Deer Isle Artists Association presents ‘Art for the Holidays’
As the festive winter season approaches, the Deer Isle Artists Association proudly announces its traditional “Art for the Holidays,” from Dec. 12 to 20. This popular annual show and sale is scheduled to coincide with gift shopping. Participating artists are Cynthia Bourque Simonds, Christopher Brumfield, Mary Eaton, Maureen Farr, Jill Finsen, Susan Finsen, Jeri Gillin, […]
Artemis Gallery participates in Northeast Harbor Christmas Festival
Artemis Gallery welcomes visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 as part of the Northeast Harbor Christmas Festival. Explore new works while enjoying complimentary small bites and beverages. The gallery is open year-round by appointment and online. Artemis Gallery is at 1 Old Firehouse Lane, Northeast Harbor. Call 207-276-3001 or email info@artemisgalleryme.com for […]
Wiscasset Bay Gallery features new acquisitions and holiday treasures
Wiscasset Bay Gallery thanks visitors for a wonderful 2025 season. The gallery presents “Little Gems for the Season,” a special exhibition of small art treasures, alongside new acquisitions available for viewing on the website. Highlights include works by Aurel Vasilescu (Romanian, 1883-1951) and Dahlov Ipcar (American, 1917-2017). The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday through […]
Winter events and holiday highlights at Meetinghouse Arts
Meetinghouse Arts unveils a varied winter lineup featuring flamenco, folk, bagpipes and more, alongside festive holiday events including the annual Sparkle exhibition. The performance committee has crafted programming to brighten winter months. The full schedule and tickets are available now. Sparkle, the annual holiday show, opens in the gallery with a reception from 4 to […]
Courthouse Gallery Fine Art presents ‘What Came Before’
Courthouse Gallery Fine Art offers a rare glimpse into formative creative stages with “What Came Before,” an exhibition highlighting early artworks by diverse contemporary artists, many working for five or more decades, on view Dec. 3 to Jan. 10. These overlooked artworks have remained out of view, overshadowed by later periods of maturity and recognition. […]
Farnsworth Art Museum celebrates the season with the Share the Wonder event
The Farnsworth Art Museum welcomes the community to its beloved annual holiday celebration, Share the Wonder, from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5. This free event features artist-designed holiday trees, live jazz, artmaking activities, cookie decoratin and more festive fun for all ages. The first 100 guests through the museum doors will receive a complimentary […]
A new home for MMPA and a capital campaign to make us sustainable
The Maine Media Photographers Association announces its move to 387 Commercial Street, Suite E, Portland, and launches a capital campaign to ensure sustainability in the expanded space. “… And he huffed and he puffed but he couldn’t blow this house down,” notes director Denise Froehlich, acknowledging the organization’s ambitious goal to serve members with the […]
The Kittery Art Association opens Holiday Show and Small Works Fundraiser
The Kittery Art Association presents its annual Holiday Show, Artisan Gift Bazaar, and 6×6″ Small Works Fundraiser from Nov. 20 to Dec. 20. The exhibition brings together festive fine art and handmade items by local artists capturing the holiday spirit. All sales from the 6×6″ Fundraiser support repairs and improvements to the gallery’s front entrance. […]
Holiday Studio Open House will feature multiple guest artists
A Holiday Studio Open House at 21 Blackberry Lane, New Sharon, welcomes visitors with paintings, gifts, and collage, plus work from guest artists including Janalee Welch (paintings, book arts, Belfast), Vera Johnson (jewelry, pottery, Wilton), Mary McFarland (fabric arts, Farmington), Maggie McFarland (upcycled cashmere, jewelry, Hartford, CT), and Tom Weigle (Wilton), whose carved piece will […]
Maine Art Gallery hires Jacqueline Crucet as new gallery manager
The Maine Art Gallery announces the hiring of Jacqueline Crucet as Gallery Manager following a landmark year that saw attendance and sales nearly double, plus secured funding for historic building restoration. Crucet brings extensive experience managing exhibitions, community programs, and nonprofit partnerships, with proven skills in strategic planning and revitalizing cultural spaces. “I am delighted […]
