Category: Announcement
Marnie Sinclair exhibits environmentally themed art in multiple locations
Sculptor and mixed-media artist Marnie Sinclair, of Damariscotta, has her work in multiple locations this summer. Her work often depicts the balance and imbalance in nature, and her wire sculptures, paintings and mixed-media pieces are powerful and compelling. Sinclair has several pieces in windows on Main Street, as part of the Bristol Road Galleries show. […]
Maine College of Art Announces Isaac Kestenbaum as director of the Salt Institute
Maine College of Art has appointed Isaac Kestenbaum as director of the Salt Institute, president Laura Freid announced. Kestenbaum begins his role at MECA on Aug. 10. Kestenbaum is a 2008 graduate of the Salt Institute and a veteran audio producer and journalist, bringing more than 10 years of industry experience to MECA. Kestenbaum has […]
Maine Crafts Association launches new online sales platform
The Maine Crafts Association is thrilled to introduce and invite you to explore its brand new online gallery: SHOP Maine Craft! MCA is proud to offer for online purchase hundreds of handmade craft objects made by hundreds of Maine craft artists. With the ability to shop in a socially distant manner from your couch, the […]
Eastport Gallery reopens
The Eastport Gallery, located in the historic downtown of the island city of Eastport, is now open to the public on a limited basis. Co-op members are thrilled to be able to once again show their works in the gallery space and meet members of the art-loving public. During August and September, the gallery is […]
Maine Crafts Association announces updates and upcoming events
Maine Crafts Association is grateful to be learning how to navigate COVID-19 and see Maine reopening in a thoughtful, careful way. They are also grateful to see the continued efforts, conversations and actions of the communities in support of Black Lives Matter, equality and diversity. MCA is working with its board, staff, members and peers […]
Bristol Road Galleries artists exhibit work in storefront windows
The Bristol Road Galleries artists are exhibiting their artwork in several storefront windows. The Damariscotta Chamber of Commerce issued the invitation to the group to display their work in town, and the artists welcomed the opportunity. The Bristol Road Galleries is a collaboration of four artists: oil painter Will Kefauver, watercolorist Kathleen Horst, sculptor Marnie […]
A New Issue of MMPA Antidote Is Available Online
“It’s always been my philosophy to try to make art out of the everyday and ordinary… it never occurred to me to leave home to make art.” — Sally Mann 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 […]
Pemaquid Group of Artists Launches Notecard Series
The long-standing tradition of exhibiting works by Lincoln County resident artists at Pemaquid Art Gallery has been altered by COVID-19. The gallery will not open at Lighthouse Park this year for its 92nd season, however plein-air events are planned at the park location, and original paintings by member artists are available for purchase at www.pemaquidartgallery.com. […]
Archipelago Reopens and Announces New Book by Ashley Bryan
Archipelago the Island Institute Store, located at 386 Main St. in Rockland, reopened on June 24 and is adhering to the CDC guidelines for the health and safety of its customers and staff. Current hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. As part of its reopening, store is also celebrating the latest […]
Guided Makers Joins Maine Craft Association
Product development and sourcing strategist Rachel Battarbee and technical designer and pattern maker Myranda Caputo combined have 50 years of industry experience on a range of product categories and came together to create Guided Makers. Guided Makers is a new institution member of the Maine Crafts Association. Guided Makers, located in the greater Portland area, […]
