Category: Wiscasset

Nocturne exhibit at MAG dazzles

The last exhibition of the season at the Maine Art Gallery, “Nocturne,” drew a large crowd to the opening Sept. 14. As one observer said, “It’s fascinating to see how artists handle light in the relative absence of it.” Indeed, creating a visual work with the theme of nighttime presents unique challenges to an artist. […]

From Italy to Maine – The Recent Paintings of Stan Moeller at Sylvan Gallery

Sylvan Gallery features paintings by Stan Moeller of York, Maine, opening on Tuesday, September 10 and continuing through Sunday, October 13. The public is invited to a reception to meet the artist on September 26 from 4 to 7 p.m., coinciding with the evening of the Wiscasset Art Walk. The subjects of Moeller’s latest paintings […]

‘Nocturne’ at Maine Art Gallery

Autumn, with its waning light, is a perfect time to display fine art that portrays evening or night. For its last exhibition of the 2024 season, the Maine Art Gallery chose autumn to present the work of more than 55 current Maine artists and several of their predecessors who set about to capture the magical […]

Neal Hughes and Crista Pisano: Paintings from their travels in Maine, throughout the Eastern Seaboard and beyond at Sylvan Gallery

Neal Hughes and Crista Pisano reunite for the fourth exhibition of their work at Sylvan Gallery. The exhibition opened Aug. 6 and runs through Sept. 8. A reception to meet the artists will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 29, coinciding with the evening of the Wiscasset Art Walk. In conjunction, the gallery […]

Wiscasset Bay Gallery participated in Thursday Art Walk

Wiscasset Village’s July Art Walk was held July 25. Wiscasset Bay Gallery also celebrated the opening of a new exhibition, “Sparkling Summer Days.” Wiscasset Bay Gallery is at 75 Main St., Wiscasset. Call 207-882-7682, email [email protected], or go to www.wiscassetbaygallery.com for more information.

Maine Art Gallery members show ‘Made in Maine’

Works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography, and assemblage by members of the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will be on exhibit from July 25 to Sept. 8. An opening reception for this energetic and eclectic show was held on July 27 with music by singer-songwriter Katie Daggett. The Maine Art Gallery’s annual exhibit provides […]

‘Sparkling Summer Days’ at Wiscasset Bay Gallery

“Sparkling Summer Days,” an exhibition of American and European art celebrating the brilliant warm light and long evenings of summertime, will open on July 25 at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery. The show will coincide with Wiscasset’s monthly Art Walk when the village comes alive with musical performances, street vendors and gallery openings. Among the highlights […]

Last few days for double bill at Maine Art Gallery

Two concurrent shows, “Paint It! Wiscasset,” the Maine Art Gallery’s annual plein-air event, and “Drawn to Maine,” an exhibition of works on paper, will conclude on July 21. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. The plein-air show on the first floor of the gallery is filled with fresh paintings of […]

Wiscasset Village Art Walk on July 4

Wiscasset Village’s first Art Walk of the year runs from 4 to 7 p.m. July 4. Stop by for live music and light refreshments. Wiscasset Bay Gallery is at 75 Main St., Wiscasset. Call 207-882-7682, email [email protected], or go to www.wiscassetbaygallery.com for more information.

Upcoming classes at Maine Art Gallery

Sketchbook Journaling in Watercolors 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 8, 9, 10 Instructor: Diane Dubriel Location: Class will be outdoors Simple Pamphlet Stitched Book 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 17 Instructor: Joelle Webber Master Class: Intriguing Flowers (photography workshop) 4 p.m. Aug. 5 Instructor: Olga Merrill Location: Pineland Farms The Maine Art Gallery […]