Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: New Leaf Gallery

Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: New Leaf Gallery

These are unprecedented times and artists are finding strength in community and creativity. In this account, we hear from Taryn Fisher. You may recognize her name - we’ve featured her before. Taryn ran the League of NH Craftsmen store on Central Square in Keene, which closed down operations this past April. Well, she’s back! After many inspired conversations and the spirit to jump right back in, Taryn has partnered with a local artist to open a very special place - a gallery with an intimate experience and art that is accessible and vibrant.

We’re proud to share the story of New Leaf Gallery and Taryn Fisher, in her own words.

Antioch team partners with Arts Alive!

Antioch team partners with Arts Alive!

Arts Alive! is excited to be pairing with Antioch University this year. We’re working with Dr. Tomoyo Kawano and Cierra Tunquist to support our Access to the Arts research. Tomoyo is the director of the dance movement therapy program in the applied psychology department, and Cierra is a student, with an undergrad degree in biomedical engineering.

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Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: WakaDoodles

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Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: WakaDoodles

These are unprecedented times and artists are finding strength in community and creativity. In this account, we hear from WakaDoodles. This company was started with the vision to be a community art studio space. It is now defined as ‘traveling art instruction for children and adults.’ At Arts Alive! we know that bringing art to folks in a rural area can sometimes mean going to them instead of expecting them to come to you. WakaDoodles has built a beautiful practice of going beyond its original vision to be accessible to a wide variety of folks who want to make art together. We’re proud to share the story of WakaDoodles and it’s owner Priya Allaire in her own words.

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Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: The Edge Ensemble

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Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: The Edge Ensemble

During the Month of October Arts Alive is collecting stories from performing arts organizations across the Monadnock Region to ask - how are you holding up? This is the first of three stories this month that will highlight the innovations, inspiration, hope, and connection these organizations are still fostering, even in difficult times. We started with Keene State College’s Redfern Arts Center, and followed it with updates from The Peterborough Players. We wrap up this series with The Edge Ensemble of Keene, NH. The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company was founded in 1989 by Founding Artistic Director, Kim Dupuis. Our present home is Heberton Hall at the Keene Public Library. Ensemble members are drawn from Keene and the surrounding area.

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Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: Peterborough Players

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Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: Peterborough Players

During the Month of October Arts Alive is collecting stories from performing arts organizations across the Monadnock Region to ask - how are you holding up? This is the second of three stories this month that will highlight the innovations, inspiration, hope, and connection these organizations are still fostering, even in difficult times. We started with Keene State College’s Redfern Arts Center. This story is about the Peterborough Players as told by Tom Frey.

Reopening Conversation #5 with NH State Council on the Arts

Reopening Conversation #5 with NH State Council on the Arts

New Hampshire-based arts and cultural organizations are connecting for conversations about reopening their venues and businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Ginnie Lupi, director of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, arts organization leaders from around the state are sharing how they’ve been reopening since lockdown ended and what new ideas they’ve come up with! Many Monadnock region organizations are featured in this video!

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Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College

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Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College

During the Month of October Arts Alive is collecting stories from performing arts organizations across the Monadnock Region to ask - how are you holding up? This is the first of three stories this month that will highlight the innovations, inspiration, hope, and connection these organizations are still fostering, even in difficult times. We start with Keene State College’s Redfern Arts Center.