Exhibits, galleries, theater and more: Seacoast arts and culture news
Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy hosts Managing Miscellanea
EXETER — Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy will host Managing Miscellanea, an exhibition that will allow viewers to take a deep look into what we consider to be our undefined collection. Since its conception in 1952, the Lamont Gallery has never officially been a collecting gallery; however like many art institutions we have accumulated a number of prints, paintings, sculptures, and artifacts. The ethical responsibility in maintaining these works creates a constant, quiet struggle addressing concerns of safety, storage, and preservation for each piece in our care, with the larger question of how to use this collection in meaningful ways when a quarter of the works lack adequate provenance.
This exhibition is a continuation of the ongoing work we are doing to understand our collection. Managing Miscellanea will be addressing many of the same questions that we began to explore through exhibitions a decade ago such as: What defines a collection? How are collections built, maintained, and shared? We will showcase some of the unseen works from our storage room, share what we know about their stories, and hope to hear in what ways these works inspire you.
Visit the Lamont Gallery website to learn more about the exhibit and find out about additional events and educational programming: www.exeter.edu/lamontgallery.
The Kittery Art Association presents ‘Summertime Blues: Coastal View’ all member exhibition
KITTERY, Maine — Many artists draw inspiration from the powerful ocean and the constant change that comes with each passing tide. Our proximity to the salt air, rocky coastline, and crashing waves sets us apart on the Seacoast. The Kittery Art Association presents Summertime Blues: Coastal View, an All Member Exhibition. Summertime Blues: Coastal View runs from July 14 to Sept. 11, with an Opening Reception on Friday, July 15, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Kittery Art Association is located at 2 Walker St., in the heart of Kittery Foreside. The gallery features the work of Seacoast Artists in monthly shows and welcomes new members and art appreciators of all ages. For more information visit www.kitteryartassociation.org or contact KAA at info@kitteryartassociation.org /; 207-451-9384.
Prescott Park Arts Festival announces return of the Saltwater Roots Festival
PORTSMOUTH —Prescott Park Arts Festival, an independent non-profit arts organization located in downtown Portsmouth, along the banks of the Piscataqua River, announces the return of the Saltwater Roots Festival. A part of the beloved River House Restaurant Concert Series, the Saltwater Roots Festival will take place on Friday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. Returning for a second year, it is a feel good event that celebrates a collection of incredible local and regional talent who offer a variety of music spanning the genres of rock, roots, blues, folk and more. This evening of entertainment is set to light up Prescott Park with vibrant energy through the power of live music.
This year’s Saltwater Roots Festival will feature The Ammonium Maze, Julie Rhodes, and River Sister! As always, the Arts Festival is fully accessible and all events are offered for an optional suggested donation. All reservations can be made at: www.prescottpark.org.
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