Tag: art
Nocturne exhibit at MAG dazzles
The last exhibition of the season at the Maine Art Gallery, “Nocturne,” drew a large crowd to the opening Sept. 14. As one observer said, “It’s fascinating to see how artists handle light in the relative absence of it.” Indeed, creating a visual work with the theme of nighttime presents unique challenges to an artist. […]
ARTinME 2024 goes big at BRAF
The not-for-profit Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) unveils its annual juried ARTinME show, which, this year, spotlights large format works and small sculpture from Maine artists. Entries were juried by Bob Keyes, the Editorial Director at Colby College and Chair of the Maine Arts Commission. ARTinME 2024 kicks off with an opening reception at the […]
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, […]
