Category: Announcement
Three photographers show work at Carver Hill Gallery
Carver Hill Gallery is showing the work of three photographers with Maine connections through Nov. 21. Jon Kolkin began photographing Buddhist monks in Bhutan, the only Buddhist kingdom in the world, over 10 years ago. A couple of years later in China, he discovered a 3-acre cloistered community of over 100 Buddhist nuns. Kolkin’s idea […]
Monkitree presents “Impressions from Nature in Beeswax”
Monkitree in Gardiner invites you to “Impressions from Nature in Beeswax” a show of works by Ann Rhinehardt of Vassalboro, Maine. Ann’s paintings are a visual expression of her love of nature, exploring organic forms through color, shape, light and shadow. Working in encaustic, a beeswax-based medium, she creates loosely defined landscapes and abstracts. By […]
Celebrate fall in Maine at Archipelago
Fall in Maine means long scenic drives, toasty cider with donuts, cozy wool socks, hiking with the dogs through the turning foliage, and of course a trip to the farm market for a perfect pumpkin and a silly looking squash! Archipelago invites you to enhance your autumn experiences by baking pies, getting cozy, and finding […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Opening Weekend at Trio
Trio is a brand new shop in downtown Ellsworth featuring handcrafted enamel jewelry by Suzanne Anderson of Yikes Studio Enamels, upcycled apparel and home goods by Julia Ventresco of onewomanstudio, and a curated eclectic mixture of Maine themed gifts by Leslie Harlow of 207Mainer. Trio has partnered with the Grand theater for a community […]
