Happenings!
Saturdays at Syd’s, the FIRST Saturday of Each Month
Opening Reception 2026 “Lasting Beauty” Exhibit, SAT, MAY 2, 3-4:40PM
- The region’s largest local art gallery! 30+ artists, 3+ rooms, 125 works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, pen & ink and mixed media. Originals and reproductions, notecards. Many favorite Art in the Park artists exhibit here year-round!
- New member artists are encouraged to join the ongoing exhibit as it changes every four to six months.
An all-new exhibit comes to the Gallery @ Syd’s at the end of April, opening May 2.
Artists who wish to exhibit, please REGISTER by April 15.
The Gallery @ Syd’s is delighted to welcome pastelist Maryann Mullett, whose “Foxgloves” is seen here.
Gifts of the Season at the Gallery @ Syd’s
Monadnock Area Artists Association’s “Comfort & Joy” exhibit, currently at the Gallery, closes April 23.
Featuring 125 pieces of local artists’ work—wonderful, meaningful gifts. The Art in the Park Shop upstairs features note cards and reproductions.
Hurry Up And Paint!
Workshop with Steve Previte
April 26 , 9-4 (set-up time 8:30)
Stone Arch Village, 835 Court Street, Keene, NH
Join Steve Previte for his Hurry Up And Paint! workshop where you will be challenged to leave your comfort zone to grow as an artist. You will learn to dominate your paintings by making forceful artistic statements with the use of color, brushwork, and paint application while working quickly on several paintings. Expect to do great things!
This workshop is primarily for oil painters, but other mediums would work, as well. Registrations will begin in early March.
Spring and Fall Meetings
Twice a year the association gathers for meetings, often at Hannah Grimes Center on Roxbury Street in Keene. Programs include updates on association business, workshops, demonstrations and socializing with other members. Refreshments are provided and the get-togethers are free and open to the public.
In the comfort of Jeanne Maguire Thieme’s warm and welcoming studio in Swanzey, NH, MAAA members can participate in monthly Critiques led by Jeanne herself.
- Artists in all visual media are invited
- Group size is limited to 7 each month
- Each participant brings 1-2 pieces for discussion
- Participants can expect encouragement, feedback, support and suggestions
- Attendees may contribute potluck snacks, tea provided
- No fee to attend but registration is required.
Next session April 23, 10a-Noon.
Be part of Art Walk in the windows at the Gallery @ Syd’s. Fun reception during the Taste of Keene Festival, the first Saturday of Art Walk.
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