New Hampshire's rugged beauty and independent spirit have inspired painters, poets, sculptors, screenwriters, musicians, and thespians for hundreds of years. The visual and performing arts thrive today in New Hampshire communities large and small, and our entertainment calendar is as varied as our landscape. Support homegrown New Hampshire talent at an intimate venue, or see nationally known acts on our larger stages. View works by local artists and craftspeople at galleries, shops, and fairs, or marvel at masterpieces of American and European art.