Experience Hopkinton during the 5th annual Art on the Porch event. Visitors will be able to shop the work of local artists on the porches of businesses in Contoocook Village, purchase local produce at the Contoocook Farmers Market, and explore the latest show at Two Villages Art Society, “Into the Woods,” featuring the LOVE IS ALL beam.
Take a short walk or shorter drive from Contoocook Village to the Hopkinton Public Library to take part in an all-ages “make and take” fall-themed project with Currier Museum art teacher Yaz Safarzadeh.
Across town in Hopkinton Village, savvy shoppers can stop by the second-hand art and decor sale at the Hopkinton Historical Society and see their exhibit on the Abenaki Trails Project.
A trip to Hopkinton wouldn’t be complete without taking in the views at Gould Hill while apple picking, enjoying cider donuts, and sipping on hard cider. You’ll need the full four hours to check everything off your list.
The event took a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and made the move from the summer to autumn. Now it’s back bigger than ever.
“It’s wonderful to see the community come together to support both small business and local artisans,” Indigo Blues & Co. shop owner LeeAnne Vance said. “I love seeing all the creativity this town has to offer, and it never surprises me to see the amount of truly talented artists here.”
Artists that will be featured include jewelry artists Kathleen Dustin and Erica Walker, painters Laurette Carroll of Carroll Gallery, Laura Johnson of Design 645, Julie Daniels, Tatiana Yanovskaya-Sink, Libby Bodell, TylerAnn Mack, Ruth Chevion, and Ty Meier of Sunny Days Illustration. Artists Elijah Sproles and Barbara Beeler will be selling their hand-crafted chairs and bentwood boxes in the tradition of the shakers, respectively. Pottery by Rick Murphy, hand-knits with old Scandinavian patterns by Raili Cohen, and digital prints, stickers, & products by Arielle Peterson will also be available. In addition to the special items from the artists available for purchase, the village shops will open for strolling through.
“This is one of my favorite events that we host. We’ve worked closely with our partner, Two Villages Art Society, to make this a town-wide event, and one that supports our diverse business community,” said Meredith Lee, president of the Contoocook Chamber of Commerce. “I am eager for all to join us for this quintessential New England day that celebrates the arts.”
Only minutes from Concord, this open-air celebration of local artisans in a quaint village square is sure to delight. Follow the signs for the Art Show off of Exit 6 from I-89.
For more information, visit ContoocookChamber.com.