Tag: art
‘Whimsy’ exhibition promises joyful escape into imagination’s playground
In an era when reality often feels weighty, the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset offers a delightful counterbalance with its upcoming exhibition “Whimsy: Flights of Fancy,” a jubilant celebration of unfettered imagination running May 1 to June 15. This curated collection invites visitors to shed the constraints of conventional perception and embrace the liberating territory […]
Meetinghouse Arts unveils spring workshop series
In the heart of Freeport, Meetinghouse Arts has curated a thoughtful collection of workshops designed to nurture artistic expression across generations. The recently announced spring series offers a compelling blend of technical instruction and creative exploration, inviting both seasoned artists and curious beginners to expand their creative horizons in a supportive community environment. The adult […]
Dowling Walsh to represent artist Stephen Pace
Dowling Walsh is thrilled to announce it has been selected by the Stephen and Palmina Pace Foundation as the representative of acclaimed artist Stephen Pace (1918-2010). “Pace is an amazing artist who left a lasting legacy in his influence on younger generations of artists,” notes gallery director Jake Dowling. “We are honored to work with […]
Alison Rector’s silkscreen stories of farm life are on view in Ellsworth
Courthouse Gallery Fine Art in Ellsworth opens its spring season with a deeply personal and visually rich solo exhibition by Maine artist Alison Rector. Titled “Silkscreen Season On A Maine Farm,” the show runs from May 1 to 28 and features the complete collection of Rector’s silkscreen prints, many of which have never before been […]
Art Space Gallery reopens for the season with colorful kickoff and new artist member
After a quiet winter, Art Space Gallery in Rockland is ready to bloom again. The artist-run cooperative at 405 Main Street will reopen for the season with fresh work from its members, a new featured artist and a themed Front Room exhibition that celebrates the joyful contrast of springtime hues. The season begins with the […]
Centre Street Arts Gallery hosts event to support domestic violence awareness
Centre Street Arts Gallery in Bath will take part in the Bath-Brunswick Finding Our Voices weekend with a special reception aimed at raising awareness around domestic violence. From 5 to 7 p.m. May 9, the gallery will host a gathering featuring selected works by local artists, with proceeds from the evening going to support the […]
Reimagining the Earth through art in Kittery
A double exhibition now on view at the Kittery Art Association invites visitors to contemplate their connection to the natural world — and perhaps rethink their own role in it. “Earth Awakening” and “Reduce Reuse Recycle,” two intertwined shows running through May 11 at the gallery offer a powerful, visual celebration of the environment through […]
Layers of light and land: Two artists explore connection at Local Color Gallery
Two guest artists with distinct but complementary visions are being featured at Local Color Gallery. Maggie Sanftleben and Karen Olson share work that reflects their respective journeys into the natural world, both its surfaces and its spirit. A reception was held for Fourth Friday Gallery Night on April 25, with artist talks. After a 25-year […]
Watercolor portraits capturing the immigrant experience through Jean Kigel’s compassionate lens in ‘Displacement’
In an era where migration narratives frequently collapse into faceless statistics, Maine artist Jean Kigel offers something profoundly different: a humanizing gaze that restores individuality to those caught in the global currents of displacement. Her upcoming exhibition at Jackson Memorial Library transforms political abstractions into intimate encounters. The coastal community of Tenants Harbor will host […]
Four artists explore memory and environment in ‘Trace’ exhibition at MMPA
In Portland’s Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, four remarkable artists are inviting viewers to explore the delicate imprints we leave on our world and those the world leaves on us. Artist talks for the exhibition were held April 25 with photographers and mixed-media artists Sarah Hood Salomon, Drew Harty, Joan Fitzsimmons and Sara Stites. The […]
