Manchester Arts Commission

The first Art Commission was created in 1937, requiring three persons who served varying terms in office. Over the years the Commission functioned at varying degrees of activity, or inactivity, but always with a passion for promoting public art and all volunteers.

The Manchester Arts Commission has achieved many things over the past few years - from the re-opening of the McIninch Family Gallery to the trolley tours featuring "Art on the Wall" at City Hall. For more information, feel free to browse their website or contact the Commission at Artcommission@ManchesterNH.gov.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            
Date: July 7, 2010
 
* * * PRESS RELEASE * * *
 
Made possible and sponsored in part by the National Arts Program

MANCHESTER, NH - - The City of Manchester 5th Annual Employee & Family Art Show is officially open at the “Art on the Wall at City Hall” Gallery in City Hall and throughout the City Hall Annex.  The show features artistic works from the various departments throughout the city, retirees and the Manchester School District. 

The works are divided into three adult categories: amateur, intermediate and professional.  Two youth categories are also featured: 12 & under and teen.  The first, second and third place winners in each of the categories will receive a cash prize.  Prizes will also be awarded in the Mayor’s Choice, Governor’s Choice and People’s Choice category.  The winners will be chosen by an independent panel of judges and announced at a Reception and Awards Ceremony on July 22, 2010 in Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall from (4:00pm – 5:30pm).

The City Employee & Family Art Show is made possible by the National Arts Program (NAP) of Malverne, Pennsylvania who sponsors municipal art shows across the country providing prize money and support services to participating municipalities.  For more information about (NAP) please visit: www.nationalartsprogram.org.  

The public is invited to view the show during the hours that City Hall is open to the public (M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm and Tuesday until 8:00pm) and vote for the People’s Choice Award.  The 5th Annual City Employee & Family Art Show will be in display through August 27, 2010.