SPEEDWELL is pleased to announce the release of “The Haunted — Contemporary Photography Conjured in New England,” a limited-edition art book that brings together the region’s rich literary past with its vibrant contemporary photographic scene. The 152-page volume pairs poetic works from the past two centuries with striking photographs by 21 artists working across New England today. “The Haunted” is set for release at the end of September.
“The Haunted” highlights the different ways in which the art and technology of photography can reveal mysterious and magical dimensions of the world, as well as conjure new possibilities and ways of seeing. The Haunted also invokes histories unique to New England, including early Puritanism with its fear of witchcraft and sorcery, as well as the rich tradition of lyric and confessional poetry created by New England poets.
“‘The Haunted’ reveals a distinctly New England sensibility — the images are moody, introspective, and deeply attuned to the natural and supernatural qualities of the landscape,” said editor and photographer Jocelyn Lee.
The book features work by Tad Beck, Tabitha Bernard, Barbara Bosworth, Neville Caulfield, Caleb Charland, Jed Devine, Smith Galtney, Kate Greene, Pia-Paulina Guilmoth, Tonee Harbert, Cig Harvey, Dylan Hausthor, David Hilliard, Jocelyn Lee, Amanda Marchand, Leah Sobsey, Emily Sheffer, Peter Shellenberger, Wendy Small, Cheryle St. Onge and Shoshannah White.
Poets include Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Mary Oliver, Marie Howe, Anne Sexton, Mihku Paul and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Edited by Jocelyn Lee and designed by Emily Sheffer, “The Haunted” is a hardcover, 11 ½ x 9 ¾ inch volume featuring 59 photographs and 11 poems. It is published in a limited edition of 500 copies and is available for pre-order at speedwellprojects.com for $65.
SPEEDWELL Contemporary is an artist-run nonprofit based in Portland. Learn more at speedwellprojects.com.
Panel Discussion and Book Release
6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Portland Museum of Art
Join us for an evocative evening that explores the spirit and place of New England through the lens of photography. This panel discussion celebrates the launch of The Haunted: Contemporary Photography Conjured in New England, and brings together several featured artists in conversation with the book’s themes, their process of “conjuring” images, and their deep ties to the region. Moderated by Anjuli Lebowitz, PhD, Judy Glickman Lauder Curator of Photography at the PMA, the panel will share the book’s origin story and offer a glimpse into the haunting and beautiful work within its pages. Panelists include: Cheryle St. Onge, Pia Paulina Guilmoth, Jocelyn Lee, Peter Shellenberger and Shoshannah White.
Learn more at www.portlandmuseum.org/eventscalendar/2025/10/30/panel-discussion-the-haunted.
Opening party and Book Launch
7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 30
Light Manufacturing, Cassidy Point, Portland
Open to the public.
Exhibitions
“The Haunted” at Moss Galleries, Falmouth — Oct. 17 to Nov. 29, www.elizabethmossgalleries.com
“The Haunted” at Light Manufacturing, Cassidy Point, Portland — Oct. 24 to Dec. 1, www.cassidypoint.com/light-manufacturing-studio
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 […]
Discover artful objects to live with, wear, and cherish! Shop Maine Craft is excited to welcome visitors to the 11th Annual Portland Fine Craft Show in its new home at Lincoln Park on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free and open to the public, the show brings together 100 juried […]
Plein air and Art of Alchemy shows wow the crowd Plein air and Art of Alchemy shows wow the crowd “The annual plein air show at Maine Art Gallery is always something special,” an artist selected for the exhibit commented at the opening reception last Saturday. “We get to go out and do the […]
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. […]
The Kittery Art Association presents “Atmosphere,” an exhibition exploring the invisible forces that shape perception, energy and emotion, through Aug. 30 in Kittery. The exhibition invites artists to interpret experiences such as the electricity of connection, the calm before a storm and the stillness of a misty morning, transforming what is felt into something that […]
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 […]
Receive news and information about Maine artists and events delivered right to your inbox.