The Peterborough Town Library in New Hampshire will host “Keep the Vision 2026,” an exhibition of acrylic and watercolor paintings by artist Jeanne Maguire Thieme, from June 5 through July 30 in its Community Art Gallery. The show includes an opening reception on June 5 and an artist talk and demonstration on June 23, where Thieme will discuss her process. One of her acrylic paintings was recently selected as a finalist in “AcrylicWorks 13: The Best of Acrylic Art” and will appear in a September 2026 issue of “Artists Magazine.”
This exhibition matters because it highlights the role of local public libraries as accessible venues for community art engagement, bringing contemporary nature-inspired painting to a broad audience. Thieme’s work, which explores light, atmosphere, and abstract patterns, also underscores the growing recognition of acrylic and watercolor media in national competitions and art publications, reflecting the vitality of regional artists in the broader art ecosystem.