The 2nd Annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend running from October 11 – October 14 is being held in conjunction with Maine Crafts Association statewide celebration of craft and American Craft Week. This year Ellsworth will once again be at the forefront as a Featured City and will be promoted as a hub for cultural activities in Downeast Maine. Over 40 local artists, nonprofits and businesses will join in the festivities.
Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend is an event celebrating the creative community in Ellsworth. Participants will include galleries, artists, retail shops, eateries, breweries and non-profits in the urban core, offering studio tours, sales, artist demonstrations, live music, and so much more.
Heidi Stanton-Drew, of The Artful Aide and Chair of Heart of Ellsworth’s Cultural Committee says, “We are thrilled with the growth this program is experiencing in its second year. Ellsworth’s cultural offerings are thriving and growing!”
The event kicks off at 6:00 pm on October 11 with guest speaker Abbe Levin of the Office of Maine Tourism. Courthouse Gallery will host the talk, titled “Is Ellsworth Ready for the Cultural Traveler?”
Other event highlights include:
Wheat paste mural of Siri Beckman print at 16 State Street, October 11-14 (accessible 24/7).
Main Street Beer and Boogie with Fogtown and Fremont Street String Band at 142 Main Street (former JB Atlantic building) Oct 12 at 5:30pm. Tickets are for sale online, on the Heart of Ellsworth’s Facebook page and at the door the evening of the event.
Main Street will be alive on Saturday, October 13 with artist demos in blacksmithing, jewelry and fiber arts. Just up the street, Atlantic Art Glass will be blowing their famous glass pumpkins both Saturday and Sunday, while several artists offer demos on the premises. Many downtown businesses, eateries and breweries will be offering specials in celebration of Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend.
Full event calendar is available at: heartofellsworth.org and Heart of Ellsworth’s Facebook page. For more information, please email: cara@heartofellsworth.org.
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