Tag: craft
Archipelago celebrates Maine’s coast with new gallery show ‘Visions’
Join Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store and gallery, for “Visions: Maine’s Coastal Edges,” on view in the gallery from Sept. 6 to Oct. 26, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6 during Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk. The gallery shares recent works from Kaitlyn Miller, Randy Fein and Anne Stuer. These three […]
The Portland Fine Craft Show returns to celebrate the Northeast craft community
Shop fine craft items to live with, wear and cherish. Presented by Shop Maine Craft, the ninth annual Portland Fine Craft show will return to the heart of Portland’s Arts District, located on Free Street, next to the Portland Museum of Art in the large parking area from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 24. […]
The annual Makers Market returns to Rockland on Aug. 10
CMCA will host its annual Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 (rain date Aug. 11), featuring more than 20 artisans onsite. This event is an all-day fair featuring live music, food, and a curated selection of some of Maine’s finest artisans. Discover exceptional contemporary crafts, goods, wears and functional art from […]
Guild Fine Craft Show celebrates its 47th season and returns to College of the Atlantic
Produced by Shop Maine Craft, the Guild Fine Craft Show will return for its 47th season with an indoor/outdoor show held at College of the Atlantic in downtown Bar Harbor from Aug. 9 to 11. The show presents a juried collection of handcrafted items by the Guild level members of the Maine Crafts Association and […]
Maine Crafts Association & Shop Maine Craft announce new board president
Lawrence Hollins is the new president of the board of directors of the Maine Crafts Association & Shop Maine Craft. Hollin is the associate publisher at Down East Enterprise, where he manages Down East Magazine and all its ancillary products, including its retail shop, adventure trips and custom publishing solutions. Hollins joined the board of […]
2023 Maine Craft Artist Award: Ellen Wieske
The Maine Crafts Association has named metalsmith, gallery owner and educator Ellen Wieske as a recipient of the 2023 Maine Craft Artist Award. The award recognizes Wieske’s many accomplishments as a metalsmith pioneering a style and use of non-precious materials, creating an exhibition space to uplift artists, countless hours of providing education to students, and […]
Mentors + Apprentices: Work from Maine + New Hampshire’s 2023 Craft Apprentice Program opens Oct. 6
The Maine Craft Association’s Craft Apprentice Program, developed and offered in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission & the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, provides mentor craft artists and apprentices the opportunity to learn, create and connect. The program is designed to advance and expand the apprentice’s craft studio practice and professional experience. Nine mentor […]
Stop by Saltwater Artists Gallery during Maine Craft Weekend
Maine Craft Weekend is the annual statewide event that provides the public the opportunity to explore the work of Maine craft artists and businesses. This year’s event takes place Oct. 7 and 8. Saltwater Artists Gallery in New Harbor invites interested visitors touring the Pemaquid peninsula to stop by for refreshments and to view jewelry […]
Archipelago celebrates Maine with ‘Coastal Mood’ exhibition and reception
Join Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store and gallery, for “Coastal Mood” celebrating Maine, on display through Oct. 28. “Coastal Mood” shares works of six local artists using India ink, charcoal, stone, glass, watercolor, acrylic and wood as their media. Enjoy these depictions of Maine’s coastal mood with varied works on display. Celebrate the second month […]
Stop by Turtle Gallery for end-of-season display during Maine Craft Weekend
In celebration of Maine Craft Weekend Oct. 7 and 8, Turtle Gallery invites the public to visit and see a selection of ceramics, glass, textiles, wood vessels and fine furniture, jewelry and many other media. Turtle Gallery is just one stop on the Maine Crafts Association map of galleries and craftspeople open on the peninsula […]
