The 72nd Greeley Park Art Show

The Nashua Area Artists Association will be holding its 72^nd annual Greeley Park Art Show, a two-day outdoor juried art show, set for Aug. 16 and 17, 2025 at beautiful and historic Greeley Park in Nashua N.H. The show is open to all artists 18 and older working in 2D and 3D media. There are to be about 50 artists on hand from the region. While the historic park has some restoration work going on right now, there is plenty of room for the artists, their work, the activities, and for YOU, the art lover!

Awards will be given in several categories: 3D, acrylic, drawing/illustration, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, watercolor, digital art, in addition to Best in Show (winner will have work placed on view at ArtHub and an artist’s reception to be held in September) and Viewer's Choice. Prizes - monetary and non-monetary for adults is now valued at $4000! The children’s art contest is by age. 

Each year, visitors enjoy seeing their favorite artists they’re familiar with and seeing their new work, while also discovering new artists. Artists and visitors come mostly from New Hampshire and Massachusetts.  Attendance varies depending on the weather, sometimes the event draws thousands of visitors! The GPAS started out first with artists hanging their work outside on a picket fence. Now artists set up their 10'x10' tents, each its own unique “microgallery.”

Vicky Tkaczevski, of Greenfield, N.H., a participating acrylic artist and co-coordinator of the show said, "Artists tend to be introverts, working alone in their studios most of the time. The art show gives artists a chance to 'come out of the woodwork,' see what everyone is working on, get inspired, and connect with visiting art-lovers. The visitors get a chance to meet working artists and buy real hand-made art, on a summer day, at beautiful Greeley Park."

Sonia Lee Gilmore, of Nashua, vice president of the NAAA, GPAS co-coordinator and textile artist, said, "The show furthers our mission of supporting and promoting the arts, and it's a whole lot of fun!" And it is a whole lot of fun! In addition to the artists and their works, some of whom will also be working on pieces during the show, there are many other activities planned, including:

-A marionette show for kids at 11 a.m. each day to be presented by artist Teresa Moler and Laurel Powers.

-New games and activities for kids this year including rock painting, artmaking, story hour, corn hole, giant Jenga and a life size Connect Four game, and more to come!

-Contests and raffles

-A longtime visitor favorite, Bedford resident Ron Marcoux of REM Woodworking will do his woodworking on site all weekend.

-Guitarist George Parker will provide music both days, weather-permitting.

-On Sunday, NAAA will award scholarship checks to at least one high school student who intends to pursue a degree in art.

-Food trucks

The Nashua Arts Commission has provided a grant to fund the show, recognizing how important it is to artists and the community. Many local organizations and businesses, including artists, have very generously sponsored the event and donated items to the raffles, prizes and more. A comprehensive list is available upon request.

ABOUT THE NAAA:

Since 1951, the NAAA has been an all-volunteer, non-profit, educational organization whose goal is the advancement of art in Nashua and its surrounding communities. Our membership is comprised of visual artists working in a variety of media as well as patrons of the arts. The NAAA welcomes members and non-members at any level of experience from students to established artists. Our goal to foster the advancement of art is met through our EAST (Emerging Artist Student Talent) shows and scholarship program. The ArtHub Gallery, now at 98 Main Street in downtown Nashua, just opened in May and provides opportunities for local artists to exhibit their work and the community benefits from art classes, demonstrations, workshops and interaction with other artists. The NAAA also has rotating art exhibits in several other locations including:

·       Pheasant Lane Mall, 310 Daniel Webster Highway in South Nashua

·       Ripano Stoneworks/Expert Design Solutions, 90 E. Hollis Street in Nashua

·       St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley Street in Nashua

·       Campo Enoteca Italian restaurant, 969 Elm Street in Manchester

·       Lyphos Family Health, 29 Riverside Street in Nashua

The annual Greeley Park Art Show, since 1953, now in its 72^nd year, showcases artists from the NE region and is held in August. NAAA always welcomes new members, volunteers and donations.

For more information:

https://www.nashuaarts.org

NAAA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NashuaAreaArtistsAssociation

NAAA Artists and Friends: https://www.facebook.com/groups/518248144259824