Category: Announcement

MOJAS Call for Art

Artists are invited to submit work to the Maine Open Juried Art Show (MOJAS), which will be held in Waterville from March 19 through April 22. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 21, and artists may submit up to two entries via the digital portal on the Maine Area Art Society website, www.watervilleareaartsociety.com/mojas. The show traditionally […]

Maine Art Gallery receives Art Jobs Grant

The Maine Arts Commission has awarded Wiscasset’s Maine Art Gallery $8,700 in support of the Commission’s goal of strengthening the state’s creative workforce. The matching grant will enable the gallery to fund more time for the organization’s part time gallery manager from December through June as well as fees for class instructors and honorariums for […]

Deadline Fast Approaching: Apply now to the 2022 Portland Fine Craft Show

Application Dates: Through Feb. 1 Application Fee: MCA Members $20; Non-members $25 Late Application Date: Feb. 2 to 15 (fee increased to $50 for all) The online application for the seventh annual Portland Fine Craft Show is open through Juried Art Services. Now is your chance to apply and join 100+ exhibitors from Maine and […]

Shop Maine Craft Program + Event Calendar and Deadlines

2022 EVENTS Feb 1: Deadline: Apply for Portland Fine Craft Show 2022 Feb 3 – April 2: Karina Steele exhibition at the Center for Maine Craft Feb 4 – 27: 3D Love, Works by the Art Department exhibition Feb 15: Deadline: Downeast Magazine (May Issue) co-op ad March 10: Deadline: Portland Monthly (Summerguide) co-op ad […]

Chapbook Cover Contest

The Peavey invites Maine artists to submit up to five images to be considered for the cover design of the Maine Chapbook Series. Submissions will be accepted through Feb. 13. There is no entry fee, and the winning artist will receive a $500 stipend and five copies of the published chapbook. To read an excerpt […]

Littlefield Gallery’s Annual Holiday Show

This has been a fabulous year for the artists and gallery! It is with great pleasure that we share their latest work with all of you! The show is online, but art lovers are certainly welcome to give us a call if they would like to see work in person or want a piece shipped. […]

Portland Art Gallery shows new work each Friday 

Be the first to see new work from Portland Art Gallery artists in the “New Work”section of the gallery’s website, which is updated every Friday, at https://portlandartgallery.com/new-work. The November show can be viewed online through the Virtual Gallery Tour and in person at 154 Middle St., Portland. The gallery is open seven days a week […]

CMCA Adult Workshop Series: Introduction to Mold Making and Casting

Adults of all skill levels are invited to participate in a three-part, in-person workshop series on mold making and casting in December. Community artist Alexis Iammarino will lead the Sunday morning workshops for adults who want to develop skills to create 3D sculptural forms. The workshop series draws inspiration from CMCA’s main gallery exhibit, “Spatial […]

Call for Art: “The Red Thread of Fate: A Juried Fiber Exhibition”

The Harlow invites artists to submit artwork to “The Red Thread of Fate: A Fiber Exhibition.” The exhibition will be on view Jan. 28 to Feb. 26, 2022 at 100 Water Street in Hallowell with an opening reception on Friday, Feb. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.  “The Red Thread of Fate: A Fiber Exhibition” […]

Ogunquit Museum of American Art receives transformational gift

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) received one of the largest gifts in the history of the Museum from Carol and Noel Leary to support the museum’s exciting new vision and expansion. “Carol and Noel wanted to recognize the important role that OMAA has played in the evolution of American Art and its unique […]