Arts Council Of Tamworth

### Context Profile for Arts Council of Tamworth

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - The Arts Council of Tamworth is dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts within the community of Tamworth, New Hampshire. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life through arts and culture, encouraging creativity and artistic expression among residents and visitors alike. They aim to provide accessible arts experiences and foster community engagement through various artistic initiatives.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - The organization hosts a variety of events and programs, including:
     - **Workshops**: Such as the "Creative Sewing Workshop," which encourages participants to explore sewing skills using recycled materials.
     - **Film Screenings**: As indicated in their recent email campaign, they offer programming that includes film-related events.
     - **Community Programs**: They engage the community through arts initiatives that cater to diverse interests and skill levels.
     - **Fundraising Campaigns**: The organization conducts campaigns to support its activities and expand its reach.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the Arts Council of Tamworth is **friendly, inspiring, and encouraging**. Their communications aim to create a welcoming atmosphere that invites community members to participate in arts activities. The language is accessible and informal, making it easy for individuals of all skill levels to engage with their offerings.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The website and email communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone remains professional and straightforward, focusing on clear communication rather than informal elements like emojis.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details are not provided on the website, but the organization has established itself as a key player in the local arts scene.
   - **Scale**: The organization has conducted 15 total forms and 49 email campaigns, indicating an active engagement strategy.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not detailed on the website, the organization emphasizes community involvement and participation in arts programs.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Information regarding volunteer opportunities is not explicitly stated but can be inferred as a potential area for community engagement.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a conversational and approachable style that reflects the friendly tone of the organization. Avoid jargon and keep language simple and inclusive.
   - **Structure**: Use clear headings and bullet points to enhance readability, especially for event descriptions and workshop details.
   - **Call to Action**: Encourage participation with motivating phrases like "Join us" or "Get involved," emphasizing the community aspect of their programs.
   - **Personalization**: Incorporate personal touches in communications, such as addressing recipients by name in emails, to foster a sense of connection.

This context profile serves as a foundational guide for creating personalized and effective content for the Arts Council of Tamworth, aligning with their mission and engaging their community effectively.

Grants entry to the event with access to standard amenities and activities.

General Admission

Enter for a chance to win a collection of books from the Tamworth Author Fest's participating authors!

