Tag: art
‘Duet’ for Christmas
A very special woman was surprised to find one of my favorite paintings under the Christmas tree yesterday. She and her husband have become collectors of my work and he decided to give “Duet” to her for Christmas. I am so very grateful for their support of my work. — Randy Eckard
‘Deep Winter’ at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery
During January, Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery at 1396 Back Cove Road in Waldoboro, presents “Deep Winter,” an exhibit of sumi-e paintings on absorbent Chinese and Japanese papers. These paintings aim to delight lovers of cold weather. Born and brought up in Maine, Kigel ventured to Boston and Philadelphia for schooling and to Maryland for […]
Bibby Gignilliat at Portland Art Gallery
Bibby Gignilliat has been creative since she picked up her first crayon. She started private art classes at 10 and put her art career on the hold at 11, after being criticized by her art teacher. Turning her adult creative talents toward cooking, Gignilliat became a marketing manager for Williams-Sonoma and then decided to go […]
The Holiday Pottery Shop has returned to Monkitree
Located at 263 Water Street in downtown Gardiner, Monkitree gallery offers handmade gifts by local artists and craftspeople. Monkitree will be open for business during Artwork Gardiner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Meet some of the Central Maine Clay Artists during this fun event featuring local artists and businesses in downtown Gardiner. Call […]
‘Art for Right Now: 2 Sizes 2 Prices’ at gallery b.
Readying for its third season, gallery b. will host its small work show, “Art For Right Now — Small Works Show: 2 Sizes 2 Prices.” The show includes artists from the greater Blue Hill peninsula and all over North America, including many of this region’s working artists. “The work is absolutely wonderful. There’s something about […]
‘ART in the SQUARE’ show at BRAF
Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s “ART in the SQUARE” show is open for viewing. The ever-popular 12-by-12-inch exhibit opened Nov. 19 and features over 50 local artists with more than 150 completed canvases expected to be on display. This event benefits BRAF’s Student Scholarship Fund and the Annual Student Art Show. Each piece sells for $125, […]
Holiday Pop-Up Show at The DIAA Gallery
The holiday season brings joy and wonder to the Deer Isle Artists Association with its Holiday Pop-Up Show. For two days only, Dec. 2 and 3, the DIAA Gallery will be filled with unique gifts created by artists from around the Peninsula. The show will include work by Ben Appleby-Maguire, Cynthia Bourque Simonds, Don […]
Holiday Art Studio Sale
A Cassidy Point Open Studio and Holiday Art Sale will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at 121 Cassidy Point in Portland. Stop in for a glass of wine and holiday cheer. Photographer Jocelyn Lee will offer framed exhibition prints at all sizes and reduced prices. These are not editioned prints and […]
‘Winter of Our Content’ at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery
Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery presents “Winter of Our Content,” featuring paintings honoring Maine’s chilliest months. “Winter forms our character and brings out our best,” says Kigel. “It is a season of recovery and preparation.” Kigel’s winter scenes aim to evoke this mind view. On view are sumi-e Alpine huts, egg tempera hay rolls and […]
Holiday show at New Era Gallery
New Era Gallery’s annual holiday show opened Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 21. This show features smaller works by gallery artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays and by appointment. New Era Gallery is at 60 Main St., Vinalhaven. Call 207-863-9351 or visit neweragallery.com for more information.
