Manchester, NH –  Brett Weston: Out of the Shadow, is on display through January 3, 2010 at the Currier Museum of Art. It is the first major exhibition in 30 years dedicated to this brilliant, visionary, and prodigious photographer, showcasing his prolific body of work with more than 100 exquisitely printed vintage photographs from ...

Brett Weston (1911-1993) was considered by many to be brilliant, visionary, prodigious, and among the most important photographers of the twentieth century. Yet, his achievements have often been overshadowed by those of his renowned father, Edward. In the first major exhibition in 30 years to be dedicated to Brett's prolific body of work, ...

Creativity will flow in different forms at the Currier Museum of Art as poetry joins with art. On Thursday, September 3, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, the Currier is hosting an Open Mic Night featuring New Hampshire's Poetry Slam team fresh off their participation in the National Poetry Slam. A poetry slam combines poetry and performance and on this ...

The art of the master woodturner is a delicate balance between precise control and the forces of chance. With the skilled touch of the craftsman, the natural beauty of the wood is revealed and enhanced. Visitors can observe how wood is turned into art on Saturday, July 11 during a FREE day of wood-themed activities at the Currier. The activities ...

On Thursday, June 4 the Currier will celebrate the second exhibition in the museum's Spotlight New England series. This exhibition showcases the work of Gary Haven Smith and Gerald Auten - two of the region's most accomplished contemporary artists working in abstract styles. Museum visitors are invited to meet the artists during this ...

This spring during school vacation week, April 27-May 1, bring the family to the Currier Museum of Art on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to enjoy the museum's collections and programs for free (the museum is closed on Tuesdays). The Currier is offering special programs this week for the entire family to enjoy including story time, ...

The collections of the Currier Museum of Art continue to grow over the years thanks in large part to generous gifts from donors and bequests of art. On February 14 the Currier opens two concurrent exhibitions that showcase some of the more recent additions to the collection. A Passionate Collector: Highlights from the Robert Cross Vergobbi ...

Whether you're celebrating with or without kids, the Currier Museum of Art offers special Valentine's programming for all throughout Valentine's weekend. On Friday, February 13 at 12 p.m. join the Love Tour: Romantic Couples in the Currier Collection. This tour is free with museum admission and will be led by Docents Pat Howard and ...

The Currier Museum of Art is hosting the 61st exhibition of the New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) from January 17 through February 16, 2009 in the museum's new special exhibition gallery. The NHAA is a juried artist organization with members from New Hampshire, Vermont, northern Massachusetts, and southern Maine. This long-standing ...