Maine’s Coastal Islands engage Midcoast UMVA artists

The Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) — Midcoast Chapter, in partnership with the Friends of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge in Rockland, present “Refuge,” an exhibition of artwork inspired by the unique beauty found in and around Maine’s coastal islands.

The exhibit opens with an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the gallery at the Visitor’s Center, 9 Water St., Rockland. The gallery is open during the Visitor Center’s open hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The show runs through Dec. 13.

Contemporary realist painter Jane Dahmen juried this exhibition, which features both representational and abstract works. Dahmen, whose landscapes explore the coastal regions of midcoast Maine, has shown in solo and group shows both within the U.S. and abroad. She is represented by The Portland Art Gallery.  Viewers can explore moments of quiet connection as well as up close and far away observations of nature and dreamy reflections of the unique beauty found in and around Maine’s coastal islands. The variety of media includes pastel, painting, collage, photography, printmaking, porcelain and mixed media.

The UMVA is a statewide network, connecting artists, art lovers and patrons, through such programs as Maine Arts Journal, open and juried exhibits with no entry fee for members, Maine Masters film series, Artists’ Rapid Response Team!, LumenARRT! and more. Learn more at www.TheUMVA.org.