The annual Maine Craft Weekend will return Oct. 5 and 6, showcasing rich and diverse craftsmanship across the state. This annual celebration, organized by event partners Maine Craft Association and Maine Made, invites visitors to explore Maine’s vibrant craft scene by visiting studios, galleries, and arts organizations, meeting local artists, and experiencing the process behind their handmade work.
Maine Craft Weekend offers a unique opportunity to tour the working studios of Maine’s talented craft artists, many of whom offer exclusive events for this special weekend. From glassblowing and woodworking to textiles, ceramics, and jewelry, the weekend highlights a wide array of mediums and traditions in craft, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the ingenuity and dedication that define Maine-made work.
HIGHLIGHTS
Interactive Studio Tours: More than 100 studios and galleries will participate, offering live demonstrations, tours, and opportunities to meet the artists.
Hands-On Workshops & Demos: Engage with craft by participating in hands-on workshops, from pottery-making to natural dyeing, suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Craft Sales: Discover and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from Maine artists, supporting local creators and the state’s growing craft economy.
Interactive Map: Plan your craft tour using our online interactive map, which features all participating locations and allows for easy navigation between studios.
The weekend aims to connect attendees with local artists, foster collaboration, and support the state’s craft community. Participating venues will be spread throughout Maine, allowing visitors to discover hidden gems in both urban and rural areas. Learn more at www.MaineCraftWeekend.org.
The Tree That Became Everything August 15 – September 12 This Temporary Space in Thomaston is pleased to present The Tree That Became Everything, a two-person exhibition featuring Sophie Anna Gibbings and Wills Phillips. A public opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 15, from 3-6pm. Does a tree persist long after it […]
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Triangle Gallery in Rockland presents “Small Objects, Large Gestures,” featuring work by Judith Hoyt, Donna D’Aquino, Gene Shaw, Thomas Hill, Myung Urso, Mark Hartung, and Lisa & Scott Cylinder, is curated by Mike Holmes of Velvet Davinci Gallery. This show brings together old friends from the now-retired gallery and adds one familiar name, Gene Shaw. […]
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Turtle Gallery in Deer Isle will present an exhibition featuring work by Jadyn LaDeau, Adele Ursone and Sara Hotchkiss from Aug. 12 through Sept. 6. An open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 16, with a gallery talk at 3 p.m. Rooted in the tidal rhythms of Stonington, LaDeau paints the […]
The Deer Isle Artists Association presents “Expressions,” an exhibition showcasing a range of artistic perspectives and evocative styles, through Aug. 16 at its gallery in Deer Isle Village. The exhibition includes painting, printmaking, photography, weaving and woodwork by Marianne Alweis, Sarah Baskin, Sue Bolton, Ray Dinsmore, Steve Ettlinger, Mary Gage-Los, Jeri Gillin, Emily Johansen, Susan […]
Landing Gallery in Rockland presents “Just Passing Through,” an exhibition of 38 paintings by Liz Prescott, from Aug. 7 through Sept. 20. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 7 during Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk. The exhibition features a series of acrylic paintings inspired by Prescott’s time paddling and […]
Centre Street Arts Gallery in Bath presents a new summer exhibition featuring work by 22 local Midcoast artists. The exhibition includes work by Jillian Herrigel, Lee Liggett, Tara Dixon, Ed McCartan, Judy Conlan and Livy Glaubitz. The gallery will welcome visitors during the Bath Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21. Centre Street […]
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