Tag: art

Chelsea Ellis and Todd Watts photography on exhibit at MMPA

Join the The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts for a philosophical exhibition that asks questions and allows us to ponder who we are and where we’re headed while incorporating new methods of representation and reflection. “The work is thoughtful, beautiful and extremely well crafted,” says MMPA director Denise Froehlich. “If you want to know where […]

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art opens three new exhibitions of works by Ever Baldwin, Liam Lee and Meg Webster

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) opened three new exhibitions on July 28: “Meg Webster: New Work,” “Spontaneous Generation: The Work of Liam Lee” and “Ever Baldwin: Down the Line.” Three additional exhibitions will continue to be on view throughout the season: “Joe Wardwell: Mural Commission,” “Networks of Modernism, 1898–1968” and “The Architect of […]

Guild Fine Craft Show celebrates its 46th season with a preview party and seaside show in Bar Harbor

Produced by Shop Maine Craft, the Guild Fine Craft Show returns for its 46th season with an indoor/outdoor show held at College of the Atlantic in downtown Bar Harbor, Aug. 11 to 13. Guild Fine Craft Shows feature exquisite fine craft designs for special occasions and everyday use handmade by the juried Guild level members […]

‘Bloom: Art of the Flower’ at Joy To The Wind Gallery

“Bloom: Art of the Flower” at Joy To The Wind Gallery features work by Lynne Seitzer from Aug. 1 to 31, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4. Throughout history, flowers have played an important role in human culture. Flowers are woven into the fabric of medicine, cooking, hygiene, embalming, folklore, […]

Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery’s annual Eastern Views open house

The newly renovated Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery presents Kigel’s 23rd annual Eastern Views exhibit on Aug. 11, 12 and 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Recent watercolors, oils and Asian brush paintings of her travels to Jordon, Allen Island and local forests will be featured. After three years of pandemic lockdowns, Kigel flew to […]

‘Midsummer, Part 2’ show features photography by Ron Rosenstock at New Era Gallery

“Midsummer, Part 2” at New Era Gallery features work by Ron Rosenstock through Aug. 8. In his artist’s statement, photographer Rosenstock says, “I am a missionary. My mission is to be one of the caretakers of our world. I will work at this mission by raising the awareness of as many people as possible. Awareness […]

Turtle Gallery celebrates women artists of Maine

The August show at the Turtle Gallery features women artists of Maine. The exhibition runs Aug. 3 to 27. An open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 4, when guests can enjoy conversation with and work by Alix Bacon, Holly Berry, Rebecca Goodale, Conny Hatch, Michele Ratté, Barbara Sullivan and others. […]

Downeast Dialogue: Coastal conversations in paint

MOTHERS Art Gallery will host a two-woman exhibition featuring local landscapes of Valerie Aponik and Robin Rier. The opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 6. Aponik and Rier have painted plain air side by side for many years but with different points of view and styles. Yet there is a […]

August news from Art Space Gallery

The sun has finally found its way to Rockland. Art Space Gallery out for the First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4. In August, Art Space Gallery will feature works by four members, Roger Barry, Margaret Creighton, Joan Wright and Linda Clowes Murray.  The gala opening reception will include refreshments. For […]

Four new exhibits open at Caldbeck Gallery in Rockland

Caldbeck Gallery will exhibit the work of Lois Dodd of Cushing, Melanie Essex of Cushing, Dennis Pinette of Belfast and Tim Van Campen of Thomaston in four new exhibits that will run Aug. 4 to Sept. 16. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4. Titled “Structure,” this selection of […]