Category: exhibitions
‘The Artful Interior’ celebrates Maine craftspeople
“The crafts are as beautiful as the fine art,” said one visitor to Maine Art Gallery’s opening last Saturday of “The Artful Interior.” The age-old academic debate of the difference between crafts and fine art seemed to be moot with many other visitors responding similarly. The concept for the show was the brainchild of Cynthia […]
Fall exhibitions open at the Zillman Art Museum
The Zillman Art Museum, University of Maine, located at 40 Harlow St. in downtown Bangor, opens new exhibitions that will run through Dec. 2 (second floor galleries) and Dec. 30 (main floor galleries). SUSAN ABBOTT: “An Artist’s Pilgrimage: Paintings from the Camino De Santiago” Sept. 15 to Dec. 2 The Zillman is pleased to […]
Jean Kigel solo exhibition ‘Coastal Muse’ at The Osprey
During October, The Osprey, at 340 Robinhood Road in Georgetown, will present “Coastal Muse,” paintings by Jean Kigel. Twenty paintings span the coast from scenes of surf in Schoodic to scenes of beaches in Wells. Fish houses and wooden dories accent her seascapes. Some paintings derive from Kigel’s kayak expeditions and others from her hikes. […]
‘Spiritual Ecology’ part one opens at MMPA
“Spiritual Ecology” part one will open Oct. 6 at MMPA with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will remain on view through Dec. 2. “Over the past 10 years large amounts of the works submitted by artists to MMPA deal with spiritual ecology. Our own collection is shaped by this new […]
Call for Artists
The Boothbay Region Art Foundation has issued a call for artists for its 16th annual statewide juried exhibition, “Art in ME,” to be held at the foundation gallery Oct. 7 through Nov. 11. This year’s exhibition is large format (no smaller than 900 square inches). Small sculptures are welcome. The show presents a fresh and […]
32 Lincoln County artists exhibit work at the Pemaquid Art Gallery
Barbara Klein is among 32 Lincoln County artists showing at the Pemaquid Art Gallery this season. Her Maine landscapes have an abstract quality with the accent on volume and structure emphasizing simplicity and emptiness. Pemaquid Art Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 10 at Lighthouse Park in Bristol. For […]
‘Change of Seasons’ at New Era Gallery
New Era Gallery’s annual “Change of Seasons” group show celebrates the bounty of summer, while looking ahead to the glorious light and cooler temperatures of autumn. An opening reception was held Sept. 2. The full season schedule is posted online at neweragallery.com/exhibitions. New Era Gallery is at 60 Main St., Vinalhaven. Summer hours are […]
‘Fall is In the Air’ at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery
During September, Jean Kigel presents a collection of Asian brush and watercolor paintings titled “Fall is in the Air” at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery in Waldoboro. Kigel is a representational painter and gyotaku printmaker, best known for her Asian brush paintings. She has traveled to Japan and China where she has studied and painted […]
Roberta Baumann solo show ‘Out and About Maine II’ at Cove Street Arts
Roberta Baumann’s exhibition “Out and About Maine II” is a curated invitational by Bruce Brown that will be held at Cove Street Arts from Sept. 21 to Nov. 20. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Cove Street Arts is at 71 Cove St., Portland. Call 207-808-8911, email [email protected], […]
Archipelago celebrates Maine with new gallery show ‘Coastal Mood’
Join Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store and gallery, for “Coastal Mood” celebrating Maine, on display through Oct. 28. “Coastal Mood” shares works of six local artists using India ink, charcoal, stone, glass, watercolor, acrylic and wood as their media. Enjoy these depictions of Maine’s coastal mood with varied works on display. Celebrate the second month […]
