Each fall, Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery hosts Fall Open Studios on the first full weekend in November, Saturday and Sunday 10-4 each day. We invite you to come into our creative spaces in our little slice of the world in West Exeter (near the tracks on Front Street.) See new work, works in progress, and inspiration ideas...plus share a few treats and libations. Visitors can explore at their own pace — It's a unique opportunity to purchase original work or prints,

We are super excited to be a part of this year's Exeter Fall Art Tour again! A town-wide once-a-year event on the first full weekend in November. The "tour"offers a wonderful opportunity to meet artists, see galleries, possibly participate in an art process, PLUS purchase your favorite works. It’s a chance to talk to some of the makers & gallery organizers that spark passion in a culturally rich town. Because some individual artist studios don't normally have daily open hours

So exciting! Welcome to Mae Schneider, who is the instructor, an art student at MECA, and full of fun ideas! The project? To design your very own dream house. A fun workshop which encourages thinking outside the "box" as well as including a brief intro into styles of architecture. the mushroom house in Perinton NY Students will be asked to imagine a challenge where they solve problems of space and function as they ask themselves, "If you could have any kind of house, what wou

NEW for Summer! A collage workshop for adults! 📅 Thursday, June 4 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 💲 $40 (all supplies included) 📍 Art Up Front Street, 120 Front Street, Exeter, NH Sign up by email to artupfrontstreet@gmail.com Take a creative pause and discover the relaxing, playful world of collage in this welcoming workshop for adults at Art Up Front Street led by instructor Mae Schneider. In this two-hour workshop, participants will create original collage artwork using torn tiss

Ten incredible years since Art Up Front Street Studios & Gallery emerged as Exeter’s very first art studio collective—and what a beautiful journey it has been. The vision started in March 2016 when Rose and Mal discovered a building that had played a vital role in Exeter's community for years. New Horizons Teen Center was thinking of selling their Exeter location. In September 2016, the space was sold to Art Up Front Street LLC. Through renovation and a shared creative spirit

Wow! We almost can't believe it. It has been 10 years since Art Up Front Street Studios & Gallery popped on the scene as Exeter's very first art studio collective. We can't wait to celebrate with you at this year's SPRING OPEN STUDIOS. Stay tuned...more details to come, but just make a note...we feel like celebrating. And we want to thank you for being in our orbit. 💛 Your support and well wishes are why we are here. In addition to our annual Spring Open Studios, we are a p

Now in studio #4. We at Art Up Front Street are so excited to be sharing our space with Ashley. We have known her throughout much of her art growth...and are looking forward to seeing how she continues to use her creative voice in our community. A little about Ashley: "I’ve been creating art professionally across New Hampshire for over ten years. I work in various mediums, including digital art, pen and ink, colored pencil, painting, multimedia design, and print making. In

Cheers to Shannon! 🎉 We’re sending good wishes to Shannon Hays, from all of us at Art Up Front Street, as she gets ready to move out of her studio this month. While she won’t be far away (maybe an hour-ish), her easy presence, kind heart, and adorable art will surely be missed around here. Join us for a little party to celebrate Shannon on January 29 4:30-5:30 PM. Come raise a glass, share a hug, and wish her well as she steps into this next chapter. And don’t forget to sto

Seeking an artist to join our collective. We are a working-artist studio collective. We make art in our studios and sell art here at our gallery as well as at other locations. Please, take a look at our "About" page for more on who we are. Interested artists need to: Have an Instagram acct or website where work is posted. Posses a consistent style or direction of energy. Have exhibit experience. Gallery sit 6 hours a month minimum during regular open hours. Participate in two

Dear friends and loyal followers, we would love to take this moment to wish you a happy holiday season and a very wonderful New Year. Your well wishes to us, your patronage, and your constant appreciation for what we do has been more than we could have imagined. January 2026 will mark the 9th anniversary of the first artists moving in to the studios here at our collective. And we would not be here without you. Thank you for being a part of our world. May all the best energy f

Snow or shine 😊 Shop locally on Small Business Saturday at Art Up Front Street Studios & Gallery for original art, prints, cards, handmade works, and more. We make art in all sizes ...from "snack-sized" adorable creations all the way to large original art big enough for walls above a sofa or mantel. From pre-framed ready-to-wrap ....to unmatted, raw-edged art in waiting in art racks. For your small art purchases we have a wrapping table. For larger art, you can wrap your pur

It's that time again and we can't wait to see you. We have done a lot of evolving over the summer....trying new things, creating new art,...

Natalie Marquis with her painting "Spring Melody" (photo by Natalie Eve Marquis) The canvas has waited patiently, and the walls are ready...

Join us for a beautiful afternoon of words, music, art, and community at Poetry Slam Garden Party—hosted by Adam Roberts and Art Up Front...

5 Wednesdays 10-1. Pick one or all! $15 each day Sign up for one or all. May 21 , June 4 , June 18 , July 16 , July 30 Reservations...

Saturday May 3 and Sunday May 4 noon to 4:00 PM. Tour 11 Galleries! Organized by The Seacoast Artist Association

(update summer 2025: studio filled) We are seeking an artist to join our collective. We are a working-artist studio collective. We make...

Bring your friends, explore the studios, see fabulous art, find a Mother's Day art gift... but most of all take a break and soothe your...

“... Dear Beloved, it’s a conspiracy of spirit: —it can’t be done alone ...” —from The Black Outside by Joy Priest A poem based on a...

You are warmly invited to a special event filled with love, laughter, treats and enchanting a cappella melodies! The Afternotes, a New...