Deer Isle Artists Association presents ‘A Quiet Balance’

The Deer Isle Artists Association brings “A Quiet Balance” to the DIAA Gallery from Aug. 10 to 22, featuring paintings, fiber art, jewelry, photography, pottery, prints and more. Artists from around the peninsula who will show work include Leslie Anderson, Jean Gresham, Cathy Hart, Emily Johansen, Jadyn Ladeau, Alan Flowers, Jeri Gillin, Woodley Osborne and […]

Nancy Thompson Brown, Monhegan artist

  Nancy Thompson Brown moved to Monhegan in 1971, shortly after the passing her long time friend and early mentor Rockwell Kent. It was Kent who encouraged her to visit and explore Monhegan, where he had lived and painted. In 1981 after many summer visits, she and husband Bill purchased the cottage/studio known as “Candlelight,” […]

Maine Landscape inspires four Maine artists to create group show

Since 2016, Maine artists and friends Marguerite Lawler, Molly Mains, Wendy Newcomb and Holly Berry have met outdoors to seek inspiration. Hiking, sketching and photographing in areas such as Belfast, Vinalhaven, Georgetown, Freeport and the White Mountains, each artist experiences and collects visual information to be further developed individually in their studios. The dynamic but […]

‘Courage’ exhibit at DIAA

DIAA artists have been busy fashioning different forms of media for the show “Courage,” which runs from July 13 to 25 at the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery. Don Bardole, Mary Eaton, Steve Ettlinger, Avery Falkner, Judith Felch, Jill Finsen, Alan Flowers, Jeri Gillin, Jean Gresham, Cathy Hart, Pat Hreljanovic, Katama Murray, Debra Nygaard, Carol […]

Maine Crafts Association program and event schedule

JULY Through July 24: Wildlife Impressions on Paper and Copper: The Works of Chong & Judi Lim Exhibition @ Maine Craft Portland July 16: East End Vend @ The Lot July 17 to Aug. 29: Jean Hardy Solo Exhibition @ Center for Maine Craft July 18: East End Vend @ The Lot July 23: MCA […]

Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s July Exhibit: “Something for Everyone”

  The Art Foundation’s current show portrays “July in Maine” from as many angles as there are artists. This members’ show, representing 100 regional artists, also marks a milestone for our foundation. The foundation is celebrating its 56th year of continuous operation as a nonprofit whose mission is to create opportunities for people of all […]

New Era Gallery presents work by David Peterson, Faran Riley Peterson and Ron Rosenstock

Midsummer at New Era brings together the works of ceramic artist David Peterson, drawing artist Faran Riley Peterson and photographer Ron Rosenstock from July 17 to Aug. 3. David Peterson, whose ceramic boats are known and loved by many, has branched out into some new territory this season with a group of sgraffitoed ceramic tablets […]

Artemis announces new group show

Artemis Gallery’s second group show of the 2021 season opened on July 15 and runs through July 28. The show features artists Mary Barnes, Robert Pollien, David Sears and Sharon Whitham. A portion of sales from the show will benefit the SPCA of Hancock County in honor of Cody van Heerden. View the exhibition online […]

‘Les Animaux’ at Jean Kigel Gallery

Jean Kigel Gallery, 1396 Back Cove Road, Waldoboro, presents “Les Animaux” on July 16 through the end of the month. This show features paintings of animals we live with and must protect.   Kigel’s larger than life, detailed watercolors of lobsters have been exhibited in Woodward Gallery in Manhattan, Archipelago in Rockland, and the American […]

Barn Gallery workshops are back

Barn Gallery is offering two workshops in July.   Mixed Media Workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21 Jayne Adams: Mixing It Up with Mixed Media Suggested donation: $50, $5 materials fee. Explore creative applications of more than one media.   Printmaking Workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 28 Gayle Fitzpatrick: Printmaking – […]