‘Maine Inspired: Art Luminaries at the Bicentennial’ on exhibit at Zillman Art Museum
Throughout history, artists have been attracted to Maine for its striking landscape, quiet remoteness and resilient people. As we celebrate Maine’s Bicentennial in 2020 and the state’s rich artistic history, the Zillman Art Museum showcases artists who have not only contributed to the cultural fabric of Maine but whose works of art are lauded internationally. […]
Zillman Art Museum exhibits ‘Wood Nymphs” by JoAnne Carson
“Wood Nymphs,” on exhibit Aug. 4 through Dec. 23 at the Zillman Art Museum, features a selection of drawings and large-scale sculptures by JoAnne Carson. Splitting her time her time between Brooklyn and rural Vermont, Carson is known for her quirky, serio-comic works in painting, sculpture and assemblage. Carson’s sculpture “Chlorophylia (For a World Without […]
Zillman Art Museum exhibits ‘Being Here’ solo exhibit by Marcie Jan Bronstein
“Being Here,” on exhibit Aug. 4 through Dec. 23 at the Zillman Art Museum, features a stunning selection of recent watercolor compositions by Maine-based artist Marcie Jan Bronstein. In this exhibition, Bronstein beautifully harnesses the unique qualities of watercolor, often thought of as a unforgiving medium that doesn’t lend itself to revisionist impulses, in images […]
Tent Sales and Meet the Artist event at Lighthouse Park
The Pemaquid Group of Artists will host the outdoor Tent Sales event at Lighthouse Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8, weather permitting. In lieu of the Pemaquid Art Gallery closed for the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the artist group is offering the tent sale and plein-air art demonstrations. Multiple works, […]
Maine College of Art Announces Isaac Kestenbaum as director of the Salt Institute
Maine College of Art has appointed Isaac Kestenbaum as director of the Salt Institute, president Laura Freid announced. Kestenbaum begins his role at MECA on Aug. 10. Kestenbaum is a 2008 graduate of the Salt Institute and a veteran audio producer and journalist, bringing more than 10 years of industry experience to MECA. Kestenbaum has […]
‘Small Wonders’ takes flight at Joy To The Wind
The year is unusual in every way with the pandemic, yet the joy of creating continues at Joy To The Wind Gallery. The gallery is currently featuring a new show of small paintings by Lynne Seitzer. Aptly titled “Small Wonders,” the show is all about birds. The opening is Aug. 7. “This year has been […]
Maine Crafts Association launches new online sales platform
The Maine Crafts Association is thrilled to introduce and invite you to explore its brand new online gallery: SHOP Maine Craft! MCA is proud to offer for online purchase hundreds of handmade craft objects made by hundreds of Maine craft artists. With the ability to shop in a socially distant manner from your couch, the […]
August highlights at Art Space include woodwork, book arts, encaustic paintings and more
Art Space Gallery in Rockland is featuring work by several artists throughout August. Roger Barry, a woodworker based in Rockland, shows stunning, hand-carved and embellished wooden Reliquaries for personal possessions, often with secret locks that enhance privacy. Abstract sculptures of figures hint at the absurd capabilities of mankind. Old Master realism meets Impressionistic brushstroke and […]
Eastport Gallery reopens
The Eastport Gallery, located in the historic downtown of the island city of Eastport, is now open to the public on a limited basis. Co-op members are thrilled to be able to once again show their works in the gallery space and meet members of the art-loving public. During August and September, the gallery is […]
Littlefield Gallery shows paintings by Marc Leavitt and Joan Freiman and sculpture by Hugh Lassen
Littlefield Gallery’s third show of the season features work by painters Marc Leavitt and Joan Freiman and sculptor Hugh Lassen. Marc Leavitt’s “Garden Series” exemplifies his approach to creating art. Color represents an overriding concern — with particular excitement occurring when color relationships offer problems that require continual exploration, layering and refinement. Building up surfaces, […]
