Summer 2023 Youth Zine
Creative Guts Events
We host creativity-based events, aiming to enrich the community and help creatives connect!
Current Events
For the second year, Red River Theatres and Creative Guts are teaming up to present the Creative Guts Short Film Festival!
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Independent filmmakers from New Hampshire and beyond are invited to submit their short films to our short film festival, which will be hosted at Red River Theatres in Concord, New Hampshire, on the evening of Friday, August 22, 2025.
We welcome films from any genre that are 15 minutes or under to be submitted. The spirit of this festival is to celebrate the creativity, voice, and collaboration of filmmakers. We encourage submissions from creatives of all backgrounds and at any stage in their filmmaking journey to apply. Show us your creative guts!
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Submissions to this festival are by donation only. While there is no fee to submit, you are welcome to make a donation to Creative Guts. Creative Guts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, so all donations are tax deductible. The suggested donation is $15. You can make your donation here. If you are unable to make a donation, we ask that you please share this call for art with another creative in your life.
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A jurying process will be conducted to approve selected films. Works that are hateful, pornographic, contain content that propagates discrimination, and/or violate any national or international law will not be accepted. Youth may submit works to the festival with a release by a parent or guardian. We strive to make our film festival as accessible as possible, and require an open caption file.
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Tickets to the festival will be available for purchase through Red River Theatres website starting in July. Filmmakers of selected films will receive one free ticket to the festival.
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Questions? Email Laura@CreativeGutsPodcast.com.
The 2025 Tiny Art Exchange is happening now! Registration to sign up is closed, and creatives from all over are currently working on creating their art to send to a another stranger somewhere in the world. Learn more about this special program here and see art from past exchanges.
Past Events
Saturday, November 9th, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
The Derryfield School, Manchester, NH
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Creative Guts hosted our second annual Art ‘Round the Room, the art event that offers adults the unique opportunity to explore a variety of art mediums at timed stations with guidance from professional artists. It’s a rare chance for grown-ups to unleash their creativity, learn, and play.
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No previous art experience was required. Participants of Art ‘Round the Room had the opportunity to experiment with mediums like oil paints, acrylic paints, watercolor, pastels, charcoals, collage, cross-stitch, and printmaking. The event was in the style of “speed dating” or “musical chairs”. Each station around the room will be staffed with a local, professional artist working in that medium.
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Thank you to all who joined us and made this event a success!
Creative Guts is thrilled to present Snarl, a duo exhibition featuring the captivating works of Heather Hernon and Raisa Tolchinsky at the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts! As two past guests of the Creative Guts podcast (listen here), their combined artistry promises an unforgettable experience for visitors to the Carnegie Gallery.
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The exhibition will be on view from May 6, 2024, to September 6, 2024, with a reception planned for May 14, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The public is encouraged to attend.
Snarl: A Creative Guts curated exhibition at the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, featuring Heather Hernon and Raisa Tolchinsky
Through flowing words and hair that weaves in the wind, Hernon and Tolchinsky’s works seamlessly intertwine in this curated showcase, offering a blend of visual and written works that converge in thoughtful imagination through the intertwined worlds of visual art and poetry.
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The RMFA's Carnegie Gallery is located at the Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867.
5th Anniversary Celebration
at Auspicious Brew
July 23, 2024
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We celebrated our fifth anniversary with a celebration at Auspicious Brew in Dover. Local band Clandestine made the event a rockin' good time with their wonderful tunes. Many past guests and supporters of the podcast came to join in the festivities and it was wonderful to reconnect and meet some new faces at this event.
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A huge thank you to Auspicious Brew for hosting our event! Auspicious Brew is NH's first Kombucha Brewery! Learn more about their offerings at www.auspiciousbrew.com.
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Creative Guts Short Film Festival
June 11, 2024
Red River Theatres in Concord, New Hampshire
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The Creative Guts Short Film Festival presented independent filmmakers from New Hampshire and beyond. The 3-hour festival featured various films and creatives of all backgrounds, and celebrated the creativity, voice, and collaboration of filmmakers.
