Category: Dover

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

Nature Journaling for all ages on Saturday, January 27^th starting at 10:00 AM-12:00 PM with the Seacoast NH Permaculture in the Lecture Hall of the Dover Public Library. Free, everyone welcome.

Care Giver Café on Wednesday, December 20 at 10:30am. Join Cornerstone VNA at the Dover Public Library and meet other Dover area family caregivers. Come for a morning of support, education and conversation. No registration is required.

The Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick is holding a TREX Bench Raffle for Charity

For Immediate Release:  The Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick (DRSB) Lions Club, through a very successful recycling effort, as part of the Trex “Nextrex” challenge, is raffling off a Trex bench to benefit their charitable initiatives this holiday season.

To date, the club has donated five benches to local towns.  The benches are made from recycled plastics such as grocery, produce, ziplock and pellet bags as well as pallet and bubble wrap and other plastics, which are collected by Lions Club volunteers at area transfer stations and other locations.  The collected plastics are weighed and delivered to a participating retailer and ultimately transformed into lovely benches complete with bronze plaques.  Each bench represents 500 lbs of plastic that would otherwise have ended up in our local landfills.

Raffle tickets are $5 or 5 for $20 and the drawing will be held on December 18.  QR code to enter can be found on our Facebook page link below.

The Lions Club of Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick is a member of the Lions Club International, which began in 1917.  Their motto is “We Serve.”  The club gathers on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Cara Irish Pub in Dover to find ways to improve their community.
 
For more information about the Dover, Rollinsford, South Berwick Lions Club, visit https://www.facebook.com/DRSBLionsClub/videos/651623020510605