In Fine Print, Maine artists responded to a call for art showing how their work is inspired by or integrates typography, script or text. 61 works by 44 artists were selected out of a total of 131 works submitted by 50 artists. Fine Print celebrates the range of ways in which artists are incorporating text into their art; from abstract methods to more traditional techniques. The public is invited to attend the opening reception and meet the artists on Friday, September 9 from 5-8pm. The exhibition is on view September 9 – October 22, 2016. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public.
Fine Print has been made possible by our sponsors: Minuteman Signs, Levey, Wagley & Putman, PA, Mike Seitzinger & Maria Cusick and Duncklee & Nott
The 2016 exhibition season at the Harlow Gallery has been made possible by our season sponsors: Capitol Dental Care, Camden National Bank, the City of Hallowell, the Jennings Family, Kennebec Savings Bank, Rosemary Presnar, Scrummy Afters Candy Shoppe, and by grant funding from Quimby Family Foundation.
Participating Artists listed alphabetically by town as follows:
Appleton: Abbie Read, Biddeford: H. Prestage, Bridgton: Kimberly Crichton, Brunswick: Burke Long, Judith Long, Cape Elizabeth: Robin McCarthy, Cumberland: C. E. Morse, Damariscotta: Debra L. Arter, Farmingdale: Tim Finefrock, Barbara Loken, Johanna Moore, Gardiner: Justin Boisvert, Matt Demers, Nizzy Hype, Allison McKeen, Cleopatra Poland, Hallowell: Karen Jordan Allen, Nancy Bixler, Nancy McGinnis, Sally Wagley, Lincolnville: Petrea Noyes, Manchester: Bruce Armstrong, Orono: Teddi-Jann Covell, Portland: Judith Allen, Mark Barnette, Crystal Cawley, M. P. Landis, Jess Lauren, Karen Merritt, Ann Tracy, Richmond: Ruthanne Harrison, South China: Cash For Your Warhol, South Gardiner: Nancy Keenan Barron, South Portland: Trenton Johnson, Jeff Woodbury, Stockton Springs: Karen MacDonald, Thomaston: Cynthia Motian McGuirl, Topsham: Tom Gilbert, Vassalboro: Brooke Vertin, Waterville: Lisa F. Wheeler, West Rockport: Barbra Whitten, Wilton: Rebecca Spilecki, Winthrop: Don Kerr, York: Nancy R. Davison
For More Information: 207-622-2813, kvaa@harlowgallery.org
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