Call for Art: Illuminations
The Harlow invites artist members and Spindleworks artists to submit one piece of art responding to the theme of “Illuminations” for its upcoming annual Members’ + Spindleworks Show and Sale on view Dec. 3 to Jan. 8. The theme is open to the artists’ interpretation. This opportunity is open to current members of the Harlow/Kennebec […]
Chinese Peasant Artists of Huxian and Jinshan at the Harlow
Beginning in the 1950s, encouraged by the populist vision of Mao Zedong, Chinese peasants began to create colorful, imaginative, deceptively simple, and yet remarkably sophisticated art. These Chinese peasants’ art became internationally famous in the 1980s, leading to the creation of more than 50 schools of such artists throughout China. The two most famous of […]
Q&A: Portland Art Gallery talks with artist Joanne Parent
Maine: I moved to Camden when I was eight years old, when my father took a job as a darkroom technician with the Camden Herald. I grew up in Waldo County, not far from Camden Harbor, and my horse stable was in Searsmont. Maine was always my home base, even during years of international travel. […]
‘Winter’s Quietude’ at Back Cove Studio and Gallery
Now is the time to tuck ourselves under winter’s quilt. At Jean Kigel’s Back Cove Studio & Gallery, “Winter’s Quietude” features a series of oils and watercolors celebrating the stillness and beauty of winter. Kigel says, “I welcome this season that many others dread. It proffers time for solitude, contemplation, and creativity. My winter paintings […]
Boothbay Region Art Foundation announces 2021 Art in ME! juried exhibition winners
Boothbay Region Art Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Art in ME! juried exhibition. Full- and part-time artists from the state of Maine were invited to submit two pieces to be considered for the exhibition. Keith Oehmig, owner and director of the Wiscasset Bay Gallery, served as juror. The first part […]
Calling all lovers of Maine — and art
When Maine officially became a state in 1820, the flag (with the green pine tree and the polar star in the upper corner) became the official first flag of our beloved state. In 2020, this flag was used to celebrate the 200th birthday of the state of Maine. The unique design of the flag has […]
Pemaquid Group of Artists funds museum pass at Skidompha
Members of the community can once again borrow a pass to the Portland Art Museum at the Skidompha Library thanks to a donation from the Pemaquid Group of Artists. As in past years, the artists’ group has funded a full year of opportunities to visit the Portland museum at no cost. The library is the […]
CMCA to present a Sunday Salon featuring ‘Into Action’ artist Mark Dorf
The public is invited to join the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) for an online Sunday Salon with exhibiting “Into Action” artist Mark Dorf on Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. The talk will be held on Zoom and Facebook Live. To register in advance for this free-of-charge presentation and to view the exhibition, visit […]
Maine Arts Commission offers Arts Jobs Grant to strengthen creative workforce
The Maine Arts Commission has announced two new grants to support job creation and the strengthening of the state’s creative workforce. Individual artists and nonprofit organizations are welcome to apply for an Art Jobs Grant, with maximum awards up to $15,000. All applications must be submitted to the Maine Arts Commission by Nov. 18, 2021. […]
CMCA’s ArtLab for All Ages to be held Nov. 6
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) invites youth and adult community members to take part in Cardboard Café, an ArtLab for All Ages workshop on Nov. 6, lead by Community Arts Educator Alexis Iammarino. Taking inspiration from the sculptures on view in Spatial Relations, this workshop encourage you to explore with a wide array […]
