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Maine landscape inspires Maine Art Gallery show in Wiscasset
A juried exhibition of contemporary Maine artists who find their inspiration in nature is on view through July 27 at the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset. This show, “Maine Observed,” runs concurrently with a retrospective exhibition of works by Joseph Fiore (1925–2008) for whom the natural beauty of the Maine landscape was an elemental inspiration. […]
Meet a few artists in this year’s Paint for Preservation in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust’s 18th plein air painting weekend begins on July 11.
From the Chocolate Church: Art Lab launches ‘Recycle Creature Creations’ drop-in series with waterfront finale
Albert Einstein famously said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” That idea is at the heart of Chocolate Church Art Center’s Art Lab — a bright, welcoming, creative space we launched in 2024. Led by Jeremy Eaton — our incredible art director, theater designer, visual artist and puppet […]
Bowdoinham gallery hosts ‘Late Bloomer’ exhibition
Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham presents artist Rachel Ingrid Robbins’ retrospective exhibition “Late Bloomer” from July 5-26. An opening reception is from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at the gallery, 9 Main St. Maine-based Robbins is a former writer turned full-time visual artist. She brings a tactile, emotional depth to her pastel and mixed media […]
Gleason Fine Art to host opening receptions for summer exhibitions
Gleason Fine Art will host two opening receptions this weekend, one on Friday for Kevin Beers’ exhibition “On My Own” and one on Saturday for Lyn Asselta’s show, “The Poetic Coast,” and Ed Parker’s, “Painted Stories,” as well as Beers’. Both shows are from 5-7 p.m. All three artists will be at the Saturday reception. […]
Damariscotta gallery showing ‘Treasures of Our Local Land Trusts’
River Arts is showcasing the artwork of Judith Schuppien in a solo show, “Treasures of Our Local Land Trusts,” in the River Room at the gallery in Damariscotta from June 26 through July 16. Schuppien’s lush and lyrical paintings pay tribute to Maine land trusts. Meet the artist at an opening reception from 2-4 p.m. […]
Deadline nears to sign up for Maine Art Gallery classes
The Maine Art Gallery’s summer classes begin the second week in July, and the deadline to sign up for the first class is Monday, June 30. Classes will be led by experienced instructors ready to help students dive into a new artistic medium or enhance skills in their favorite techniques. All classes are held in […]
Get jazzy with pianist Susanna Fiore and bassist Jay Girill in Damariscotta
Jazz and blues pianist Susanna Fiore will perform with Jay Girill on acoustic bass in an afternoon concert at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in Damariscotta. The concert is one of several events offered by the Maine Art Gallery during its eight-week retrospective of the art of Susanna’s father, Joseph A. Fiore. Curator and Fiore […]
Woolwich gallery exhibition chronicles artist’s gender transition
James Parker Foley’s second solo exhibition at Sarah Bouchard Gallery opens July 5.