JoAnne Houlsen: ‘Big Paintings/Small Spaces’

Eastport Gallery member JoAnne Houlsen will show a collection of her large paintings in the exhibit “Big Paintings/Small Spaces” from June 19 to 30. 

“Painting large allows me to become completely immersed in the work, almost as if I’m able to step inside the painting as I’m working,” Houlsen says. “This exhibit came about because I have wanted to show some of my larger pieces but, with our space limitations, knew it wouldn’t be possible. When space became available for a one person show, it provided me an opportunity to show this collection of my big paintings.”

The Eastport Gallery is located at 109 Water St. in Eastport’s historic downtown. June hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The gallery is a constituent member of the Eastport Arts Center. Learn more at eastportgallery.com.