Category: openings

‘Centuries of Civilization: Paintings of Jordan’ at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery

On view at Jean Kigel’s Studio and Gallery, 1396 Back Cove Road in Waldoboro,  are new paintings titled “Centuries of Civilization.” The paintings reflect aspects of history that have had a lasting effect on Jordan’s culture. Kigel’s watercolors and oils record her memories of and reactions to her recent trip to Jordan. Although her paintings […]

Michael Gent exhibits ‘Reawakening’ at Monkitree

“Reawakening,” a show of works by Michael Gent of Gardiner, is on exhibit at Monkitree. The show opened June 16 with a reception and runs through Aug. 12. Gent views every painting as a chance to hone techniques and a chance to step into a space and create a story. “The act of painting or […]

Michele Lauriat: ‘Drawings from the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge’

LA Arts is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition of new and recent works by Boston-based artist Michele Lauriat, which will run June 28 to Aug. 18. Lauriat received a BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and a MFA in Studio Art from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has […]

DIAA shows ‘Portraits’ group show

Those who believe that “Portraits” pertain to a select style of media will be astonished at the breadth of work displayed at the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery from June 27 to July 9.  Artists from around the Peninsula have created unique and vivid interpretations of this theme, resulting in a show that is sure […]

Holly Brooks exhibits solo show at Hole In The Wall Studioworks

Hole In The Wall Studioworks opens its 2023 season with a solo exhibit of paintings by Holly Brooks. Brooks portrays the subject matter with spontaneity while focusing on color relationships.  An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. June 24. The show continues through Aug. 6. The gallery is open seven days […]

‘David Estey Reimagined’ at Studio 53

“David Estey Reimagined” is a solo exhibit by the Belfast artist of 23 paintings, two thirds of which have been reworked from earlier states. They are improvisational abstract images often with narrative references, done in a variety of sizes using acrylic paint on canvas, wood panels or synthetic paper mounted on panels. This is his […]

Local Color Gallery to host Fourth Friday Gallery Night with Karen Olson

Local Color Gallery will host a Fourth Friday Gallery Night from 4 to 7 p.m. June 23 featuring work by Karen Olson, a self-described lens-based artist and sculptural photographer. Keenly interested in a human/nature connection and how it supports and fosters mental health and interpersonal communication is the subject of Olson’s latest project, “Sleeping in […]

Artist Russell D’Alessio shows ‘Off the Wall: Portraits in Wallpaper’

“Off the Wall: Portraits in Wallpaper” opens on June 22, featuring paintings, drawings and graphics by Russell D’Alessio, a Bar Harbor artist whose work is figurative and expressionistic. Leaving’ Tulsa will perform live music from 5 to 8 p.m. June 22 during the reception. The show runs through the season with new works added as […]

Dowling Walsh Gallery features new work by Jamie Wyeth, Sarah McRae Morton, Tessa Greene O’Brien in July exhibitions

Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland will feature three solo exhibitions by artists Jamie Wyeth, Sarah McRae Morton and Tessa Greene O’Brien in July. A public reception celebrating the three shows will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. July 7. Opening on July 1 and continuing through Aug. 1, “Jamie Wyeth: Preview | Unsettled” features […]

Celebrate the life and art of Kris Johnson with ‘Joie de Vivre’ at Mars Hall Gallery

Mars Hall Gallery will celebrate the life and art of Kris Johnson with a show titled “Joie de Vivre.” Johnson passed on Aug. 30, 2022, after a battle with cancer. A reception with family and friends will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. June 25. Johnson is attended Bennington Collage, Williams Collage, Boston University […]