The Local New England Art Scene

Buying local art from New England is a great way of helping local artists to sustain and promote the local arts community, contributing to its growth and vitality. Many artist that live in New Hampshire support themselves with being an entrepreneur artist. Vacationers or people who have moved away from the seacoast or the Mount Washington Valley love to buy local landscapes of these places to remind them of how scenic New Hampshire is.

Additionally, buying local art allows you to connect with the local artist and hear their story. New England has a rich artistic history, with its landscapes, traditions, and local narratives often serving as inspiration for artists. In particular, Mount Washington’s breathe taking views are a nostalgic of the what an epic mountain it truly is.

Buying local art supports the local economy. When you purchase artwork from New England artists, you contribute to the financial well-being of the artists themselves, as well as the local galleries, art organizations, and businesses that support and promote their work. This economic support helps to sustain the local arts ecosystem and its positive impact on the community

“Arts and culture are growing contributors to the New Hampshire economy, and that impact is seen locally, with arts/culture in the Seacoast region contributing $70.2 million in spending in 2022, according to a new study”, says the Keene Sentinel paper Jan. 2024.
So, While you are enjoying New England consider being an art collector and bring home a beautiful painting done by a local artist!

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