Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: Bryan Field

Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: Bryan Field

These are unprecedented times and artists are finding strength in community and creativity. In this account, we hear from Bryan Field, whose latest project involves gnome adoptions. Bryan grew up in England where, among other things, he studied woodwork and metal work in high school. He is now a penturner and mixed media artist living in Peterborough, NH. Much of his work is inspired by his love of the environment and his appreciation of Art Deco stained glass. An avid traveler, his globe-trotting experiences and the beauty of the local terrain enliven his work. He gives back to the community as a board member of Monadnock Art. During the pandemic he found a unique new project to explore his creativity and connection to community.

We’re proud to share this story of Bryan Field, in his own words.

Sharing Arts Pottery Center News

Sharing Arts Pottery Center News

We are close to making our year long dream of a new community pottery center for our region a reality. In the meantime, the Sharing Arts group has been busy. They now have a temporary kiln location set up in Dublin, ready for regular firings. They've had an intern help develop the studio procedures to pave the way to the studio opening, and they've developed some new classes to get your hands dirty while you wait.

Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: Katharina Rooney

Arts Spotlight - Stories from the Pandemic: Katharina Rooney

These are unprecedented times and artists are finding strength in community and creativity. In this account, we hear from Katharina Rooney. She has been an art teacher at Keene State college since 1997, teaching Ceramics, Drawing and Design Foundations. She studied art and design at the Mozarteum in Salzburg and ceramics at the Academy for Applied Arts in Vienna, completing graduate studies at the University of Illinois. Her ceramics, sculptures and installations have been shown nationally and internationally and are in private collections and galleries. We first met her a few years ago, when she was selected for a Ewing Arts Award!

We’re proud to share this story of Katharina Rooney, in her own words.

Arts Alive! in partnership with Antioch launches a study on the connection of arts and loneliness in the Monadnock Region

Arts Alive! in partnership with Antioch launches a study on the connection of arts and loneliness in the Monadnock Region

We’re launching a study - take the survey on Arts & Loneliness today! Arts Alive! is partnering with Antioch University New England to examine the Monadnock Region’s participation levels in the arts, the common barriers to participation, and how participation and arts engagement impacts loneliness and connection.

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.