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‘The Monhegan Wildlands’ exhibition at the Monhegan Museum of Art & History illuminates the island’s extraordinary resilience
This summer, Monhegan Museum of Art & History will present an exhibition that reexamines the history of Monhegan Island in Maine. “The Monhegan Wildlands: Art, Ecology, and the Resilience of a Maine Island” illuminates the island’s extraordinary journey of environmental transformation and resilience from the close of the most recent ice age to the contemporary […]
Nicole Wittenberg’s first solo museum exhibition opens April 18 at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMMA) is pleased to present the first solo museum exhibition of painter Nicole Wittenberg. Featuring recent works on canvas and a series of pastel drawings, “Nicole Wittenberg: A Sailboat in the Moonlight” explores the deep history of landscape painting within the region, as well as the artist’s profound connection […]
Ogunquit Museum of American Art breaks attendance records for 2024 season
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) is thrilled to announce record-breaking attendance this season, welcoming 21,000 visitors from April 12 through Nov. 17. This marks a remarkable 23.5% increase from last year’s attendance of 17,000, showcasing the museum’s growing popularity and the community’s support for the arts. The increase in visitors can be attributed […]
Ogunquit Museum of American Art announces strategic partnership with Kevin Daly Architects
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) announces a strategic partnership with renowned architecture firm Kevin Daly Architects (kdA). The partnership includes a study to assess OMAA’s existing challenges and the creation of recommendations for a campus and facility plan as part of a new vision for the future of OMAA that can welcome a […]
Ogunquit Museum of American Art presents the first exhibition in Maine of work by artist Lee Krasner
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) will present the first exhibition in Maine of work by the artist Lee Krasner (1908-1984). On view Aug. 1 through Nov. 17, “Lee Krasner: Geometries of Expression” sheds light on the often-overlooked early career of Krasner and places her work within the context of her peers. Born in […]
Ogunquit Museum of American Art presents the Art by the Sea Auction & Gala
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) announces the return of its Art by the Sea Auction & Gala, now in its 14th year. This signature fundraising event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at the beautiful Cliff House Maine. This year’s theme, “A Sea of Color,” promises a night […]
Zillman Art Museum announces summer exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum, University of Maine, located at 40 Harlow St. in Bangor, opened two featured summer exhibitions on May 17. ZAM brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. Admission to the Zillman Art Museum is free in 2024, thanks to the generosity of Birchbrook. Zillman […]
‘In the Making’ at MMPA illustrates where the photographic medium is today
“In the Making,” on view at the Maine Museum of Photographic Arts in Portland, is a provocative exhibition that illustrates where the photographic medium is today. An opening reception was held on May 31. The exhibition continues through July 27. There are sculptures, camera-less works, multimedia constructions, collaborative pieces and an installation, meant to delight […]
Women Artists of Monhegan Island: A Common Bond
This summer the Monhegan Museum of Art & History will present an exhibition of the Women Artists of Monhegan Island (WAMI), which will be on view from July 1 to Sept. 30. Founded by Elena Jahn and Frances Kornbluth in the mid-1980s, and motivated by a strong desire to increase opportunities for women to show […]
Fall exhibitions open at the Zillman Art Museum
The Zillman Art Museum, University of Maine, located at 40 Harlow St. in downtown Bangor, opens new exhibitions that will run through Dec. 2 (second floor galleries) and Dec. 30 (main floor galleries). SUSAN ABBOTT: “An Artist’s Pilgrimage: Paintings from the Camino De Santiago” Sept. 15 to Dec. 2 The Zillman is pleased to […]
