The Dog Days of Summer
June 24, 2025
It’s hot out there! We teamed up with Poppy, Visit Concord NH’s resident Ambassadog, to recommend some of her favorite summer activities to help your four-legged friends beat the heat.
Most artists in the greater Concord area know the Kimball Jenkins School of Art. For over 40 years, New Hampshire artists have taken classes, participated in programs, and engaged with the Concord community here.
I had the amazing opportunity to visit their current exhibition, the Sylvia Brofos Student Exhibition, which is on view until June 12th. This exhibition features the students of Kimball Jenkins and honors Sylvia Brofos, a watercolor artist who taught at Kimball Jenkins from 2002 until her sudden passing in 2024 (at the incredible age of 91!)
Although watercolor was Sylvia’s focus, the exhibition features works from all mediums. Artists of all ages were represented, from age 2 all the way to adult students. I’d recommend visitors check out the kid’s room—it’s impossible not to smile when viewing the creativity and excitement in their pieces.
Check out a selection of my favorite works below, or learn about the exhibition here. For more on Sylvia and her incredible story, see more here.
Gallery hours for the Sylvia Brofos Student Exhibition include:
- Tuesdays from 11am-4pm | May 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10
- Wednesdays from 11am-6pm | May 14, 28 and June 4, 11
- Thursdays from 11am-4pm | May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 12
- Select Saturdays: May 10, 11am-1pm
- Friday, June 6, 4-7pm – Intown Concord First Friday
For over a decade, The Concord Arts Market has been committed to supporting local talent. When you buy directly from the artists, you’re not just picking up something unique, you’re also helping Concord’s creative community grow and thrive. That kind of support keeps the local art scene buzzing and inspires artists to keep doing what they love. But this market isn’t just a place to shop—it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and local flair. Whether you’re a dedicated art lover or just browsing, you’ll find all kinds of spectacular pieces and get to hear the stories behind them. So if you’re in the mood for a weekend of art, culture, and inspiration, swing by the Concord Arts Market and see what New Hampshire’s Capital City has to offer.
Heather Burns, Oil on canvas
Diane Siglin, Paper Collage
Leslie Ossoff, Watercolor
Beverly Gamlin, Oil on canvas
Cori Princell, Silkscreen
Ages 2-4
Dillon Clark is the Creative Director at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. You can often catch him walking downtown, visiting Concord’s restaurants, buying a sweet treat, or petting a passing dog.
Visit Concord NH is an initiative of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. This website and accompanying social media profiles showcase the best of NH’s Capital Region to travelers, new residents and long-time fans of Concord. Learn more about the Chamber at concordnhchamber.com.
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