ministry of the Christian Motorcycle Association. Stop by and check us out. https://cmausa.org/.
The next Seacoast Women’s Network meetings will be on January 23rd from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Grill 28 at Pease in Portsmouth. Learn more at https://www.seacoastwomensnetwork.com/.
Comedy Night to benefit the Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick community initiatives on February 10th at 7pm, at Corner Point Brewing Company in Berwick, Maine. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21-comedy-corner-point-to-help-dover-rollinsford-s-berwick-lions-club-tickets-748103857777
