Join us for a discussion of the life and work of the late Plainfield, NH-based artist Brenda Phillips, whose “Nature Abstract” series, is on view in the RVCC gallery through May 29, 2026. The event will include a virtual “walkthrough” of the exhibit as well as introduce participants to Phillip’s work and discuss it in context. Phillips was a visionary artist, and this exhibit is an opportunity to experience and discuss her inventive, joyful work. Register at www.rivervalley.edu/artsinapril
This event is made possible in part by a Civic Life and Belonging Grant from New Hampshire Humanities.
This session will explore how studying the arts can build valuable professional skills such as creative problem solving, communication, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking. Panelists will discuss their career journeys, the role their education played in shaping their paths, and the diverse opportunities available in creative industries today. Attendees will gain insight into the many ways artistic skills can be applied in professional settings, learn about potential career paths in the arts, and have the opportunity to ask questions about education, portfolio development, networking, and entering creative fields.
Panelists include: Alisa Andrusiak, Group Manager-Creative Operations; Cara Chanoine, Poet, RVCC Department English Program Director; Jay Chanoine, Comedian; Heidi Lorenz, Artist and Arts Educator; Nick Paradis, Muralist, Arts Educator; Amy Regan, Owner & Curator, See Saw Art; Co-founder, Rochester MFA Register at www.rivervalley.edu/artsinapril
This event is made possible in part by a Civic Life and Belonging Grant from New Hampshire Humanities.
Carol Steiker, the Henry J. Friendly Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, will join us for a conversation on theories of punishment and their relationship to courts, legal institutions, and reform efforts.
This program is in collaboration with UNH Law students and the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is supported by a Civic Life and Belonging Grant form New Hampshire Humanities.
Food will be served following the event.
Enter through the Franklin Pierce Intellectual Property Center doors closest to Rumford Street.
Memoir is a branch of narrative nonfiction focused on personal experiences. Many people find memoir writing cathartic, validating, and enjoyable, even if they would not normally consider themselves writers. The six-word memoir is a (relatively) recent adaptation of the genre that echoes the ways in which brevity and conciseness have become embedded in our day-to-day communication. However, the six-word memoir challenges us to consider that brevity does not preclude depth of meaning. This sub-genre of memoir writing asks authors to consider a single experience, or their life as a whole, and distill it down into six deliberately chosen words. All materials are provided for this “make-and-take” workshop where participants can drop-in and create a piece of writing on their own schedule. Participants may display their work, take it home, or create one to display and one to take away.
This program is a storytelling presentation and workshop that highlights how stories connect us. Presented by Author Veronica Francis, in conjunction with librarian and narrative therapist Erin George, this program will demonstrate connections and commonalities neighbors might not realize they have, despite living nearby for years.
Veronica is a New Hampshire storyteller, keynote speaker, and technology coach who helps people navigate change with clarity, confidence, and a sense of humor. Known for her warm presence and relatable storytelling, Veronica blends real-life experience with practical insight - reminding audiences that adaptability matters more than perfection, especially when the plan falls apart.
This program is free and open to the public, will include refreshments, and will begin promptly at 6 pm. You do not have to be a Troy resident or Gay-Kimball Library patron to participate.
This event is made possible in part by a Civic Life and Belonging Grant from New Hampshire Humanities.
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