Tag: art

August featured artists at Shaw Jewelry

Shaw Jewelry will feature work by artists in August and will host an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 3. Hughes Bosca Bold and Gold Jewelry Meet the artist Aug. 3-5 Caro-Gray and Mary dive into boldness and inventiveness and are uninhibited and unrestrained. Their jewelry is high-karat gold, gemstone-studded, deluxe and fun. […]

Artwalk Gardiner returns for its 17th year

Join the Gardiner creative community for a lively summer evening of art and celebration during Artwalk Gardiner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 18. The evening will feature unique works by blooming and established local artists, ranging from painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, handmade books, jewelry, textiles and sculpture. The artists and their works will be […]

‘Rusticators’ at gallery b

Rusticators were the people who took refuge in rural Maine from the sweltering city summers in Boston, New York and Philadelphia during the late 1800s. often coming by steamship and settling in for summers on the coast. Much of Maine has been influenced by the aesthetic traditions of that era.  “Rusticators” will open Aug. 11 […]

Hattie Barker: One Night Mis-en-Scene in Maine

Visit gallery b for a one-night event with 40 new and oh-so-dear works by Hattie Barker, from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 7. Toast high summer in Maine while exploring Barker’s three-dimensional assemblages, dioramas and scenes, each their own magical and whimsical world.  Since moving to Maine in 1985, Barker has been a beloved and […]

Dowling Walsh Gallery features new work by artists Elizabeth Fox and Cig Harvey in August exhibitions

Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland will feature two solo exhibitions by artists Elizabeth Fox and Cig Harvey from Aug. 4 to 26. A public opening reception celebrating the exhibitions will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4. The exhibition “Elizabeth Fox: Goddess In A Bubble Jacket” presents new work by painter Elizabeth Fox, […]

Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s shows ‘July in Maine’

Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s current exhibit illustrates “July in Maine” from as many angles as there are artists. This members’ show, representing 106 regional artists, also marks a milestone for the foundation, celebrating 60 years of continuous operation as a nonprofit whose mission is to create opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy, learn […]

Maine Art Gallery exhibit features Mainers at work 

Maine might be Vacationland for tourists, but it can be a demanding work environment that requires skill, patience, intelligence and passion for its wage earners. The upcoming exhibit at the Maine Art Gallery includes art that illustrates this varied and dynamic working world. The exhibit runs from July 13 to Aug. 13.  An opening reception […]

‘Encounters’ is an immersive, multi-sensory art experience for all ages

Mysterious visitors have come to Portland from another world … or time … or dimension … we’re really not sure. They have left behind wondrous pieces of art and technology for us to experience. Come encounter this otherworldly collection of interactive art pieces and learn more about these visitors at “Encounters,” an immersive pop-up art […]

12 X 12 and the 50th Anniversary show at DIAA

The Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery will host two special, one-week shows. First, the annual 12 X 12 (x 12) show will open on July 25 and run through the July 30. This is the time to purchase art at a very enticing price created by both your favorite, as well as new to the […]

Indigo Arts Alliance announces new executive director

Jordia Benjamin was recently appointed new executive director of Indigo Arts Alliance.  Benjamin is a respected community engagement specialist, educator and cultural leader. With over a decade in the arts sector working nationally and internationally predominantly in museum education along with teaching college-level coursework, she embodies a commitment to equity, inclusion, empowerment and advocacy for […]