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NH Furniture Masters Gallery
49 S. Main Street, Concord, NH
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There are only a couple weeks left to visit the NH Furniture Masters’ Gallery to view “Made with Maple,” our current exhibition celebrating one of NH's premier native hardwoods, maple. This exhibition features work from Ted Blachly, Jon Brooks, Tim Coleman, David Lamb, Richard Oedel and Brad Wolcott and will be on view through June 9.
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Next up in the Gallery is our Annual Prison Outreach Program Exhibition. This popular exhibition will showcase the work made from inmates participating in programs in the Maine State Prison, the New Hampshire State Prison for Men, and the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women, as well as instructors of the program.
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Our POP exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to explore the impact this program has on the lives and livelihoods of those incarcerated. Many pieces in the exhibition will be available for purchase.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 23 from 5 – 7pm, which coincides with downtown Concord’s Market Days, a popular street festival featuring live music, shopping, and entertainment. The POP exhibition will be on display from June 23 – September 30.
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Artistic Collaboration in Action
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On Thursday, June 8, the NH Furniture Masters and members of the League of NH Craftsmen will be gathering at League Headquarters in downtown Concord, NH for a “Meet and Greet,” and the official kickoff of our summerlong collaboration. This partnership with the League is our third iteration of collaborations with arts organizations in the state. We have previously collaborated with students from the Institute of Art & Design at New England College (NH Institute of Art) as well as students and faculty from Kimball Jenkins in Concord, NH.
It’s been wonderful to watch this collaboration grow each year while introducing new audiences to the rich tradition of fine art and hand craft. At the end of the summer, participating Masters and League members will showcase the work inspired by their time spent together for our Annual Exhibition.
Stay tuned for more news and updates and mark your calendars for the NH Furniture Masters Main Event, Saturday, October 28 at the League of NH Craftsmen Headquarters in Concord, NH.
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Master Updates & Upcoming Events
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The annual “Simply Shaker” fundraising auction for Canterbury Shaker Village includes this white oak and claro walnut stool donated by Ted Blachly. It features through wedged tenon joinery, hand shaped legs and a sculpted seat. Click here for event details.
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Congratulations to NHFM Invited Artist Dan Faia, who received the 2023 Cartouche Award from the Society of American Period Furniture Makers -SAPFM. He received this award in April during the Opening Reception of SAPFM’s Annual Conference in North Carolina. The Cartouche Award recognizes an individual whose achievements best reflect the mission of SAPFM and showcases excellence in period furniture making.
Check out Dan’s blog to learn more about this incredible honor.
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Jon Brooks is participating in a fundraiser for the Currier Museum of Art. His Running Bench, pictured above will be available in a raffle, which also includes a visit and tour of his studio. The raffle winner will be announced on June 11. Additional details and tickets are available online.
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Howard Hatch recently made a custom pool table for a client in Austin, Texas. Cravotta Interiors in Austin selected his table for a large house renovation project in the downtown area. The table is made of walnut with a beautiful contemporary black stain specified by Cravotta. He will be installing later this year, stay tuned for photos.
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Mark your calendar and plan to visit Maine to view works from the Maine Prison Outreach Program this summer. Upcoming events include:
- Portland Fine Craft Show, Saturday August 26 in the heart of Portland Maine's art district.
- Maine Department of Corrections Community Art Exhibition at Watts Hall in Thomaston, ME. The exhibition will be open July 21 – August 20.
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Save the Date! June 6-7, 2023
Support the NH Furniture Masters during NH Gives!
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The Furniture Masters are proud to be participating in NH Gives, a 24-hour fundraising initiative started by the NH Center for Nonprofits, from June 6-7, 2023.
Throughout the 24-hour fundraising period, donors are encouraged to take advantage of special incentives and matching-donations to help make the most of your gift!
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This is a very important fundraiser for our organization, as we rely on grants, donations, and sponsors to help keep our vital programs running. Please save the date to show your support for the Furniture Masters on NH Gives!
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