Kimball Jenkins

Kimball Jenkins Our mission is to cultivate creativity, make arts education accessible, & honor historic preservation Visit our website for more information.

Kimball Jenkins is located in the Concord (NH) Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, Kimball Jenkins was bequeathed to the community in 1981 by Carolyn L. Jenkins, last heir to one of the area's most prominent families. It is home to the School of Art, with galleries and studios for students and professional artists. The estate is also available for private and corporate events.

Concord’s semiquincentennial celebration kicks off TODAY with Liberty & Legacy: A Civic Saturday Social, presented by th...
06/20/2026

Concord’s semiquincentennial celebration kicks off TODAY with Liberty & Legacy: A Civic Saturday Social, presented by the Concord Historical Society.

From 1–6 p.m., North Main Street between Kimball Jenkins and Pierce Manse will be closed to traffic and transformed into a free family festival featuring live folk music, a 19th-century magic show, food trucks, historical activities, face painting, co****le, and a local craft beer tent.

While you’re here, stop into the Mansion to explore our newest exhibition, “History Woven Through Time”. Then visit the Carriage House, where the Concord Historical Society has displayed artifacts, photographs, and stories that reveal the people and events that helped shape Concord’s history.

Liberty and Legacy is still looking for last minute volunteers today between 8 am and 6 pm. If you want to lend a hand, contact Cindy Foote (603) 491-7401

It’s not too late to participate in our June membership drive. Anyone who purchases a new annual KJ membership in the mo...
06/19/2026

It’s not too late to participate in our June membership drive. Anyone who purchases a new annual KJ membership in the month of June will be automatically entered into a drawing for a $250 Kimball Jenkins gift certificate!

Purchasing a membership support’s Kimball Jenkins and our mission. In addition to helping us, all memberships include: 10% discount on class tuition, early registration opportunities for classes and events, monthly member newsletters, 10% off Concord Makerspace memberships, and an exclusive invite to one KJ Members-Only Event

Memberships start at just $60 per year, visit kimballjenkins.com/kj-membership

Sneak peek of our new exhibition! 📸🤫  Join us in the Mansion tomorrow from 5:30–7:30 PM for the public opening reception...
06/18/2026

Sneak peek of our new exhibition! 📸🤫 Join us in the Mansion tomorrow from 5:30–7:30 PM for the public opening reception of “History Woven Through Time”. This exhibition features three installations that explore history through art, textile traditions, and theater:

SAWMILL: Women Man the Mill, by Gail Smuda and Laura Morrison is an artistic response through fiber, mixed media, and book arts to the history of the women who ran a sawmill on Turkey Pond in Concord during WWII.

Handmade in America – Exploring 250 Years of Decorative Needlework,created by NH based textile artist Sienna Larson tells the story of how American needleworkers have preserved cultural traditions and identity, adapted to change, created beauty, and expressed their creativity and personal style with needle and thread over the last 250 years.

Carolyn Jenkins: A Legacy for Concord presents objects and drawings from Carolyn’s life in New York theater, as well as from her time in the Community Players of Concord.

This July & August, Kimball Jenkins in partnership with Mr. Aaron will host Summer Songs: A Kids Music Series! Join us f...
06/17/2026

This July & August, Kimball Jenkins in partnership with Mr. Aaron will host Summer Songs: A Kids Music Series! Join us for this FREE event series on the Kimball Jenkins lawn from 5 pm to 7 pm select Fridays in July and August!

The fun begins at 5:00 PM with an interactive art activity led by KJ Tiny Artist teacher Ari Murphy. Then, at 6:00 PM, enjoy a lively musical performance that will have kids singing, dancing, and playing along.

Summer Songs lineup:
7/17 - Mr. Aaron
7/24 - Friend Andrea
7/31 - Miss Alli
8/7 - Miss Julieann

Don’t miss out on the fun! BYO blankets, chairs & snacks! Visit kimballjenkins.com/events to RSVP

KJ Summer Camp is just around the corner, and we need your help stocking our classrooms for six weeks of creativity, exp...
06/16/2026

KJ Summer Camp is just around the corner, and we need your help stocking our classrooms for six weeks of creativity, exploration, and artistic fun!

We’re inviting our community to support our young artists by purchasing items from our summer camp wish list. Many items are under $20, and every donation helps provide the materials our campers need to learn, create, and thrive.

From paint and paper to classroom essentials, each contribution makes a meaningful difference. Click the link in our bio to help us fill our shelves and make this summer unforgettable for our campers. Interested in our summer camp? We have spots available! Visit the summer camp page on our website to secure a spot before it’s too late.

Thank you so much!

The deadline to sign up for a summer class is one week away on Monday, June 22nd! If there is a class you’re interested ...
06/15/2026

The deadline to sign up for a summer class is one week away on Monday, June 22nd! If there is a class you’re interested in taking, please register before the deadline. Waiting until the last minute may mean your class will not have enough students to run. Secure your spot today, visit kimballjenkins.com/education or click the link in our bio 🎨☀️

Interested in color theory? Consider taking “Working with Color Theory (ages 15+) with Brian Moriarty” on Monday nights ...
06/13/2026

Interested in color theory? Consider taking “Working with Color Theory (ages 15+) with Brian Moriarty” on Monday nights this summer. This hands-on course introduces students to the foundations of color through engaging studio projects that explore mixing, light and shadow, and expressive mark making. Students will build practical skills while learning how intentional color choices can strengthen any artwork.

To learn more and register, visit our website: kimballjenkins.com/education and select “mixed media”.

There will be a public reception for our upcoming exhibition, “History Woven Through Time” on Friday, June 19th from 5:3...
06/12/2026

There will be a public reception for our upcoming exhibition, “History Woven Through Time” on Friday, June 19th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. “History Woven Through Time” will feature three exhibitions examining history through art, textile traditions, and theater:

SAWMILL: Women Man the Mill, by Gail Smuda and Laura Morrison is an artistic response through fiber, mixed media, and book arts to the history of the women who ran a sawmill on Turkey Pond in Concord during WWII.

Handmade in America – Exploring 250 Years of Decorative Needlework,
created by NH based textile artist Sienna Larson tells the story of how American needleworkers have preserved cultural traditions and identity, adapted to change, created beauty, and expressed their creativity and personal style with needle and thread over the last 250 years.

Carolyn Jenkins: A Legacy for Concord presents objects and drawings from Carolyn’s life in New York theater, as well as from her time in the Community Players of Concord.

This exhibition will be onview 6/19-8/1. See our website for gallery hours.

Thank you to everyone who supported Kimball Jenkins during NH Gives! Because of your generosity, we raised $3,535 to hel...
06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Kimball Jenkins during NH Gives! Because of your generosity, we raised $3,535 to help make arts education, community programming, and creative opportunities accessible to more people across our region. We are so grateful.

While the official NH Gives event has ended, donations are still being accepted through Friday at 11:59 PM. Every additional donation brings us closer to unlocking our $5,000 match, which would double your impact and help us raise a total of $10,000 in support of our mission.

If you’d still like to contribute, you can donate online at https://www.nhgives.org/organization/kimballjenkin or mail/drop off a check at Kimball Jenkins, 266 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301. Thank you again ❤️

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266 N Main Street
Concord, NH
03301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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