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Artist talk at MMPA

The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts will host an artist talk from 5 to 8 p.m. July 14 as part of its “Decoding the Domestic” exhibition, which runs through Aug. 5. Sara Stites and Deb Whitney are two accomplished, innovative and thoughtful artists whose aesthetic are unlike anyone else. They will speak about their work, […]

Group exhibition at Centre St Arts Gallery

Another new exhibition of Centre St Arts Gallery member artists’ work will be on view on July 7. An artist reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 7, with light refreshments at the gallery and a chance to meet the artists. Centre St Arts Gallery is at 11 Centre St., Bath. Email […]

Artist exhibitions and reception at Shaw Jewelry 

Shaw Jewelry features three artists with exhibitions July 6 to 19. An opening reception for all three shows will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 6, when guests can meet the artists onsite. DON BEST “Animal Kingdom on a Playful Holiday” Cats, dogs and birdies take over the world in Best’s magical imagination. […]

MaineTransNet’s Annual Art Auction

MaineTransNet’s Annual Art Auction showcases Maine-based trans-identified artists each year. This year, seventeen artists are showcasing a range of paintings, collages, pottery, prints, jewelry, embroidery, and more. Artworks can be viewed in person on the second floor of the Equality Community Center, located at 15 Casco Street, Portland, or online at https://equalitycommunitycenter.betterworld.org/auctions/maine-transnet-2023-art-auction. The auction is […]

Pemaquid Art Gallery member artists focus on the environment

Two member artists with an interest in environmental education explore Maine’s shore waters in their artwork at the Pemaquid Art Gallery this year. Marnie Sinclair is known for her exposure of environmental degradation through art. She recently donated her10-foot-long right whale sculpture to the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts. She is showing paintings of […]

‘Mothers Nature’ at MOTHERS Art Gallery

MOTHERS Art Gallery kicks off its 2023 season with a show of three painters featuring the New England landscapes of Kathleen Sutherland of Portland, Vera Rahn of New Canaan, Connecticut and Dutav of Woodstock, New York — all mothers of MOTHERS Art Gallery. The opening was held on June 10, and the exhibition runs through […]

‘Centuries of Civilization: Paintings of Jordan’ at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery

On view at Jean Kigel’s Studio and Gallery, 1396 Back Cove Road in Waldoboro,  are new paintings titled “Centuries of Civilization.” The paintings reflect aspects of history that have had a lasting effect on Jordan’s culture. Kigel’s watercolors and oils record her memories of and reactions to her recent trip to Jordan. Although her paintings […]

Grant opportunities for artists

The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation is pleased to announce a national $50,000 award to a contemporary choreographer. The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation is proud to partner with Portland Ovations (portlandovations.org) to present the work of the awardee through their Raising the Bare initiative. For more information, go to www.ellis-beauregardfoundation.org/contemporary-dance-award. The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation also announces project grants for Maine artists […]

‘The Great State of Illustration in Maine’ group exhibition

Curated by the Illustration Institute, “The Great State of Illustration in Maine” at Ticonic Gallery showcases the past, present, and future of illustration in our state, representing history and contemporary culture through narrative imagery.  By viewing historic work alongside contemporary illustration, visitors will experience the breadth and depth in narrative art and gain a further […]

MMPA’s ‘Decoding the Domestic’ explores how an artist’s surroundings affect, inspire work

“Decoding the Domestic” is on exhibit at The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts’ MMPA Gallery, June 16 through Aug. 5. An artist talk will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. July 14. We are proud to announce our current exhibition as it kicks off our “Gallery season.” The photographic work in this exhibition focuses […]