Category: gallery
JoAnne Houlsen: ‘Big Paintings/Small Spaces’
Eastport Gallery member JoAnne Houlsen will show a collection of her large paintings in the exhibit “Big Paintings/Small Spaces” from June 19 to 30. “Painting large allows me to become completely immersed in the work, almost as if I’m able to step inside the painting as I’m working,” Houlsen says. “This exhibit came about because […]
‘Mother Nature’ and ‘Water’ at MOTHERS Art Gallery
MOTHERS Art & Antique Gallery, which brings the world to Down East Maine, announces inaugural exhibitions: “Mother Nature,” a solo exhibition of oil and paster landscapes and still lifes by Vera Rahn, and “Water,” a group exhibition of all manners of water. “Mother Nature”: Vera Rahn, a third generation artist, grew up in a family […]
Painting Light: The Illuminated Landscapes of Paul Batch
Sylvan Gallery will present an exhibit of the recent landscape paintings of Paul Batch beginning June 26. The public is invited for a reception to meet the artist from 5 to 8 p.m. June 30, coinciding with the evening of the Wiscasset Art Walk. The exhibition continues through July 24. The gallery will also be […]
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 […]
Local Color Gallery presents paintings by the late Howard Rackliffe
Local Color Gallery in Belfast will present paintings by the late Howard Rackliffe (1917-1987) as the guest artist for May and June. Rackliffe was a painter and poet who was born in Connecticut and developed a deep love of Maine, which became the subject of many of his bold, semi-abstract landscape paintings. Rackliffe adopted a […]
June exhibits and reception at Dowling Walsh Gallery
During June, Dowling Walsh Gallery will host four exhibitions, showcasing work by Hannah Secord Wade, Stephen Pace (1918-2010), Greta Van Campen and Anna B. McCoy. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. June 3 outside behind the gallery. Masks are encouraged while inside the gallery. The exhibits will run through June […]
Mid Coast Plein Air Painters featured at Salt Pond Studio
Salt Pond Studio in Friendship presents its season opener, featuring seven artists from the group known as Mid Coast Plein Air Painters. This loosely formed group of artists and friends paint together onsite regularly for inspiration, companionship and encouragement. This year, seven artists have been chosen to represent the group in a smashing exhibition at […]
‘Spring!’ show at New Era Gallery
New Era Gallery on Vinalhaven opened for the 2022 season on May 28. The annual “Spring!” show features new works by several of our gallery artists in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, fiber, ceramics and jewelry. New Era Gallery is at 60 Main St., Vinalhaven. Hours on opening day are 10 […]
‘MDI Open’ at Shaw Jewelry
Shaw Jewelry will present its annual “MDI Open” from May 26 through June 16. An artistic tradition for 22 years, the “MDI Open” is an opportunity for Mount Desert Island artists to present their recent paintings, sculpture and craft to the local community. About 50 local artists show one piece in this nonjuried event. The […]
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 […]
