Gallery at WREN

The 2024 Gallery Season is sponsored by the Adair Inn.

The Gallery at WREN sets the standard for fine art galleries in the North Country. Established in 2001, the Gallery serves as a cultural outlet for the creative expression of a community, where the public can gather to enjoy, learn about, and appreciate art.

We welcome you to visit the Gallery during our regular store hours.

In the mountains of northern New Hampshire, where opportunities for professional artists and serious art lovers can be limited, the Gallery presents a new show every two months featuring local and regional artists. Once a year, WREN members are invited to participate in popular open-call group shows, which serve not only as supportive learning experiences for new and emerging artists, but as community celebrations of the incredible talent and diversity in our midst.

The Gallery at WREN offers engaging artist talks, as well as “Arts at Adair”, a new initiative in partnership with the Adair Country Inn & RestaurantFollow us on social media to learn more.

Current Exhibition:

Total Eclipse of the Art

The Gallery at WREN is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Total Eclipse of the Art,” featuring eclipse-themed work from over 20 WREN members and guest artists. WREN is located just a short distance from full totality of the solar eclipse, which takes place on Monday, April 8.

The exhibition will be on display from Friday, March 8 through Friday, April 12 at the Gallery at WREN, 2011 Main Street in Bethlehem, NH. An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 8 from 5 – 7 p.m. (snow date Saturday, March 9 from 5 – 7 p.m.), providing the public an opportunity to tour the exhibit, meet participating artists and astronomers, and learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse. All pieces on display are available for purchase.

A wide body of work in various mediums will be on exhibit in this celebratory show. As the 2024 sponsor of the Gallery at WREN, The Adair Country Inn & Restaurant will also have a variety of eclipse-themed work on display at their historic inn located at 80 Guider Lane in Bethlehem.

The Total Eclipse of the Art exhibition is sponsored by Douglas and Julie Weisman.

The Gallery at WREN is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

“Total Eclipse of the Art” Participants Include:

Barbara Morse – Amherst, NH
Sam Boulay – Auburn, NH
Michele Johnsen – Colebrook, NH
Robert Chapla – Newbury, VT
Rebecca Fullerton – Bethlehem, NH
Paul Hanrahan – Bethlehem, NH
Kathy Shuster – Bethlehem, NH
Lorna Colquhoun – Franconia, NH
Emily Roy – Manchester, NH
Michelle McElroy – Rumney, NH
Nathan Cohen – Sugar Hill, NH
Doug Arion – Twin Mountain, NH
Stephanie Potter – Whitefield, NH
Bernadette Waystack – Harwich Port, MA
Kelly Slater – Saugus, MA
Elaine Rentz – Lunenburg, VT
Beau Madden – Twin Mountain, NH
Li Parsons – Lisbon, NH

WREN's Total Eclipse of the Art, March 8 - April 12

Free Gallery Talk: Darkness in the Daytime with Doug Arion, PhD

Saturday, March 30th at 11:00 am at the Gallery at WREN

Register here! https://wrendarknessindaytime.eventbrite.com

Learn about the upcoming eclipse with Douglas Arion, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy and dark sky defender.

Total solar eclipses are rare events – any one location on Earth can expect to see one every 300 years or so. And one is coming to New Hampshire this year! Eclipses connect us to the greater Cosmos in unique and special ways. Our talk will discuss the upcoming eclipse, the workings of the Sun, and the connections we get by experiencing this amazing event.

Join us for this free event at The Gallery at WREN on Saturday, March 30 at 11 AM. Walk-ins welcome, reservations appreciated via Eventbrite at https://wrendarknessindaytime.eventbrite.com

Douglas Arion, PhD is Donald D. Hedberg Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Entrepreneurial Studies and Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Carthage College. He founded the ScienceWorks entrepreneurial studies program, and has been actively engaged in business strategy, technology development, and economic development and planning. He has served on many grant and conference review panels, and conducted workshops on innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and career development in many locations in the US and Canada, as well as in Brazil and South Africa. Arion is a member of the US Economic Development Agency Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy group for northern New Hampshire. He received his AB in physics from Dartmouth College, and MS and PhD degrees from the University of Maryland.

 

2024 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE FOR THE GALLERY AT WREN 

March 8-April 12: Total Eclipse of the Art: A Solar Eclipse-themed show

ARTS AT ADAIR

The Adair Inn

The Adair Country Inn & Restaurant is the proud sponsor of the Gallery at WREN.

As a community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit, WREN is always seeking out new pathways for partnerships in the North Country.

One of our latest initiatives is “Arts at Adair”, a rotating exhibit in collaboration with the historical Adair Country Inn & Restaurant. Through this initiative, we are able to bring the work of our beloved local artists beyond the bounds of our storefront and Gallery space, and into the sitting room of an iconic Bethlehem inn filled with guests from near and far.

Visit the Adair website for additional information on current and upcoming shows on display at the Inn.

Sponsor an Exhibition at the Gallery at WREN!

Looking to get more involved in the community? WREN is pleased to announce our 2023 WREN Exhibition Sponsorship Opportunities.
 
In the mountains of northern New Hampshire, where opportunities for professional artists and serious art lovers can be limited, the Gallery at WREN presents 5+ exhibitions per year, featuring local, regional, and national artists. 
 
Our Gallery shows are can’t-miss events. As community cultural touchstones, our rotating exhibits have been brightening Bethlehem’s Main Street for many beautiful seasons. If you love the arts and would like to keep these exhibits – and your business – in the spotlight, we encourage you to consider becoming an Exhibition Sponsor for one of our exhibitions. Please contact us if you are interested at hello@wrenworks.og