Schedule of Events

 

Upstairs with the Furniture Masters: Celebrating Our 30th Year
A Holiday Show & Sale
On Display: November 29 – December 30
Opening Reception: Thursday, December 12, 5:30-7pm
Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth, NH

The NH Furniture Masters kick off their 30th Anniversary Exhibition Series with a holiday exhibition at the Portsmouth Historical Society, on display November 29 – December 30. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, December 12 from 5:30 – 7pm, free and open to the public.

“Upstairs with the Furniture Masters” features a variety of holiday gift items alongside an extraordinary collection of studio-made, handcrafted fine furniture made by members of the organization. Many pieces on display are available for purchase. The exhibition also includes a selection of pieces made by participants of our Maine Prison Outreach Program, which are also available for purchase. 

This exhibition coincides with the Portsmouth Historical Society’s annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition, which will be on display in the lower levels of the building.

This exhibit is the first in a series of events culminating in a 30th anniversary showcase exhibition at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, which will be on display October 2025 through January 2026.

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Guild of NH Woodworkers Guest Exhibition 
Featuring Works by Selected Winners from the 2024 New England Woodworking Competition
On Display: December 12 – January 10, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, December 13, 5-7pm
NH Furniture Masters Gallery, 49 S. Main Street, Concord, NH

The Furniture Masters are pleased to present selected winners from the Guild of NH Woodworkers 2024 New England Woodworking Competition.  The pieces represent a wide range of styles and techniques but are united by careful craftsmanship and thoughtful design.  Winners were selected from hundreds of entries and represent the vibrancy and skill of the woodworking community in New England.