About Monadnock Area Artists Association
A tradition since 1958
Monadnock Area Artists Association began in 1958 when a loose knit group of artists displayed their art work on Central Square in Keene. The City provided snow fencing upon which the paintings were hung. That humble seed blossomed into an annual “Art in the Park” event with over eighty artists displaying their work.
Opportunities for Members
The Monadnock Area Artists Association was legally structured as a non profit organization in 1963. Today, it is a volunteer-run association with a strong commitment to cultivating art in the community. Activities center on generating interest and appreciation of art within our region through education and the exhibition of art works. Members exhibit at various locations in the area, as well as being able to submit work for member and juried shows.
Activities for our members include Spring and Fall Member Meetings offering demonstrations and other activities. Our monthly e-Newsletter announces organization activities as well as member accomplishments and area arts events.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
President Ruth Sterling
Interim Vice President Carol Corliss
Treasurer Kris Stewart
Secretary Kevin Whitfield
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MEMBERS AT LARGE
Gail Shelley, Gill Truslow
Membership Secretary
Gill Truslow
ADVISORY BOARD
Sue Doyle
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E-NEWSLETTER
Carol Corliss
WEBSITE
Vernon Thornblad
Ruth Sterling
Gary Lee
Gill Truslow
ART IN THE PARK COMMITTEE
Chair Kris Stewart
Co-Chair Ruth Sterling
Sue Doyle
Liz Larson
Gail Shelley
Kevin Whitfield
Mary Kirk
Jen Hinson
WORKSHOP COMMITTEE
Chair open
Gail Shelley
Mary Kirk
EXHIBITS COMMITTEE
Chair open
Liz Winchester Larson
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Chair open
Sue Beetle
Kate Beetle
PAINTING/CRITIQUE GROUPS
Chair open
Jeanne M. Thieme
Mary Kirk
Overview of Art in the Park
Our main event of the year is Art in the Park, a two day public outdoor art show in the lovely garden walkways of Ashuelot River Park on West Street in Keene. This is a judged exhibition held on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Artists come from all over New England to exhibit and sell their work. Only about half of our members exhibit—others choose to help produce the event and work on it as volunteers. Art in the Park actively includes high school students, offering opportunities to fundraise and exhibit.Scholarship Program
Proceeds from our popular Art in the Park Raffle support our Scholarship program. Scholarships are given to a graduating senior from Keene and/or Monadnock schools who plans to pursue art studies in college. Students interested in applying for a MAAA Scholarship are encouraged to talk with their high school art teacher for more information.
