Beliveau Arts Series

Honoring a Legacy of Art, Inspiring a New Generation

The Beliveau Arts Series brings the very best in performing, visual, and literary arts directly to our community—a living tribute to two remarkable artists who believed in the power of creativity to transform lives.

Thanks to the generous bequest from Maurice Beliveau, whose paintings captured beauty and meaning, and Janet Beliveau, accomplished pianist and patron of the arts, the Franco-American Centre (FACNH) is thrilled to launch this exciting new series. Every performance, exhibition, and reading honors their memory while creating fresh opportunities for our community to experience world-class artistry.

Get ready to be moved, inspired, and connected through the arts that Maurice and Janet loved so deeply. Their legacy lives on in every note played, every brushstroke admired, and every story shared.

Join us as we celebrate art, honor memory, and build community—one unforgettable experience at a time.

The Beliveau Arts Series brings the Francophone world to our community through incredible presentations, from captivating fine art to powerful literary works. Your donation helps us make these enriching experiences possible.

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Discover Art with Fresh Eyes

Do you love visiting museums but wish you could connect more deeply with the works you see? This 5-week art appreciation class invites you to slow down, look closely, and uncover the stories behind great works of art.

Each week, we’ll focus on one artist and one masterpiece. Together, we’ll:

Learn about the artist’s life and historical context.
Explore the composition, style, and artistic techniques that bring the work to life.
Reflect on the meaning of the piece—both universally and personally.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the tools to engage with art in a richer, more rewarding way, whether in a museum, gallery, or your own home.

Where and When:

📅 Dates: October 29th to December 3rd

(no class November 26th)

🕕 Time: 6 to 7:30 PM

📍Location: New Hampshire Institute of Politics

100 Saint Anselm Dr, Manchester, NH

Room 4007

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Meet your Instructor:

Dominique Boutaud is a French, internationally awarded abstract artist. She found her inspiration in Nice and Provence in France. She has had the opportunity to exhibit in many countries since the beginning of her artistic career. In 2009, she moved to Nashua, NH, and has since continued to develop her artistic talent across various fields.

She says:

" As an abstract painter, I create artwork for the quest of meaning, authenticity, and expression of hope, serenity, peace, and happiness for me and others for our future.

In my heart, painting is a way of living honestly and having a role in protecting peace and defending human rights in the world. "

Learn More about Dominique

Pricing - 5 Week Class

Teaching and discussion language: English

Members: $150
Non-members: $185

May qualify for Continuing Education Credit, please inform at time of registration.

Dominique Boutaud, award-winning painter and instructor

Beyond the Pages: Authors Evening

An evening with acclaimed authors
Laura Knoy & Robert Perreault.

Photo by Allegra Boverman

Learn more at the website

Photo by Cheryl Senter

Available November 7th, 2025

Purchase Books by Robert B Perreault

Join us for a special evening celebrating two of New Hampshire’s own literary voices as they share their newest works.

Following the discussion, both authors will be available to sign their books, which will also be available for purchase at the event.

Laura Knoy - writer, speaker, moderator, and award-winning journalist - presents her debut novel The Shopkeeper of Alsace. This sweeping family saga, inspired by a true story, spans both World Wars and unfolds in the fascinating, little-known region of Alsace, France.

Robert Perreault has spent decades preserving and promoting the history of his hometown through writing, public speaking, guiding tours, and photography. His fiction and nonfiction works, published in both English and French, have reached readers across the United States, French Canada, and France.