Category: Announcement

Photographer Peter Ralston Presents “Arctic Observations” Slide Talk at CMCA

    The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland invites the public to attend a special presentation by photographer Peter Ralston on Tuesday, June 4, at 5:30pm. The well-known Rockport-based photographer, whose work is included in the current exhibition Melt Down, will present a slide talk about his voyage to Greenland and the Northwest Passage aboard […]

Waldoboro Artist Anne Heywood Honored by Marquis Who’s Who

American Realist Anne Heywood will be at the Heywood Gallery, 921 Main St., Waldoboro celebrating ArtWalk Waldoboro and the gallery’s 2019 season opening on Saturday, June 8th from 4 – 7 pm.   A professional artist and pastel workshop instructor for over 30 years, Heywood has recently been honored with inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who Top […]

2019 Residents at the Joseph A. Fiore Art Center

  Maine Farmland Trust’s Joseph A. Fiore Art Center is anticipating its fourth year of summer residences at Rolling Acres Farm in Jefferson. This year, the Art Center will welcome visual, literary, performing, and for the first time, academic writing residents. A resident gardener will also live on the grounds for the summer. The 2019 […]

Birds are Back at Markings Gallery

    Osprey sitting attentively in their wondrous nests…. robins and cardinals intently looking and calling for mates… herons and egrets negotiating the edges of swollen ponds and rivers….. The birds are back and provide endless variations of interpretation for many artists at Markings Gallery and an exciting focus for the month of May. In […]

Maine Craft Portland Nupitals: Adornment for a New Age

Nupitals: Adornment for a New Age Maine Craft Portland unveils an alternative bridal show not to be missed! Over 20 craft artists have created one-of-a-kind ceremonial adornment, accessories, and jewelry that embody new ideas to present bridal with a twist! This 2-month long exhibit will showcase unique offerings for the discerning contemporary looking to get […]

The Gallery at Somes Sound and the Myers Family, Wendell Gilley Museum presents an exhibition

Annual Spring Open House & Carving Show A Trio of Treats!   Featuring Member’s Carving Show,  Master Carver Harold Haertel, and Artist Paul Rickert’s Susan Abbott Myers Collection    Master Carver Harold Haertel was a contemporary of Wendell Gilley.  An exhibition curated by Mr. Haertel displays his beautifully crafted carvings and decoys.   In collaboration with the […]

ArtLab for All Ages Saturday May 4, 2 – 4pm

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland invites artists of all ages to take inspiration from the spring season during May’s ArtLab for All Ages on Saturday, May 4, from 2 to 4pm. Come celebrate the colors and vibrancy of Spring! With print making, painting and sculptural materials, create bouquets and wearable insect medallions, looking to […]

Annual 3-day Plein Air Event Raises Money for Land Conservation in Cape Elizabeth

  The 12th annual Paint for Preservation wet paint auction will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in Cape Elizabeth. Over three days on the weekend of the event (Friday June 28 through Sunday June 30), selected artists will paint en plein air (outdoors) at designated public and […]

The UMaine Museum of Art’s presents Spring Art Factory

UMMA in Bangor welcomes all ages to ring in spring with UMMA’s Annual Spring Art Factory.  On May 4 there will be several stations set up in the lobby and classroom of the museum.  Stop by any time between 11 and 3  to create your own paintings, prints, and paper crafts.  All supplies are included, […]

Announcements from The Maine Crafts Association

  Seconds and Supplies Sale: June 1 10:00-3:00 at Running With Scissors in Portland. It’s time to take a look around your studio, and ask yourself, does this item spark joy?  If not, it may be time to move on. This unique sale is an opportunity for the public and fellow artists to purchase studio supplies, materials and […]