Category: Announcement
Saltwater Artists Gallery welcomes new artists
The Saltwater Artists Gallery in New Harbor is excited to welcome three new artists: Valerie Thomas, Sylvia Lockhart and Mark Malinowski. Their work can be viewed when the Gallery opens on May 28. Saltwater Artists Gallery is at 3056 Bristol Road (Rt. 130) in New Harbor, a short distance before the Pemaquid Lighthouse. More views […]
Dowling Walsh Gallery hosts exhibitions + book release in May
During May, Dowling Walsh Gallery will host a solo exhibition by Aaron T Stephan; a window installation and book release of “Blue Violets,” by Cig Harvey; and a group exhibition titled “Mud Season.” “Aaron T Stephan: Untitled Monuments” runs May 7 to 29. Stephan is an artist living and working in Portland. His work […]
Online Art Auction will benefit the Maine Art Gallery
The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset has gathered a number of noteworthy, yet affordable, works of art for an online auction that is open for bidding from May 1 to June 15. The pieces, donated by artists and collectors, offer the buyer an opportunity to obtain fine art while helping to support the nonprofit […]
’S.B. Walker: Nor’east’ to open May 29 at CMCA in Rockland
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) will present the exhibition “S.B. Walker: Nor’east” beginning May 29 and continuing through Sept. 12. Included in the exhibition are more than 50 images from the photographer’s six-year journey documenting contemporary life in Maine. Beginning in early 2014, S.B. (Sam) Walker traveled more than 100,000 miles throughout the […]
Mother’s Day sale at MCA Retail Gallery
As we approach Mother’s Day and Father’s Day this year, we have much to reflect on. The Maine Crafts Association has missed the familiar faces of its patrons and members as people locked down and changed their lives to become teachers, caregivers and more during the pandemic. Many of you have been the glue holding […]
MCA partners on condominium staging project in Portland
The Maine Crafts Association has long dreamed of outfitting a home with member-made decor and jumped at the chance to partner on a staging project with Hay Runner this spring. Hay Runner, a real estate, design and construction company owned by MCA board member Shannon Richards, partnered with New Height Group, the building developer, […]
Camden Falls Gallery will open its doors with the spring show ‘Homecoming’
Howard and Margaret Gallagher of Camden Falls Gallery are especially grateful to be opening their gallery doors as planned this year. “The gallery is looking forward to reconnecting with artists, friends and patrons,” they said. The first show of the season will be “Homecoming.” Camden Falls Gallery showcases original fine art, furniture and sculpture from […]
Spring Greetings from the Cynthia Winings Gallery
For the first time, in a while, I am feeling hopeful. It feels so great to be able to say just that much. To begin to experience some enthusiasm for the future; have a sense that, perhaps, we might be together with greater comfort, and with our hearts more open to inspiration and beauty. […]
New issue of MMPA Antidote now available online
In response to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and local closings, the Maine Museum of Photographic Arts in Portland began creating the online series MMPA Antidote, which includes photographic artwork, audio interviews, and artist statements and reflections from Maine artists, aimed to serve as inspiration during times of isolation. Published bi-weekly, Antidote features contemporary photographers and interviews […]
Maine Arts Commission Awards $127,000 in COVID Relief
The Maine Arts Commission announces more than $127,000 in economic aid will be distributed directly to artists and cultural organizations. By creating two new grants, the Resilience Artist grant and the Organization Relief Grant, the Arts Commission is able to award $36,000 to individual artists and $91,436 to support arts organizations who are experiencing economic […]
