Tag: art

Maine’s Coastal Islands engage Midcoast UMVA artists

The Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) — Midcoast Chapter, in partnership with the Friends of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge in Rockland, present “Refuge,” an exhibition of artwork inspired by the unique beauty found in and around Maine’s coastal islands. The exhibit opens with an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. […]

Meetinghouse Arts will host its 10×10 Show

Meetinghouse Arts presents its annual 10×10 Show on view in the gallery from Sept. 13 to Oct. 19, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19. The group show features 26 artists sharing recent work in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media, all sized 10”x10” with a common price of $300. “We are […]

Alexandra Perry-Weiss and Carol Wiley show work at Pemaquid Art Gallery

Alexandra Perry-Weiss, of Bristol, enjoys the classic Maine scenery, from woods to cottages and harbors to gardens, painted in oil or acrylic, with saturated colors, evoking “Maine: the way life should be.” Carol Wiley, of Jefferson, is an experimental artist, using abstraction, especially negative spaces, to bring volume to the flat support and push color […]

Terrill Waldman and Charlie Jenkins will be at Tandem Glass for Maine Craft Weekend

  Join Terrill Waldman and Charlie Jenkins at Tandem Glass for Maine Craft Weekend Oct. 5 and 6. This event boasts the talents of 10 craft artists and their fine wares. Come browse hand made jewelry, blown glass, pottery from three artists, two fine art painters, handmade paper lighting and glass lighting, hand-dyed and sewn […]

Maine Craft Weekend returns for a statewide celebration of craft

The annual Maine Craft Weekend will return Oct. 5 and 6, showcasing rich and diverse craftsmanship across the state. This annual celebration, organized by event partners Maine Craft Association and Maine Made, invites visitors to explore Maine’s vibrant craft scene by visiting studios, galleries, and arts organizations, meeting local artists, and experiencing the process behind […]

Gala Reception for Fall Art Exhibitions at Barn Gallery

Discover the beauty of Fall Art Exhibitions at Barn Gallery. The 2024 season of art exhibitions and programs by artists of the Ogunquit Art Association continues with their Fall Art Exhibitions from Sept. 11 to Oct. 14. A reception was held on Sept. 14. The Fall Art Exhibitions will unfurl a tapestry of artistic narratives, […]

Craft Apprentice Program 2024 Capstone Exhibition opens at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts

The Maine Crafts Association, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, proudly announce the opening of the eighth annual Craft Apprentice Program Capstone Exhibition. The event will be held at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Edgecomb, opening Oct. 4 and running through Oct. 29. A reception […]

‘Dance Fever’ at DIAA Gallery

“Dance Fever” brings the energy of creative movement to the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery from Sept. 17 to Oct. 13. A range of mediums will be on display, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, wood and jewelry, filling the gallery with dynamic beauty. Featured in this show are Christopher Brumfield, Ethan Cohen, Shanna Compton, Ray Dinsmore, […]

Still lifes mark the end of summer at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery

At Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery, still lifes mark the end of the summer season. As the evenings cool down and summer draws to a close, residents of Maine prepare for winter by collecting and drying herbs. Kigel’s “Royal Julep,” a semi-abstract watercolor, depicts such a collection. In the painting, chamomile blossoms punctuate strands of […]

Brother and sister artistic duo show at the Wine Cellar Art Gallery at John Edwards Market

Robin Rier and David Shepard will show artworks at the Wine Cellar Art Gallery, downstairs at John Edwards Market throughout October and November at 158 Main St., Ellsworth. Robin Rier lives in Jonesport, where she has Sweet Pear Studio. She works primarily with oils plein air. Her paintings celebrate Maine’s working waterfront, gorgeous rural landscape […]