What’s On 2024

Sherlock Holmes

Now- December 31st

On exhibit Sherlock Holmes-related games and puzzles from collector David Beffa-Negrini. The Mariposa exhibit represents a portion of his games and puzzles collection.

Kevin is a sculptor, painter, muralist, and airbrush artist recognized for tackling difficult issues. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ, on November 28, 1954. He considers himself to be a “we shall overcome baby” because he was the product of a household committed to civil rights and community concerns, and this continues to be a recurring theme in his work. Kevin's father, Stephen Sampson (deceased), was a civil rights leader in both Elizabeth and other parts of the state; he is Kevin's most important role model.

Sampson became a police officer and composite sketch artist in the city of Scotch Plains, NJ, where he served for over nineteen years. He received numerous commendations for his work as both a police composite artist and detective, including the 200 Clubs Medal of Valor (for saving a life).

Sculptures By Kevin Blythe Sampson

Now- December

Kevin retired early after the death of both his wife and infant son in separate illnesses. He and his two children then moved to the (ironbound section) of Newark, NJ, where he has lived for over nineteen years.

Kevin has extensive teaching experience at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art where he taught for over 16 years, has run workshops at Rutgers Paul Robeson Gallery, and was the head art teacher for the Ironbound Community Center in Newark. He is a mentor to many Newark youths and has assisted a whole crop of young artists in obtaining admission into various art schools in the metro area.

Kevin attended Lincoln University, PA, for two years; Parson School of Design for two years; and is a graduate of the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art. He has been represented by Cavin-Morris Gallery in New York City since 1992. His work is in numerous collections, including several museums. Sampson received the Maria Walsh Sharp Foundation’s residency and the Joan Mitchell artist grant, as well as awards from various art councils throughout the state.

Kevin has been an artist-in-residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and the Joan Mitchell Center in NOLA. He is concurrently involved in a major public art project for the City of Newark, where he will construct a 14-foot permanent sculpture for an art wall in a new location.

The Work of Kevin Blythe Sampson. Thanks to the generous support of the Kohler Arts Center, nine sculptures by civil rights artist Kevin Blythe Sampson are now a permanent part of the Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center collection. Seven are on display in the third-floor gallery in Peterborough, NH. Two are in the Mariposa space in Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard.

Women of the World (WOW) Meeting

December 29th, 4:30 PM

Join us for the Women of the World meeting at the Mariposa! WOW is a place where women who live in the Monadnock region but hail from other countries can come together. WOW offers a vibrant and inclusive community where women from diverse cultural backgrounds meet to celebrate their unique heritage while forging lasting friendships and unforgettable memories, all while having fun!

Registration is free!