Finding Home in New Hampshire features photography, texts, and audio recordings that address cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in the Granite State. It highlights the remarkable journeys of immigrants, as well as the values of photography and storytelling for illustrating social issues. The exhibit serves to build appreciation of cultural diversity and stimulate public discussions about immigration policies and refugee resettlement. All presentations and exhibits are free and open to the public.

Major Exhibitions

Historical Society of Cheshire County

246 Main Street, Keene | Opening Reception & Presentation by Becky 9.9.22 4-6 pm | Exhibit open 9/9/22 – 12/16/22

Mason Library at Keene State College

229 Main Street, Keene | Opening Reception & Presentation by Becky 9.7.22 7-8 pm | Exhibit open 9/7/22 – 12/16/22

 

Even More of Becky’s Photos at These Pop-up Venues

Prime Roast Coffee | 16 Main Street, Keene | Exhibit 9/2/22 – 12/16/22

Harrisville General Store | 29church street, Harrisville | Exhibit 9/4/22 – 10/4/22

The Hannah Grimes Center | 25 Roxbury Street, Keene | Exhibit 9/1/22 – 10/31/22

Keene International Market | 162 Emerald Street, Keene | Exhibit 9/2/22 – 12/16/22

 

Becky’s Presentations:

Harrisville Public Library Presentation “Different Roots, Common Dreams: New Hampshire’s Cultural Diversity” on 9/15/22 at 6:00 pm | Free and open to the public

Toadstool Bookstore, Keene NH Presentation “Finding Home: Portraits and Memories of Immigrants” on 9/16/22 at 6:00 pm | Free and open to the public

 

About Becky

Since 2012, photographer Becky Field has been photographing the lives of immigrants and refugees in New Hampshire. Her project shows that while we have different cultural roots, we have the same dreams for good jobs, bright futures and freedom to practice our traditions. She has published two books of her photographs and immigrants’ stories, “Different Roots, Common Dreams: New Hampshire’s Cultural Diversity” (2015) and “Finding Home: Portraits and Memories of Immigrants” (2020); her books have won several awards. In 2017 Becky started a scholarship fund through the NH Charitable Foundation to help refugees complete an undergraduate degree. She gives talks and exhibits about cultural diversity and immigration policies. All net proceeds from her work go to nonprofits working with new Americans. She has a Certificate in Photography from the NH Institute of Art and studied at photography centers throughout the Northeast. In past work Becky was a university professor and wildlife ecologist and holds a doctoral degree in wildlife ecology. She lives in Concord, NH. Her website is www.DifferentRootsNH.com, and her email is FieldWorkPhotos@gmail.com.

 

 

This exhibit was funded in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Thomas W. Haas Fund. Support was also received from the Putnam Foundation, C&S Wholesale Grocers, and Covenant Living of Keene, NH.

Thank you to the area businesses and nonprofits that are working on this collaborative celebration of Diversity in the 603. Organized by Keene Immigrant and Refugee Partnership (KIRP) and Project Home, and the Historical Society of Cheshire County. Additional exhibits partnerships with Prime Roast Coffee, Harrisville General Store, The Hannah Grimes Center, and Keene International Market