Creative Connections

Artists from all backgrounds continue to draw inspiration from the park. This ongoing series of special events and workshops extends this tradition of creativity.

 

Image courtesy of artists

Upcoming Programs

Artist Storytelling Conversation and the Villalobos Brothers in Concert
Sunday, July 14

At 11am, join one of the foremost contemporary Mexican ensembles, the Villalobos Brothers, in conversation with park staff and Saint-Gaudens Memorial Music Director Melissa Richmond about the power of storytelling through the arts. This inspirational chat on the creative process and impact of the arts will take place at 11am outside the park's Little Studio

At 2pm, experience a musical performance by the Villalobos Brothers as part of the park's annual Sunday Concert Series in partnership with the Saint-Gaudens Memorial.

These special programs are free with normal park entry. Reservations are not needed.

 

Dobet Gnahore performs at Saint-Gaudens NHP

NPS/Rob Strong

Past Events

Creativity Chat and Community Dance Workshop with Dobet Gnahore
Sunday, June 30

West African singer and dancer Dobet Gnahore brings her creative insights and jaw-dropping dance moves to the park. Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, Dobet Gnahore has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions.

Join Gnahore at 2pm for an outdoor public program and Q&A session on storytelling and creativity as related to her career and the stories shared at the park.

Feeling inspired yourself? Gnahore will then lead a free community dance workshop at 3pm for all experience levels.

 

Stayed tuned for the announcement of other special events and workshops.

This initiative is a collaboration between the National Park Service, West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts, and Saint-Gaudens Memorial. It is supported in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.