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The 17th annual City of Manchester and School District Employee and Family Art Show Reception is taking place this Friday, May 8th at City Hall. The reception will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is supported by the National Arts Program and hosted by the Manchester Arts Commission. The gallery on the first floor will be open for public viewing in addition to the art show reception on the third floor in the Aldermanic Chambers. More than 100 pieces of art were submitted and awards will be presented including the top three pieces in each submission category as well as Best of Show and Art Education. Prior to the show, visitors can take part in a pop-up dance party hosted by @adykrewe in City Hall Plaza from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The program works with cancer survivors as well as those who are part of the "thrivership" community, and all are welcome to join the event. The show will remain on display until Friday, May 29th and is available to view during regular City Hall hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Congratulations to @thatsmoothiespotnh on the grand opening in their new space at 102 March Avenue. We’re so happy to watch you grow and even happier that you continue to call Manchester home. Here’s to many, many years of success & happiness.

Hey there, Manchester. We heard that it's gonna be May. This month has a handful of notable events that'll add a discernible increase in traffic, involve street closures, or might otherwise have you changing up your usual routine. May 1st → 3rd: SNHU Graduation Ceremonies May 9th → 10th: Monster Jam a the SNHU Arena May 16th: Combat Zone 92 at the SNHU Arena May 17th: Walk Against Hunger in Downtown Manchester May 25th: Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Manchester May 28th: Taco Tour in Downtown Manchester

The Manchester Arts Commission invites artists and graphic designers to submit original poster designs celebrating two historic milestones in 2026: the City of Manchester’s 180th anniversary and the United States’ 250th anniversary. This is a unique opportunity to capture the spirit, history, and future of Manchester through bold and creative visual storytelling. We encourage submissions that reflect civic pride, cultural vibrancy, as well as the community’s connection to both local and national history. Submission Details: •Open to all artists and graphic designers •Original artwork only •Designs should be suitable for high-quality print reproduction •Artists may submit more than one design Selection Process: Winning designs will be selected by the Manchester Arts Commission in June 2026. Submissions are due by Sunday, May 31st. Awards & Recognition: Selected posters will be professionally printed and sold in limited quantities. Proceeds from poster sales will directly support the ongoing work and public art initiatives of the Manchester Arts Commission. Winning artist will receive $250, runner-up to receive $180, both will have their work featured as part of the City’s official celebration of these milestone anniversaries. How to Submit: To ensure the highest quality for professional printing and reproduction, all submissions must meet the following specifications: •Dimensions: Standard Lithograph size (18" x 24"). •Format: Digital files must be Vector (.AI, .EPS, .PDF) or High-Resolution Raster (.TIFF, .JPEG, .PSD). •Resolution: Raster images must be at least 300 DPI at full size. •Color Profile: All digital art must be submitted using the CMYK color palette to ensure print accuracy. •Traditional Media: Physical paintings or drawings must be digitized (scanned or photographed) at high resolution. The artist is responsible for providing a clean, high-quality digital file of the physical work. Please send work to [email protected] and include your name and contact information. [Continued in pinned comment]

On behalf of the Manchester Arts Commission I invite all artists, designers and creatives to join us in celebrating this huge milestone of our city, and be part of our history in a visual and artistic way! 🎨 ✨ Selected posters will be professionally printed and sold in limited quantities. Proceeds from poster sales will directly support the ongoing work and public art initiatives of the Manchester Arts Commission. Winning artist will receive $250, runner-up to receive $180, both will have their work featured as part of the City's official celebration of these milestone anniversaries Please send work to [email protected] and include your name and contact The call is open to all artists and graphic designers. Only original, unpublished artwork will be accepted, and artists may submit more than one design. By submitting, artists grant the Manchester Arts Commission the right to reproduce the artwork for promotional and fundraising purposes related to the 2026 anniversaries.

The Manchester Arts Commission is issuing an open call for artists and graphic designers for a City of Manchester poster design contest. The Manchester Arts Commission invites artists and graphic designers to submit original poster designs celebrating two historic milestones in 2026: the City of Manchester’s 180th anniversary and the United States’ 250th anniversary. This is a unique opportunity to capture the spirit, history, and future of Manchester through bold and creative visual storytelling. We encourage submissions that reflect civic pride, cultural vibrancy, as well as the community’s connection to both local and national history. Join us in commemorating Manchester’s past, present, and future through art. Submission Details: •Open to all artists and graphic designers •Original artwork only •Designs should be suitable for high-quality print reproduction •Artists may submit more than one design Selection Process: Winning designs will be selected by the Manchester Arts Commission in June 2026. Awards & Recognition: Selected posters will be professionally printed and sold in limited quantities. Proceeds from poster sales will directly support the ongoing work and public art initiatives of the Manchester Arts Commission. Winning artist will receive $250, runner-up to receive $180, both will have their work featured as part of the City’s official celebration of these milestone anniversaries. How to Submit: To ensure the highest quality for professional printing and reproduction, all submissions must meet the following specifications: • Dimensions: Standard Lithograph size (18" x 24"). • Format: Digital files must be Vector (.AI, .EPS, .PDF) or High-Resolution Raster (.TIFF, .JPEG, .PSD). • Resolution: Raster images must be at least 300 DPI at full size. • Color Profile: All digital art must be submitted using the CMYK color palette to ensure print accuracy. • Traditional Media: Physical paintings or drawings must be digitized (scanned or photographed) at high resolution. The artist is responsible for providing a clean, high-quality digital file of the physical work. [Instructions continue in pinned comment below]

What’s better than a sunny day with a real-feel of 80 during early April in Manchester? When it coincides with Free Cone Day, of course! Support @makeawish_nh when you stop by @benjerrysmanch by: 1. Buying a Star 2. Donate to Make-A-Wish while you’re getting your scoop 3. Add a scoop for $1.00, and the proceeds automatically go directly to Make-A-Wish

You'll find a new place to occu-pie your thoughts at 1209 Elm Street now that @slightlycrookedpies celebrated its grand opening! Many congratulations and well-wishes to Lauren and Drew, as well as their family, on this new adventure! We're so thankful you chose Manchester to call home.

Good morning, Manchester, and happy April! This calendar might look empty when it comes to events that'll add noticeable traffic or involve street closures, but there are still plenty of events happening in Manchester throughout the month. You'll find that the Made in NH Expo will be at the DoubleTree from the 17th through the 18th, and the Manchester Carnival will be kicking off April 29th and running through May 3rd. May we suggest the MEDO Minute for all the other events around the City?

We had the absolute pleasure of joining the @caesariosnh team and their supporters in formally welcoming them to the City. Caesario’s carries an iconic history and storied legacy among longtime Manchester residents. Today marked their officially official grand opening, and with it, we’re happy to say that the seasoned fries have returned to 1057 Elm Street once again.

Happy March, Manchester! This month has a handful of notable events that'll add a discernible increase in traffic, involve street closures, or might otherwise have you changing up your usual routine. March 1st - The Ringling Brothers Circus at the SNHU Arena March 13th - Jim Gaffigan at the SNHU Arena March 14th - The Shamrock Shuffle on Canal Street March 15th - The Battle of the Badges at the SNHU Arena (Make sure to save this post for future reference!)

We are ribbon cutting rich the past couple of days. This one at @themokapotnh felt extra special with the community filling the space and coming together to celebrate this treasured spot in downtown Manchester.