Hillsboro artist Brian Simm's exhibit celebrating New Hampshire's woods and mountains will be on display from March 1 through April 30 at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests Conservation Center.
Although he hailed from Melrose, Mass., Simm lived in Hillsborough for 50 years. A district forester for the state for 35 years, his love for the New Hampshire landscape shines through his work. He began painting in oils at age 40 and took classes in watercolor painting at the Sharon Arts Center a few years later. Simm also attended art classes in Contoocook and Hopkinton for many years. He exhibited at the Sharon Arts Center, at the annual Hopkinton art show, and participated in the Hillsborough Area Artisans Tour. Simm passed away seven years ago.
The exhibit is open for viewing Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m in the Conservation Center conference room, located at 54 Portsmouth St. As the conference room is used for meetings, please call 224-9945 before visiting to confirm that the room is open.
Founded in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is the state's oldest and largest non-profit land conservation organization. Supported by 10,000 families and businesses, the Forest Society's mission is to perpetuate the state's forests by promoting land conservation and sustainable forestry. For more information, visit forestsociety.org.
