Art2021 annual juried show at the Harlow
The Harlow presents Art2021, its 26th annual juried show, April 23 through May 29. Juror Barbara Sullivan selected 81 works of art by 75 artists, out of a total of more than 300 pieces submitted by 108 artists. Sullivan is a painter/sculptor and installation artist living in Maine. She works in the age-old medium of […]
Haley Art Gallery is open for the season
Haley Art Gallery in Kittery opened for its 2021 season on Earth Day. Showcased artwork includes work by Stephen Brandon, Barbara D’Antonio, Dean Diggins, Berj Kailian, Alex Pikas and Anthony Montanino. The group exhibit will be on view through August. The gallery’s gift shop includes social impact gift items that were handmade by women from […]
Dowling Walsh Gallery hosts exhibitions + book release in May
During May, Dowling Walsh Gallery will host a solo exhibition by Aaron T Stephan; a window installation and book release of “Blue Violets,” by Cig Harvey; and a group exhibition titled “Mud Season.” “Aaron T Stephan: Untitled Monuments” runs May 7 to 29. Stephan is an artist living and working in Portland. His work […]
Online Art Auction will benefit the Maine Art Gallery
The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset has gathered a number of noteworthy, yet affordable, works of art for an online auction that is open for bidding from May 1 to June 15. The pieces, donated by artists and collectors, offer the buyer an opportunity to obtain fine art while helping to support the nonprofit […]
Russell D’Alessio opens gallery for the season
Artist Russell D’Alessio is celebrating 32 years of showcasing art in Bar Harbor. D’Alessio Gallery opens Memorial Day weekend. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 28 through 31. Alternate hours and private showings are available by appointment. Although Bar Harbor will not be hosting First Friday Art Walks this coming season, D’Alessio Gallery […]
’S.B. Walker: Nor’east’ to open May 29 at CMCA in Rockland
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) will present the exhibition “S.B. Walker: Nor’east” beginning May 29 and continuing through Sept. 12. Included in the exhibition are more than 50 images from the photographer’s six-year journey documenting contemporary life in Maine. Beginning in early 2014, S.B. (Sam) Walker traveled more than 100,000 miles throughout the […]
‘David Row: The Shape of Things’ to open May 29 at CMCA
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) will present “David Row: The Shape of Things” from May 29 through Sept. 12. The exhibition is the first major show of the painter and master printmaker’s work in his home state. Widely known for his use of irregularly shaped canvases and rich colors, Row manipulates symbols of […]
Mother’s Day sale at MCA Retail Gallery
As we approach Mother’s Day and Father’s Day this year, we have much to reflect on. The Maine Crafts Association has missed the familiar faces of its patrons and members as people locked down and changed their lives to become teachers, caregivers and more during the pandemic. Many of you have been the glue holding […]
Littlefield Gallery opens for the season on May 28
Artists Roy Germon and Amy Bernhardt will be the featured artists at Littlefield Gallery from May 28 through June 21. Roy Germon’s paintings are more likely to rely on the strength of a broad brushstroke over a finely drawn detail of the landscape. Invented color relationships often win out over a more exact palette found […]
MCA partners on condominium staging project in Portland
The Maine Crafts Association has long dreamed of outfitting a home with member-made decor and jumped at the chance to partner on a staging project with Hay Runner this spring. Hay Runner, a real estate, design and construction company owned by MCA board member Shannon Richards, partnered with New Height Group, the building developer, […]