Two Villages Art Society

Andrew Heath explores the absurd nature of contemporary public life through large scale cyanotypes. Reverent and spiritual meets familiar consumer goods and political memorabilia in Andrew's larger than life work that explores its subjects with humor (and the occasional nod to influencer culture). Read more

Eight New Hampshire artists have been painting together for years, and have created an exhibition that displays their passion for watercolor painting inspired by nature. The exhibition presents an opportunity for a longstanding artist circle to show their work together for the first time and to honor their senior member and mentor, Sylvia Brofos. Now in her 90s, Brofos has taught watercolor painting at many local institutions, as well as in her private studio. Read more

“DysFUNctional: Creativity Beyond Convention” celebrates the imaginative, neurodivergent mind through whimsical creatures, playful stories, and unconventional materials. This exhibit invites viewers to explore a world where creativity thrives in chaos, and discarded scraps transform into joyful, thought-provoking art. Read more

Salon de Cinq began 22 years ago when Pat Palson, a nationally known weaver, brought 5 (cinq) local women artists together. They met weekly at Pat's studio to drink coffee, discuss art, give and receive honest critique, discuss the selling of art, and continue their love and excitement of art. The exhibit shows fiber art, wearable art, art jewelry, painting, and wood turning. Read more

Campton, N.H., artist Lizzy Berube paints large seasonal landscapes in acrylic and oil, inspired by places in New England where she has spent time, whether hiking in the mountains or meandering on a beach. Berube has lived in the White Mountains since 2017 and spends as much time as possible outdoors year-round. She divides her time between painting and designing perennial gardens for clients around New England. “Somewhere to Remember” is the artist’s first solo exhibition. Read more.

Three talented Rotarian artists combine their talents: the photo vision of Tony Gilmore; the woodturning that exposes the beauty of the twists and turns of grain markings by Rick Manganello; and the clay artistry in the stoneware of Caren Helm. These artists contribute to a variety of Rotary-supported efforts to improve the lives of people worldwide. Read more

Local artist Colin Callahan explores the wonder and joy of seemingly everyday scenes in New Hampshire nature. A walk down Farrington Corner Road or by Kimball Pond reveals magic that we might overlook in our day to day hustle. Read more

Exhibiting her paintings at Two Villages Art Society is like “coming full circle” for Catherine H. Tuttle. A native of Contoocook and a member of the three-generation Houston farm family, she recalls signing out books at the Bates Library, a building that now houses the art gallery. “What a wonderful feeling to show my work here in this special little brick building, connecting my past, present, and sense of place,” she says.  Read more

Bedford artist and teacher Marcie Roberts is inspired by master artists as well as the students she has taught. In her career as an educator, Roberts has taught Spanish and painting at the Derryfield School and taught elementary and middle school students in her own studio. Now, she focuses on her art. Read more

MIXED MEDIA BY 9TH STATE ARTISANS Five makers of 9th State Artisans: Adele Sanborn, Paper; Cheryl Z. Miller, Textiles; Jane Balshaw, Textiles; Lori Rollason, Clay; and Steve Hayden, Wood and Metal. They transformed the gallery with collaborative vignettes, paying tribute to the seasonal changes of New Hampshire. Read more

An exhibit showcasing the work of Barbara Morse, an Amherst artist whose graphite drawings depict a wide range of scenes and subjects in sharp focus. Each image is created in full detail, with a touch of juxtaposition, whimsy, or color to add to the viewer’s enjoyment.

The walls of Pamela R. Tarbell’s Concord, N.H., home, studio, and private gallery vibrate with color. Beginning in October, these visual vibrations extend to the walls of our gallery. Over the course of Tarbell’s 50-year career as an artist, she has exhibited nationally, garnered numerous awards, and taught painting to artists of all ages. For more than 25 years she has owned and directed Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden in Concord, N.H. Her paintings are included in private and corporate c

For this exhibit, TVAS board member Parker Potter asked artists which of their works they would like to be remembered by. For some, it was an easy choice; for others, a process that took months. What does “legacy” mean to them? Why did they select a particular piece? Was it subject matter, technique, a significant artistic turning point? The result is an exciting and varied display. Each artist submitted two works, one of which is for sale. Each piece is accompanied by a description of why it wa

