Category: Rockland

‘HOT and COLD: Volume 2’ Exhibit at Caldbeck Gallery

“HOT and COLD: Volume 2” is on exhibit at Caldbeck Gallery in Rockland through May 9. The gallery is following CDC guidelines, and all gallery activities will take place online. The exhibit features work by Anne Alexander, Lise Bécu, Alan Bray, Sam Cady, Jeff Epstein, Melanie Essex, Maggie Foskett, Bayard Hollins, Janice Kasper, Fred Kellogg, […]

Celebrate Archipelago’s 20th Anniversary

Not only is Earth Day 50 years old on April 22, but Archipelago – the Island Institute Store will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year with free shipping for all online orders now through Memorial Day. Maine artists and makers face each day with heart, creativity, innovation and care. Shop their items, and celebrate with […]

Roberta Smith to Present CMCA Distinguished Lecture in July

  The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland has announced that Roberta Smith, co-chief art critic at The New York Times will present its annual Distinguished Lecture on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. The lecture will take place at 5:30pm at The Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street in Rockland. A reception will immediately follow […]

Island Institute Update: Responding to COVID-19 in Our Communities

As we all recognize the daily disruptions and challenges ahead for each of us, our communities are grappling with many unknowns. For decades, the Island Institute has been building networks to connect communities with practical information and support to solve problems. We have a firm commitment to our island and coastal communities to continue this […]

A Message from Archipelago

Art connects us, inspires us, and reminds us of both our humanity and our immortality. As artists and makers who share our art and selves with our communities, we offer a valuable service to those around us every day. Being self-employed, we also connect with each other to establish our networks, build the local economies around […]

CMCA’s April ArtLab for All Ages to be Live Streamed

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland will host its monthly ArtLab for All Ages workshops via Facebook Live throughout the period its doors are closed to the public in response to CDC guidelines on COVID-19.  To encourage creativity and connection during this time of social distancing, artists of all ages are invited to join […]

CMCA Executive Director Suzette McAvoy to Retire in September

The Board of Trustees of the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland has announced that its Executive Director and Chief Curator Suzette McAvoy, who has led the organization through a transformative decade of growth, will retire on September 1, 2020, marking her 10th anniversary with the art center.  “It has been a tremendous […]

March ArtLab for All Ages at CMCA

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA), Rockland invites artists of all ages to experiment with kinetic sculpture during this month’s ArtLab for All Ages workshop on Saturday, March 7, from 2 to 4pm. Using several lightweight mixed media materials and balsa wood, participants can collaborate or create their own miniature teeter totter sculpture, hanging mobile, or kinetic art wall relief. ArtLab for All Ages […]

Dowling Walsh Gallery: New Works by Jacob Bond Hessler

  Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland presents new works by Jacob Bond Hessler.      

Caldbeck Gallery Presents ‘Hot and Cold’

Caldbeck Gallery, in Rockland opens for ‘Hot and Cold.’ Featuring works by: CECILY AIKMAN  LISE BÉCU LOIS DODD  MELANIE ESSEX NANCY GLASSMAN  BAYARD HOLLINS JANICE KASPER   DENNIS PINETTE MICHAEL REECE RICHARD SALTONSTALL  DAN WEST NANCY WISSEMANN-WIDRIG