Andres Institute of Art facts for kids
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| Established | 1996 |
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| Location | 98 Route 13 Brookline, New Hampshire |
| Type | Sculpture park |
The Andres Institute of Art is a super cool outdoor art museum! It's a public sculpture park located in Brookline, New Hampshire, USA. This amazing place was started in 1996 by a local supporter named Paul Andres and an artist named John Weidman.
It's the biggest sculpture park in all of New England! You can find over 80 unique sculptures made from metal and stone here. These artworks are spread out over 140 acres (about 57 hectares) on Potanipo Hill. This hill used to be a ski area, which is pretty neat!
Explore the Art and Trails!
The sculptures are placed in different settings, like gardens and forests. You can discover them by walking along eleven hiking trails on the hillside. These trails have different difficulty levels, from easy walks to more challenging hikes. The views along the trails change beautifully with each season.
Many of the sculptures are abstract. This means they don't always look like real things. They can be a bit mysterious and make you think! Every year, new sculptures are added. Some are by new artists, and some are by artists who have shown their work there before.
As you walk, you might see artworks like Contempo Rustic. This is a couch made from big pieces of rock and metal. Another cool piece is Mbari House. It's a house-shaped statue made of granite and metal. It stands for peace and friendship.
Watch Artists Create!
Since 1998, the institute has hosted a special event each year. It's called the Bridges and Connections International Sculpture Symposium. During this event, artists from all over the world come to Brookline for two weeks. They create brand new sculptures right there at the park! These sculptures then become a permanent part of the collection.
Artists have come from countries like Lithuania, Latvia, England, and Ukraine. Many artists from different states in the U.S. have also joined. While the artists are working, visitors like you can watch them create! You can even talk to them and ask questions. There are also guided tours to help you explore the amazing art collection.
See also
- List of sculpture parks
- Sculpture trail