Kathleen Dustin attended the American University of Beirut and traveled throughout the Middle East in the early 1970s. Later she lived in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, all the while accumulating a collection of ethnic jewelry and textiles which has deeply influenced her own work as an artist. Experience a curated selection from her collection juxtaposed with her own art showing the connections, inspiration, and influences. Read more WINTER MEMBER SHOW Shop from over 30 local artists in a wide range o

The Winter Members Show & Sale is one of our most popular shows of the year. It’s not only an ideal holiday shopping opportunity—it’s a way to support local art and artists! More than 50 artist members from towns throughout New Hampshire display their best work in a range of genres and mediums. You’ll find oil, acrylic, pastel, and water color paintings; ceramics, fiber art, glass, wood, prints, jewelry, prints, mixed media, and more.  Read more 2024

The Winter Members Show and Sale is one of our most popular shows of the year and this year over 50 artists representing 22 surrounding towns are participating. Artists will offer a wide range of work, including oil, acrylic and water color paintings, pastels, felt, fiber, ceramics, clay sculpture, glass, stone bowls, quilted mats, prints, photos, jewelry, woodworking, mixed media and more. Read more 2023

Fiber artist Laura Morrison and bead artist Maureen Redmond-Scura are longtime friends who have worked alongside one another while discussing life, work, and the state of women in the world. In this exhibit, the two Concord, New Hampshire, artists share their connection and their unique styles. Their work complements each other’s in form, color, and aesthetic. Read more

Featuring art by the Scrappy Underground Art Ninjas: Jim Lucken, Sandy Bartholomew, Byron Carr, Rebecca Robinson, Andrew Heath, Hannah Joy Hopkins, Keri Racicot Bresaw, Elizabeth MacBride, Natalie Lessard, Jo Grubman, Keegan Currier, By Meier, Katy O'Gorman Rhodebeck, and Elizabeth Pieroni Schulte. Read more

Rock works mainly in watercolor and fabric, exhibiting her work throughout New Hampshire. She works in her home studio and a small summer studio in the Monadnock Region. An avid gardener, she often depicts garden scenes and still life floral arrangements. Rock also uses paint to express her interest in President Abraham Lincoln. Read more A PASSION FOR RED CHALK / DARIO CIVON While studying entertainment art at the ArtCenter College of Art and Design in Pasadena, California, Dario CiVon fell mad

Artist and teacher Patrick McCay of Bedford, NH, brought a group of painters together in Manchester 15 years ago, and they’ve been painting and learning together ever since. The group started out as students in a weekly painting class at the Manchester Institute of Art/New England College. About a dozen students continued to attend the class every year, and created a creative, vibrant community under McCay’s guidance. This exhibit features the work of McCay and that of his students and fellow pa

Traditional printmaking techniques include woodcut, etching, engraving, and lithography. Our exhibit and sale features prints created using traditional techniques and materials, combined with contemporary aesthetics, new materials, and technology. Read more

Dotty Holcomb Doherty’s photographs capture the beauty and global diversity of birds and mammals in their natural habitats from Australia to Zimbabwe. More than 60 of her stunning works are presented in this exhibit, which represents years of traveling, studying birds, and perfecting the techniques of a wildlife photographer. Doherty’s subjects range from the familiar (to New Englanders) Great Blue Heron and Carolina Wren to the more exotic hornbills, barbets, and wattlebirds. All are sharply pr

One artist's journey into the big questions in life: Why are we here and how should we live, what are our goals? Does anything matter? Ty Meier, a professional, full time artist and illustrator has been drawing incessantly his entire life and searches for the path to peace, prosperity and happiness through meditative stream-of-consciousness 'Big Doodles" and Zen flow. Read more

Sunshine and warmth return to the earth in the reawakening of Spring, so we reawaken to our lives. It may be a dream that startles you with a recognition. Perhaps a growing sprout inspires hope. Memories remind us of passions lying deep. Read more

The art of combining various materials to create one cohesive piece is a passion shared by the five mixed media artists in this invitational exhibition. Their materials range from objects found in the natural world to shrink plastic. The techniques are just as diverse, including assemblage, printmaking, painting, and sewing for creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. Come see what the world of mixed media has to offer and how each of these artists explores it in her own dist