OPEN: WED – SUN | HOURS: 10 AM – 5 PM EST
Member-Exclusive Artist Talk with Melissa Ayotte
Enjoy a close-knit artist talk with Melissa Ayotte of Ayotte Glass Studios about the making of world-class paperweights. This talk is presented as part of Member Appreciation Week.
Time & Location
Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St, Manchester, NH 03104, USA
About the event
Melissa Ayotte makes gorgeous paperweights in her New Hampshire studio, like this one in the Currier collection. In this conversation with the artist, Ayotte will discuss everything from seeking inspiration in nature to building on a family tradition of glass art.
12 PM: Member Mingle with tea and cookies
1 PM: Talk begins in the Currier auditorium
2 PM: Explore the Currier's paperweight collection
This member-exclusive event is free, but please let us know you're coming.
Image credit: Melissa Ayotte, Forget-me-not Bouquet Paperweight, Gift of William Marcoux, Jr.