Calendar of Events
Art
Art Opening: Craig Altobello
Join Peterborough marquetry artist Craig Altobello for an art show celebrating forest life in the Monadnock Region and the astonishing beauty we can discover every day in the woods.
An Evening with Contemporary Wildlife Artist Rosemary Conroy
Join us for a special conversation with local artist Rosemary Conroy, whose vibrant and colorful paintings celebrate the mystery, beauty, and wonder of wild creatures both near and far.
From Field to Frame: A Night with Wildlife Artist Matt Patterson
Join award-winning wildlife artist Matt Patterson for an evening of art and tales of his adventures.
Abbott Thayer’s Monadnock: The Intersection of Natural History, Artistic Research, and World War
This richly illustrated presentation by artist and art historian April Claggett will take a deep dive into the lessons that Abbott Thayer — Dublin resident, natural historian, and a leading American artist in his day — learned from our local landscape.
Turtle “Color-Along” with Wildlife Artist Matt Patterson
Join award-winning wildlife artist and turtle conservationist Matt Patterson for a live "paint-along" via Zoom!
Mountain as Muse: The Artists Who Painted Mount Monadnock
Hundreds of artists have depicted Mount Monadnock in all seasons, from all angles, in a variety of styles. Join Alan Rumrill, historian and director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, for an online talk highlighting some of their paintings and stories.
Art Opening: Allegory in Light – Photographs by Laurie McGowan
This exhibit by photographer Laurie McGowan celebrates trees and the interplay between nature and light. Falling shadows, beams of light, bark patterns — none of it escapes her eye.
Art Opening: Into the Wild – New Paintings by Rosemary Conroy
This show by contemporary wildlife artist Rosemary Conroy celebrates the beauty, wonder, and mystery of wild birds.
Plein Air with A Flair: Women’s Caucus for Art Paint Day
Wander along the Harris Center grounds to observe artists from the New Hampshire Chapter of Women’s Caucus for Art creating "plein air" works.
Art Opening: Plein Air with a Flair
View the works created by artists from the Women’s Caucus for Art on the Harris Center grounds earlier in the summer! The opening reception will also feature a talk by art historian Kimberly Olmstead titled, “Women in Art: A History of Plein Air Painting and Conservation.”
Last Day of Art Exhibit: Plein Air with a Flair
This group art show features works created "en plein air" along the Harris Center grounds by artists from the New Hampshire Chapter of Women’s Caucus for Art.
Art Opening: Transitions — Photographs by Stephen Gehlbach
The images in this exhibition by local photographer Stephen Gehlbach employ color, texture, and form to explore the idea of seasonal change.
Last Day of Art Exhibit: Transitions
The images in this exhibition by local photographer Stephen Gehlbach employ color, texture, and form to explore the idea of seasonal change.
First Day of Art Exhibit: Biodiversity in Photographs by Sean Beckett
An ode to the biodiversity of our shared landscapes, each photo represents an encounter with a stunning animal or wild place and an experience that may move us toward environmental responsibility.
Last Day of Art Exhibit: Biodiversity in Photographs by Sean Beckett
An ode to the biodiversity of our shared landscapes, each photo represents an encounter with a stunning animal or wild place and an experience that may move us toward environmental responsibility.
Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing from Nature – Artifacts and Observation with Artist Annie Trowbridge
Zoom , United StatesIn this four-week course, we'll immerse ourselves in the art of observation through drawing, looking closely at shape, texture, weight, and shadow as we sketch. All levels of drawing experience are welcome!
Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing from Nature – Artifacts and Observation with Artist Annie Trowbridge
Zoom , United StatesIn this four-week course, we'll immerse ourselves in the art of observation through drawing, looking closely at shape, texture, weight, and shadow as we sketch. All levels of drawing experience are welcome!
Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing from Nature – Artifacts and Observation with Artist Annie Trowbridge
Zoom , United StatesIn this four-week course, we'll immerse ourselves in the art of observation through drawing, looking closely at shape, texture, weight, and shadow as we sketch. All levels of drawing experience are welcome!
Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing from Nature – Artifacts and Observation with Artist Annie Trowbridge
Zoom , United StatesIn this four-week course, we'll immerse ourselves in the art of observation through drawing, looking closely at shape, texture, weight, and shadow as we sketch. All levels of drawing experience are welcome!
Book Launch: “The Book of Turtles” with Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson
Celebrate the diversity of the world’s more than 300 turtle species on publication day for Matt Patterson and Sy Montgomery’s new "Book of Turtles," a picture book suitable for both adults and kids.
Art Auction and Talks: Celebrating the Broad-winged Hawk on World Migratory Bird Day
Join us for an art auction and evening of talks to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! Meet the artist and presenters, make your bid on artwork featuring the Broad-winged Hawk and the SuperSanctuary, and enjoy refreshments.
Environmental Studies Institute: Creativity in the Artdoors
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin local environmental artist Sarah Wilson for this three-session class, where we’ll make beautiful works of outdoor art using materials sourced from nature.
Environmental Studies Institute: Creativity in the Artdoors
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin local environmental artist Sarah Wilson for this three-session class, where we’ll make beautiful works of outdoor art using materials sourced from nature.
Art Exhibit and Talk: An Illustrated Exploration of Lichen Lore
Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest art exhibit — a series of poster illustrations by Susan Edwards, with descriptions adapted from Kay Hurley’s text for their forthcoming book, "Lichenpedia: A Compendium of Lichen Lore."
Environmental Studies Institute: Creativity in the Artdoors
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin local environmental artist Sarah Wilson for this three-session class, where we’ll make beautiful works of outdoor art using materials sourced from nature.
ESI: Transitions — A Nature Poetry Writing Workshop
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockAs nature makes a dramatic transition from the quietude of winter to the new life of spring, parallel changes may occur in our own lives. In this workshop facilitated by poet Brian Evans-Jones, we’ll explore this phenomenon by observing the natural world and writing our own poetry in a small, supportive group.
Nature Mandala Workshop
Join local environmental artist Sarah Wilson for this morning workshop to learn some tips and techniques for creating outdoor mandalas using only natural materials. Once we’ve gone over the basics, we’ll work as a group to make one large mandala, leaving our creation for others to enjoy as wind, sun, rain, and local critters slowly reclaim it.
ESI: Transitions — A Nature Poetry Writing Workshop
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockAs nature makes a dramatic transition from the quietude of winter to the new life of spring, parallel changes may occur in our own lives. In this workshop facilitated by poet Brian Evans-Jones, we’ll explore this phenomenon by observing the natural world and writing our own poetry in a small, supportive group.
