COURTHOUSE
John Neville, “Herrings.”

Courthouse Gallery Fine Art in Ellsworth kicks off its 2026 season with “The Stairwell Show,” a pre-season online preview of exceptional small works by gallery and guest artists. The show can be viewed online now and in person from May 12 through Dec. 23.

The stairwell at Courthouse Gallery is a lofty space with a 24-foot tin ceiling where a rotating selection of small works are displayed all season. Participating artists are Susan Amons, Priscilla Barter, Siri Beckman, Judy Belasco, Ard Berge, Heidi Daub, Gregory Dunham, Philip Frey, Kate Hanlon, Richard Keen, Joseph Keiffer, Philip Koch, Sarah LaFontaine, John Neville, Alison Rector and Walter Scott.

Courthouse Gallery is at 6 Court St., Ellsworth. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by appointment. For more information, call 667-6611 or visit www.courthousegallery.com.