Craft Apprentice Program celebrates 11 years of mentorship and exceptional craftsmanship
The Maine Crafts Association (MCA), in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, is proud to announce the seven mentor/apprentice pairs selected for the 2026 Craft Apprentice Program (CAP). Now in its 11th year, the program continues to honor the enduring power of mentorship, creativity, and fine craft across […]
Artist workshops at Meetinghouse Arts
Fill your snowy days with creativity by registering for artist workshops! Putting Color to Work for You 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 28 to March 1 Apply paint with confidence! Join Liz Prescott in exploring all the facets of color and how it can be used to create mood and energy in your work. […]
Tracy Van Buskirk is the artist in residence at DIAA in February
Tracy Van Buskirk, a relief print artist, will be in residence at the Deer Isle Artists Association for the month of February, focusing on the art of collage. Van Buskirk has worked in linoleum block printmaking for a few years and is excited to switch gears and work in the world of cut and torn […]
Local Color Gallery welcomes guest artist Emily Sabino
Local Color Gallery is pleased to welcome Emily Sabino, whose work will be displayed from Feb. 25 through March 22. Sabino will talk about her ongoing series “Path Forward” at this month’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, which runs from 4 to 7 pm. Feb. 27. Sabino will speak at 5 p.m., weather permitting. Sabino’s paintings […]
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture to be honored with the 2026 Maine in America Award
The Farnsworth Art Museum is pleased to announce that Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture will be honored with the 2026 Maine in America Award at the Farnsworth’s annual Gala on Friday, July 17, in recognition of the School’s profound and lasting contributions to American art. The award coincides with “MAINE: A Force within American […]
Dowling Walsh Gallery highlights: Marilyn Turtz, Rachel Adams, Hannah Secord Wade
In her intimately-scaled, directly observed paintings, Marilyn Turtz depicts time passing through a shifting landscape. As NY Times art critic Helen A. Harrison writes, “Ms. Turtz has perfected the art of distilling a scene’s essence without getting bogged down in fussy detail. She has an especially sensitive way with atmosphere, catching with equal skill mist […]
Centre Street Arts Gallery welcomes new artists
Centre Street Arts Gallery in downtown Bath is pleased to welcome five new artists to our community and gallery. Susie Wren of Georgetown and a former art teacher. Wren’s work includes acrylic, watercolor, mixed media and collage. She states, “I hope my unique mark shines through while the work evolves with time.” Sandy Liggett, fiber […]
The Final Push: Help MMPA open its doors
From MMPA director Denise Froehlich: It all comes down to love. At the Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, we are spending this month pondering what it means to dedicate yourself to something you love. It’s in our mission, in the love of the creative process, the love of home, and a deep appreciation for our […]
Farnsworth Art Museum celebrates First Fridays on Feb. 6 with new exhibitions, poetry and Valentine’s-themed hospitality
The Farnsworth Art Museum invites the public to enjoy First Fridays on Friday, Feb. 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with special programs, exhibition openings, poetry readings, and festive hospitality throughout the Museum. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Exhibition Opening: Maine: A Force within American Art (1890–2026) 4-6 p.m. | Rothschild and […]
From the studio of Russell D’Alessio
To All Our Art Lovers, Art, in its purest form, is a profound expression of love. It’s not just about the colors on the canvas or the lines on a sketch; it’s about the emotions and experiences the artist pours into their creation, which is ultimately shared with you. Art reaches out, touches someone’s heart, […]
