"The Mythology of Rochester"
Opens June 2, 2012
12 mythological creatures and their stories created by 10 juried artist pairings + 2 local student groups
The judges have spoken and the visual and literary artists are now hard at work creating their piece of this summer's fantastic public art project by Art Esprit. This year the stories will be woven by master story teller Joanne Piazzi into a book which will tell the larger tale of these creatures interactions.
Based on historical people, natural land formations and area landmarks these stories and their counterparts in visual form will take shape in a walking tour across the city. Each group was selected by a jury to fill the 10 slots. Two student groups - one from Spaulding High School and one from Rochester Middle School were selected to create their myths of Rochester.
All will be revealed on June 2nd as they are unveiled to the public in a four month appearance in the city of Rochester, NH.
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Art Esprit funded $2000 in college scholarships for SHS seniors in 2011!
Art Esprit funded $3000 in college scholarships for SHS seniors in 2010.
Rochester Creates: Portraits
Weds. January 25th from 3 to 6pm
Please join us for the installation of the portraits at the Rochester Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street!Everyone is invited as Art Esprit members install the permanent display of 500 portraits on the walls of the
Rochester Community Center.
Our Misson
- Create a network of literary and visual artists in the greater Rochester area.
- Foster appreciation of and participation in the literary and visual arts through installations, exhibitions, readings and educational programs.
- Support the Rochester Poet Laureate Program.
- Promote and nurture the artist.
Get involved with Art Esprit!
We encourage visual and literary or student artists, art lovers, patrons of the arts and anyone who wants to "get involved" with the art scene in our area to join! It's fun and we have a lot of projects planned through 2012!
Membership is $20 a year and meetings are once a month. To join simply send a check to our address with your contact information and we will add you to our ever growing membership newsletter. This will inform you about meetings, projects and events which Art Esprit is planning. We'd love to have you.