Tag: art

Maine artist Charlie Hewitt launches first digital collection of NFTs

Maine artist Charlie Hewitt has launched his first digital collection of NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Each NFT in this collection depicts a story told by a lifelong artist, filled with uniqueness, creativity, fun and speed. One-of-one bold, colorful, and humorous works were created with Sharpie markers, cut out, collaged, and digitized. The first phase of the […]

Saltwater Artists Gallery members juried into Boothbay Region Artists Federation show

Two artist members of the Saltwater Artists Gallery in New Harbor were juried into the Boothbay Region Artists Federation show “Art in ME.” Kay Miller had two monoprints chosen: “Cradle of Civilization” and “Tangled Garden.” Betsy Palmer’s watercolor “Harbor Mates” was also exhibited. The reception was held at the BRAF gallery on Oct. 8 and […]

CMCA announces 35 artists selected for the 2023 CMCA Biennial

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art recently announced that 35 artists have been selected to have their works featured in the 2023 CMCA Biennial exhibition, which will be installed across all 5,500 square feet of the museum’s galleries. The exhibition will be on view from Jan. 28 to May 7, 2023. The CMCA Biennial is […]

‘Transfiguration’ continues at Jean Kigel Studio through November

During November at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery, the exhibit “Transfiguration” continues with variations on autumn themes. The paintings in this exhibit mark small transitions from autumn to winter. Foliage can articulate winter’s approach with  mere dots of red shrubbery on the seacoast, and with subtle vermilions on withering vines. In this exhibit, Kigel pairs […]

Salt Pond Studio shows work by Pam Cabañas

Salt Pond Studio will feature an exhibition of paintings and sgraffito creations on porcelain by artist Pam Cabañas. The exhibition features large works on panel inspired by life and landscape in the artist’s hometown of Friendship. The artist’s ventures into sgrafitto works on porcelain punctuate the exhibition. The reception was held on Oct. 29. The […]

Art Space Gallery offers artful gifts for the holiday season

November signals a slowing down on the Maine coast. But there is still time to visit Art Space Gallery in Rockland. Staff at Art Space have many small works and affordable items for holiday gift giving, and all members will participate in the group show “Nature’s Rhythms” in the front viewing area. Art Space offers […]

Reception at Centre St Arts Gallery featuring work by member artists 

The Centre St Arts Gallery will host an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4, where guests can see work by 24 Maine artist members who exhibit in the gallery year-round. Many new works will be featured. Refreshments will be available with COVID-19 precautions in mind. Drinks will be poured by members of […]

David Estey’s ‘Emergent Phenomena’ at Cove Street Arts 

David Estey is showing his work in “Emergent Phenomena” at Cove Street Arts through Dec. 31. An opening reception was held Oct. 27. An artist talk will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 8. In his own words, Estey says, “Over the past 70-plus years, I have worked in many different styles, from realism and […]

Ashley Bryan linoprints will support Storyteller Pavilion Expansion

The Ashley Bryan Center in Islesford announces its newest initiative, an expansion to the Storyteller Pavilion. The original structure houses Bryan’s sea glass windows, puppets and paintings. The addition will enable the Pavilion to become a center for learning, reflection and inspiration — an interactive space hosting art classes, poetry readings and workshops, as well […]

Zillman Art Museum announces fall exhibitions

The Zillman Art Museum, University of Maine, located at 40 Harlow St. in downtown Bangor, has opened five new exhibitions that will run through Dec. 3 (second floor galleries) and Dec. 30 (main floor galleries). ZAM is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and brings modern and contemporary art to the […]