Paintings of sea creatures at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery
The summer season rebounds with paintings of sea creatures at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery. As boats churn outside her studio and she cracks open her first lobster of the season, Kigel devotes hours to painting the fishermen’s catch. The studio and gardens are open daily during business hours. Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery and […]
Maine Art Gallery presents ‘Fiore at 100: Maine Observed’
Joseph Fiore (1925-2008) was a widely respected artist and active member of the Maine Art Gallery during the 1960s and ‘70s. In celebration of the hundredth year of his birth, the gallery is partnering with Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) on an exclusive and overdue major retrospective, “Fiore at 100: Maine Observed.” The show runs June […]
Sarah Faragher’s exhibition ‘The Big Picture’ opens at Landing Gallery
Landing Gallery in Rockland presents a new solo exhibition by painter Sarah Faragher titled “The Big Picture,” on view from June 6 to 29. The show features 53 paintings created throughout 2024 and opened with a reception from 4 to 8 p.m. June 6 during Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk. Faragher, who lives and works […]
Found Object: Where makers, collectors and curious creatives converge
Something special is happening in Portland’s East End on June 28, and it’s not your average craft fair. Found Object, presented by Shop Maine Craft, is a one-day marketplace of studio seconds, surplus supplies and hands-on creative energy that invites shoppers, collectors and fellow artists alike to discover unexpected treasures. The event will take place […]
Courthouse Gallery shows new work in June
Courthouse Gallery Fine Art is showing new work by Rick Fox, Philip Frey, Richard Keen, John Neville and André Benoit from June 2 to 29. An Artists’ Reception was held on June 11. Courthouse Gallery is at 6 Court St., Ellsworth. For more information, call 207-667-6611 or visit www.courthousegallery.com.
Centre Street Gallery shows work by Lee Liggett
Centre Street Gallery in Bath is pleased to announce its newest artist, Lee Liggett, who states, “I find that the world is filled with amazing shapes and stimulating colors that reflect the wonder of it all. My paintings attempt to manipulate those shapes and colors into forms which will stimulate the viewer’s imagination with a […]
A new trio of exhibitions at Shaw Jewelry
Shaw Jewelry in Northeast Harbor hosted an opening reception on June 12 to celebrate the launch of three new exhibitions running through July 2. Each artist brings a distinct vision to the space, offering a dynamic and diverse experience for viewers this summer. Los Angeles-based jewelry artist Maracole Bijoux, originally from Italy, presents “Wear Nothing, […]
Harpswell Open Studio Tour will be held in July
The Harpswell Open Studio Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 Wander through Harpswell Neck, Sebascodegan Island, Cundy’s Harbor and Orr’s and Bailey Islands, enjoying this unique opportunity to visit artists in their studios and galleries. Engage directly with creators, learn their stories, inspirations and methods, and perhaps find something […]
Red Barn Gallery season starts June 19
The Red Barn Gallery in Port Clyde opens its 2025 season on June 19. Join us on June 20 for our opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring “Solstice,” a show by local artists and a show by guest artist Cheryl McAlister. “Solstice” will run through July 14. Works by member artists will be […]
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art appoints Grant Wahlquist as curator
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Wahlquist as its new curator. A widely respected curator, gallerist and writer with deep ties to Maine’s arts community, Wahlquist brings nearly two decades of curatorial and critical experience to CMCA. He assumes the role this week. Wahlquist will lead […]
