Category: Gardiner

‘INKED: Natural Pigments from Mexico to Maine’ opens at Center for Maine Craft

Shop Maine Craft presents “INKED: Natural Pigments from Mexico to Maine,” a solo exhibition by Kaspar Heinrici of Treib Designs, on view Feb. 27 to April 10 at the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner. The exhibition brings together drawing, painting, animation, and sculpture to examine the intersections of material, perception and place, grounding […]

Artwalk Gardiner celebrates 20th anniversary with festive evening event

Artwork Gardiner marks a significant milestone from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, celebrating two decades of nurturing art and community in historic downtown Gardiner. The Alan Claude Gallery will be one of 16 businesses hosting artists for this beloved community tradition. Visitors can enjoy Mark Martel’s Graziano’s Meatballs, light appetizers, wine, and drinks while […]

Tiny Treasures” opens November 4 at the Center for Maine Craft.

Tiny Treasures: West Gardiner, Maine: Shop Maine Craft presents Tiny Treasures, a collection of work by Maine Crafts Association member Kharris Brill alongside a showcase of small scale work by 20+ artists, on view November 4 through December 31, 2025 at the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner. About the Exhibition: Join us this holiday […]

Alan Claude will give an art talk during Maine Craft Weekend

Join us at the Alan Claude Gallery for Maine Craft Weekend on Oct. 4 and 5. The gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Alan Claude will give a short art talk at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (about a 15-minute presentation) on both days. Stop by for complimentary refreshments […]

Center for Maine Craft presents the show ‘A New Chapter’

The Center for Maine Craft is pleased to announce the opening of “A New Chapter” in West Gardiner, a compelling two-artist exhibition featuring prints and original mixed media artwork by Larry Clifford and handcrafted furniture by Brian Haddock of Rural Modern Furniture. “A New Chapter” is on view Sept. 2 to Oct. 26. The show […]

Alan Claude Gallery wins Best Art Gallery in Maine

The Alan Claude Gallery won Downeast Magazine’s Best Art Gallery in Maine. Overlooking the Kennebec River, the Alan Claude Gallery is located in historic downtown Gardiner. Alan Claude’s poster style art of lighthouses, coastal and lake scenes of Maine and other New England states are boldly displayed in the artist’s beautifully restored buildings and gallery. […]

Artwalk Gardiner will be held on Aug. 15

Join us in downtown Gardiner for a fun evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15. Artwalk Gardiner was formally launched in the fall of 2005 by Artdogs Studios and a handful of artists in Gardiner. 2025 marks our 20th anniversary of growing art and community. Learn more at www.artwalkgardiner.com.

Calendar & Cocktails Art Release Party

“On the Rise,” a Calendar & Cocktails Art Release Party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. June 27 at Alan Claude Gallery. Stop by for art, appetizers, cocktails and live music. See art from the newly released 2026 poster and desk calendars Alan Claude Gallery is at 165 Water St., Gardiner. Call 207-582-0530 […]

‘Woodlands to the Sea: Paintings of Maine’ by Andy Curran at Monkitree

Andy Curran has a deep appreciation for Maine and its woods and waters, saying, “I love the sparkle of light on water, the flicker of sunlight on leaves, the ethereal quality of a sunset.” For most, the experience of a beautiful sunrise or sunset is fleeting. We relish those moments that are never the same […]

‘Reset in the Vibrancy of Nature’ by Andrea Darok at Monkitree

Monkitree invites you to join us for the opening of “Reset in the Vibrancy of Nature: The Odyssey of Light Throughout Maine,” a show of works by Andrea Darok. The show is on view May 17 to July 13. Darok seeks refuge in the natural world to reset and refresh her senses, explaining “As an […]