Bayside Arts is proud to present “David Estey : A Life in Art,” a retrospective exhibit of the Belfast painter’s work over 68 years, at the Bayside Community Hall, 813 Shore Road in Northport.
The exhibit will open with a reception, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Wednesday, August 8, and run Thursday through Sunday, August 9 to 12 and August 16 to 19, 1:00 – 5:00 pm. On Thursday, August 16 at 7:30 pm, the artist will offer a related PowerPoint presentation of his life’s work at the Community Hall. The exhibit and presentation are free.
Estey taught himself to draw and paint before graduating from Crosby High School in Belfast in 1960 and went on to study at the Rhode Island school of Design. He also studied for a year in Rome, illustrated for the army, and managed public affairs for the IRS. He lived, worked, taught and exhibited in the Mid-Atlantic States and North Carolina, then returned to Belfast in 2002. His work is in many in collections in the US and around the world. This 48-piece exhibit showcases his development from local portraits and landscapes to total abstractions.
Harbor Square Gallery presents Don Best’s newest collection of hand-carved and painted animal sculptures. The latest pieces showcase his distinctive woodcarving craftsmanship and detailed paintwork, capturing a unique character of various animals. Harbor Square Gallery, now located at 37 Bay View Street Camden, ME 04843. Online at harborsquaregallery.com | IG @harborsquaregallery | FB @harborsquaregallery
Triangle Gallery will open two solo shows and one group show during ArtWalk on June 6. In the back gallery at Triangle Gallery, Susan Groce will be hanging a selection of large drawings. These impressive works span a number of years till present, displaying both the continuity and shift of her visual language. Groce work(s) […]
It’s the time of year when artists swap out work for the new season, an energized time at North Light Gallery. Now on view is new work by Candy McKellar and Robin Gerry, as well as the collection of serene watercolors of Deborah Grabber of Millinocket. Grabber was a member of the stable for a […]
Artemis Gallery continues with their current group show through June 9 featuring artwork by Morgain Bailey, Rob Finn, Jennifer Judd-McGee, Rebekah Raye and Carol Shutt. Artemis Gallery’s upcoming show opens on June 12 with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the work of Maggie Hunt, Paul Kelly, Diana Roper McDowell, David Sears […]
Centre Street Arts Gallery is pleased to announce and participate in the Bath Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. June 20, with light refreshments. One of the featured artists is Jillian Herrigel and her work “Coastal Village.” Herrigel is just one of 20 local artists who will feature their work during the Art Walk. […]
The Deer Isle Artists Association announces the beginning of its 2025 season. From May 20 to June 14, the first exhibit, “Passage,” evokes the creative journey of artists. A range of mediums will be on display, including painting, block prints, ceramics and glass. Featured in this show are artists Kathy Carlson, Jean Gresham, Susan Keating, […]
There’s something quietly revolutionary happening at Courthouse Gallery Fine Art in Ellsworth this month, where five artists have gathered to present work that defies the comfortable boundaries of their established styles. “New Work,” running June 2 to 29, offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative restlessness that drives artists to push beyond familiar territory — […]
Landing Gallery, at 409 Main Street in Rockland, will open a new solo art exhibition of 53 paintings by Sarah Faragher. “The Big Picture” runs June 6 to 29, with an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. June 6 during the First Friday Art Walk and meet Farager in the gallery from 4 to […]
The Pemaquid Art Gallery in Lighthouse Park, New Harbor in Bristol has opened for its 97th consecutive season, with 32 juried member artists, all residents of Lincoln County, showing paintings, collage, printmaking and ceramics. Two new members — Katey Lapinski, who paints in acrylic and makes linocut prints, often of local shells, and Mark Malinowski, […]
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