Kimball Jenkins

Kimball Jenkins (KJ) is a vibrant cultural center, celebrating more than four decades of fostering our local community through art, history, and culture. Serving over 5,000 community members annually, our historic 3-acre campus is home to a wide variety of programming designed for all ages, abilities, and interests.

KJ offers arts education classes for ages 2-adult in a variety of disciplines as well as community outreach initiatives including ArtLab and Open Studio Saturdays, providing free and impactful creative avenues for teens and families to explore the world of art.

Additionally, Kimball Jenkins provides gallery space to local and regional artists within its historic Mansion and Carriage House to promote their work and express their artistic voice and culture. Free public exhibitions and opening receptions provide accessibility for individuals to appreciate art that they might not otherwise view due to associated costs.

Along with cultural commitment, our organization provides quality of life contributions to the community through the utilization of our historic property. Private social events such as weddings, graduations, and showers are held throughout the year and provide an opportunity to experience one of Concord’s cultural and historical landmarks.

In the past year, KJ awarded a total of $46,000 in partial and full scholarships, offered 170 distinct classes for tiny artists, youth & teens, and adult divisions, presented 11 exhibitions featuring 235 unique artists and 600 pieces of artwork, hosted over 150 private and public events on our historical campus, and invested $124,000 in continued historical preservation and planned property improvements. 

Our success is a testament to the unwavering support of our donors and community. With your support, we can continue our mission of cultivating creativity, providing accessible arts education, and honoring historic preservation, making a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of our community and beyond. 

Who We Are

Kimball Jenkins serves Concord and the capital region as a setting for the enhancement of arts and culture, within a neighborhood of historical significance, in keeping with the legacy of Carolyn Jenkins. We exist to enable people within our region to pursue activities that enrich their lives and contribute to the cultural well being of the community as a whole.