Upcoming Fall Events at Kimball Jenkins
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3: First Fridays at Kimball Jenkins (part of Intown Concord’s First Fridays series). We’re bringing the energy rain or shine with gallery viewing and Make & Take workshops across our historic campus.
Here are all the details:
6:00–8:00 PM: Artist Reception for The Art & Craft of Photography: An Exploration of Analog Photography by Contemporary Artists, our next upcoming exhibition (free to attend)
The medium of photography finds its origins in the nineteenth century using light sensitive material and chemistry. Kimball Jenkins studio artists Bev, Conway, John Hoglund, Claudia Rippee, Gary Samson and members of the New Hampshire Center of Photography will present their work utilizing 19th and 20th century photographic processes including, cyanotypes, platinum prints, kallitypes, salt prints, photogravure, gelatin silver prints, and wet-plate photography. This exhibition provides a unique and rare opportunity to see original handmade images that explore the techniques that shaped the history of photography.
For more information and to view gallery hours, visit www.kimballjenkins.com/gallery-exhibitions.
7:00–9:00 PM: Join us in the Painting Studio for Open Studio with Bob Dorr! Bring your own art materials or current project to work on with other creatives in a safe, affirming, and inclusive environment. All mediums are welcome! Open Studio is a $10 suggested donation and advanced registration is encouraged. To sign up, click here! Thanks again to Intown Concord for including us in this unforgettable evening!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8: KJ Lunch and Learn Series presents: History of Photography with Gary Samson, 1-2:30pm. Advanced registration required. KJ’s Lunch and Learn Series will feature a variety of presentations by distinguished speakers, artists, and performers, offering a spectrum of topics to explore.
Gary Samson will give a talk on 19th century photography discussing some of the major figures working during the first century of the medium. During the presentation, participants will be able to view historic examples of 19th century photographic processes used from 1840 to 1900 and learn about the difficulties photographers faced creating these images.
Each session will be held on the second Wednesday of the month (September to November 2025 and January to May 2026) in our Carriage House and participants have the option to bring their own bag lunch or place an order in advance with KJ for a boxed lunch prepared by Washington Street Catering (menus vary monthly, dietary restriction options available).
Every session includes lunch being served from 12:00pm-1:00pm, with a presentation from 1:00-2:30pm.
To learn more about our KJ Lunch and Learn series and register, click here!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11: KJ will be bringing the creativity with a free all-ages art station at the Concord Arts Market, 10am-3pm, Rollins Park
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18: The “I Am Grateful for You” Community Postcard Project, 1-3pm (drop in anytime). Free and open to the public, with postcards and art supplies provided. Light refreshments will be served. Project Partners include Women’s Caucus for Art, The NH Chapter of Women’s Caucus for Art, Concord Makerspace, and New Hampshire Craft Club.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19: Empty Bowls, 11am-2pm. Join the New Hampshire Potters’ Guild for a delicious fundraising event! Enjoy homemade soup in a handmade ceramic bowl crafted by local NH artists. All proceeds from Empty Bowls will benefit The Friendly Kitchen. To learn more about NH Potters’ Guild and Empty Bowls, click here.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25: It’s time for KJ’s Pumpkin Palooza! Wear your favorite Halloween costume, and join us for a free family-friendly celebration for all ages - no registration required! We encourage you to wear your favorite costume for this family-friendly celebration! Our schedule of seasonal activities includes:
1:00pm: Kick off the afternoon with fall-inspired art activities and bring your own mini pumpkin to decorate at our Pumpkin Decoration Station!
Unable to bring a pumpkin? Thanks to our Pumpkin Sponsor, Rossview Farm, we can provide a free mini pumpkin to the first 100 registered attendees!
2:00pm: Hunt for sweet treasures at our Candy Scavenger Hunt
2:45pm: Show off your spooky - or silly! - Halloween costume in our Costume Parade
3:15pm: Wind down the day with “A Spooky Serenade,” an enchanting afternoon of art songs, arias, and ghostly tales that are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit!
This family-friendly concert performed by Melissa Elsman, Contalto, is recommended for ages 10 and up. Come in costume if you dare! To learn more about Melissa Elsman, visit www.melissaelsman.net.
Plus - enjoy free apple cider donuts courtesy of The Common Man while supplies last!
This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. To sign up, click here.
A note about pumpkins: please make sure the pumpkin you bring is mini-sized, as we want to ensure we have enough space for everyone to decorate!
We are still seeking volunteers to help us hand out candy for Pumpkin Palooza! To learn more and sign up, click here.
Kimball Jenkins is a multi-use community cultural center. Every day looks a little different! Our 3-acre campus is located at 266 N. Main St. Concord, NH 03301. Kimball Jenkins curates three gallery spaces, using the arts as a vehicle to have dialogue about culturally relevant themes. On campus in Concord, the Carolyn Jenkins Gallery and Jill C. Wilson gallery are located in the Victorian Mansion and Carriage House.