The Dartmouth Cultural Center is continuing its plan to renovation its historic building on Elm Street while offering quality art exhibits throughout the year.

Fundraising for the first phase of the restoration has been completed, and bids on the project are expected to go out in September. The Cultural Center is located in what was the original Southworth Library at 404 Elm Street.

In the meantime, the Cultural Center is opening its doors to a pair of exhibits in July and August. Center President Pauline Santos stopped by Townsquare Sunday this week with details.

Up first in July is an exhibit which opened July 12 called "What's Your Jam?" Santos said Cultural Center members and guests have contributed to the exhibit.

"We have about 44 pieces of art hanging in our gallery, with contributions from about 15 artists," Santos said. "We have photography, acrylics, water colors, ceramics, really all types of art."

The exhibit is up through August 3.

August's exhibit will feature artwork by members of the National Association of Women Artists, and will run from August 16 to September 14.

"Like last year, we expect to have paintings mailed to us from artists living around the country, totally different than what we're used to," Santos said.

Local members of the Association will contribute as well. This exhibit is titled "Permanent Impermanace."

The Dartmouth Cultural Center is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special showings can be arranged by appointment. Call the Center at (508) 991-0484.

The complete interview with Pauline Santos can be heard here:

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