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Thank you for visiting the Governor Wentworth Arts Council.
We have disbanded effective December 2024 as our missions have been fulfilled. Please scroll down to learn about who we were, what we accomplished, and see how to connect with our artists, other art organizations, and our non-profit arts-related partners.
ABOUT
The Governor Wentworth Arts Council enriched the Eastern Lakes Region for decades, providing support to artists and cultural organizations.
The Arts Council endeavored to bring impactful art-making experiences to the region, as well as exhibition and professional development opportunities across all artistic disciplines.
A group of artists, organizations, and arts supporters, GWAC was dedicated to improving the local cultural environment.
IMPACT
Throughout its decade of operations, GWAC provided a variety of community and professional programming throughout the greater Governor Wentworth region.
Programming included Arts in the Park, solo and group gallery exhibitions, Music at the Lake and more.
LASTING LEGACY
Given years of successful events and planning, GWAC will live on through every individual artist, student and supporter who participated in one of our arts programs.
GWAC MEMBER ARTIST DIRECTORY
While GWAC is no longer in operation, our Member Artists continue to create amazing original work. We encourage you to check out their talents and exhibits.
Artists, if you are looking for a new association to join, please click the GWAC Artist Resource Guide to learn about other New Hampshire-based visual arts organizations.
Cate Poole Cate Poole Watercolors
ART: Watercolor landscapes and commissions. I paint scenes from New Hampshire, Maine & St. John USVI.
CONTACT: 603.515.9908 | cate(at)catepoole.com
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STUDIO/EXHIBITS: The Galleries at 30 Main in Meredith NH (Open Thurs-Sat 11AM-5PM)
COMMISSIONS: Yes
Cheryl Shanahan Art by Cheryl Shanahan, LLC
ART: Contemporary acrylic paintings: animals, landscapes, botanicals, architectural. Notecards also available.
CONTACT: cherylshanahan.com
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Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, Jackson NH
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Seacoast Artist Association, Exeter NH
COMMISSIONS: Yes
Debbie Mueller
ART: I create light filled still life and landscape paintings that are contemporary and graphic, in the style of loose realism.
CONTACT: debbiemuellerart(at)gmail.com
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Kennedy Gallery- Portsmouth NH
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Jackson Art- Jackson NH
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ARTNOVA- Chatham, MA
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Cortile Gallery- Provincetown, MA
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The Good Art Company- Fredericksburg, TX
COMMISSIONS: Yes
Helen Fernald Winnipesaukee Collection
ART: Author of LOVE, HELEN - Letters to My Mother, Creating a Loving Connection After Loss (published by Balboa Press, 2024). View Book Here.
CONTACT: 603.630.1666 | helen(at)helenfernald.com
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COMMISSIONS: No
Ilona Train
ART: Impressionistic and Abstract; Landscapes; Acrylic and Pastels
CONTACT: 603.455.0020 | choochoonh(at)gmail.com
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COMMISSIONS: Yes
Jeri von Stein
ART: Free Form
CONTACT: 603.515.1839 | jeriwoehler(at)gmail.com
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STUDIO/EXHIBITS: Local library & Meredith Village Savings Bank
COMMISSIONS: No
Judi Lemaire
ART: Ukranian style decorated eggs
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Exeter Fine Crafts, 61 water St. Exeter, NH
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League of NH Craftsman-Concord Fine Craft Gallery 36 North Main St, Concord, NH
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League of NH Craftsmen-Meredith Fine Craft Gallery 279 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH
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League of NH Craftsmen-Center Sandwich (seasonal) 32 Main St, Center Sandwich, NH
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League of NH Craftsmen - Hookset I-93 North Rest Area, Hookset, NH
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League of NH Craftsmen - Littleton 81 Main St, Littleton, NH
COMMISSIONS: No
Kristiina Sakai
ART: I work in abstract and abstracted realism, mainly in acrylics and multimedia. I wouldn't say I have a style but I like color and I like to experiment in many different ways from pure abstraction to landscapes to pet portraits.
CONTACT: kristiinasakai(at)gmail.com
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COMMISSIONS: Yes
Laura Vailas Laura Vailas Jewelry
ART: I'm a metalsmith and jewelry designer working in sterling silver, copper, bronze and brass. Semi--precious stones and pearls can often be found in my pieces, which are mostly one-of-a-kind.
CONTACT: lauravailasjewelry(at)gmail.com
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STUDIO/EXHIBITS: Wolfeboro Antiques & Artisan Barn during the Summer (11AM-5PM Daily)
COMMISSIONS: Yes
Lauren Hammond
ART: Plein air oil painting, watercolor, graphite drawing, house portraits
CONTACT: 603.520.1348 | lhammond799(at)gmail.com
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COMMISSIONS: Yes
Marilyn Bodwell
ART: Oil Paintings, florals, landscapes, seascapes, homes, animals. (Does not do portraits)
CONTACT: 603.569.9440 | mbodwell33(at)gmail.com
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COMMISSIONS: Yes
Nanci Sabino
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CONTACT: 635.561.1976 | paintmixr(at)yahoo.com
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COMMISSIONS: Yes
Nancy Piper
ART: Portraits in Pencil: commissioned work/drawings of pets, homes and people
CONTACT: 603.393.3627 | nancypiper6(at)gmail.com
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COMMISSIONS: Yes
Robert De Mario Graphics Plus
ART: Graphic art; Flat & 3-Dimensional; Full Color. Also does wood sculptures in several different colors as well as black & white/gold.
CONTACT: 603.569.9925 | graphicsdem(at)metrocast.net
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STUDIO/EXHIBITS: Art Studio at 32 Forest Road, Wolfeboro NH - Open 10AM-5PM Weekdays & Weekends
COMMISSIONS: Yes
Robin Cornwell Robin Cornwell Embellishments
ART: Printmaking on hand dyed fabrics: clothing, dish towels, napkins, scarves, hand quilted wall hangings. Wet and needle felted 2-D compositions/scenes.
CONTACT: 603.387.8322 | robinsnest(at)metrocast.net
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STUDIO/EXHIBITS: Art Works Gallery Chocorua, NH
COMMISSIONS: Yes
GWAC PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
