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Archipelago celebrates Maine with new gallery show ‘Resonance’

Join Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store and gallery, for “Resonance,” an exhibition celebrating Maine on display through June 30. Resonance has the quality of being deep, full and reverberating and Archipelago hopes this show has those qualities for the viewers as the works engage the audience in their love of Maine. The gallery shares work […]

Popup market at DIAA Gallery

Artists from around the peninsula will fill the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery with holiday cheer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4. This is a chance to shop for those you love (including yourself!) without having to face crowded stores. Pottery, fiber, paintings and baskets will abound!  Although this two-day popup […]

Archipelago is open and ready for spring

After two months of hard work behind the scenes, Archipelago is open and ready for spring. Staff has made several changes inside the Rockland location, including new artwork in the store and gallery, new products from artists and, most exciting, a fresh new wall map with information about Archipelago and the Island Institute. Stop into […]

DIAA hosts holiday popup show

Let the artists of the Deer Isle Artists Association guide you through that most wonderful time of the year as they present their “Holiday Pop-up” from Dec. 3 to 5. Gifts galore await visitors to the Gallery at 15 Main St. in Deer Isle Village, as area artists offer pieces in different mediums that will […]

CMCA Holiday Pop-Up offers food, art, sales

CMCA will open its doors for a day of holiday festivities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11. The event will feature free admission, special one-day-only discounts in the gift shop, a free art making workshop, treats and more. CMCA’s Holiday Pop-Up is a celebration of art and community during the winter season. Guests […]

Celebrate fall in Maine at Archipelago

Fall in Maine means long scenic drives, toasty cider with donuts, cozy wool socks, hiking with the dogs through the turning foliage, and of course a trip to the farm market for a perfect pumpkin and a silly looking squash! Archipelago invites you to enhance your autumn experiences by baking pies, getting cozy, and finding […]

Calling all lovers of Maine — and art

When Maine officially became a state in 1820, the flag (with the green pine tree and the polar star in the upper corner) became the official first flag of our beloved state. In 2020, this flag was used to celebrate the 200th birthday of the state of Maine. The unique design of the flag has […]

Last chance to see current show at Archipelago

It’s that time of year! The leaves have begun to turn, apples are ripe for picking, and Maine fall weather is upon us. Archipelago staff is reflecting on the highlights of summer and looking ahead to a comfy and cozy fall season! The array of work in Archipelago’s gallery — a perfect capsule of Maine […]

Support Maine artists and see the current exhibit at Archipelago

Archipelago in Rockland receives deliveries daily to ensure that they feature new artwork and craft pieces by Maine artists throughout the year. When summer turns to fall, and farmers markets and craft shows cease, Archipelago is a great source for local shopping, allowing customers to continue to support Maine artists throughout the year. Archipelago has […]

Archipelago celebrates springtime

Spring forward! It’s a great time to look ahead, and Archipelago is doing just that. Staff is receiving new items from artists and makers each day that will be available online and in the store. On Main Street in Rockland, staff has painted the walls, are training new team members, and will open the doors […]