Andres

institute of art

 

 

New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park.

Open every day from dawn to dusk.

106 Route 13, Brookline, New Hampshire

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The International Bridges and Connections Sculpture Symposium at the Andres Institute of Art

September 13th – October 5th, 2025

2025 will mark the 25th Symposium Event!

There are now 104 sculptures on the hill from the Symposia. Visit the page to learn about the Andres Institute Sculpture Symposium and the 2024 event.

Impregnable by Ted Castro - Andres Institute of Art Sculpture Park

Impregnable by Ted Castro

The AIA Experience:

 “Great art picks up where nature ends“

– Marc Chagall

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10+ Miles of trails over 140 acres

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100+ Sculptures - representing 40+ countries

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Self-guided hiking - docents available

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Largest Outdoor Sculpture Park in New England

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AIA Center open seasonally

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Community, art and cultural events

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Explore. Enjoy. Relax.

Art… naturally.

The Collection

Plan your visit

Ready to head out? Get all the information you need before you hit the road and be prepared for the adventure that awaits!

Attention all dogs – you are always welcome at the sculpture park! Please remember to keep your human on the other end of the leash and remember the AIA is a Carry In/Carry Out site.

Refer your human to the Plan Your Visit page for more information.

Support the vision…

This is mighty work! And you can play an important role in it!

The Andres Institute is a non-profit organization. We are in part supported by our visionary founder, Paul Andres, as well as by individual contributions. You can contribute to this amazing organization, expressing your value of the arts and your commitment to the natural beauty of our area. Become a member or donate & help us to hold this innovative vision to expand our creative work!

 Events at the Andres Institute

The Andres Institute of Art is not only a community of sculptors and art lovers, we are also the hub for the arts of all genre in our Southern New Hampshire community. Check back often and see what we have in store!

Shop online – pick up to avoid shipping charges

Use the STORE tab at the top of the page to visit the online store. You can pick up your items to avoid the shipping charges. As you close out your purchase you can select Local Pick Up. Orders can be picked up from the Welcome Center, if open, at Welcome Center...

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2024 Calendar Available

The 2024 Calendar is ready to grace your walls with images from the trails at the AIA and to keep you on track for the New Year! The photos each month feature winning shots by visitors to the park. Get your calendar to inspire your next visit(s), and perhaps an entry...

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Holiday Shopping & Jazz Concert Dec 17

Get your last-minute shopping done then relax with a concert of jazz standards and holiday classics. December 17th    Shopping at 5:30pm at Brookline's Finest for handcrafted gifts. Shop the AIA 'gift shop' with t-shirts, the 2024 Calendar, John Weidman: A Familiar...

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Dine with the Symposium Artists!

There will be two opportunities to share a meal with the visiting artists during the Symposium. Since they are arriving from overseas, the intent is to share some regional and classic American food with them. On Saturday, September 23 will be a barbecue with food from...

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Int’l Sculpture Symposium Opening Ceremony 9/16

The AIA Annual international Bridges and Connections Sculpture Symposium Opening Ceremony will be held Sept 16 at 1:00 pm at the AIA Welcome Center. The Symposium format will be explained, the visiting artists will be present and will be introduced. The public is...

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John M. Weidman, A Familiar Place published!

John M. Weidman, A Familiar Place is a summary of the artist's life in word, portraits and photographs. Mr. Weidman is co-founder of the Andres Institute of Art and has a long, notable career as an artist both in America and abroad. The book is available signed by Mr....

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Be Involved:

It takes a village to bring sculptures into the world, and we are always grateful for folks that are ready to pitch in! Any help you are able to give could not be appreciated more!

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You can expect to hear from us monthly plus an extra newsletter will come out for the Symposium in the Fall.

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Sculpture Park Entrance &

Welcome Center

106 Route 13, Brookline, NH 03033

Call or Mail

(603) 732-0216

Andres Institute of Art, PO Box 226, Brookline, NH 03033-0226

Email

Kristi St. Laurent, AIA President

[email protected]