Category: Pemaquid Point
Pemaquid Art Gallery watercolorists examined: Julie Nixon and Kathleen Horst
Julie Nixon and Kathleen Horst, both member artists showing at the Pemaquid Art Gallery in Lighthouse Park, Bristol, are watercolorists who share many similarities, above all in their subject matter. They delight in sensitive depictions of the beauties of Maine, with landscapes of the rocky coastline, charming villages and quaint buildings, as well as still […]
Pemaquid artists Paul Sherman and Sarah Fisher search for a unique voice
Two members of the Pemaquid Gallery of Artists, Paul Sherman and Sarah Fisher, have constructed their training over the years, working with teachers and mentors, and have been inspired by the art around them. Both are Damariscotta residents. Sherman has pursued art for most of his life, and has also been self-employed in many technical […]
Kay Sawyer Hannah and Cindy Spencer evoke the essence of Maine
A visit to the Pemaquid Gallery of Artists allows wonderful comparisons of how the member artists express their love of Maine, whether through landscapes, still life, figures or the animal life around them. Two artists who paint in different mediums, Kay Sawyer Hannah (mainly in pastel) and Cindy Spencer (mainly in watercolor), are deeply committed […]
Historic Pemaquid Art Gallery opens for the season
The Pemaquid Art Gallery’s official summer season begins on June 3. The gallery will remain open daily through Oct. 10. The Pemaquid Art Gallery is one of the longest continuous seasonal art exhibitions in Maine. In 1928, Frederick Detwiller, New York artist and Pemaquid summer resident, was impressed with the paintings of several local fishermen […]
Artist Spotlight: Pemaquid artists Julie Babb and Barbara Vanderbilt
Don’t let the Pemaquid Art Gallery’s season close on Oct. 11 without having viewed the great range of fine art on view there, for example the widely divergent work of well known local artists Julie Babb and Barbara Vanderbilt. Babb’s delicate, highly skilled and detailed gouache portraits of birds have been long-time favorites and are […]
Patrons appreciated at Pemaquid Art Gallery
Patrons of the Pemaquid Art Gallery in Lighthouse Park, Bristol, consist of individuals and businesses who provide support to the gallery with annual gifts of $50 or more, or lifetime gifts of $500 or more. In return, patrons receive a 10% discount on purchases and are entered into an annual drawing to win a piece […]
Pemaquid Art Gallery featured artists: Brooke Pacy and Carol Wiley
This season’s two new guest artists at the Pemaquid Art Gallery, Brooke Pacy and Carol Wiley, are a study in contrasts in their approach to painting — Pacy mainly in oils and, to a lesser extent, watercolors, and Wiley in several different mediums including watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylic and encaustic. They share an interest in […]
Work by John Butke and Gwendolyn Evans is on view at Pemaquid Art Gallery
Two new member artists of the Pemaquid Art Gallery, John Butke of Boothbay and Gwendolyn Evans of Walpole, share a few similarities: extensive and impressive professional careers in teaching and creating art, their own local galleries and a deep love of the beauties of coastal Maine. What is fascinating, however, is how differently these […]
Notecards sets by Maine artists available at Pemaquid Art Gallery
The Pemaquid Group of Artists initiated the sale of notecards last year during the pandemic-forced closure of the gallery. This summer, the cards are available at the gallery in Lighthouse Park, Bristol. There are two sets of notecards, each consisting of a box of 10 assorted, full-color images by member artists, plus envelopes. The price […]
Bobbie Applegate and Cindy Sherman will co-manage Pemaquid Art Gallery
Now in its 93rd year of continuous operation, the Pemaquid Art Gallery annually welcomes several thousand people to its Lighthouse Park location, where it has operated for the past 61 years. The gallery exhibits original artwork by juried members of the Pemaquid Group of Artists, offering a wide array of oil, pastel, watercolor, gouache and […]
