Maine Craft Artist Awards go to Karen Gelardi and Daniel Minter
Each year, the Maine Crafts Association honors individual craft artists with the Maine Craft Artist Award to recognize them for exceptional bodies of work and/or their contributions to the field of craft in Maine. The award acknowledges the artist’s dedication, conferring a distinguishing mark of excellence. The award is selected by an appointed juror, […]
Local Color Gallery hosts guest artist Sheep Jones and offers handmade Christmas ornaments for charity fundraiser
Throughout December, handmade Christmas ornaments are on display at Local Color Gallery in Belfast. Each one is made by a gallery artist from a variety of materials and is suitable for hanging. In return for a $50 donation, buyers can take their choice. The sale will benefit New Hope Midcoast (formerly New Hope for Women). […]
From stocking stuffers to statement pieces at Eastport Gallery
Unique gifts from local member artists of Eastport Gallery are available this holiday season. Browse the virtual gallery and artist pages and stores at www.eastportgallery.com/virtual-gallery. Online, most gallery artists are represented with a variety of works from big to small. The gallery will ship purchases or arrange for local delivery. Eastport Gallery is at 109 […]
Courthouse Gallery Fine Art presents ‘Sol Invictus: The Return of Light’ plus Siri Beckman Artist Talk available to view online
Courthouse Gallery Fine Art presents the show “Sol Invictus: The Return of Light” from Dec. 3 to Jan. 10, celebrating the winter solstice through visual art and poetry. Sol Invictus was a Roman sun god whose name translates to “Unconquered Sun.” In ancient times, the winter solstice marked the end of a mythical struggle between […]
Brother-sister duo show extended through December at at Wine Cellar Art Gallery at John Edwards Market
Robin Rier’s and David Shepard’s art show has been extended for another month in the Wine Cellar Art Gallery at John Edwards Market, so it will be hanging through December. Rier works primarily with oils plein air. Her paintings celebrate Maine’s working waterfront, gorgeous rural landscape and inspiring still-life moments. Shepard is a retired stonemason […]
Thos. Moser opens its showroom in Freeport with two exhibitions on view
In November, Thos. Moser opened at its showroom in Freeport, an exhibition of plein air paintings that depicts Maine’s striking physical landscape throughout the four seasons. The landscapes on display offer a complement to Thos. Moser’s finely crafted wood furniture, highlighting the spirit of Maine as a source of inspiration for both. The exhibition includes […]
North Light Gallery Holiday Show in Belfast
North Light Gallery Holiday Show will open from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 featuring work by the gallery artists. Potluck finger food and drinks will be served. Dec. 7 is also the last day to bring in framing for Christmas, so bring it to the party! North Light Gallery will join Belfast downtown businesses […]
‘Small Works Show’ at Gallery B. offers original art for gift-giving season
“Art For Right Now — Small Works Show: 2 Sizes 2 Prices” runs through Dec. 20 at Gallery B. The show includes 83 artists from the greater Blue Hill peninsula and across North America, including many of this region’s working artists. Works are limited to two specific sizes and set at two different prices. “This […]
Art Space Gallery nears the end of its season with a group show during Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk
Holiday greetings from the artists at Art Space Gallery in Rockland, who invite guests to a holiday-inspired First Friday Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6. In addition to the members group show, “Weather,” the front room will offer small creations for holiday giving. Art Space Gallery, a fine art cooperative owned and […]
‘Evergreen’ Asian brush paintings at Jean Kigel Studio
Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery presents “Evergreen,” a series of Asian brush paintings honoring the greens that sustain us throughout the winter. Symbolizing endurance and life itself, evergreens decorate our holidays and homes. This is the perfect stop for the yuletide. Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery is at 1396 Back Cove Road in Waldoboro. The […]
