Nature's Palette Exhibit
2025-10-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Nature’s Palette Exhibit by John Webster
Two examples of John Webster’s work.
Description: Nature’s Palette is comprised of a selection of works including both paintings and photography by John A. Webster.
This exhibit showcases the natural beauty of New England’s change of seasons – especially New Hampshire – with paintings inspired by what visions catch John’s eye.
For over 40 years, just as photography has changed from film to digital, he adapts his mediums like nature adapts. Please allow this exhibition to take you on a visual journey through his artwork. John has always found art to be an outlet to explore, create, and meet others. He enjoys making people happy and feeling moved by his creations. John prays you experience the natural beauty of his work, and if a piece speaks to you, he will be more than blessed to share his thought process.
Artist’s Bio: John began his artistic path in trade school and honed his photography skills during his service in the U.S. Air Force (1967–1968, Vietnam). A lifelong learner, he earned his degree in History with a minor in Art through the GI Bill. Active in local art associations and a participant in a variety of cultural events, John continues to grow his practice through therapeutic art classes thanks to museum partnerships with the Veterans Affairs.

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Hive Mind Exhibit
2025-11-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Visit the Massabesic Center on November 8 for a special Artists’ reception for Hive Mind.
Hive Mind is an exhibit based on communication and connection. For this group show, Artists were divided into three groups, each with a captain. The captain would present the group with an already completed work without telling them anything about the backstory or process; leaving the Artists to interpret what they perceived based on the image alone. Artists worked independently and finished the body of work, minus the work that inspired the group, which was given to another captain, and they would interpret what they saw from the body of images provided. Themes and techniques were explored and all played a part in the interpretation. The finished exhibition is the full body of work from these collective Artists.

NAV Arts is a group of loosely affiliated Artists, Writers, Musicians and Performers based in New England. Having no permanent space or gallery, shows and exhibits are worked to different spaces, based on a shared theme or idea. Artists of all disciplines and skill levels are welcome to take part.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

Hive Mind Exhibit
2025-11-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Visit the Massabesic Center today, November 8, for a special Artists’ reception for Hive Mind.
Hive Mind is an exhibit based on communication and connection. For this group show, Artists were divided into three groups, each with a captain. The captain would present the group with an already completed work without telling them anything about the backstory or process; leaving the Artists to interpret what they perceived based on the image alone. Artists worked independently and finished the body of work, minus the work that inspired the group, which was given to another captain, and they would interpret what they saw from the body of images provided. Themes and techniques were explored and all played a part in the interpretation. The finished exhibition is the full body of work from these collective Artists.

NAV Arts is a group of loosely affiliated Artists, Writers, Musicians and Performers based in New England. Having no permanent space or gallery, shows and exhibits are worked to different spaces, based on a shared theme or idea. Artists of all disciplines and skill levels are welcome to take part.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

Hive Mind Exhibit Reception
2025-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Celebrate the Hive Mind exhibit at the Massabesic Center today from 12-3, during our special Artists’ reception!
Hive Mind is an exhibit based on communication and connection. For this group show, Artists were divided into three groups, each with a captain. The captain would present the group with an already completed work without telling them anything about the backstory or process; leaving the Artists to interpret what they perceived based on the image alone. Artists worked independently and finished the body of work, minus the work that inspired the group, which was given to another captain, and they would interpret what they saw from the body of images provided. Themes and techniques were explored and all played a part in the interpretation. The finished exhibition is the full body of work from these collective Artists.

NAV Arts is a group of loosely affiliated Artists, Writers, Musicians and Performers based in New England. Having no permanent space or gallery, shows and exhibits are worked to different spaces, based on a shared theme or idea. Artists of all disciplines and skill levels are welcome to take part.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

Hive Mind Exhibit
2025-11-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 17:00 and 11 more dates | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Visit the Massabesic Center to enjoy the Hive Mind exhibit.
Hive Mind is an exhibit based on communication and connection. For this group show, Artists were divided into three groups, each with a captain. The captain would present the group with an already completed work without telling them anything about the backstory or process; leaving the Artists to interpret what they perceived based on the image alone. Artists worked independently and finished the body of work, minus the work that inspired the group, which was given to another captain, and they would interpret what they saw from the body of images provided. Themes and techniques were explored and all played a part in the interpretation. The finished exhibition is the full body of work from these collective Artists.

NAV Arts is a group of loosely affiliated Artists, Writers, Musicians and Performers based in New England. Having no permanent space or gallery, shows and exhibits are worked to different spaces, based on a shared theme or idea. Artists of all disciplines and skill levels are welcome to take part.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

Enchanted Owls Exhibit
2025-12-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant
Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to their mates. It’s like an enchanted forest at different times of the year when all varieties of birds are singing.
On a recent walk I looked in front of me and saw a fledgling owl perched on a dead log on the ground. It was a Barred Owl very young, who may have had its first flight out of the nest and was checking out the ground around him. The next day I found on the path his sibling low in a tree learning how to hunt for food. The mother was seen with big full wings saying, “Stay back from my nest.” It had to be close by but not to be seen.
My home studio is called the “Hooking Nest”, where I watch the Red-tailed Hawks circling my bird feeders. We watch many owls around our pond hunting for small prey from the treetops. The Blue Herons and Mallards sometimes stop by for a swim.
Please enjoy my Owl & Raptor Fiber Art Hooked Birds.

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Bio: I have been a fiber artist for most of my life. My educational background includes a BFA and MFA in fine arts and teaching. I have worked in many different mediums over the years, starting with drawing and painting. I continued with weaving and had a business selling my work for many years. My love of color, yarns, textures and fabrics continued when I stopped weaving and found “rug hooking”. I’ve studied with many well known rug hooking teachers around the country, learning various different techniques from each unique artist. All of which has contributed to my fiber birds over the past years.
I came to realize that rug hooking was a more versatile medium allowing me to create my own colors of dyed wool and yarns. I could add other materials, like velvets, metallics, beads, novelty fur yarns, feathers, etc. I could draw my own subjects and I could make them 3/D if I chose that look. I can work on small or very large pieces. The options are open to create whatever the artist chooses. Also, the ease of going back and taking out something you don’t like or add more embellishments when finished is so helpful when your creating.
Most of my recent work is of birds of all kinds. Raptors and all Water birds are high on my list to create. I live by the water and see so many water birds. I also spent time at VINS, watching and photographing owls.
I was chosen as the featured artist in 2022, at the GMRHG exhibit. I am the Education Chair for GMRHG and teach beginner rug hooking in Vermont Libraries and other Craft centers. My work can be seen on the GMRHG site virtual show.
I am a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and show in their annual craft shows. In 2019 my piece, “Bucky the Blue Heron” was chosen as the cover for the show and the featured piece of the show, along with being printed on their annual tee shirts to sell. I have won best in show awards at NH League exhibits and at the Deerfield, NH and Tunbridge, VT, sheep and wool festivals. My profile and work can be seen on the NH League web site.
I have been in Celebration’s magazine 3 times and had a write up in Rug Hooking Magazine, in 2020, with my Pelican featured on the cover. I currently sell my work through the NH League Craft shops and at Village Art Gallery in Warren, VT.
