Poster Gallery

Welcome to our gallery of Old Hallowell prints from past and present. Stop by the Old Hallowell Day Committee booth at the foot of Central Street on Old Hallowell Day to purchase prints or visit The Blanchard Gallery, 172 Water Street in Hallowell.

2025 - "Uplifting" by Christopher Blanchard

Christopher (Chris) Blanchard has always drawn. He credits some of his passion for art to Mary Dyer, his art teacher and mentor at Winthrop High School. Academics was not his thing, but he found his niche at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. He was initially a graphic designer and never painted until 2016. While working at Slates Restaurant, he submitted wood paintings for the employee’s art show, after which time he studied oil painting online.

Last summer, Chris opened The Blanchard Gallery in downtown Hallowell. In July 2025, he will have a showing of his own paintings. Having an art gallery is a new venture for Chris. When asked about his inspiration for the 2025 Old Hallowell Day artwork, Chris said a sturgeon was the first thing to pop into his head for the design. He wanted something fun and almost “comical” to lighten up these difficult times. The Old Hallowell Day Committee is thrilled by the energy of this year’s poster. Many thanks to Chris Blanchard.

This year’s original artwork “Uplifting” can be viewed at The Blanchard Gallery located at 172 Water Street in Hallowell. One lucky winner will be able to take the artwork home with them. Posters are available at the gallery until Old Hallowell Day when they will be at the Information Booth on Water Street.