14 Miles to the Horizon at Mars Hall Gallery

Mars Hall Gallery opens its 2017 Summer Season with a show titled “14 Miles to the Horizon”. This ever changing Exhibit will showcase Maine ART along with an expanded selection of fine antiques and collectibles. On display are paintings by Nancy Baker, Leo Brooks, Jeanette Steele Esposito, Linda Funk, Kris Johnson, Roger Kirby, Brian Kliewer, Sharon Larkin, Nat Lewis, Maurice Michel Lode, Greg Mort, Elaine Niemi, Cam Noel, David Paffhausen, Elaine Reed, Jimmy Reed, Mimo Gordon Riley, Holly Smith, Carl Sublett, William Thon, Ron Weaver and Eleanor Zuccola. Also on exhibit is black & white pinhole photography by Antonia Small, mixed media assemblage by Bill Cook, whimsical driftwood fish by Claire Perry and a variety of quality crafts including decoupage by Davene Fahy, hand carved decoys by Stephan Hill and mixed media stained glass, mosaics and pottery by Dona Bergen. Metal sculptors Jay Hoagland and Brian Read will have works on display through out the gallery as well as outside in the Sculpture Gardens. Phase One of the show runs through Sunday, August 6th.

The gallery wants to congratulate Antonia Small and Gary Libby for winning the John N. Cole Maine Literary Award for Maine Themed Nonfiction for their book “Caught”. Autographed copies are available at the gallery as well as Antonia’s photography. Also congratulations to Linda Funk for being featured in the current Victoria Magazine. A botanical painting of hers was selected for use in advertizing of the 2017 Boston Flower Show.

The new wing will preview a retrospective show opening in July for the late Venezuelan artist Manuel Rincon. A reception will be held on Friday, June 16th, from 5-8 p.m.. The gallery is open 10-5, Wed. thru Sun. or by appointment and is located 12.7 miles down the beautiful St. George peninsula in Martinsville. For more information call 207-372-9996 or visit us on the web at www.marshallgallery.net