METALSUM – Art Inspired by Nature and Imagined Through Found Objects
2024-07-12 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
“METALSUM”, art for the home and garden. Found and repurposed objects welded into abstract, representational and whimsical art with an emphasis on portraying the natural world.
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Jane Kolias creates decorative rustic metal art from found, abandoned and discarded objects. She finds things in nooks and crannies of antique and thrift stores, salvage yards, friend’s back yards, roadway ditches, abandoned fields, forays into the woods and sometimes her own kitchen drawers.
Inspiration for these designs comes from observing nature, the creativity of fellow artists, and the found objects themselves. Each finished piece has its own unique configuration and blend of components which become garden and landscape pieces, wall hangings, and tabletop items.
Jane starts each project with a design in mind. As she considers which bits of scrap metal to use, the process becomes fluid and dynamic, creating a synergistic partnership between herself and the various components. This often results in the finished piece only somewhat resembling her original design.
If she knows the name or purpose of a component, she will label it, but for many pieces the component’s utility is unknown to her. She occasionally adds paint to a finished piece but her preference is to leave each work unpainted for a more organic look. For outside art, she applies several layers of clear protective coating to help abate rust formation.
Artist’s bio: Jane Kolias, a native New Hampshirite now residing in Vermont, has an extensive and lifelong association with the arts. As a young adult, she was active in the performing arts including community theatre and competitive ballroom dance. As a textile artist she has designed quilts and costumes, has worked with metals in jewelry design and fabrication, and has created landscape art such as stonewall and rock garden arrangements. Her most recent endeavor, “METALSUM”, involves welding found objects into abstract, representational and whimsical art with an emphasis on portraying the natural world.

Speaking for Wildlife - Alpine Averill Photography Exhibit
2024-07-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-24 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center during our center hours to enjoy the “Speaking for Wildlife: Living in Harmony” photography exhibit by Rebecca Scott (Alpine Averill Photography)! There will be a reception on July 25, from 4-6pm at the McLane Center.
(Collage of photos from the exhibit, by Rebecca Scott/Alpine Averill Photography.)
About Rebecca Scott and Alpine Averill Photography: “Alpine Averill Photography is an adventure in life. Respect for wildlife & their habitats. There is quiet discovery, exploration, peaceful inclusion, time lost in nature & storytelling that unfolds with the leaves in the trees.
This photo journey began at a young age with childhood dreams of working for National Geographic. In awe of wilderness, an overflowing love for all animals & the creative desire to capture moments in time was my driving force. Alpine Averill the inspiration as a remote beautiful location where life reaches perfection, Shangri-la.
The goal for sharing my passion & work is to express & extend the gratitude & joy that I feel while spending time in the field with all of these amazing animals. I hope to light a spark or encourage an enhanced interest in growth, learning & understanding that all life on earth is connected. All is interdependent.
As a Conservationist, an educated Geographer & Naturalist I present photos taken with deep connection, care, concern & spirit like immersion into the habitats visited.”

Speaking for Wildlife - Alpine Averill Photography Exhibit
2024-07-25 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center during our center hours to enjoy the “Speaking for Wildlife: Living in Harmony” photography exhibit by Rebecca Scott (Alpine Averill Photography)! There will be a reception today, July 25, from 4-6pm at the McLane Center.
(Collage of photos from the exhibit, by Rebecca Scott/Alpine Averill Photography.)
About Rebecca Scott and Alpine Averill Photography: “Alpine Averill Photography is an adventure in life. Respect for wildlife & their habitats. There is quiet discovery, exploration, peaceful inclusion, time lost in nature & storytelling that unfolds with the leaves in the trees.
This photo journey began at a young age with childhood dreams of working for National Geographic. In awe of wilderness, an overflowing love for all animals & the creative desire to capture moments in time was my driving force. Alpine Averill the inspiration as a remote beautiful location where life reaches perfection, Shangri-la.
The goal for sharing my passion & work is to express & extend the gratitude & joy that I feel while spending time in the field with all of these amazing animals. I hope to light a spark or encourage an enhanced interest in growth, learning & understanding that all life on earth is connected. All is interdependent.
As a Conservationist, an educated Geographer & Naturalist I present photos taken with deep connection, care, concern & spirit like immersion into the habitats visited.”

Reception for Speaking for Wildlife - Alpine Averill Photography Exhibit
2024-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center today for the reception for “Speaking for Wildlife: Living in Harmony” by Rebecca Scott (Alpine Averill Photography)!
(Collage of photos from the exhibit, by Rebecca Scott/Alpine Averill Photography.)
About Rebecca Scott and Alpine Averill Photography: “Alpine Averill Photography is an adventure in life. Respect for wildlife & their habitats. There is quiet discovery, exploration, peaceful inclusion, time lost in nature & storytelling that unfolds with the leaves in the trees.
This photo journey began at a young age with childhood dreams of working for National Geographic. In awe of wilderness, an overflowing love for all animals & the creative desire to capture moments in time was my driving force. Alpine Averill the inspiration as a remote beautiful location where life reaches perfection, Shangri-la.
The goal for sharing my passion & work is to express & extend the gratitude & joy that I feel while spending time in the field with all of these amazing animals. I hope to light a spark or encourage an enhanced interest in growth, learning & understanding that all life on earth is connected. All is interdependent.
As a Conservationist, an educated Geographer & Naturalist I present photos taken with deep connection, care, concern & spirit like immersion into the habitats visited.”

Speaking for Wildlife - Alpine Averill Photography Exhibit
2024-07-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-27 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-08 11:00 - 17:00 and 14 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center during our center hours to enjoy the “Speaking for Wildlife: Living in Harmony” photography exhibit by Rebecca Scott (Alpine Averill Photography)!
(Collage of photos from the exhibit, by Rebecca Scott/Alpine Averill Photography.)
About Rebecca Scott and Alpine Averill Photography: “Alpine Averill Photography is an adventure in life. Respect for wildlife & their habitats. There is quiet discovery, exploration, peaceful inclusion, time lost in nature & storytelling that unfolds with the leaves in the trees.
This photo journey began at a young age with childhood dreams of working for National Geographic. In awe of wilderness, an overflowing love for all animals & the creative desire to capture moments in time was my driving force. Alpine Averill the inspiration as a remote beautiful location where life reaches perfection, Shangri-la.
The goal for sharing my passion & work is to express & extend the gratitude & joy that I feel while spending time in the field with all of these amazing animals. I hope to light a spark or encourage an enhanced interest in growth, learning & understanding that all life on earth is connected. All is interdependent.
As a Conservationist, an educated Geographer & Naturalist I present photos taken with deep connection, care, concern & spirit like immersion into the habitats visited.”

Harvest of Arts Exhibit
2024-09-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Manchester Artists Association and the Massabesic Audubon Center present “Harvest of Arts”, an exhibit to celebrate art and nature’s beauty. Fifteen artists have gathered a cornucopia of original paintings and photographs that capture the iconic images and colors of autumn in New England.
The exhibit will run from August 31st to November 1st. A reception will be held on Saturday, September 7th from 12-3pm. All artwork is available for sale.
Examples from the “Harvest of Arts” exhibit. From left to right by Jim O’Donnell, Sandee Nichols, Jim O’Donnell.
The Manchester Artists Association (MAA) is a group of dedicated artists who’s motto is “Artists Helping Artists”. The organization was founded in 1966 to provide fellowship, learning and inspiration to artists who are engaged or interested in the pursuit of fine art. More info can be found here.
