Name: Opening Reception 60th Anniversary, Jaffrey Civic Center Through the Years 1966 - 2026
Start: 2026-08-01T17:00:00-04:00

The Jaffrey Civic Center is excited to announce the opening of the 60th Anniversary, Jaffrey Civic Center Through the Years 1966 - 2026 exhibition, August 1 through September 12, 2026. Opening reception Friday, August 1 5 - 8 pm.

This exhibition chronicles 60 years, from Marion Mack Johnson’s extraordinary vision and conception of an open center for activities of a cultural and historic nature for all to use and enjoy. Her generous gift has remained vital to the community and continues to flourish.

Local Event: Opening Reception 60th Anniversary, Jaffrey Civic Center Through the Years 1966 - 2026

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Opening Reception 60th Anniversary, Jaffrey...

The Jaffrey Civic Center is excited to announce the opening of the 60th Anniversary, Jaffrey Civic Center Through the Years...

Opening Reception 60th Anniversary, Jaffrey Civic Center Through the Years 1966 - 2026

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The Jaffrey Civic Center is excited to announce the opening of the Fannie Hillsmith 1911 - 2007 exhibition, August 1 through September 12, 2026. Opening reception
Friday, August 1 5 - 8 pm.
Fannie Hillsmith was an American Cubist painter who lived in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. She was represented by many New York galleries. Her first show was at Norlyst Gallery, owned by Jimmy Ernst in 1943. She was influenced by such painters as Picasso, Gris, and Miro, according to The New York Times. She is quoted as saying,
“I am interested in abstract art, but I am also interested in the message; the problem is to convey feeling with the impact of the abstract”. She developed a style of Cubism which combined traditional Cubist motfis with
what she called “an early American feeling”.

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The Jaffrey Civic Center is excited to announce the opening of the Fannie Hillsmith 1911 - 2007 exhibition, August 1 through...

The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to present Clay, Steel, Ink and Paint, an exhibition featuring Kim and Scott Cunningham, on view from August 1 through September 12. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 1, from 5 to 8 PM, offering visitors an opportunity to meet&nbsp;the artists, experience the work in person, and enjoy light refreshments.

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The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to present Clay, Steel, Ink and Paint, an exhibition featuring Kim and Scott Cunningham, on...

Opening Reception Clay, Steel, Ink and Paint Kim and Scott Cunningham 

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Watercolor Workshop "Sunflowers" with Olha NecheporenkoSaturday August 8 from 10:30 to 1:30Cost:&nbsp;$75<a href="https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML12RFV497JN6/checkout/SA6EKEEYOPV2L5RDDX5XGQSJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign Up</a>

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Watercolor Workshop "Sunflowers" with Olha NecheporenkoSaturday August 8 from 10:30 to 1:30Cost: $75Sign Up

Saturdays, Aug. 15, 22, 29 11 – 1 pmFollowing the free intro we will move into color! Making marks on paper and then learning how to use those papers in the artwork we make with our own style and voice.
This is not a recipe class. I will teach techniques that you can mix and match to help you develop your own unique expression.
Week 1:&nbsp; Learn what colors mean to you as an individual. You will be using color and combining the marks you defined for yourself to give expression to your thoughts and feelings
Week 2: Different papers different purpose.&nbsp; See how different papers affect your different mark making techniques. Learn how you can use paper to make marks.
Week 3: Layer what you know.&nbsp; See how layering affects the marks and colors. Learn about using different acrylic mediums in collaboration with your papers and paints.
Students will be asked to bring a selection of different brushes for acrylic painting. No brush purchase is required. Just bring different brushes you already own. All other materials provided by teacher.

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