Portland Art Gallery interviews J. Rodney Dennis
J. Rodney Dennis’ painting “While She Was Musing” stopped me in my tracks on a visit to Portland Art Gallery. Painted with exceptional skill and detail that evokes the Old Masters, it depicts a Black woman — perhaps in her 30s or 40s — casually seated in bed wearing a demure white nightgown and holding […]
Artist reception at Salt Pond Studio in celebration of Friendship Day
Pam Cabanas’ series “Working the Waters” depicts the random chaos of the working waterfront in large charcoal drawings on panel. These works are juxtaposed with Katharine Cartwright’s exquisite ink drawings from the series “Third Watch,” which explore the order of the ropes and rigging on board beloved sailing vessels. The exhibition casts off with a […]
‘From Cairo, Egypt, to Egypt, Maine’ solo exhibition by Kathleen Sutherland at MOTHERS
MOTHERS Art & Antique Gallery, which brings the world to Down East Maine, announces its next exhibitions, opening Aug. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.: “From Cairo, Egypt to Egypt, Maine,” a solo exhibition of oil and pastel landscapes by Kathleen Sutherland. In “From Cairo, Egypt, to Egypt, Maine,” Sutherland paints landscapes of Maine and […]
New artwork featured at Pemaquid Art Gallery
Aug. 3 begins the second half of the season at Pemaquid Art Gallery in Lighthouse Park, Bristol. At the mid-summer mark each season, artists refresh their displays with new work. Even if visitors have been to the gallery earlier, it’s worth another visit to view the wide variety of artwork created by this year’s 32 […]
‘Late Summer Show’ at New Era Gallery
The Late Summer Show at New Era Gallery in Vinalhaven opens on Aug. 6 and runs through Aug. 30. The show features evocative acrylic and mixed-media landscapes by Peter Bodnar III, oil paintings of familiar island places by Suzanne Savage Brewer and assembled wall sculpture, prints and drawings by Kitty Wales. An opening reception will […]
Caldbeck Gallery in Rockland will open four exhibits on Aug. 5
The Caldbeck Gallery will open four new exhibits on First Friday, Aug. 5, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The shows will continue through Sept. 11. Featured are works in oil on panel by Lois Dodd of Cushing and Blairstown, New Jersey, oil and acrylic on large and small canvases by Kayla Mohammadi […]
Ogunquit Art Association announces new member artists
Join the Ogunquit Arts Association – Maine’s Original Artists’ in welcoming the newest artists approved for membership. From June 10 to July 10, a panel of five jurors, elected by the OAA membership, reviewed 38 applicants’ digital images and actual work to make recommendations for OAA membership. The jury reviewed applicants for membership in the […]
Artist Russell D’Alessio shows ‘The Elite Stroke: New Works on Paper and Canvas’
“The Elite Stroke: New Works on Paper and Canvas,” a show of Russell D’Alessio’s recent works on paper and canvas. Meet the artist during an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at 12 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor, with music by Leavin’ Tulsa. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. The reception […]
Group show at Artemis Gallery
Artemis Gallery celebrates its fifth opening of the season on Aug. 4. The show runs through Aug. 17. This group show includes a variety of paintings, sculptures and photography by five artists: Diane Fiedler, watercolor; Abe Goodale, watercolor; Lisa Lebofsky, oil; Emma Ressel, photography; and David Sears, sculpture. A portion of sales from this show […]
Maine Maritime Museum shows ‘Zach Horn: Looking for Winslow Homer’
The Maine Maritime Museum announced opened its newest exhibit, “Zach Horn: Looking for Winslow Homer,” on June 25. On display until Nov. 27, the exhibit showcases works by Zach Horn that aim to see Maine through the eyes of Winslow Homer. This contemporary art exhibit is a departure for Maine Maritime Museum exhibiting almost exclusively […]
