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Faculty Wire Tara Misenheimer’s Art Career Thrives t’s a banner year for Art Instructor Tara Misenheimer. Throughout
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2011, the working artist has shown her paintings and prints in seven art exhibits held in Massachusetts, New York and Copenhagen, Denmark. In January, she participated in “Some Girls,” an exhibit at Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA; in March, her works were displayed in “The Pool Art Fair” and “Dual” art exhibits during Armory Arts Week in New York City. In June, Misenheimer was selected to be a part of the group exhibit “In Portrait,” which showcased seven artists’ different approaches to portraiture. In July, Misenheimer presented her works in “Chelsea Art Walk 2011,” a cooperative event of more than 125 galleries and art institutions in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. In August, she held a show of her printed paintings at the Black Pop Contemporary Art Gallery in Copenhagen. And in October, her work was selected for exhibition at the Chelsea Art Museum for the NURTUREart 2011 Benefit. Misenheimer is enjoying all aspects of her dual careers: “I am both ecstatic and honored that I had the opportunity to participate in uniquely curated exhibits in New York and beyond. This year has been a creative whirlwind of fantastic gallery experiences that have challenged me to create more engaging works for a wider audience and better understand the professional pulse of my field and the art world. It is critical for me as a teacher to have a thriving art career. It better informs me as an artist and instructor, and the students benefit in huge ways. I am freshly motivated to keep building my portfolio of paintings, drawings and prints,” she says. To view Misenheimer’s artwork, visit www.taramisenheimer.com.
Dana Barbin Named a NH Hockey Legend thletic Instructor and Boys Varsity Hockey Coach Dana Barbin will be
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inducted into the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2011 for his record/performance as a high school and college hockey player. As a student at Exeter High School, Barbin played four seasons for the Blue Hawks. During his junior year, he helped the team to the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association state finals. He served as captain his senior year and was named Most Valuable Player. Barbin attended the University of New Hampshire and played four seasons for the Wildcats, primarily as a forward. As a sophomore, he helped the Wildcats to the league championship, and during his senior year was named co-captain. He finished his UNH hockey career with 127 points in 125 games, one of only three New Hampshire natives to score 100 or more points during their careers. Barbin later played professional hockey for seven seasons in Denmark and Sweden. This spring, he finished his 19th season as head coach of the Big Red boys hockey program. Barbin will be among six nominees honored during the Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon on October 30 in Concord, NH.