Category: Announcement
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 […]
Archipelago celebrates springtime
Spring forward! It’s a great time to look ahead, and Archipelago is doing just that. Staff is receiving new items from artists and makers each day that will be available online and in the store. On Main Street in Rockland, staff has painted the walls, are training new team members, and will open the doors […]
Call for nominations: Maine Craft Artist Award
The 2021 Maine Craft Artist Award will be announced in May with an award presentation and exhibition later in the year. In 2009, the Maine Crafts Association began to honor individual Maine craft artists each year by awarding recognition for a body of work that is exceptional. This award will confer the prestige and acknowledgement […]
