‘Painters of Maine’ open house and artist talk at Turtle Gallery

“Painters of Maine” will be on view at Turtle Gallery from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1. Work by Mary Barnes, Galen Davis, Sheep Jones, Paul Trowbridge, Adele Ursone and other painters who live and find inspiration for their work in Maine will be showcased. An open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. […]

Artists open studios for the Harpswell Open Studio Tour

Nancy Grice held an open studio during the Harpswell Open Studio Tour on July 13 and 14. She was joined by 25 artists opening their studios or setting up a space to welcome the public to view their art. This marked the first time in years that Harpswell artists have organized to do this. Grice’s […]

Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery features Asian brush paintings

Currently Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery is featuring Asian brush paintings. Chinese brush painting is believed to be one of the oldest continuing artistic traditions in the world. It has been practiced since around 770 BCE, when artists in the Eastern Zhou dynasty began to depict the natural world. Brush painting and calligraphy have been […]

Kittery Art Association presents two new shows

The Kittery Art Association presents the exhibitions “En Plein Air” and “Travels and Trails,” on view from July 11 to Aug. 11. An opening reception was held on July 12. En plein air is a French expression that translates to “in the open air” and refers to painting or drawing outdoors. Whether artists are seasoned […]

Pastel artists show ‘Pastels: A Convergence of Styles’ in Cushing

Arts In the Barn/Cushing Historical Society presents “Pastels: A Convergence of Styles,” featuring work by Ann O’Hara, Mary Beth Morrison, Chris Essler, Heather Spencer and Laura Beckering, on view July 19 to 21. An opening receotion will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 19. Demonstrations of pastel techniques will be shown from 11 […]

Celebrating the artistic legacy of abstract painter Judith Rothschild at Moss Galleries in Portland

Moss Galleries will present a retrospective honoring the extraordinary talent and artistic vision of abstract painter Judith Rothschild (1921-1993). “Judith Rothschild Retrospective: Six Decades of Color and Abstraction” features 21 works by Rothschild, curated by Elizabeth Moss and a leading anonymous abstract curator, includes paintings, collages and works on paper from the 1940s through the […]

Local Color Gallery’s Fourth Friday Art Walk in Belfast

Local Color Gallery will participate in this month’s Fourth Friday Art Walk in Belfast, June 26, from 4 pm to 7 pm. The Gallery invites the public to view new works by guest artist Van Bankston and our 14 year-round artists. Come and enjoy refreshments and beautiful art in a variety of mediums, styles, sizes, […]

Landing Gallery opens “DEFINING MAINE” JULY 5

  Landing Gallery 409 Main St. in R, Rockland, announces the opening of “DEFINING MAINE” JULY 5 – JULY 30, an exhibition of new paintings by Russell Slocum, Michael Weymouth, Christopher French Katharine Cartwright Roberta Baumann & Bruce Busko. he Artists• Opening Reception will be held on Friday July 5th from 4-8 PM during Rockland’s […]

Blue Raven Gallery First Friday Opening

This Friday, July 5th 5:00 – 7:30p.m., stop by Blue Raven Gallery for great art and refreshments! The gallery will be featuring the work of Adrienne Kernan LaVallee, Kevin Beers, Kate Rivers, Lisa Tyson Ennis, Michele O’Keefe, Jen Casad, and many more.

“McKenna and Her Camera: The Midcoast Maine Art Scene, 1987 – 2002,”

  The Penobscot Marine Museum and Waterfall Arts Present: The Midcoast Maine Art Scene: 1987 – 2002 An Exhibition of Rare Photographs and Iconic Artworks In collaboration with the Penobscot Marine Museum, Waterfall Arts, located at 256 High Street, Belfast, Maine, is delighted to announce the opening of a unique and captivating summer exhibition, “McKenna […]