DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts in Damariscotta is inviting the public to an opening reception on August 29th from 5 -7 p.m. for a solo show in the West Gallery featuring the work of Mac Economy of Warren. The exhibition will run through September 10.

Economy is a professional musician and guitar instructor and operates K2 Music musical instrument store in Camden. He began painting abstract art as a new creative outlet only five years ago and has gotten much local attention. Having music as an outlet for over 30 years, Mac has learned to communicate his thoughts and emotions through art. Using the same approach in painting of “opening up” and letting the ideas flow, he creates paintings from that are reflective of his outlook on life. Mac’s art is very original and focuses on deep texture with strong color contrasts. Using Acrylics and mixed media Mac’s art is truly contemporary, and has been described as bold, vibrant, volcanic, and even, magnetic.

Mac gets his inspiration for his art from his life experiences and observations. Stating, “ Life is full of contrasts, my art reflects some of the extreme contrasts seen in our human experience.” www.maceconomyart.com

The mission of River Arts is to nurture and encourage participation in the arts throughout the region of Midcoast Maine by providing exhibition, studio and performance spaces, classes and workshops, for people of all ages and abilities and support a wide range of activities in artistic disciplines by partnering with other arts and performance organizations to produce programs.

River Arts is located at 241 US Route 1 (north) in Damariscotta. River Arts is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 4, and on Sundays from 10-2. It is closed on Mondays. For more information call 563-1507 or visit the website www.riverartsme.org