All films were open captions.
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Red River Theatres is a nonprofit cinema showing first-run indie films & classics in 3-theater venue with a cafe & gallery, located at 11 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301. Learn more about Red River Theatres at www.redrivertheatres.org.
Thank you to Parker Education for sponsoring the Film Festival at the Producer Level!
Parker Education serves the educational needs of families. Programs include Parker Academy, 1:1 tutoring, and standardized test preparation. Learn more about Parker Education at www.ParkerEducation.com.
The Creative Guts Short Film Festival had an amazing set of raffle prizes that movie-goers had the chance to win, including:
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🔹 A free stay at The Hotel Concord (multiple winners!).* Winners for the overnight stays at The Hotel Concord can also catch a free movie at RRT without leaving the building!
🔹 A gift certificate to Granite State Escape for 4 people
🔹 Creative Guts Short Film Festival Merch
🔹 Red River Theatres Merch
We'd like to give a huge thank you to The Hotel Concord and Granite State Escape for their generous support of our festival!
Guests of The Hotel Concord will enjoy the serene luxury and thoughtful touches of an independent boutique hotel, conveniently tucked in the heart of downtown Concord, NH. Occupying the fourth and sixth floors of the Capital Commons building with views of NH's historic State House, The Hotel Concord is the perfect setting for your Granite State getaway, meeting, or special event. Learn more at www.hotelconcordnh.com.
Unlock a world of adventure with uniquely themed rooms at Granite State Escape. Each puzzle is key, every clue a mystery waiting to be unraveled. Will you emerge victorious or be left wanting more? Challenge accepted? Explore their interactive escape rooms in Manchester, NH at www.escapenh.com.
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Meet 'n Make - April 3, 2024
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Creative Guts invited creatives to join us for a casual virtual Meet 'n Make on Wednesday, April 3rd. This was open for anyone to join and work on whatever creative medium they'd like, though we've timed this to give folks participating in this year's Tiny Art Exchange a chance to gather and work on our tiny art together!
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Tiny Art Exchange - 2024 - Registration has closed!
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For the fourth year, Creative Guts invited creatives to participate in an international tiny art exchange. Participants will create an original piece of tiny art (5” x 7” or smaller, in any ratio) to mail to an address we supply from another participant. Everyone will send a piece of art and receive a piece of art from another creative in the world. This is a great way to connect, be inspired, and show off your creative guts!
How it works:
1. Participants register by Monday, March 18, 2024. You will receive a name and address from Creative Guts by Wednesday, March 28, 2024 via email.
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2. Create an original piece of art, no larger than 5" x 7". Feel free to sign it and include your social media handles, website, or business card!
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3. Mail your artwork to the address provided by Saturday, April 6, 2024.
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4. You should receive artwork from another participant in the following weeks. If you do not receive a piece of art by Saturday, April 27th, please contact us at hello@CreativeGutsPodcast.com so we can investigate.
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5. If you are on social media, we encourage you to share the art you receive! Please tag us and use the hashtag #CreativeGutsExchange in your post so we can see what you got!
PLEASE NOTE: Your name and mailing address will be shared with the person who is sending you art! The artwork you send may be shared by the recipient or Creative Guts on social media.
Questions? Contact us at hello@CreativeGutsPodcast.com and learn more at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.
If you’re a big fan of this program, check out our Tiny Art Exchange merch at our Tee Public store, including shirts, totes, mugs, and more!
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Kaleidoscope Exhibition
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Creative Guts partnered with the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts to present Kaleidoscope, a colorful, group exhibition.
The exhibition was on view in the Bernier Room at the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts from November 5, 2023 through January 5, 2024.
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In addition, all works selected were featured in a Creative Guts' zine!
Rug Hooking Workshop
Isabel Ardito Lebo of Cheeky Neighborhood taught the wonders of rug hooking at a workshop at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter.
