ANDRES INSTITUTE OF ART
NH
The collection at the Andres Institute of Art is over 100 sculptures placed in nature along 12 miles of trails on 140 acres in rural Brookline, NH. The park is open daily, dawn to dusk and is always free to the public. There are a handful of works by resident Master Sculptor John Weidman. The remaining works were created at the studio on the hill during the annual sculpture symposium each fall. 2025 will mark the 25th symposium. To date, there are 104 symposium-generated works by artists representing 50 countries.
The Charter: To advance the state of technology in the arts through access to new technology, education in existing technology, and application of technology to the creative process. To create a self-supporting art production facility within a sculpture park. To provide a space which will enhance the physical and emotional well-being of visitors with walking trails combining the beauty of nature with human works.
Profile photo is a sculpture on the hill entitled "The Unseen" by Adrian Wall from the Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico, created during the 2024 symposium.
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Additional Content:
Short videos of an Iron Melt, concerts and other events
About
Overview
Institution/Business Type:
Museum - Art
Legal Status:
Nonprofit - Independent
Year Founded:
1998
Overview
Institution/Business Type:
Museum - Art
Legal Status:
Nonprofit - Independent
Year Founded:
1998
Disciplines
Primary Discipline:
Visual/Crafts - SculptureActivities and Services
Activities and Services:
- Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
- Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
- Venue Rental
- Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
- Performance / Concert / Reading
- Community Arts
- Exhibitions
- Art Sales
- Professional Network Gatherings / Events
Communities
Populations Engaged:
- Adults
- Artists
- Elders
- Families
- General Public
- Nonprofits
- People with Disabilities
- School Groups
- Teens
Languages Available:
- English
Geographic Reach:
- Town / City
Accessibility of Services
Accessibility of Services:
- Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility
Our Welcome Center has a ramped main entrance. There is an elevator to the performance area on the second floor. There is elevator access to a parking level entrance away from the main entrance.
The park grounds are on a former ski hill so the terrain can be challenging. There is a paved driveway to the studio 2/3 of the way up the hill and a dozen sculptures are viewable from the pavement. Permission to drive to the studio can be arranged using the contact information on the website.Media Gallery
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Affiliations and Accomplishments
Awards
Awards:
- Artsbuild Community Award, NH Business Committee for the Arts 2022
Awards
Awards:
- Artsbuild Community Award, NH Business Committee for the Arts 2022
Special Designations
Special Designations:
- NEFA Grant Recipient