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Past Exhibitions

An Enduring Presence: The Old Man of the Mountain

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

Date: June 3, 2023 - September 16, 2023

Opening Reception: June 2, 2023, 4:00-6:00pm

Dates: June 3,2023 – September 16, 2023

Opening Reception: June 2, 2023, 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

On May 3, 2003, New Hampshire awoke to a world in which an iconic stony face no longer looked out over Franconia Notch. For over two centuries, the Old Man of the Mountain had captured the imagination of storytellers, artists, writers, statesmen, scientists, entrepreneurs, and tourists. Twenty years later the Old Man of the Mountain remains a prominent New Hampshire icon and can still be found as an official and unofficial emblem across the state and beyond. This exhibition explores the history of the Old Man of the Mountain and the ways in which its images and narratives symbolized and reflected the evolving identity of New Hampshire and its citizens. The extraordinary story of the people and technology involved in the innovative efforts to preserve the Old Man’s place atop Cannon Mountain will also be told.

Magnify Voices

Location: Silver Center for the Arts

Date: May 15, 2023 - May 24, 2023

Dates: May 15-May 24, 2023 This exhibition features creative pieces by Granite State students in grades 5 through 12 about their experiences with mental health in New Hampshire. Winners are […]

BFA in Art and Design

Location: Museum of the White Mountains & Silver Center for the Arts

Date: April 15, 2023 - May 6, 2023

Opening Reception: April 14, 2023, 5:00-7:00pm

Dates: April 15, 2023 – May 6, 2023

Opening Reception: April 14, 2023, 5:00-7:00pm

Location: Museum of the White Mountains & Silver Center for the Arts

The annual BFA capstone exhibition features the work, passion, and educational journey of PSU senior art students.

Youth Art Month

Location: Silver Center for the Arts, Lobby Gallery

Date: March 5, 2023 - April 1, 2023

Opening Reception: Sunday, March 5, 2023, 1:00-3:00pm

Dates: March 5, 2023 – April 1, 2023

Opening Reception: March 5, 2023, 1:00-3:00pm

Location: Silver Center for the Arts, Lobby Gallery

Celebrating artistic achievements by area youth, this exhibit is presented in collaboration with area art teachers. This exhibit provides a month-long moment and space to highlight the excellent educational experiences art teachers have developed, making visible both the magic of the artworks, and the design and intention of the educator that makes it possible.

Emerging: Annual PSU Student Art Exhibition 2023

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

Date: February 28, 2023 - April 1, 2023

Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 1, 5:00-7:00 pm

Dates: February 28, 2023 – April 1, 2023

Opening Reception: March 1, 2023, 5:00-7:00pm

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery
This exhibition celebrates the multitude of talent, work, and passion of PSU student artists and the total spectrum of PSU’s Art program. Every year, all students are invited to submit their best work, no matter where they are in their development. The external jurors are asked to make selections from three levels.

Field Station: Art-Science in the White Mountains

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

Date: November 19, 2022 - February 11, 2023

Opening Reception: November 19, 4:00-6:00pm

Dates: November 19, 2022 – February 11, 2023

Opening Reception: November 19, 2022, 4:00-6:00pm

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

Long a site of collaborative research for scientists, for the last decade the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest has encouraged artists to join their ongoing conversations. The artists in the exhibition have all spent time in the forest and with the scientists. While the form of their work varies, all of it is in conversation with the ecosystems of the forest and the research community.

Ecology: Monotype Guild of New England Members Exhibition

Location: Silver Center for the Arts, Lobby Gallery

Date: November 1, 2022 - February 17, 2023

Opening Reception: November 5, 2022, 5:00-7:00pm

Dates: November 1, 2022 – February 17, 2023

Opening Reception: November 5, 2022, 5:00-7:00pm

Location: Silver Center for the Arts, Lobby Gallery

Dedicated to the art of the unique print, the Monotype Guild of New England is a national, nonprofit organization that fosters understanding and appreciation of monotypes and monoprints.

Plymouth State Art & Design Faculty Exhibition

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

Date: October 4, 2022 - November 5, 2022

Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 4:00-6:00 pm

Dates: October 4, 2022 – November 5, 2022

Opening Reception: October 5, 2022, 4:00-6:00pm

Location: Museum of the White Mountains, Main Gallery

Highlighting new and recent work by PSU Art faculty members, this exhibit highlights the innovative explorations going on in faculty studios. The exhibit shines a light on the current and exceptional art being made by PSU Art Faculty members and shares them with the campus and community.

President’s Permanent Art Collection

Location: Silver Center for the Arts, Lobby Gallery

Date: August 22, 2022 - October 21, 2022

Opening Reception: October 8, 2022, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Dates: August 22, 2022 – October 21, 2022

Opening Reception: October 8, 2022, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Silver Center for the Arts, Lobby Gallery

This exhibition highlights Plymouth State University student artwork acquired annually by the University President. These pieces were selected from the Annual Student Juried Art Exhibit and are now part of the President’s Permanent Collection. Students whose work was chosen received an award and are honored by having their work become part of the collection. Throughout the years, this collection has grown and is available for loan to display in offices across campus.

Watching the Seasons Change Juried Art Exhibition

Location: Silver Center for the Arts, Lobby Gallery

Date: June 18, 2022 - August 11, 2022

Dates: June 21 – August 11, 2022 Location: Silver Center for the Arts (114 Main Street, Plymouth NH) Summer Building Hours: Silver Center is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10am-4pm. Enter through […]