Category: 000 Gallery
Farnsworth Art Museum celebrates First Fridays on Feb. 6 with new exhibitions, poetry and Valentine’s-themed hospitality
The Farnsworth Art Museum invites the public to enjoy First Fridays on Friday, Feb. 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with special programs, exhibition openings, poetry readings, and festive hospitality throughout the Museum. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Exhibition Opening: Maine: A Force within American Art (1890–2026) 4-6 p.m. | Rothschild and […]
From the studio of Russell D’Alessio
To All Our Art Lovers, Art, in its purest form, is a profound expression of love. It’s not just about the colors on the canvas or the lines on a sketch; it’s about the emotions and experiences the artist pours into their creation, which is ultimately shared with you. Art reaches out, touches someone’s heart, […]
Dowling Walsh Gallery artist spotlight: Bo Bartlett
Cinematic in scope and grounded in the figurative tradition, Bo Bartlett’s paintings are a testament to living close to nature, to being attuned to the present, and to the awareness of the connectedness of all things. “I look and dream,” he says. “Try to stay awake in the moment. Try to find a distilled moment […]
‘Winter, A Study of White and Blue’ at The Kittery Art Association
In the darkness of winter, the cycle of the earth begins again. We are drawn inside to the glow of candlelight, seeking quiet things that bring us comfort. The stark afternoon light that permeates the frost. Low rays of sun that reach through the negative space of barren trees. Inspiration strikes as the world rests. […]
Nelda Warkentin now showing work at Yarmouth Frame and Gallery
An exhibition of mammal and bird portraits by Nelda Warkentin will be on display until March 30. Having lived in Alaska and now residing in rural western Maine, Warkentin’s inspiration comes from Nature. Using professional wildlife photographs as reference, she paints with great detail to create realistic portraits. Yarmouth Frame And Gallery is at 720 […]
Cove Street Arts presents ‘Harold Garde: Strappos’ online
Cove Street is honored to present a virtual exhibition of work by Harold Garde (June 7, 1923 to Oct. 11, 2022), featuring a focused selection of his strappos alongside examples from a career that spanned seven decades and made a significant, if often under-recognized contribution to Post-War American art. All works featured in the virtual […]
Moss Galleries in Portland shows ‘Under a Swift Sunrise’
“‘Under a Swift Sunrise’ is less about arrival than about the yearning to arrive; to glimpse, if only momentarily, a far green country that exists somewhere between what is remembered and what is imagined.” — Nathaniel Meyer “Under a Swift Sunrise” gathers a series of island paintings that hover between memory and invention, myth and […]
Biennial at CMCA showcases contemporary art with ties to Maine
CMCA’s 2025 Biennial will be on view from Oct. 4 through Jan. 11, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1978 and stands as the longest running survey of contemporary art by artists with ties to Maine. This edition features 29 artists selected from a pool of more than 450 applicants by jurors Keith Fox, […]
Local Color Gallery welcomes back artist Sandra Huck
Local Color Gallery is pleased to welcome back guest artist Sandra Huck whose work will be on display from Jan. 21 through Feb. 21 at the gallery in Belfast. Huck will talk about her work, “Conversations with Found Objects,” at this month’s Art Walk reception, which runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Huck […]
Courthouse Gallery shows ‘What Came Before’
“What Came Before: The Power of Forgotten Artworks” is on view from Dec. 3 to Jan. 10 at Courthouse Gallery in Ellsworth. A reception was held on Dec. 3. “What Came Before” offers a rare glimpse into the formative stages of an artist’s creative journey. The exhibition highlights early artworks by a diverse group of […]
