Seeking, supporting, and celebrating the cultural richness of the Lake Sunapee Region
The Center for the Arts! is a non profit organization located in New London and designed to serve the Greater Lake Sunapee Region.
We are volunteer based with a Board of Directors and a Group of Specialist Advisors.
Memberships at various levels are available for those interested in supporting and enjoying the visual and performing arts.
To seek, support, and to celebrate the cultural richness of our region by bringing creativity and community together for the benefit of all.
The Lake Sunapee Region has long been a center for artists, writers and performers. The Center for the Arts plans to celebrate this tradition by seeking to promote regionally and nationally known artists, programs, and cultural events. We partner with local venues to bring a wide variety of arts and cultural offerings to the area. The Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to bring the arts, cultural events, and education to the area. By partnering with local organizations they will bring their vision of a community that fosters arts and creativity to fruition. Our volunteer base is growing at a steady pace. With this growth, we have been able to accomplish more, and have a larger impact upon our community. Inquire today about how you can become a part of the The Center for the Arts family.
It is our mission to seek, support and to celebrate the cultural richness of our region by bringing creativity and community together for the benefit of all.
The arts are an essential component of our greater community and it is up to organizations such as the Center for the Arts to facilitate sustainable partnerships with both other organizations and artists in our region. It is these private and public partnerships that will create a
c ollaborative platform which will enhance and strengthen our
Art and Cultural offerings and regional desirability.
We are a small organization with a big vision. We welcome your ideas and encourage your partnership though communication, membership and volunteering.
We act as a centralized source of information for regional cultural events
We seek out artists and help them find a voice before the public •
We collaborate with other organizations to increase public awareness of their art and cultural programs and help sustain them •
We create events and programs to enhance existing venues and
we experiment with new ones •
We expand existing educational opportunities.
The CFA has been successful in promoting its mission with the following:
First Fridays
St Patrick's Day Event
· Developed and Funded Scholarship Programs
· Valentine’s Day Musical Event
· May Day Celebration in collaboration with NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble's Othello
· Market on the Green
· 2010/11 “Art & Gallery Guide” i
n collaboration with Kearsarge Magazine
· Art and Gallery Guide Kick-off Party
· 20 Days in May i
n collaboration with the Colby Sawyer Fine Arts Department
· Weekly On line Calendar
· Artist in Residence at Camp Coniston
· New London Hospital Day parade float
· Children’s sidewalk Art
· Comprehensive Holiday Event Calendar
· “Opened” three Micro Galleries
Look for newest Micro Gallery opening February 1st at Country Houses
· Invitational Showing to the acclaimed Cynthia Reeves Fabrications Exhibit at Bill Ruger’s Mill in Newport
· Blue Moon Bash
· Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Market
· Supported over 100 area artists and art related businesses
· Promoted the following organizations through our comprehensive weekly emails:
KAT Company • Kearsarge Area Conservatory for the Performing Arts • New London Barn Playhouse • Colby-Sawyer Players • Colby-Sawyer College • Library Arts Center - Newport •
New London Recreation Department • New London Outing Club • Wilmot Historical Society • Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce • Sutton Historical Society • The Fells
New London Historical Society • Community Poetry Group • Kearsarge Chorale • New London Hospital • The First Baptist Church • NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble • Tracy Memorial Library
Newport Chamber of Commerce • Kearsarge Chamber of Commerce • JOSA • Muster Field Farm • Destination New London • Sunapee Coffee House •
Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust • Kearsarge School District • Kearsarge Community Band • Warner Historical Society • Kearsarge Indian Museum • Summer Music Associates
Lettvin Chamber Music Series • Wilmot Community Assoc. • Center Meeting House in Bradford • Newport Opera House • Sunapee Coffee House
Members who are professional artists are encouraged to apply for scholarship opportunities.
You may apply for funds to help pay for or defer the costs of continuing educational workshops or classes in your chosen medium.
Funds must be used on or before March 15th of the following year. Click here to download the application. For more information
please call 526-4444 or email info@centerfortheartsnh.org
Board of Directors
Susie Gray, Chairman/President
New London
Sandy Wells,
Vice President
Sutton
De Segerson,
Treasurer and Vice Chair
New London
Jean Cronin Connolly
New London
Joan Doran
New London
Joan Eaton
New London
Barbara Hunting
Andover
New London
Joan Kinne
New London
Cicely Markoff
New London
Diana Morris
Newbury
John O'Connor
Wimot
Clara Sheehy
New London
Gusta Teach
New London
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Roger Wells, Chair
Larry Ballin
Keith Barrett
David Cook
Van Crawford
Stephen Ensign
Janet Haines
Vicki Koron
Mark Loehr
Gary Lineberry
Charlotte Signor
Kay Steen
John Tilley
Laura Jean Whitcomb
Joanne Wise