Category: Monhegan
Women Artists of Monhegan Island: A Common Bond
This summer the Monhegan Museum of Art & History will present an exhibition of the Women Artists of Monhegan Island (WAMI), which will be on view from July 1 to Sept. 30. Founded by Elena Jahn and Frances Kornbluth in the mid-1980s, and motivated by a strong desire to increase opportunities for women to show […]
Monhegan Museum of Art & History launches lecture series
The Monhegan Museum of Art & History recently announced the launch of an annual lecture series that brings leading figures in the arts and humanities to Monhegan Island. The Edward L. Deci Endowed Lecture Series honors the legacy of the museum’s longtime president and director in building a major fine art collection representing the outsize […]
Monhegan Museum of Art & History presents the exhibition ‘Counterpoint: Monhegan’s Artist Couples’
Monhegan Museum of Art & History presents the exhibition “Counterpoint: Monhegan’s Artist Couples,” showcasing the interwoven artistic endeavors of four couples who formed the core of Monhegan Island’s art community in the mid to late 20th century. The exhibition will be on view July 1 through Sept. 30. “Counterpoint: Monhegan’s Artist Couples” will feature works […]
Joan Brady solo show ‘Monhegan Still Life and Landscape’ at the Island Inn
The Island Inn presents its 2022 solo exhibit on Monhegan Island, featuring paintings by Joan Brady. The season-long exhibit runs from May 27 to Oct. 10. A reception for the artist will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. June 29 at the Island Inn, 1 Ocean Ave., Monhegan. Brady is an artist classically trained […]
The Monhegan Museum of Art & History launches 3D virtual tours
Visit https://monheganmuseum.org/virtual-tours/ to experience a virtual tour. The Monhegan Museum of Art & History recently launched self-guided virtual tours of its exhibitions and architecture on Monhegan Island. These tours expand opportunities for visitors to experience the Monhegan Lighthouse, art and history exhibits in the former homes of the Monhegan Light Keeper and Assistant Light Keeper, […]
Application Process for the 2020 Monhegan Artists’ Residency Now Open
Maine visual artists are invited to apply for the 2020 summer season residencies on Monhegan Island. This year there are two openings: a two-week residency for art teachers from June 27th – July 10th and a five-week residency from September 5th through October 10th open to artists working in all media. Applicants should consult the MARC website: www.monheganartistsresidency.org for detailed information about the program […]
Applications for Monhegan Artists’ Residency Program Now Open
The Monhegan Artists’ Residency announces the opening of the application period for summer 2019 grants on Monhegan Island, Maine. The program provides studio space, comfortable living quarters, a modest stipend, and time for visual artists to reflect on, experiment, or develop their art and ideas while living in an artistically historic and beautiful location. The […]
Monhegan Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Masterpieces of American Art
The Museum’s 2018 Exhibition Highlights the Island’s Artistic Legacy The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Monhegan Museum of Art & History on Monhegan Island, Maine. Founded by artists and islanders in 1968, the museum draws visitors from all over the world to its outstanding collection and historic architecture, including a working lighthouse […]
2018 Monhegan Artists’ Residencies Open for Maine Artists and Teachers
The Monhegan Artists’ Residency Corporation (MARC) is pleased to announce that it is now taking applications for its 2018 summer program. Two 5-week residencies are available to Maine-based visual artists during the weeks of May 26 to June 29, and September 11 to October 16. There is also a 2-week residency for a Maine art […]
2017 Monhegan Residencies Open to Maine Artists and Teachers
The Monhegan Artists’ Residency is pleased to announce its 2017 residency programs. Residencies are available to Maine-based visual artists during the weeks of May 27 to June 30, and September 2 to October 7. Also, a two-week residency is available to a Maine art teacher from July 2 to 14. Applications are now being accepted […]
