Valerie's Gallery Hosts Grand Opening During Art 'Round Town

Valerie’s Gallery is hosting a Grand Opening of its new retail shop and gallery at 117 Market St. in Portsmouth, on Nov. 6, 2015, during the Art ‘Round Town, a downtown gallery walk held the first Friday of every month, according to a press release.

Artist Rosemary Conroy of Weare will also be on hand from 5 to 8 p.m. to discuss her process and inspiration for her paintings on display. The public is invited to stop by to check out the gallery, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments.

”We are very excited to open a second location in the center of this vibrant city so full of culture and history,” said Valerie Stainton, owner of Valerie’s Gallery, which has been operating in Newburyport, MA since 2002. “Growing up in New Hampshire, Portsmouth has been on my mind since opening our first shop, so it is great to grow our business with a second shop here. I’m looking forward to being part of the community in Portsmouth. We have a beautiful spot with a river view. It’s a wonderful setting for our collection of fine crafts and artwork from local, regional and national artisans.”

New Hampshire naturalist, freelance writer and contemporary wildlife artist Rosemary Conroy will be at the gallery to celebrate the grand opening and Art ‘Round Town event.

“I am a huge fan of Rosemary’s acrylic paintings of birds and animals. They are so vivid and dynamic, while capturing the essential personalities and character of each one,” said Stainton.

Largely self-taught, Ms. Conroy fulfilled her life-long dream of painting. She is passionate about wildlife, visiting far-flung places to find inspiration for her colorful paintings and serving on land trust boards to help protect local habitats. She also wrote a bi-weekly nature column called “Natural Selections” in the New Hampshire Sunday News and served as co-host of “Something Wild” on New Hampshire Public Radio for many years. More of her work can be found at rosemaryconroyart.com.

For more information, visit valeriesgalleries.com or facebook.com/valeriesgalleries.