Category: Announcement
Cynthia Winings Gallery presents Heather Lyon’s “The Weight of Water “
The Weight of Water, A Performance by Heather Lyon Friday, October 1, 6:30PM Heather Lyon’s work is a visual and movement-based inquiry into the miraculous. “The Weight of Water ” is a durational performance, an interaction between her body and 75 pounds of dark blue sand. The weight of the sand corresponds to the weight […]
OMAA welcomes new director of institutional advancement
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) is pleased to announce that Bryan Matluk will join as its new director of institutional advancement, the first director in such a capacity. “One can sense his energy and enthusiasm for the arts,” says executive director Amanda Lahikainen. “We are thrilled to have him on the team.” With […]
Running with Scissors Hosts Opens Studios & 6×6 Exhibit
RE-OPENING after 18 months; Running with Scissors Hosts Opens Studios & 6×6 Exhibit, October 1 – 3, 2021 Wander fun and family-friendly open studios and 6×6 exhibits at Running with Scissors artist studios during Maine Craft Weekend (MCW) and First Friday Art Walk (FFAW). Kick off the weekend at Belleflower Brewing Co. (66 Cove Street) […]
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 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 […]
Ceramics September at the Turtle Gallery
Ceramics September at the Turtle Gallery opens Sept. 3, featuring Sequoia Miller, Lynn Duryea, Paul Heroux and many others “Anchored by the work of Sequoia Miller, Lynn Duryea, and Paul Heroux, “Ceramics September” is a superb showcase of some of today’s most brilliant and inventive craft artists. Hats off to the Turtle Gallery for […]
Carl Little wins Rabkin Lifetime Achievement Award
A hearty congratulations to Carl Little, a Maine arts writer from Mt. Desert for winning the Rabkin Lifetime Achievement Award! For more than 30 years, Carl has dedicated his writing to exploring the art world of Maine. He has written extensively about the Maine art scene in national publications, and has been one of the […]
Artist Talk and Book Signing with David Row and Suzette McAvoy
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) invites the public to join us for a dialogue between artist David Row and exhibition curator Suzette McAvoy, discussing the artist’s landmark solo exhibition, The Shape of Things. This closing event will be followed by a reception where David will sign copies of the newly released catalog accompanying […]
Haley Art Gallery’s RENEWAL opens September 9
Haley Art Gallery’s RENEWAL group exhibit will open on Thursday, September 9, with a reception 3-6pm. Featured works will be by artists: Barbara D’Antonio, Gene Galipeau and Bill Oakes. The exhibit will remain on view through November 19, 2021. All gallery visitors MUST wear masks for the safety of all patrons. Join us on Saturday, […]
