New England Sculptors Association (NESA)

08/01/2026

Save the date for one of NESA’s favorite summer traditions!

Keith Trexler is once again welcoming NESA members and their guests to Stonehaven Arts—his stunning private sculpture park set within an abandoned granite quarry.

Join us for an afternoon of art, food, conversation and time outdoors in this truly one-of-a-kind setting.

Sunday, August 23
1–7 PM
Stonehaven Arts
85 Lovejoy Road, Milford, NH

This is a members-only event. Details and registration:
https://nesculptors.org/nesa-summer-cookout-at-stonehaven/

07/29/2026

Meet the Member: Martina Angela Müller

For Martina Angela Müller, sculpture begins with listening.

Working in metal, stone, wood, and porcelain, she draws inspiration from the fluid movements found in nature...the forces that shape wood, stone, clouds, and water over time. Through meditation and careful observation, those quiet rhythms become dynamic, expressive forms.

Featured here is New Nike (2020), a porcelain sculpture inspired by a weathered piece of wood discovered at the Temple of Samothrace. Created during the pandemic, the work reflects resilience, transformation, and the enduring human spirit.

Martina's work has been exhibited throughout the Northeast, including SculptureNow at The Mount, Lightforms Art Center, and numerous public sculpture exhibitions. Her sculptures can also be found in permanent public collections, including Ashuelot River Park in Keene, NH, and Hawthorne Valley in Ghent, NY.

"Universal creativity lives in nature and waits for our discovery." –Martina Angela Müller

Learn more about Martina and her work (link in profile on IG)� https://www.martinaangelamuller.com/
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07/25/2026

07/24/2026

REMINDER! 🌿 CALL FOR MEMBERS 🌿

We're proud to announce our new collaboration with the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill .

METAMORPHIC is a juried outdoor sculpture exhibition exploring transformation in all its forms...biological, ecological, material, and metaphorical.

This call was released early to give members the opportunity to create new work specifically for the exhibition.

Selected sculptures will be installed throughout the garden, where art and nature come together in one of New England's most beautiful public landscapes.

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026

Links for more information:
https://nesculptors.org/exhibit/metamorphic-an-exhibition-by-the-new-england-sculptors-association-call-for-art/

New England Botanic Garden https://nebg.org/

07/16/2026

🎭 Looking for something a little different this summer?

The State of the Art: Connecticut Puppetry Exhibition is on view at the Kent Art Association through August 9, celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of puppetry.

The exhibition features contemporary and historic puppets, original artwork by famed Sesame Street performer Caroll Spinney, and more than 30 photographs by Richard Termine, courtesy of the Jim Henson Foundation.

Along with the exhibition, visitors can enjoy special events throughout the run, including:
• July 17: Puppetry Hand Skills Workshop (Adults)
• July 25: Slam-A-Lot 2 – Short-form puppet theater for adults
• August 1: Enchanted Hike with Kent Land Trust
• August 7–9: Sidewalk Sale & Puppetry Vendors
• August 9: Closing Reception with puppet shows

Whether you're an artist, theater lover, or simply curious, this unique exhibition is well worth a visit.

Art Association

Kent Art Association
21 S. Main St, PO Box 202
Kent, CT 06757
860-927-3989

More info at https://www.kentart.org/

07/13/2026

Looking for a unique place to showcase your sculpture?

Bradley International Airport is accepting submissions from artists in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts for its rotating exhibition program. Selected work will be displayed in highly visible glass cases in the airport's pre-security area, where thousands of travelers pass by each day.

The exhibition is a year-long loan beginning in September 2026. While the opportunity is unpaid, artists receive signage, contact information for potential buyers, and the ability to sell work during the exhibition if interest arises.

Submit images of your work, titles, materials, a brief artist statement, and your contact information to [email protected] by July 31, 2026.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share your work with a broad audience. Good luck to everyone who applies!

Learn more : https://nesculptors.org/the-art-program-at-bradley-international-airport-call-for-art/

07/08/2026

Ever wanted to try belly dancing? Now is your chance!

Join NESA Vice President for a fun, welcoming introduction to this expressive art form. An accomplished multi-disciplinary artist and experienced instructor, Bayda will guide participants through the beauty, history, and basic movements of Belly Dance in a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop.

✨ Open to all genders
✨ Learn foundational steps and a simple choreography
✨ Enjoy a relaxing cool-down
✨ Stay afterward for finger foods, drinks, and conversation
✨ Bring a sketchbook if you'd like to sketch gesture poses of the dancer during the social hour

No dance experience is needed, just wear comfortable clothing and come ready to move, learn, and have fun.

*Introduction to Belly Dancing Workshop*

📅 Sunday, July 12
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Come discover a new art form!

SIGN UP FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7cGdI-YmflsvWGU1X5tbUXVxEnkri1tdFdCwl7WeqZWFVmQ/viewform

07/08/2026

Now Open!
Newbury Court Fall Exhibition Call for Art

Call Closes: August 7th
Sculpture Delivery: August 31st

Exhibition Opens: September 1st

Sculptors receive stipends for a 4 month loan

Open to NESA members only --> https://nesculptors.org/newbury-court-fall-2026-call-for-art/

07/07/2026

Meet NESA Member: Gary Cota

Growing up surrounded by the woods and waters of Swanzey, New Hampshire, Gary Cota developed a deep appreciation for the natural world, one that continues to shape his work today.

After studying illustration and painting at the Rhode Island School of Design, Gary built a successful career creating hand-carved wooden signs before returning to his lifelong passion for fine art. His sculptures and oil paintings draw inspiration from the landscapes he knows best, exploring the quiet beauty of forests, water, and changing light.

Working primarily in walnut, ash, and cypress, Gary's carvings highlight the unique character of each piece of wood while celebrating the forms found in nature.

We're proud to have Gary as a member of the New England Sculptors Association.

Learn more about Gary and his work --> https://gcota-thecotastudio.com/

06/28/2026

⏰ Reminder — Applications Close September 30!

There’s still time to submit your work for Metamorphic: An Exhibition by the New England Sculptors Association, a new outdoor exhibition in collaboration with the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.

Inspired by the Garden's natural beauty, Metamorphic explores transformation in all its forms—biological, ecological, material, and metaphorical. Artists are invited to respond to themes of resilience, adaptation, renewal, and our evolving relationship with the natural world.

This early call was designed to give artists ample time to create new work specifically for the exhibition. Each artist may submit up to two works, with one sculpture accepted per artist.

📅 Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
🗓 Exhibition Dates: May 15 – October 3, 2027
🌿 Hosted by the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

Don't miss the opportunity to have your sculpture featured in this exciting new collaboration.

🔗 https://nesculptors.org/exhibit/metamorphic-an-exhibition-by-the-new-england-sculptors-association-call-for-art/