SPEEDWELL announces new limited-edition art book: ‘The Haunted: Contemporary Photography Conjured in New England’
SPEEDWELL is pleased to announce the release of “The Haunted — Contemporary Photography Conjured in New England,” a limited-edition art book that brings together the region’s rich literary past with its vibrant contemporary photographic scene. The 152-page volume pairs poetic works from the past two centuries with striking photographs by 21 artists working across New […]
Stop by Art Space Gallery during Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk
Work by member artists Margaret Creighton, Lara Max and Janalee Welch will be displayed at Art Space Gallery in Rockland in September in the Front Room. The gallery will participate in Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 5, featuring art, lively conversation and community. In addition to the Art Walk, […]
Artist Jean Kigel explores Muscongus Bay islands in her work
September is a prime time to explore the Maine coast. Start by viewing the exhibition of scenes from Muscongus Bay islands and the mainland this month at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery, 1396 Back Cove Road, Waldoboro. Featured is “Exploring Allen,” an island she had the privilege to spent a day painting on. It is […]
Centre Street Arts Gallery will participate in Bath’s Art Walk
The Summer Exhibit at Centre Street Arts Gallery in downtown Bath is in full swing. Stop in to see area artists work, including this painting by Ed McCartan. The gallery is open seven days a week and will participate in the next Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Centre St Arts Gallery […]
Artwork and narrative figurative jewelry on view in Northeast Harbor
Mindy Herrin-Lewis makes narrative figurative jewelry that is sculptural and beguiling. She uses a pool of imagery derived from culturally feminine sources. Mindy combines porcelain and precious metals in a technique she calls “micro-sculpting.” She incorporates aspects of memory, or visual remnants, to explore themes such as growth, disease, preservation and fertility. Liaung Chung Yen […]
Artemis Gallery opens group show to benefit Climate to Thrive
Artemis Gallery’s current show opened on Aug. 28 featuring artists Kathy Buist, Annie Curtis, James O’Neil and Aaron Staples. This show benefits Island Housing Trust and is on display through September 9. On Sept. 11, join Artemis Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. for an opening reception of a new group show featuring artists Emily […]
‘On This Ground’ on view at Cynthia Winings Gallery in Blue Hill
“On This Ground,” co-curated by Cynthia Winings and Jenny Brillhart, brings together artists Moira Holohan, Bob Hiemstra, David Wilson and Jenny Brillhart, whose work explores the idea of a base or ground — whether in landscape, the floors we walk on, flowers emerging or the painter’s underlayer. The show is on view at Cynthia Winings […]
Gallery B closes out the summer and bids goodbye to visiting artists
A reception was held for Louise Bourne on Aug. 27 at Gallery B. Bourne has been working on a magnificent new body of work all summer, wrapping up August with a residency at the Annex Water Street studio. A selection of work was on display through Aug. 31. While her residency has come and gone, […]
‘Made in Maine’ opens at the Maine Art Gallery
The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset opened its last exhibition of the season on Aug. 28. It includes work by member artists from throughout the state. “Made in Maine,” which runs through Oct. 18, is the annual members’ show of works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography and assemblage. An opening reception from 4:30 to […]
Down EAST Asia: An unexpected partnership at MOTHERS Gallery
MOTHERS Art & Antique Gallery in Columbia Falls is pleased to present their next exhibition, “Down EAST Asia,” featuring the fine arts, crafts and antiques of Japan, China, Korea and India — and exploring their unexpected connections with Down East Maine. An opening reception was held on Aug. 31, and the exhibition will be on […]
