Category: Deer Isle

Christopher Brumfield is artist in resident at DIAA in April 

Christopher Brumfield, who divides his time between Blue Hill, Maine and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will be the Deer Isle Artists Association artist in residence for the month of April. The residency will culminate in a gallery-wide installation and closing reception from 4 to 6 p.m. April 27. Although a relatively new member of DIAA, having […]

Katy Helman is the DIAA artist in residence in March

The Deer Isle Artists Association is pleased to announce that its March artist in residence will be Katy Helman. Helman is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and a new member of the DIAA.  Helman primarily paints in oils but occasionally works in other media, such as prints, collage and embroidery. Her art […]

Popup market at DIAA Gallery

Artists from around the peninsula will fill the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery with holiday cheer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4. This is a chance to shop for those you love (including yourself!) without having to face crowded stores. Pottery, fiber, paintings and baskets will abound!  Although this two-day popup […]

‘Engagement’ exhibition at reception at DIAA Gallery

The jeweled tones of autumn offer rich inspiration to artists from around the Peninsula as they design work for the final show of the Deer Isle Artists Association summer ’23 season. Similarly, a less-crowded gallery ensures ample opportunities for “Engagement” by visitors to the gallery in Deer Isle Village. Appearing in this show are Ben […]

Stop by Turtle Gallery for end-of-season display during Maine Craft Weekend

In celebration of Maine Craft Weekend Oct. 7 and 8, Turtle Gallery invites the public to visit and see a selection of ceramics, glass, textiles, wood vessels and fine furniture, jewelry and many other media.  Turtle Gallery is just one stop on the Maine Crafts Association map of galleries and craftspeople open on the peninsula […]

‘Northern Direction’ at DIAA Gallery

The DIAA Gallery will showcase how its members have been influenced by our “Northern Direction” in an exhibition by the same name, running from Sept. 19 to Oct. 1. A reception with the artists will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 22. Utilizing different mediums, including painting, photography, pottery, fiber and jewelry, artists […]

Ceramics, photography on view in September at Turtle Gallery

The September show at Turtle Gallery begins Sept. 1 with an open house and artist talk from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring ceramic work from Mark Bell, Lynn Duryea, Abby Huntoon, Sequoia Miller, Aby Milner, Sharon Townshend, Lansing Wagner and others. Photography by Adam Diller, Nell Campbell and Anna Edgerly-Moore will also be on view. […]

Turtle Gallery celebrates women artists of Maine

The August show at the Turtle Gallery features women artists of Maine. The exhibition runs Aug. 3 to 27. An open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 4, when guests can enjoy conversation with and work by Alix Bacon, Holly Berry, Rebecca Goodale, Conny Hatch, Michele Ratté, Barbara Sullivan and others. […]

While “A Love Affair” can be brief or it may endure, the show by that name at the Deer Isle Artists Association will only last from Aug. 8 to 20. 

While “A Love Affair” can be brief or it may endure, the show by that name at the Deer Isle Artists Association will only last from Aug. 8 to 20. While “A Love Affair” can be brief or it may endure, the show by that name at the Deer Isle Artists Association will only last […]

12 X 12 and the 50th Anniversary show at DIAA

The Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery will host two special, one-week shows. First, the annual 12 X 12 (x 12) show will open on July 25 and run through the July 30. This is the time to purchase art at a very enticing price created by both your favorite, as well as new to the […]