When you’re ready to dive into painting or drawing, the setting you choose matters. At Creative Ventures Gallery in Hollis, NH—serving the Greater Nashua and Milford area—we offer something a little different: a space where learning, creating, and displaying art all happen together. We’re not just a classroom. We’re a working gallery and artist studio that’s open to the public, full of energy, inspiration, and real artists doing what they love.
Here’s why our unique environment is the perfect place to explore your creativity:
1. Learn in a Space Where Art Is Alive and Evolving
There’s something special about walking into a place where art is actively being created and exhibited. At Creative Ventures Gallery, you’re surrounded by original work from local artists—paintings, drawings, pastels, glass, turned wood, and more. Our gallery is always changing, so whether you’re here for your first class or your tenth, you’re constantly exposed to new techniques, ideas, and styles. That alone can light a creative spark.
2. Our Instructors Are Practicing Artists
Every instructor at Creative Ventures is also an exhibiting artist, many of whom have work on display right in our gallery. That means you’re learning from people who are deeply immersed in the artistic process themselves. They bring real-world experience, personal insight, and practical advice to every lesson—whether they’re teaching foundational drawing skills, oil painting techniques, or mixed media exploration. You’re not just learning from a textbook—you’re learning from someone who lives art every day.
3. Classes for All Levels, All Year Long
Whether you are brand new to drawing or returning to painting after years away, we have a class for you. We offer weekly daytime and evening classes in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, and drawing—plus seasonal workshops for more focused experiences. Most classes run in six-week sessions, and our smaller class sizes allow for personal attention. Our schedule updates frequently with new offerings, so there’s always something fresh to try.
4. Experience a Supportive, Creative Community
One of the best parts of learning at Creative Ventures Gallery is the sense of community. Our students range from curious beginners to seasoned hobbyists, and everyone is encouraged to grow at their own pace. You’ll meet people who share your interest in art—and you’ll learn not just from your instructor, but from the people around you. It’s a welcoming environment where encouragement and collaboration are part of the process.
5. Explore More Than Just Classes
When you learn here, you become part of something bigger. Students often attend our free evening artist talks and demos, where professional artists share insights into their process and answer questions. We also host special events, rotating exhibits, and occasional opportunities for students to show their own work. And if you’re an artist interested in teaching, we’re always open to hearing from you.
Ready to Pick Up the Brush?
At Creative Ventures Gallery, we make it easy to start—or restart—your creative journey. With flexible class times, experienced instructors, and a one-of-a-kind working environment, this is a place where you can grow as an artist while being part of a vibrant local arts community.
Visit Creative Ventures Gallery to browse current classes, sign up for our newsletter, or stop by the gallery to see what’s new. You can also give us a call at 603-672-2500 if you have any questions or need more information! We would love to welcome you into our community of creators.