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Past Exhibitions

Photo courtesy of Mike Dickerman.

Trail Clubs: Connecting People with the Mountains

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

Date: March 31, 2015 - March 2, 2016

For 140 years trail clubs have been instrumental in the development of the White Mountains as a destination for visitors and residents seeking physical exertion, scenic beauty, spiritual refreshment, and hearty fellowship on mountain trails.

Beyond Granite: The Geology of Adventure

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

Date: March 25, 2014 - March 8, 2015

This exhibition explores the geological underpinnings of three of the most popular forms of recreation in the White Mountains: climbing, hiking, and skiing/snowboarding. We investigate the fundamental Earth processes that have shaped these mountains we love, and we make the connections between the stories of our outdoor pursuits and the stories of the land itself.

Through the Eyes of the Dealers: Bob and Dot Goldberg

Location: MWM gallery

Date: October 17, 2013 - March 2, 2014

Curated by Marcia Schmidt Blaine with Charles Vogel.

Bob Goldberg was a major 20th century dealer of White Mountain art who was as impassioned by the area as he was by the paintings. Many current collections have roots in his artistic savvy. This exhibition celebrates his commitment to cultivating collectors of White Mountain art. All works are on loan from the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College where Robert A. and Dorothy H. Goldberg bequeathed their extensive collection.

The Great Blowdown: The Effects of the Hurricane of 1938 in Northern NewEngland

Date: September 20, 2013 - September 20, 2013

Opening Reception: Weather Discovery Center the night of the opening from 5:00-7:00 pm.

The Great Blowdown is a panel exhibition inspired by curator Dr. Lourdes Aviles’ new book Taken By Storm, 1938, A Social and Meteorological History of the Great New England Hurricane.

Russ Aharonian, Painter

Location: Karl Drerup Art Gallery

Date: April 4, 2013 - April 22, 2013

Opening Reception: Reception: Thursday, April 4, 4 pm – 6 pm

April 4–22 Russ Aharonian, Painter Russell Aharonian exhibits frequently in Maine and New Hampshire. Brimming with whimsy, his work is highly innovative with modern materials, drawing upon artists like Miro and Kandinsky for inspiration. […]

Juried Student Exhibition

Location: Karl Drerup Art Gallery

Date: April 2, 2013 - April 20, 2013

Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 2nd, 4 pm – 6 pm

April 2–20 Juried Student Exhibition Each year, the campus looks forward to the annual student exhibition as an example of high achievement at PSU. Students from all art department program levels and disciplines share […]

Youth Art Month, K–12

Location: Karl Drerup Art Gallery

Date: March 4, 2013 - March 30, 2013

Opening Reception: Sunday, March 3, 12pm – 2 pm

March 4–30 Youth Art Month, K–12 The New Hampshire Art Educators’ Association is proud to coordinate Youth Art Month for the state of New Hampshire. Curated by the NHAEA and PSU, […]

The Notch House, Frank Shapleigh, 1879, Oil on canvas, 28 x 41 inches, Private collection

Passing Through: The Allure of the White Mountains

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

Date: February 23, 2013 - March 2, 2014

The first exhibition presented at the Museum of the White Mountains, employed images, interpretive panels, films and interactive technologies to invite visitors to question the influence of time and space on human connections with nature. Focusing on five distinct areas—Crawford Notch, Mount Washington Valley (eastern slopes), the Summit of Mount Washington, the Northern Presidentials, and Franconia Notch—visitors were encouraged to think more deeply about the White Mountain region and the evolving human experience of it.

Growl: Women’s Caucus for Art, Members’ Juried Exhibition

Location: Karl Drerup Art Gallery

Date: February 5, 2013 - March 3, 2013

Opening Reception: Tuesday February 5, 4:00-7:00

February 5–March 15, 2013 Growl: Women’s Caucus for Art, Members’ Juried Exhibition An exploration of women’s primal and instinctive ferocity, a source of deep power and protectiveness. The Karl Drerup Art Gallery and the […]

Friends of the Arts Juried High School Exhibition

Location: Karl Drerup Art Gallery

Date: February 2, 2013 - February 22, 2013

February 2–22 Friends of the Arts Juried High School Exhibition The annual Friends of the Arts juried exhibition honors imaginative and skillful work by students from public and private high schools throughout central […]