The Meri Goyette Arts Award Luncheon provides the Greater Nashua arts community and art lovers with an annual gala to Celebrate the Arts, raise funds to help support local arts projects, programs and promotion, recognize key arts supporters, and be entertained by local and state talent. live entertainment, champagne, a three-course lunch, live and silent auctions, fun games and more. In honor of National Poetry Month, this year’s festivities centered around the art of poetry through the spoken word, dance, music and live painting. You can view the 2019 Arts Awards Event page for historical details.

Some photo highlights of the event’s activities (photos courtesy of Allegra Boverman):

And our 2019 Arts Awards Recipients:

Our Fund-A-Need Auction. This year’s Fund-A-Need Auction proceeds benefited an arts supply fund that will help cover the cost of materials for local arts groups and organizations in need of support. If you couldn’t attend, but would like to contribute, no problem, donate directly below! Your funds will purchase supplies such as : kilns, etching presses, tap shoes, spray paint, rehearsal keyboards, costume rentals, finger paint, tabletop easels, and ballet slippers.