Andres

institute of art

 

 

New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park.

Open every day from dawn to dusk.

Donations keep the park open and free for all to visit.

106 Route 13, Brookline, New Hampshire

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 2025 event.

Wine tasting at Andres Institute of Art

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT

Thursday, September 25

Enjoy an evening of curated wine selections paired with custom plated bites.

Proceeds support the Andres Institute of Art and Symposium.

Big Bear Lodge - Andres Institute of Art Fundraising Concerts in Brookline NH

Fundraising Concerts at Andres Institute of Art

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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!

Space for lease at AIA

The space formerly occupied by Kun Garden Restaurant is available for lease in the Welcome Center/former Big Bear Lodge. Whether used for retail, bistro or office the space benefits from the foot traffic at the Andres Insitute of Art. The park sees over 10,000...

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Welcome Center Volunteers Needed!

Do you love the Andres Institute of Art? Share that love with others by volunteering at the Welcome Center! The Center offers information, a place to gather or rest, restrooms and snacks/beverages for the hike. For more details or to be contacted about the...

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Photo Contest to Start May 1st

The 2023 Calendar is available now in the Store. For the 2024 Calendar the AIA will be compiling winning photos from visitors. Join in the fun. Send us your best photos. See all of the entry information and link to the submission form HERE.

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kNowhere Kids Concert

Sunday, May 21st, 6pm. Next in the AIA Concert Series is kNowhere Kids, known for original tunes representing aspects of today's culture from social media anxiety to political involvement and beyond. Self-described as New England Rock, there is a definite...

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Concert Series for AIA

The idea has caught hold - musical arts supporting sculptural arts! A monthly concert series has been established with the proceeds benefitting the AIA. The concerts will feature a variety of genres with the representative acts being vetted so that whether the concert...

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Soggy Po’ Boys Concert to Benefit AIA

Banish the winter doldrums with a concert guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Bask in the warmth of New Orleans jazz on a cold winter evening. Join us at the AIA Welcome Center for a concert to support the park and mission of the AIA. One hundred tickets are...

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2023 AIA Calendar now available!

There is a very limited run of AIA 2023 calendars available. Buy one now before they are gone! All year long you can enjoy the works on the trails with reminders for the major events such as the Iron Melt fundraisers and the 2023 Symposium. Use the Store tab at the...

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AIA Store now OPEN!

Now you can shop online for AIA t-shirts and vinyl stickers with all proceeds going to support the art, programs and natural beauty of the Andres Institute of Art! Use the STORE tab in the menu at the of the page, or this link. Spread the word about the unique...

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#GivingTuesday for AIA

#GivingTuesday is about ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things. This year, as you consider your annual giving, please keep the Andres Institute of Art in mind. We are funded 100% by donations. The park is open daily, 100% free to visitors! This...

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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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Concert at Big Bear Lodge at the Andres Institute of Art Welcome center

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Thank you for signing-up! We hope to see you on the trails soon!

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]