Cove St. Arts presents ‘Peregrine Press @ 30’
Cove St. Arts presents “Peregrine Press @ 30,” Sept. 9 to Nov. 13. This exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Peregrine Press, a cooperative printmaking studio in Portland. The studio takes its name from the peregrine falcon, a totem representing visionary power, wisdom and guardianship. The exhibition showcases work from over 30 members, demonstrating Peregrine’s […]
Support Maine artists and see the current exhibit at Archipelago
Archipelago in Rockland receives deliveries daily to ensure that they feature new artwork and craft pieces by Maine artists throughout the year. When summer turns to fall, and farmers markets and craft shows cease, Archipelago is a great source for local shopping, allowing customers to continue to support Maine artists throughout the year. Archipelago has […]
Radio Maine: In conversation with Portland Art Gallery’s gallery manager Emma McHold Burke
Emma McHold Burke started working with the Portland Art Gallery just as COVID was causing small businesses like the gallery to “shift direction.” She had recently graduated from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture in Pennsylvania after gaining an education in painting and art history and had planned her next life steps around the […]
Maine artists show work at Ridge Works Studio
Ridge Works Studio will exhibit work by six Maine artists in the show “Artists 6: BREAK/OUT.” The show will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 with free admission and refreshments. Artists include Marjorie Arnett, JoAnne Houlsen, Janake Howard, Deborah Jellison, Lauren Jellison and John […]
Salt Pond Studio presents the wildly fun paintings of Jamie Spooner in ‘By the Big Blue Sea’
Salt Pond Studio presents paintings by Friendship artist Jamie Spooner in the solo show “By the Big Blue Sea,” running Sept. 9 to 19, with an opening reception on Sept. 10. Tinged with humor and fun, Spooner’s bold and colorful work makes a strong statement. Big and bold is Spooner’s artistic calling card. Paintings of […]
Maine Crafts Association news and opportunities
SEPTEMBER Sept 1-30: Hillary Hutton, Handweaver at Center for Maine Craft Sept 2-26: Surf and Turf: Postcards From Maine L&S Cylinder Exhibition at Maine Craft Portland Sept 9, 5 to 8 p.m.: STITCH (outside): Maine Designers on the Runway Sept 9, noon to 6:30 p.m.: STITCH Style Market Sept 9, noon to 5:30 p.m.: #MakeItBlue […]
Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s fall exhibit: ‘The Glory Days of Autumn’
Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s final members show for the summer of 2021 is providing a seasonal theme with fall colors predominating, along with the “perennial” last blooms of summer. As always, the foundation’s collection includes an eclectic variety of styles, mediums and subject matter. In addition to the regular members’ show, BRAF is sponsoring two […]
Contemporary Realism show at the Maine Art Gallery continues through Sept. 18
The current show of work by established Maine artists at the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset is yet another fine collection of talent brought together by the nonprofit organization this year. The exhibit can be viewed through Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Followers of the artists will want to […]
Barbara Chase solo show on view at Monkitree
“When I look into the eyes of an animal, I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.” — Anthony Douglas Williams “The ‘Eyes’ Have It,” a solo show by Barbara Chase, runs from Sept. 14 through Nov. 5 at Monkitree, 263 Water St., Gardiner. […]
Portland Art Gallery Artist Interview: Sheep Jones
Maine: I was born in Waterville and have four siblings. We’d roam the streets and woods freely with our neighborhood friends. Winters were about ice skating and sledding. In the summers, we’d rent a place on the coast. My husband was also from Waterville and part of a big family so, no matter how many […]
