Oh dear, do I have to choose? Indeed, I must. Such are the restraints and parameters of writing for a magazine that demands excellence. Well, my assignment to cover the “Contemporary NH Folk Art” exhibition, featuring the work of the League of NH Craftsmen, is a gem! Located in the Discover Center in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, this is a sliver of the annual, August, Mount Sunapee fair by the League without the crowds, tents and blistering heat. This show consists of approximately 50 works by 27 artisans and artists. It’s as tantalizing as being let loose in Calef’s Country Store, in Barrington, and discovering the penny (or so) candy. And, the exhibition is free. Another bonus — if a piece on display speaks to you, and you must have it, it’s for sale. Just a bit of background about the League of NH Craftsmen: The League has been around for 85 years. It’s the oldest and most … [Read more...] about TANTALIZING & EXCEPTIONAL: LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN AT DISCOVER PORTSMOUTH