Gleason Fine Art Presents ‘People at Play: Paintings from the Estates of Dorothy Eisner (1906-1984) and Patrick McArdle (1915-1997)

                  Although they never met, modernist painters Dorothy Eisner (1906-1984) and Patrick McArdle (1915-1997) have much in common. They both studied at the Art Students League, one of the country’s most influential arts institutions. And they both came of age during the first half of the 20th […]

Greenhut Galleries to Showcase Alison Goodwin

Long-time Greenhut artist Alison Goodwin, best known for her whimsical, vividly imaginative paintings, opens her 10th Greenhut solo show, Ragged Bounty, with a reception from 5-7:00 pm on November 1, 2018. The show continues until December 1. Goodwin’s iridescent, bold, and vibrant paintings are marked by their playful exuberance as well as a deep and […]

Current Exhibitions at Old York’s George Marshall Store Gallery

                    The current exhibitions at Old York’s George Marshall Store Gallery are well suited to the season as the local trees turn from from summer greens to autumnal yellows and reds.  “Taproot” is an exhibition inspired by the book “The Hidden Life of Trees, What they […]

New Works at the Yarmouth Frame and Gallery

Paintings of Portland, opening Reception October 27th 4 to 7pm at the Yarmouth Frame and Gallery. Featuring works of art by the much adored and missed the late Portland artist Paul Black. Sixteen other artists will also have work in this show reflecting Portland subjects. Carl Little and David Little’s newest book focuses on Paintings […]

New Works at the The Kefauver Studio & Gallery

The Kefauver Studio & Gallery in Damariscotta, presents the 6″ x 6”  art show.  The show features work in a variety of mediums that are all 6” x 6”.  Showcased are new works by oil painter Will Kefauver, and the work of his 13 guest artists including works by two artists that are new to […]

SugarWood Gallery showing photography of Ramona du Houx.

  Starting on November 8th the SugarWood Gallery, of Farmington, will feature new fine art photography of Ramona du Houx. The open house will be held on Nov 16th at 4-7 pm. Ramona du Houx creates fine art photography that looks like watercolor paintings evoking a sense of wonder. Many have found they relieve stress, […]

John Bisbee: American Steel Gallery Talk at CMCA

  The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) invites the public to a conversation and book signing with artist John Bisbee on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 3:00 to 5:00pm. The event celebrates the release of the exhibition catalog, American Steel, and serves as a closing reception for the final weekend of the exhibition. Art critic Carl Little, writing about American […]

OCTOBER News & Opportunities from the Maine Crafts Association

      MCA Program Calendar: Upcoming Events and Deadlines OCTOBER Oct 6: Last day to view Winterstick Snowboards @ Center for Maine Craft Gallery Oct 8: Maine Craft Weekend YARD SIGN ordering deadline (for MCW participants) Oct 9 – Nov 18: The Luthiers’ Craft @ Center for Maine Craft Gallery Oct 13: Maine Craft […]

The PMA Presents Major Exhibition of Work by Modernist Sculptor Isamu Noguchi

  The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is honored to announce it will open Beyond the Pedestal: Isamu Noguchi and the Borders of Sculptureon October 5, 2018. This exhibition of approximately 40 sculptures and 10 works on paper is a rare Maine retrospective of Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), the Japanese-American artist who became a central figure in […]

Marking Gallery Presents Jo Diggs Works + Art Talk

The applique art quilts of Portland fiber artist, Jo Diggs, will be the feature exhibition at Marking Gallery  from October 2 – 31.  Jo focuses exclusively on art quilts.  Jo was educated at Wellesley and Harvard (earning a Master in education).  After forays out west, she settled in Portland in the 80’s. Her style incorporates fractured and multiple […]