Category: Artists Reception
Chinese Peasant Artists of Huxian and Jinshan at the Harlow
Beginning in the 1950s, encouraged by the populist vision of Mao Zedong, Chinese peasants began to create colorful, imaginative, deceptively simple, and yet remarkably sophisticated art. These Chinese peasants’ art became internationally famous in the 1980s, leading to the creation of more than 50 schools of such artists throughout China. The two most famous of […]
‘The Craft Maker’s Gambit’ celebrates the game of chess through art
Maine Craft Portland will celebrate the opening of “The Craft Maker’s Gambit” from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5. The exhibition, inspired by the game of chess, will run from Nov. 5 to Dec. 31. The exhibition features 15 exclusive, handmade chess sets and chess-inspired work by 28 members of the Maine Crafts Association, working […]
Sandra Leinonen Dunn exhibition in Portland
Sandra Leinonen Dunn will show work at the Roux and Cyr International Fine Art Gallery in Portland in November. The show will also feature photographs by her late husband, Steven R. Dunn, with the proceeds benefitting the Monhegan Associates of Monhegan Island. An opening reception will be held Nov. 5. Learn more at https://www.rouxandcyrgallery.com, […]
Artemis Gallery: Work by Christopher O’Connor bridges the digital divide to the natural world
Artemis Gallery will present Christopher O’Connor’s “River Reflection” series as part of its fall show, which includes other gallery artists. O’Connor is a native of Ireland, born in the colorful town of Dingle in County Kerry. His work and life are mirroring in their examination and curiosity of the world. His work focuses primarily on […]
‘Tim Greenway: Refined Resurgence’ on view at Cove Street Arts
“Refined Resurgence” explores progress and beauty in the context of two photography series, South Portland’s petroleum tanks and the expanding cityscape of the Portland peninsula over the past two years. With these photographs, my hope is to provide a new creative way to view these familiar mundane environments that many consider eyesores. Perhaps to provoke […]
Dowling Walsh Gallery presents four new exhibits in October
Dowling Walsh Gallery will host four exhibitions in October. The opening reception for all shows will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 1 behind the gallery. Masks are required at all times inside the gallery. Joyce Tenneson: “Radiant Beings” Oct. 1 to 30 Haunting, ethereal, mystical — all of these words describe the […]
Celebrate CMCA’s fall exhibitions
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland invites the public to celebrate its fall exhibitions with a reception for the artists from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 2. On view throughout the galleries are solo exhibitions by Ryan Adams and Hiraki Sawa and the thematic group exhibitions “Spatial Relations” and “Into Action.” The […]
New paintings by Alan Bray at Caldbeck Gallery
New paintings by Alan Bray are on view at Caldbeck Gallery from Sept. 18 to Oct. 30. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 1. In the artist’s own words: It is among the intricate structures of phenomena that I look for an innate order of things. It is the […]
‘All That Endures’ at Cynthia Winings Gallery
Cynthia Winings Gallery presents “All That Endures,” a group exhibition featuring work by Steve Bartlett, Louise Bourne, Avy Claire, Anna Dibble, Ingrid Ellison, Elizabeth Gourlay, David Hornung, Juliet Karelsen, M.P. Landis, Christine Lafuente, Heather Lyon, Buzz Masters, Bill Mayher, Tessa Greene O’Brien, Carol Pelletier, Ben Potter, Robin Reynolds, Jerry Rose, Lari Washburn, Patricia Wheeler, Cynthia […]
Salt Pond Studio presents the wildly fun paintings of Jamie Spooner in ‘By the Big Blue Sea’
Salt Pond Studio presents paintings by Friendship artist Jamie Spooner in the solo show “By the Big Blue Sea,” running Sept. 9 to 19, with an opening reception on Sept. 10. Tinged with humor and fun, Spooner’s bold and colorful work makes a strong statement. Big and bold is Spooner’s artistic calling card. Paintings of […]
