Michele Lauriat: ‘Drawings from the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge’

LA Arts is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition of new and recent works by Boston-based artist Michele Lauriat, which will run June 28 to Aug. 18. Lauriat received a BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and a MFA in Studio Art from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has […]

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art announces slate of speakers for Tuesday Talks

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art has announced its schedule for Tuesday Talks, an event featuring conversations with artists, scholars, and cultural leaders. The 2023 slate of speakers will share insight into the museum’s exhibitions and dive into histories of modern and contemporary art in Ogunquit and beyond. This year, along with scholars Donna Cassidy […]

Call for Entries: ‘Regional Artists: An Open, Juried Show’

Since 2004, the Ogunquit Arts Collaborative/Barn Gallery has invited local artists who are not members of the Ogunquit Art Association to submit work for its “Regional Artists: An Open, Juried Show.” For a small fee, any artist can enter paintings, graphics, sculpture or photographs for review by the current juror. These jurors have been museum […]

DIAA shows ‘Portraits’ group show

Those who believe that “Portraits” pertain to a select style of media will be astonished at the breadth of work displayed at the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery from June 27 to July 9.  Artists from around the Peninsula have created unique and vivid interpretations of this theme, resulting in a show that is sure […]

Holly Brooks exhibits solo show at Hole In The Wall Studioworks

Hole In The Wall Studioworks opens its 2023 season with a solo exhibit of paintings by Holly Brooks. Brooks portrays the subject matter with spontaneity while focusing on color relationships.  An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. June 24. The show continues through Aug. 6. The gallery is open seven days […]

‘David Estey Reimagined’ at Studio 53

“David Estey Reimagined” is a solo exhibit by the Belfast artist of 23 paintings, two thirds of which have been reworked from earlier states. They are improvisational abstract images often with narrative references, done in a variety of sizes using acrylic paint on canvas, wood panels or synthetic paper mounted on panels. This is his […]

Local Color Gallery to host Fourth Friday Gallery Night with Karen Olson

Local Color Gallery will host a Fourth Friday Gallery Night from 4 to 7 p.m. June 23 featuring work by Karen Olson, a self-described lens-based artist and sculptural photographer. Keenly interested in a human/nature connection and how it supports and fosters mental health and interpersonal communication is the subject of Olson’s latest project, “Sleeping in […]

Artist Russell D’Alessio shows ‘Off the Wall: Portraits in Wallpaper’

“Off the Wall: Portraits in Wallpaper” opens on June 22, featuring paintings, drawings and graphics by Russell D’Alessio, a Bar Harbor artist whose work is figurative and expressionistic. Leaving’ Tulsa will perform live music from 5 to 8 p.m. June 22 during the reception. The show runs through the season with new works added as […]

LA Arts presents Art Walk LA

LA Arts will present Art Walk LA from 5 to 8 p.m. June 30. The public is invited to enjoy this free family-friendly event. Art Walk LA turns Lewiston’s downtown into a bustling arts district, converting outdoor plazas, sidewalks and more than 30 businesses and storefronts into lively art galleries and performance spaces. This early […]

Maine Art Gallery offers summer classes

It’s not too late to expand your creativity by enrolling in a painting class at the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset. While classes provide opportunities learn new skills, they also help to provide some discipline to the creative process.Even the most experienced artists find joy in the classroom tutorial. Complete details on the classes can […]