Maine Crafts Association announces updates and upcoming events
Maine Crafts Association is grateful to be learning how to navigate COVID-19 and see Maine reopening in a thoughtful, careful way. They are also grateful to see the continued efforts, conversations and actions of the communities in support of Black Lives Matter, equality and diversity. MCA is working with its board, staff, members and peers […]
Bristol Road Galleries artists exhibit work in storefront windows
The Bristol Road Galleries artists are exhibiting their artwork in several storefront windows. The Damariscotta Chamber of Commerce issued the invitation to the group to display their work in town, and the artists welcomed the opportunity. The Bristol Road Galleries is a collaboration of four artists: oil painter Will Kefauver, watercolorist Kathleen Horst, sculptor Marnie […]
Shaw Contemporary Jewelry features artwork by Fran Forman and Claire Neves
Every summer, Shaw Contemporary Jewelry presents art shows featuring a wide range of subjects and materials. Often the shows are thematic, with a few artists exploring the same theme, while solo artist shows present a deeper look. Beginning July 23, Fran Forman will show images from “Her Mind Made Real.” Forman digitally assembles photographs to […]
New Era Gallery’s ‘Midsummer’ exhibit features work by Elaine Austin Crossman and Cristy West
“Midsummer 2020,” featuring paintings and prints by Elaine Austin Crossman and mixed-media works by Cristy West, opened July 11 and runs through Aug. 4 at New Era Gallery. A maximum of five people may be in the gallery at any time, and face masks and social distancing are required. Hand sanitizer will be available onsite. […]
Green Lion Gallery features online exhibit of work by printmakers and painters
Green Lion Gallery hosts its second online show, “In Scenic Pursuit,” featuring work by four Maine artists, friends and colleagues. Holly Berry and Molly Mains are printmakers, while Marguerite Lawler and Wendy Newcomb are painters. The four have met as a group throughout the seasons for many years to sketch on site and collect visual […]
Art Space Gallery features four artists in July
Art Space Gallery is a 14-artist cooperative, now in its 15th year in downtown Rockland. Open hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Gallery artists include painters in all mediums, woodworking and sculpture, metal sculpture, jewelry and small works. In July, four artists are featured in […]
Artist Graham Walton exhibits paintings and woodblock prints at Salt Pond Studio
Curated by Friendship artist and gallery owner Pam Cabanas, this solo exhibition at at Salt Pond Studio features the high-color, high-energy paintings of Nobleboro artist Graham Walton, as well as a collection of his woodblock prints. Walton is originally from midcoast Maine and currently residing in Nobleboro. “It is impossible for me to verbally explain […]
Symbolism is the focus of Maine Art Gallery’s new online show
The Maine Art Gallery’s second online show, “Acquired Symbols,” features former students and friends of the important Maine artist and teacher John Lorence. Because the gallery is closed for the season due to COVID-19, the images in the online show will provide a preview of works that will be exhibited in the 2021 season. The […]
‘Discussing the Line’ online panel discussion will be hosted by CMCA
“Double Bubble” (detail), by Tracy Miller. Courtesy of the artist and Mrs. Maspeth, NY. The Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland will host a virtual Tuesday Talk from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 21 with four of the artists whose work is currently on view in the exhibition “Skirting the Line: Painting between Abstraction […]
‘Maine Shore Birds’ opens at Archipelago
“Maine Shore Birds” is Jean Kigel’s third theme show of the season. This show, hosted by the newly re-opened Archipelago Gallery in Rockland, offers the experience of viewing her work in person at 386 Main St. from July 18 through Aug. 16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For this collection […]