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Show Us Your Creative Guts Exhibit
The Show Us Your Creative Guts Group Exhibit, at the Derryfield School Lyceum Gallery, featured artwork of past Creative Guts guests in the Fall of 2023.
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Art 'Round the Room - October 2023
Art ‘Round the Room is a speed dating-style event geared toward adults (without the dating). Attendees have the opportunity to visit timed stations around the room and experience various art mediums with guidance from professional artists! This is a rare opportunity for grown ups to play and experiment!
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This event was held in October 2023 at The Derryfield School, in Manchester, NH.
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This project was made possible in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. We thank them for their support.
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A special thank you to The Derryfield School for providing a welcoming, accessible, and inspiring space for participants to create in.
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Thank you to Blick Art Materials for donating a gift card for art supplies for the event.
Arts Market at AUFS - September 2023
The Creative Guts Arts Market at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in their garden and parking lot featured an eclectic mix of local artists and creatives from the area, including some former guests of the podcast!
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Musical guests Clandestine and Atlantic Canyons performed music at the event as well.
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CREATIVE GUTS ARTS MARKET
Meet N Make - April 2023
Creative Guts hosted a Meet n Make event at Two Villages Art Society in Contoocook, NH.
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Tiny Art Exchange - April 2023
Makers from all over participated in an international tiny art exchange. Participants created original tiny art (5” x 7” or smaller, in any ratio) and mailed to another participant. This was a great way to connect, be inspired, and show off your creative guts.
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Stay tuned for another exchange next year!
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Life Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Creative Guts and Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery teamed up to present unguided life figure drawing sessions with a nude model. Artists bring all materials and drawing surface. The cost to attend is $20. Reservations are necessary, as there is limited seating.
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Youth Zine Celebration Event at Kimball Jenkins
Youngsters who participated in the 2022 Youth Zine were invited to participate in a celebration event, learning printmaking with educator Becky Barsi. The event, held at Kimball Jenkins in Concord, NH, was an opportunity for youth local to NH to connect with other young creatives for an art lesson, poetry, and celebrate the work they contributed.
This project was funded by a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, which we are extremely grateful for.
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Meet N Make - June 2022
Creative Guts hosted a Meet n Make event at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH.
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Tiny Art Exchange - April 2022
Makers from all over participated in an international tiny art exchange. Participants created original tiny art (5” x 7” or smaller, in any ratio) and mailed to another participant. This was a great way to connect, be inspired, and show off your creative guts.
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Meet N Make - 2021
Creative Guts hosted a Meet n Make event at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH.
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Open Mic at AUFS
Creative Guts hosted an Open Mic in the Garden at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH. Musicians and poets graced the stage and shared auditory creations.
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Meet N Make - 2020
Creative Guts hosted a Meet n Make event at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH.
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Tiny Art Exchange - 2020
Makers from all over participated in an international tiny art exchange. Participants created original tiny art (5” x 7” or smaller, in any ratio) and mailed to another participant. This was a great way to connect, be inspired, and show off your creative guts.
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Meet N Make - December 2020
Creative Guts hosted a virtual Meet n Make event.
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Meet N Make - April 2020
Creative Guts hosted a virtual Meet n Make event.
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Meet n Critique - February 2020
Creative Guts hosted a Meet n Critique event at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH. Attendees brought artwork to present to the group and feedback was provided to help artists grow.
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Stitch n Bitch - January 2020
Creative Guts hosted a Stitch n Bitch event at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH. Attendees brought projects to work on and had lots of fun chatting while stitching away.
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WHERE WE LIVE
Virtual Art Exhibit
Creative Guts teamed up the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast to present a virtual art exhibit celebrating the places we call home. Where We Live aims to better connect us, as individuals, to the beauty, diversity, and importance of the places we call home. Housing is our mission, but what is housing without the people who call it home? Head on over to the coalition's website and click on each piece to learn about the artist.
