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Rye Art Study Group gathers the third Monday of month except November and December to celebrate an appreciation of art forms and artists. Mrs.

The Rye Art Study Group began with like-minded Seacoast residents with, love and passion for art and an eagerness for learning. In 1963 they began a quest to learn and study the history of art and artists, local and beyond. Dody Kolb was a founder and member of Rye Art Study Group; and served on the board of directors of the University of New Hampshire Art Gallery and the Currier Gallery in Manche

ster. Kolb was an active Rye Art Study member until her passing in January of 2013. Doty, was and is beloved by Artists and all that knew her and she is still mentioned in conversation at the meetings. Rye Art Study Group has about 100 members, each of them love art and the group has many Artists among the membership. Rye Art Study meets on the Third Monday of most months, September thru May at the Rye Congregational Church. January the meeting is held on the 4th Monday. February no meeting is held, hopefully, members are enjoying winter activities or they have traveled to a warm sunny retreat.

04/03/2026

What we thought was an ending is only the beginning of a new chapter!

Stay tuned to Rye Public Library’s website and newsletter for more details.

04/02/2026

🗓April 20, 2026
⏰9:30
📍Rye Congregational Church

“I’m reminded of a professor who once told me not to be too precious about my art—to be willing to scrape the canvas clean and begin again. That’s where I am now, and I’m looking forward to sharing my ever-evolving artistic journey with you all.” ~Amy Tilton

03/23/2026

On Monday March 16th, Brian Coleman encouraged the group to interact with his extensive photography collection. Sharing stories from his 35 year career at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, Mass. His photography booklets ranged from small with 6-8 photos to his newest creations in 8x11.

03/18/2026

We are sad to announce the disbanding of Rye Art Study at the end of May.

The board, volunteers, and members are deeply grateful to all the presenters and people that have shared their art and life with us for the past 60 years.

03/11/2026

BRIAN COLEMAN
🗓March 16
📍Rye Congregational Church
⏰9:30

“For my meeting with the Rye Art Study Group, I will show a selection of my digital photographs, small 3D pieces, a selection of photo books and perhaps a collage or two. We can have a conversation about what I show and what the Group sees.”

02/18/2026

Rye Art Study member, Darleen Chadwick hosted our book club this week. The group discussed A Short Life of Trouble: Forty Years in the New York Art World by Marcia Tucker

None of us were aware of Marcia before this read, but are all fans of hers after reading about her challenges, passions, and fortitude.
Her nickname was Marching Marcia.
Most of the artists she championed we didn’t know but with some research found out about so many fascinating artists.

If you’re looking for a memoir full of inspiration and art knowledge, this is a great read. Marcia was a brilliant and creative writer and lived a very fulfilling and challenging life.

📸 Nickky

01/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE
🗓1/19
⏰9:30-11:30
📍Rye Congregational Church

“My practice is rooted in outdoor exploration and deep concern for ecological issues in my own backyard.”

Learn more about Sarah’s work on her website
sarahkoffstudios.com

12/10/2025

Thank you to the community for coming out to support our members at the artist showcase. Thank you also goes out to our volunteers who helped make everything run smoothly!

And a special shout-out to for putting this together 👏

12/03/2025

Support our local artisans this holiday season. See local art, watch demos, join the raffle on December 8th from 9:30-11:00 at Rye Congregational Church

11/12/2025

This week Margaret led the group in a live demo stressing the importance of staying loose and working in Plein Air because of the natural lighting

It was wonderful to watch her pull flowers out and then snuggle them back into the leaves

11/06/2025

SAVE THE DATE
🗓11/10
⏰9:30-11:30
📍Rye Congregational Church

“As an artist, my job is to observe as much as to create. With every second that passes, light changes, colors adjust, and the slightest physical shift occurs in nature. To understand this , I must spend a significant amount of time outdoors, directly experiencing and observing the land. In this way, even subtle colors come alive.”

Find Margaret’s work here:
* Maine Art Hill, Kennebunk, ME
* Arden Gallery, Boston, MA
* Powers Gallery in Acton, MA
* Left Bank Gallery, Wellfleet, MA
* Edgewater Gallery, Middlebury, VT
* SoNo Fine Art, South Norwalk, CT

Address

580 Washington Road
Rye, NH
03870

Telephone

(603) 303-1320

Website

http://ryeartstudy.com/

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