Category: Gardiner
Monkitree Presents “It’s A Colorful Day in the Neighborhood” by Anita Morrissey
On September 6th from 5:30-8pm, Monkitree will hold an opening reception for the show “It’s a Colorful Day in the Neighborhood.” In this show Anita Morrissey, of Sidney, Maine explores her connection to the natural world which was nourished by the beauty she was surrounded by growing up in Gardiner. “I spent countless hours exploring […]
News from the Maine Crafts Association
April 21, 2019 We’re hiding eggs around the store. What do they contain, you may ask? Find one and you shall see! The Center for Maine Craft is the host of seasonal & holiday Pop-Up Shops featuring Maine artist-members of the MCA. Located in the West Gardiner Service Plaza, a different MCA member […]
2019 CAP Masters and Apprentices Announced
The Maine Crafts Association, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission, announces the master/apprentice pairs selected for the 2019 Craft Apprentice Program (CAP): Joe Ascrizzi, master with apprentice Lisa Neuman (jewelry) Kim Dailey, master with apprentice Jedediah Malcore (wood turning) Gabriel Frey, master with apprentice Frances Soctomah (Maine Indian baskets) Nisa Smiley, master with apprentice […]
News & Opportunities from the Maine Crafts Association
MCA Program Calendar: Upcoming Events and Deadlines 2019 Jan 15: Sign Up Deadline for Maine Gallery Guide Co-Op Ad Jan 19: M2M Workshop: Speed Designing with Jolene McGowan Jan 31: Portland Fine Craft Show Application Deadline February: Registration opens for Maine Craft Weekend Feb15: Sign Up Deadline for Mother’s Day Ad in Downeast Magazine April […]
Monkitree presents “The Gray Area” by Ashley Rogers
With The Gray Area, Ashley Rogers seeks to highlight the reality of being a woman, a human being, and how society and the influence of others affect everything. “My purpose of this body of work is to confront the human experience. As the only story I know is my own, I have chosen to use […]
Craft Apprentice Program Announces 2018 Master – Apprentice Pairs
The Maine Crafts Association, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission, offers a statewide Craft Apprentice Program (CAP) for contemporary craft practitioners. The program is a concentrated peer-to-peer learning experience for apprentices who demonstrate a commitment to further their abilities as specialized craft practitioners. They accomplish this through a significant relationship with a master artist. […]
Visit ArtWalk Gardiner during the Annual Tree Lighting
ArtWalk Gardiner will coincide with the Annual Tree Lighting on Friday, December 1st 5:30 to 8:00 PM, in artists’ studios, galleries, shops and other venues throughout Historic Downtown Gardiner. The event will feature unique works of art ranging from paintings, drawings, fine art prints and photography to textiles, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics. First launched in 2005 […]
ArtWalk Gardiner Celebrates Art and Community in Historic Downtown Gardiner
On Friday, August 5 from 5:30-8:00pm, ArtWalk downtown Gardiner will showcase original fine art and hand-crafted items created by dozens of area artists. Hundreds of unique works of art ranging from paintings, drawings, fine art prints and photography to textiles, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics will be available for sale in artists’ studios, galleries, shops, and […]
MCA Announces Important Dates and Deadlines
MCA Calendar: Important Dates and Deadlines JULY July 1-31: Center Exhibition: Catherine Worthington July 8: Book Signing with Roger L. Stevens @ Center 2016: LOOKING AHEAD August: 4-30: Center Exhibition: Peggy Lumpkins August 6: Book Signing with Margaret Gousse @ Center Aug 15: Sign-up: Downeast Magazine, November August 27: Portland Fine Craft Show 9am-4pm October 1 & […]
