Leach Library Featured Artist

 

Update: As of September 2025, the Leach Library Artist Program is paused indefinitely. If you’d like to help us revive this program and help coordinate it, please be in touch using the form below. We are deeply grateful to all the wonderful artists who have exhibited their work over the years.

Each month, the Londonderry Arts Council hosted an exhibit of original work by local artists at the Leach Library (276 Mammoth Road in Londonderry). Artwork was displayed on easels in the reception area and reading nook areas, or in a glass display case across from the front desk. We aimed to highlight the talent in our community and provided an opportunity for residents to learn more about local art. Many artists also displayed their contact information and welcomed inquiries about their pieces.

2024 Schedule

  • January - Londonderry Historical Society (photographs)

  • February - Suzan Cormier-Liu (stained glass and quilts)

  • March - 2023/2024 Youth Art Contest Winners (multimedia)

  • April - 2023/2024 Youth Art Contest Winners (multimedia)

  • May - Genevieve Marks (acrylic paintings)

  • June - Maggi Mercado (watercolor)

  • July - Kathy Hutchins (assorted media)

  • August - Wayne Trebbin (pencil sketches)

  • September - Karen Campagna (watercolor, colored pencil and graphite)

  • October - Craig O’Neill (oil paintings)

  • November - Jen Harlow (Oil on panel and canvas, painted glass)

  • December- Honey Hastings (photography of covered bridges and New Hampshire landmarks)

    The schedule is subject to change.

2023 schedule

PREVIOUS YEARS

  • June - Eunice Miller

    July - Virginia “Gin” Demers

    August - Free

    September - Jan McLaughlin (Multiple media artwork - info here)

    October - Judi Blumenthal (Photography)

    November - Barbara Burgess (Memorial artwork exhibition - info here)

    December - John Webster (Beeswax artwork)

  • January - Virginia Demers (Paintings)

    February - Brad Beauchamp (website)

    March - Craig O'Neill (Oil painting)

    April - Priscilla Mackie Blake (Acrylics, oils and watercolor paintings)

    May - Christine Patton (Photography)

    June - Dennis Braje (Paintings)

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December - Barbara Scott (Pastels, oils and acrylics paintings - website)

  • January - Brad Beauchamp

    February - Margaret Femia (Graphite drawings)

    March - Tom Abruzese (Paintings on feathers and other objects)

    April - Margaret Moon Hames - (Acrylic paintings - website)

    May - RA Cross (Photography)

    June - Marie Coons (Drawing and painting techniques with a variety of mediums)

    July - Christine Patton (Photography)

    August - Craig O'Neill (Oil painting)

    September - Howard Muscott (Photography - website)

    October - Laura J. Morrisea (Unique work with real spiderwebs)

    November - John Webster (Colored beeswax, photography)

    December - Barbara Scott (Pastels)

Irene Kravstova’s jewelry, beading, and crochet display in May 2023.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS (PLease read if applying)

ORIGINALS ONLY – Please no giclees or other reproductions.

SCHEDULE– Each featured artist will display their work for a month. Another duration of time may be possible by special arrangement with LAC and the library and cannot always be accommodated. You may request a specific month if it is available Priority will be given to artists who are Londonderry residents and/or artists who have not exhibited in the library in the last calendar year.

NUMBER OF PIECES — Each month, the featured artist will have the opportunity to exhibit on the 9 easels available that are located throughout the adult section in the library. Alternatively, artists may display in a four-shelved locked glass display case near the library’s front desk. Use of display case will require an additional form.

SIZE — Please note that the library will not allow pieces larger than 4 feet tall, as the easel clamps must be engaged to secure your art. All work must be completely dried.

LABELS — Print labels with the title of artwork, artist name, artist contact information and medium may be placed visible to the public (prices are not permitted on these labels).

BUSINESS CARDS & RESUMES — Artists may leave business cards on each of the easel for patrons to pick up. Artist may also leave a resume at the front desk as patrons often request more info on the artist.

INVENTORY — Exhibiting artist will supply the library with an inventory sheet. This will be emailed to you and/or provided at the library.

SALES & COMMISSION — Artist will handle the sale. A small percentage of the sale donated to the library would be appreciated.

LIABILITY — Artist will be required to sign a release of liability statement with the library. Use of display case requires an additional inventory form.

PICK-UP — Artist must pick up artwork by the last day of each month. Library hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9-8; Fri. and Sat. 9-5. These times may change seasonally so please check the library’s website for the most up-to-date hours. For security purposes, artist must show proof of identity when picking up paintings.

PUBLICITY —As our volunteer resources permit, LAC will promote your exhibit on our social media and blog.