Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk for October 2016 will take place from 5-8pm on 7 October. Many Arts In Rockland members will be open, including: Asymmetrick Arts, Black Hole, The Strand Theatre, Landing Gallery, Harbor Square Gallery, Archipelago, 25 Oak Gallery, Craft Gallery, CMCA, Jonathan Frost Gallery, Yvette Torres Fine Art, Maine Coastal Islands Gallery and Michael Good Gallery.
25 Oak Gallery continues to show “From the Depths”, exploring water and working “from the depths” intuitively in abstract painting. Artists Ingrid Ellison, Krisanne Baker, Steven Aimone and Katherine Aimone are making the final weekend of their exhibit at 25 Oak Gallery extra special: For the Art Walk there will be live music with Robin Lane, a classically trained cellist from 6 to 6:30 PM.
Yvette Torres Fine Art will be open, showing the work of Anne Ayvaliotis, a later-generation Abstract Impressionist who moved to Maine in 1963. Her work is in collections of the Portland Museum of Art and at the Farnsworth Art Museum.
Jonathan Frost Gallery will be holding an opening reception (from 5:30pm) for “Views of the Natural World.” It includes work by Susan Beebe, Susan Bryant, Jeannette Martin, Linda Simmons-Arnold, Susie Starr Smith, and Barbara Vanderbilt. Steve Lindsay will play jazz piano.
CMCA invites everyone to stop by for karaoke in the courtyard (weather permitting or in the lobby if not) and ArtLab Open Studio with materials and hands-on project inspired by Don Voisine’s paintings currently on view, also a raffle for two CMCA florescent orange WOW hats, just in time for hunting season! On View: Don Voisine: X/V and Lauren Henkin: Second Nature
CRAFT Gallery will be showing its final show of 2016, featuring six CRAFT artists whose work has been included in the 2016 and 2014 Biennials at CMCA. Live music by Blind Albert will be outside in the heated and lit courtyard.
Landing Gallery’s new exhibit, “Plein Air Pairing” will be on show with new paintings by Monique Lazard and Tom Curry, and will continue through October 30th.
The Strand Theatre will be open and screening the documentary EVA HESSE at 8pm, co-presented by the Farnsworth. Eva Hesse (1936-1970) was one of America¹s foremost postwar artists. Her pioneering sculptures, using latex, fiberglass, and plastics, helped establish the post-minimalist movement.
Black Hole will unveil the gallery’s Purple Initiative for 2016, to benefit and lend support to New Hope for Women.
A full list of galleries can be found at www.artsinrockland.org.
George Marshall Store Gallery will host an Open House on Dec. 5, 5-7pm and December 6, 10am-4pm to kick off the holiday season. Join us for festive sips & snacks, lights twinkling, tunes spinning, and original works by more than 30 New England artists (most under $500.) Come to shop or just gather in good […]
Gallery b. announces the second release of new work for Small Works Show 2025, featuring art by 64-plus artists at $220 (5×7 inch) and works by members of the 10×8 Group at $325 (10×8 inch). Free shipping or local pick-up available on all orders. The gallery offers gift wrapping upon request during checkout. Work moves […]
Art Space Gallery celebrates the season from 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5 (doors open at 11 a.m.), with cheer, refreshments and friendly conversation to show appreciation for members and patrons. December gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Saturday. The gallery closes for the season Dec. 20. Art Space Gallery, a […]
As the festive winter season approaches, the Deer Isle Artists Association proudly announces its traditional “Art for the Holidays,” from Dec. 12 to 20. This popular annual show and sale is scheduled to coincide with gift shopping. Participating artists are Cynthia Bourque Simonds, Christopher Brumfield, Mary Eaton, Maureen Farr, Jill Finsen, Susan Finsen, Jeri Gillin, […]
Artemis Gallery welcomes visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 as part of the Northeast Harbor Christmas Festival. Explore new works while enjoying complimentary small bites and beverages. The gallery is open year-round by appointment and online. Artemis Gallery is at 1 Old Firehouse Lane, Northeast Harbor. Call 207-276-3001 or email info@artemisgalleryme.com for […]
Wiscasset Bay Gallery thanks visitors for a wonderful 2025 season. The gallery presents “Little Gems for the Season,” a special exhibition of small art treasures, alongside new acquisitions available for viewing on the website. Highlights include works by Aurel Vasilescu (Romanian, 1883-1951) and Dahlov Ipcar (American, 1917-2017). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday through […]
Meetinghouse Arts unveils a varied winter lineup featuring flamenco, folk, bagpipes and more, alongside festive holiday events including the annual Sparkle exhibition. The performance committee has crafted programming to brighten winter months. The full schedule and tickets are available now. Sparkle, the annual holiday show, opens in the gallery with a reception from 4 to […]
Courthouse Gallery Fine Art offers a rare glimpse into formative creative stages with “What Came Before,” an exhibition highlighting early artworks by diverse contemporary artists, many working for five or more decades, on view Dec. 3 to Jan. 10. These overlooked artworks have remained out of view, overshadowed by later periods of maturity and recognition. […]
The Farnsworth Art Museum welcomes the community to its beloved annual holiday celebration, Share the Wonder, from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5. This free event features artist-designed holiday trees, live jazz, artmaking activities, cookie decoratin and more festive fun for all ages. The first 100 guests through the museum doors will receive a complimentary […]
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