Annual Contemporary | Abstract Exhibition
The Art Center is thrilled to announce the opening of its highly anticipated Annual Contemporary | Abstract Exhibition, featuring a dynamic collection of works by over 40 talented artists. The exhibit includes diverse artistic expressions such as paintings, collages, mixed media, printmaking, photography, and sculptures.
The showcase highlights the extraordinary talents of both emerging and established artists, focusing on Seacoast favorites who have significantly contributed to the local art scene. Among the featured artists are Tim Gilbert, Joe Flaherty, Beth Wittenberg, Dawn Boyer, Rebecca Klementovich, Maria “Pep” Manalang, Brian Wagoner, aka Bunkt_, and Brooke Lambert. Their creations promise to captivate art enthusiasts with a mesmerizing display of color, form, and creativity.
To mark the opening of this spectacular exhibition, The Art Center invites the community to join “A Celebration for the Arts” on Saturday, December 2, from 6-9 pm. This event offers an opportunity to engage with the artists, gain insights into their creative processes, and celebrate the thriving arts community in Dover.
The Art Center extends its sincere gratitude to our annual sponsors, Market Square Jewelers and the Closet Connection, whose support has been crucial in bringing this exhibition to life.
Shaune McCarthy
The Art Center is thrilled to announce the mesmerizing exhibition of renowned artist Shaune McCarthy, featuring a captivating collection of contemporary paintings and original ceramic sculptures. This unique artistic journey takes viewers from figure sculptures’ intricacies to canvases’ vibrancy.
Shaune McCarthy gained initial recognition for her intricate figure sculptures showcased in galleries throughout New England. Her transition to painting has marked a distinctive chapter in her career, resulting in a harmonious blend of spontaneity, drama, and vivid patterns that define her contemporary works.
The exhibition at The Art Center showcases several of Shaune’s original ceramic sculptures alongside her dynamic contemporary paintings. Describing her creative process as “improvisations,” Shaune embraces chance and imagination, often starting with a single pour of color on canvas. The result is a body of work that reflects her diverse creative spirit and invites viewers into an otherworldly, mystical, and humorous world.
As an Artist At Salmon Falls Mill in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, Shaune McCarthy’s studio serves as a haven where art exhilarates, absorbs, and mesmerizes, offering an escape from the complexities of daily life.
The Art Center at 1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH, invites art enthusiasts to experience Shaune McCarthy’s unique exhibition. Take advantage of the exclusive “Meet the Artist” on Saturday, December 2, from 6-9 pm to connect with the artist and gain insights into her creative process.
For more information about Shaune McCarthy and her art, please visit www.theartcenteronlinegallery.