ALERT: ArtHub Grand Opening POSTPONED - Gallery will still be open!

WHO + WHAT: ArtHub, the gallery of Nashua Area Artists Association, along with its members and new friends who are part of its opening exhibit

WHERE: 98 Main Street, Nashua, N.H.

WHEN: Soft opening: Wed., May 14, 2025, gallery hours 11-3 p.m.

Grand reopening/artists reception: Sat., May 17, 2025, gallery open 2-7 p.m. – reception all day!

WHY: Celebrate the reopening of our gallery at its newest location, right on Main Street in Downtown Nashua, with our spring-themed exhibits!

ABOUT the Gallery:

ArtHub will be reopening soon in a new location, visible and right in the middle of downtown Nashua, in what had previously been the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Nashua gallery.

The NAAA couldn’t be happier to have a gallery space situated in this vibrant street-level location which was already set up as a gallery with workshop and class space already in place, as well. Gallery co-manager Sonia Lee Gilmore, a longtime NAAA member and a textile artist, said, “We really want to be a part of the downtown and all that that entails,” including the various downtown events such as the Holiday Stroll, Summer Stroll, and other events. “We are happy to be involved and right in downtown.”

ArtHub Co-Manager Jacqueline Barry, who is also a pastel artist, said, “One of the many reasons for opening a gallery is to be able to include ALL our artists. Currently, our exhibit venues only allow for our 2D artists and a gallery will give our 3D artists a chance to participate in highlighting their work. There is an amazing amount of talent in this area and to be able to bring that talent to our new downtown location will not only give the community the opportunity to see the local talent but inspire them to do their own work.”

The NAAA galleries in the past have always welcomed members and non-members. “There are not many outlets for artists or art lovers to come together and enjoy all the different arts but there is a camaraderie that forms among the artists as well as art lovers,” said Barry. The NAAA feels that opening up the gallery to all artists, members and non-members, brings in as much talent as possible, she said.

The NAAA's very first gallery was located on East Pearl Street. “We've had some beautiful galleries in the past around Nashua but this location is optimal for everyone,” Barry said. “This will also give the NAAA to once again participate in all the downtown activities throughout the year, including the Scarecrow contest, Plaid Friday, Taste of Downtown, to name a few. She added, “This gallery will also allow the NAAA to again involve itself with special exhibits, such as Angels of Addiction, Seven Hills Foundation, special fundraising events such as Military Dogs and Their Handlers.”

NAAA members have been busy working on the new 1,743 square-foot space since March, painting, bringing in furniture and displays, reusing some from the previous gallery, getting the hanging system in place, cleaning and polishing, putting in new lighting. Very soon, more than 20 artists and artisans will be bringing in their spring-themed artworks to be on view.

The gallery will first get their spring exhibits underway with a soft opening on May 14 and grand opening on May 17, and then workshops and classes will follow with registration to be on the NAAA website. Some of these, along with NAAA member meetings and monthly art demonstrations, are still being held at the NAAA office and studio on the third floor at 60 Main Street, a couple blocks away in the old Nashua Telegraph building next to the river.

It is the perfect place to find art for upcoming birthdays, graduations, weddings,

Gallery hours:

Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Friday: 2-6 p.m.

Saturday: 2-7 p.m.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Since 1951, the NAAA has been an all-volunteer, non-profit, educational organization whose goal is the advancement of art in Nashua and its surrounding communities. Our membership is comprised of visual artists working in a variety of media as well as patrons of the arts. The NAAA welcomes members at any level of experience from students to established artists. Our goal to foster the advancement of art is met through our EAST (Emerging Artist Student Talent) shows and scholarship program. The ArtHub Gallery, now on Main Street in downtown Nashua, provides opportunities for local artists to exhibit work and benefit from demonstrations, workshops and interaction with other artists. The NAAA also has rotating art exhibits in several other locations including:

• Pheasant Lane Mall, 310 Daniel Webster Highway in South Nashua
• Ripano Stoneworks/Expert Design Solutions, 90 E. Hollis Street in Nashua
• St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley Street in Nashua
• Campo Enoteca Italian restaurant, 969 Elm Street in Manchester
• Courtyard by Marriott, 2200 Southwood Drive in Nashua
• Lyphos Family Health, 29 Riverside Street in Nashua

The annual Greeley Park Art Show, since 1953, showcases artists from the NE region and is held in August, this is its 72nd year. NAAA always welcomes new members, volunteers and donations.

For more information:

https://www.nashuaarts.org

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