1 Raffle Ticket

4 Raffle Tickets

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Come to our first Tamworth Author Fest! Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10 am - 2 pmat the Cook Memorial Librarysponsored by the <a href="https://www.artstamworth.org/" target="_blank">Arts Council of Tamworth</a> and the <a href="https://tamworthlibrary.org/" target="_blank">Cook Memorial Library</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1746803751/wysiwyg/arbomig6yx15utedsckw.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Image: NH Poet Laureate Jennifer Militello. Photo Credit: Beowulf Shaheen. Come to the Tamworth Author Fest and get to know 12 local authors, hear them read from their work, buy a book or two, enter a raffle to win a stack of books by the participating authors, and learn how some of the authors approach research. We are honored to welcome New Hampshire Poet Laureate <a href="https://jennifermilitello.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Militello</a> as our keynote speaker!  Schedule: 10 am - 11 am: Meet &amp; greet with authors 11 am - 11:45 am: Keynote address by Jennifer Militello, New Hampshire Poet Laureate11:45 am - 12:30 pm: Lunch break* and time to visit authors’ tables12:45 pm - 1:15 pm: Readings by the authors1:25 pm - Raffle drawing1:30pm - 2:00 pm: Panel discussion on researching for writing *You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. The Tamworth Bakery is also nearby, and the Tamworth Farmers’ Market is a short walk away and open from 9 am to 12 pm. We will have water, lemonade, and cookies available at the library.   Featured Authors:<ul><li><a href="http://www.susanbarba.net" target="_blank">Susan Barba</a> (Poetry and Nonfiction)</li><li><a href="http://www.elizabethchatsworth.com" target="_blank">Elizabeth Chatsworth</a> (Science Fiction &amp; Fantasy)</li><li><a href="http://www.rick-davidson.com" target="_blank">Rick Davidson</a> (Thriller Fiction, Historical Storytelling) and Bill Thompson (Historical Storytelling)</li><li><a href="https://www.jhdiehl.com/" target="_blank">J.H. Diehl</a> (Picture Book, Middle Grade/Young Adult, Realistic Adult Fiction)</li><li><a href="http://terryfarish.com" target="_blank">Terry Farish</a> (Young Adult Fiction, Picture Books)</li><li><a href="http://www.fionahowellwrites.com" target="_blank">Fiona Howell</a> (Gothic Historical Fiction)</li><li>Walden S. Morton "Denney" (Poetry and Short Fiction)</li><li>John Olszewski (True Crime)</li><li><a href="http://www.mjpettengill.com" target="_blank">Mj Pettengill</a> (Historical Fiction &amp; Non-fiction, Nature Writing, Poetry)</li><li><a href="http://markeddysmith.com" target="_blank">Mark Eddy Smith</a> (Young Adult/Speculative Fiction)</li><li><a href="http://louisetaylorwriter.com" target="_blank">Louise Taylor</a> (Poetry, Memoir, Fiction)</li></ul> Raffle: Buy a ticket for a chance to win a stack of 10 books, each by a different T.A.F. author! Tickets will be available to purchase at the Tamworth Farmers’ Market on Saturday, July 5, and at the library by the end of June, and on the day of the event. Ticket price is $5 each or 5 for $20. Raffle prize drawing will be held at 1:25 pm on July 12. Proceeds will support the next Tamworth Author Fest!  Author Bios: <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1748284246/wysiwyg/zp5ofvvmzti4fohxir28.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Susan Barba is the author of two poetry collections, Fair Sun and geode. She is the editor of American Wildflowers: A Literary Field Guide, which won the 2023 American Horticultural Society Book Award. She works as a senior editor for New York Review Books. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1748284339/wysiwyg/pv8xlux3jabtitsqr5zh.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Elizabeth Chatsworth is a British author and actor who writes of rogues, rebels, and renegades across time and space. From Victorian sensibilities to interstellar travel, she'll send you on a cosmic adventure filled with quirky characters and a touch of humor! Elizabeth is the author of The Brass Queen series, an award-winning gaslamp fantasy set in an alternate Victorian age. To be the first to receive exclusive news, sneak previews, and giveaways, please visit <a target="_blank">elizabethchatsworth.com.</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1748452785/wysiwyg/vb3riqiwzxgc9jtvfmci.jpg" style="width:434px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Jean Heilprin (J. H.) Diehl’s middle grade novel, Tiny Infinities, was a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection, and Mighty Girl Book of the Year. Her picture book Loon Chaseis set on Silver Lake in Madison, where she lives part of the year, and is illustrated by Kathryn Freeman. Jean started her career as a reporter for The Concord Monitor. She has an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, teaches writing to students of all ages, and edits manuscripts for other writers. More at jhdiehl.com. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1750104233/wysiwyg/gp96flqclqmf46vimp2r.jpg" style="width:434px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Walden S. Morton (nickname “Denney”) taught at the The Waynflete School in Portland, Maine for 25 years. In summers, she ran The Antlers Writing Workshop in Wonalancet, New Hampshire, held at the Antlers Tea Room, now a private summer home. Writers in the workshops published two anthologies of poems, Poems from the Antlers Tea Room (2012) and Another Cup? (2016). The Antlers Tea Room is the subject of Denney Morton’s book of poems, A Sense of Place. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1748285408/wysiwyg/kxlzguqvbgfyhsqxaw2p.jpg" style="width:434px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />John Olszewski is from Salem, Massachusetts and has spent over 30 years communicating with the world's worst murderers. He has degrees in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, and Counseling Psychology, and has worked in jails, prisons, mental hospitals, and treatment centers. He is the author of two books on serial killers and other famous murderers. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1748453038/wysiwyg/l8mm0cfdcgidu1tqtw98.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Mj (Maryjane) Pettengill is an author, lecturer, and historian focusing on New England history, cultural and social narrative, and intergenerational studies. As a freelance writer, she has penned four novels, has contributed to numerous magazines, and facilitates writing and transformative arts workshops. She completed undergraduate studies in social history, theology, music, and psychology and holds an MFA in creative writing. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1748285558/wysiwyg/pzvv7qffwnt24fya1jps.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Mark Eddy Smith is the author of Children of the Air, Tolkien’s Ordinary Virtues, and a bunch of little chapbooks. He delivers mail from West Ossipee to North Sandwich and farms Christmas trees in Tamworth. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1748285614/wysiwyg/w5takvfwu6umzkn4xfqs.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Louise Taylor is a Tamworth resident and the author of several books. These include a memoir, poetry collection, Dogs and Their Women, three other trade books about the loving relationship women have with their animals, and most recently her first novel, Clarity. She received her MFA in creative writing from Goddard in 2001.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1746648375/wysiwyg/sowju4yevc9eadin1unm.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />

Arts Council Of Tamworth

Tamworth Author Fest

93 Main St

General Admission

Free

1 Raffle Ticket

$3

4 Raffle Tickets

$10

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