Category: First Friday

Work from Maine’s Craft Apprentice Program on display at Caleb Johnson Studio

The Maine Craft Association’s Craft Apprentice Program (CAP) offers Maine-based master craft artists and apprentices the opportunity to learn, create and connect. The 2017 Craft Apprentice Program will celebrate with capstone exhibition on view at Caleb Johnson Studio, 110 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine October 3-31, 2017. Please join us for the artist reception and refreshments […]

The Sohns Gallery Presents Paintings by Martin Gallant

The Sohns Gallery, located in The Rock & Art Shop presents Paintings by Martin Gallant. The show runs from September 18th through November 5th. A reception and an artist talk will be held with conjunction with the First Fright ArtWalk on October 6th from 5-8pm. This is Martin Gallant’s first time showing his large scale […]

“Touch of Gold” at CRAFT Gallery

CRAFT Gallery opens “Touch of Gold” on Friday, September 1st through October 5th, presenting new work by gallery artists. Four featured artists use gold as a common element in their work: potter Paul Heroux, calligrapher Jan Owen, quilter Daphne Taylor and sculptor Jacques Vesery. Quilt maker Daphne Taylor’s powerful design sense and minimalist aesthetic are […]

Farnsworth to Unveil Mural During September First Friday

On Friday, September 1, during the First Friday art walk, there will be a special mural unveiling of a new mural arts project on School Street, on the wall of the Grasshopper Shop in downtown Rockland, which is a partnership between the Farnsworth’s Education Department and mural director Alexis Iammarino. The gathering will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on School Street, […]

Art Space Gallery September 1st Opening

Art Space Gallery invites you to the September “Arts in Rockland” first Friday art walk on September 1st.  Our front room features the work of Roger Barry, Janalee Welch, Joan Wright, and Melissa Post van der Burg. Additionally, there are many new works by our 15 other gallery artists. Please stop by and join us […]

“Fashion is Art” at D’Alessio Gallery

“Fashion wasn’t what you wore some place anymore; it was the whole reason for going.” Andy Warhol, a statement Bar Harbor, Maine artist not only follows but it is the reason to attend an event or gala as fashion is truly an inspiration for his work. The September 1st , Art Walk Bar Harbor will […]

First Friday Art Walk in Rockland on August 4th

First Friday Art Walk, Rockland ME, 5-8pm, 4 August 2017 Over 20 of Rockland’s art galleries will be open from 5-8pm, Friday, 4 August. Many will be opening new exhibitions for the city’s First Friday Art Walk. A full list of members can be found at www.artsinrockland.org

Portland Museum of Art Announces Grand Opening of the David E. Shaw and Family Sculpture Park

On July 7, the Portland Museum of Art will open the David E. Shaw and Family Sculpture Park in the Joan B. Burns Garden with a community celebration. Taking place on First Friday and featuring food trucks, live music, raffles, art-based activities, and much more, the grand opening of the David E. Shaw and Family […]

“POINTS NORTH” Now Showing at Landing Gallery

Landing Gallery at 409 Main St. in Rockland proudly announces the opening of “POINTS NORTH” from June 30 – July 30”. The new three-person exhibition focusing on current paintings and photographs by Roberta Baumann, Bruce Busko and Jill Valliere. The Artists’ Opening Reception will be held on Friday, July 7th, from 5-8 PM during Arts […]

CRAFT Gallery opens “Table Matters”

CRAFT Gallery opens “Table Matters” on Friday, July 7. The show is dedicated to work created for utilitarian use in the presentation of food and also as non-utilitarian objects of artistic value, beauty and fantasy. The two featured artists share their artistic views on this subject in non-utilitarian ways. Artist/sculptor Jacques Vesery’s work is nature-based, […]