Thank you for your interest in the 55+ Art Show.
If you have any questions, please contact Sam Milnes at the library by calling 603-640-3255 or emailing sam.milnes@thehowe.org.
Exhibit Dates
The exhibit will run from Saturday, May 2, through Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Requirements
- Amateur artists age 55 or older are eligible to submit artwork.
- Please submit up to two works created in the last year. We will hang up to two pieces from each participant, space permitting.
- Artwork may not be larger than 3 feet (36 inches) in any direction.
- Submissions are restricted to paintings or drawings (e.g., watercolor, pastel, acrylic, oil, charcoal, pencil, mixed media) or textile arts (e.g., hooked rugs, tapestries).
- Paintings and drawings must be framed or ready to hang.
- Textile art must be ready to hang via a dowel or be secured with T-pins to the gallery wall.
How to Participate
- Artwork should be pre-registered online by April 27 at this online form. This will allow us to create accurate labels for your artwork and speed up the drop-off and pick-up process. If you need assistance with the form, please contact Sam Milnes at the Howe Library by calling 603-640-3255 or emailing sam.milnes@thehowe.org.
- Please note that you do not need to submit a photo of your art. We just need the title and medium of each piece.
- Drop off your work on Thursday, April 30 between 9:00 and 1:00 p.m. at Howe Library. We cannot accept artwork outside of the designated drop-off time, except by prior appointment with Sam Milnes.
- You must pick up your work on Thursday, May 28 between 9:00 and 1:00 p.m. at Howe Library. You are responsible for picking up your work on the scheduled day. If you cannot come during this time, please contact Sam Milnes to schedule an appointment to do so. We cannot accommodate requests for early pickup of artwork.
- Please note that while we will take special care of all entries, Howe Library cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage.
