Governor Wentworth Arts Council

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Governor Wentworth Arts Council

A non-profit educational arts organization whose purpose is to support artists and stimulate the arts locally in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

The organization is over 50 yrs old. It is host to a number of local annual arts activities in the community; Art in the Library, Local Lessons and more. The organization is also active in education initiatives; THE PRISCILLA HODGES SCHOLARSHIP FUND (designed to underwrite adult art workshops and guest speakers/demonstrators) and The Arts Education Fund awarded to applicants with a funding need t

o fulfill and artistic endeavor. Plus helping to locally fund other non-profit arts organizations and their community efforts. GWAC donates annually to the local libraries for arts events, supplies and instruction.

12/31/2024

After a strong, long run of supporting the arts and artists with grants, scholarships, events, and exhibitions in the Eastern Lakes Region of New Hampshire since 1968: GWAC is disbanding. Missions have been accomplished, and for that, we should rejoice.

The GWAC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Governor Wentworth Regional School District school board approved accepting a donation of our remaining funds and art supplies to use for their visual and performing arts programs.

On our website, you'll find some resource links for your consideration. Some go to our partners – and we strongly encourage our current supporters to pivot their fiscal support to them. Some are specifically for visual arts creatives looking for a new association to call “home.” And for those of you wanting to stay in touch with our artists, there is a guide so you may see how to connect with them directly.

Many heartfelt thanks are owed to all our artists, partners, supporters, and past and present leadership for being a part of our art journey. We simply could not have done this without you.

Wishing you a Happy 2025!

12/29/2024

We would like to take a moment to thank our GWAC Partner Organizations for their support of the arts in the Eastern Lakes Region of NH:
The Art Place
Branch & Bloom
Great Waters
Makers Mill
New Hampshire Boat Museum
Northeastern Ballet Theatre
Seashells Digital Media LLC
Village Players
Wright Museum of World War II

We highly encourage you to check out them out in the new year!

12/27/2024

Want to reach out to one of our member artists?
Find their information inside the directory on our site!

12/26/2024

As the year winds down, we're looking back on GWAC memories throughout the years.

Do you have favorite memories? Events, gatherings, shows?
Do you remember the first years or have special stories to add to these photos?

Please feel free to share with us in the comments -
we would love to take a walk down memory lane with you!

12/24/2024

Wishing our artist & supporter friends a happy holiday season wherever you may be!

12/03/2024

We're so pleased to see Duane's beautiful pieces up at Meredith Village Savings Bank in Wolfeboro.

We encourage you to stop by during regular business hours to check out the details, colors and composition of his paintings in person. You'll be happy you did!

11/22/2024

To our Current Members,
Please make sure you complete our Member Directory submission form by the end of Saturday, 11/23 in order to be included.

A reminder email with all the details has been sent to you.

11/01/2024

Happy Halloween to all you ghosts, ghouls & goblins!

10/30/2024

Haven't gotten out to vote?
You still have a little time to enjoy these locally painted displays and to cast YOUR vote.

Leaves are on display at 5 fantastic libraries through Halloween:
New Durham Public Library
Wolfeboro Public Library
Tuftonboro Free Public Library
Ossipee Public Library
Effingham Public Library

You can also see all the leaves and cast your vote online here:
https://bit.ly/2024frolicinthefall

10/26/2024

How did you celebrate the day?
Appreciating art?
Creating art?

Would love to know!

10/24/2024

Have you RSVPed?
Our 2024 Annual Member Show AND Member Meeting is coming up on November 2.

If you're a current member, please check your 📧 for the details as well as the link to RSVP for both items. This helps us to plan our logistics including refreshments.

Thank you!

10/17/2024

25 creatives (adults & youth) painted leaves for display at 5 of our favorite libraries -
and they're on display now at New Durham Public Library, Wolfeboro Public Library, Tuftonboro Free Library, Ossipee Public Library and Effingham Public Library.

We encourage you to take a little leaf peeper drive to check them all out.
You can use this map to create your route: https://bit.ly/2024frolicmap

Then, when you've seen them all, vote for your favorites here: https://bit.ly/2024frolicinthefall

There will be 1 winner each for the adult and youth categories.
Happy fall!

Address

Wolfeboro, NH
03894

Telephone

+16032735976

Website

http://www.governorwentworthartscouncil.org/

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The organization is 52 yrs old. It has hosted a number of local annual arts activities in the greater Wolfeboro community. The organization is also active in art education initiatives; THE PRISCILLA HODGES SCHOLARSHIP FUND (designed to underwrite adult art workshops and guest speakers/demonstrators) and THE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a graduating high school student pursuing the arts into college. The ART EDUCATION FUND is awarded to local artists, non-profits and individuals in need of funding assistance for an event, goal or personal creative endeavor. Coming in 2021, the MASTER CLASS SERIES - day long adult art workshops taught by art professionals.

The Arts Council has historically donated to locally funded non-profit arts organizations in the community. GWAC donates annually to the local libraries for arts events, supplies and instruction.