The first weekend in May is pottery weekend in Maine! The annual Maine Pottery Tour, set for Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved…
Art
Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars has had such fun with past paint parties in St. Philip’s Lippiat Hall at 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset, that the group is holding another, but this time attendees will be…
Maine Art Gallery
Students and parents poured into The Maine Art Gallery (MAG) on the afternoon of April 17 for the opening of the annual Wiscasset Student Art Show. Over 100 works in all…
Damariscotta River Grill
A new show opens at Damariscotta River Grill April 28, featuring three talented Maine women artists, Marijke Felix Damrell, Cassie Doyon and Elaine Hranich. Celebrate the artists while enjoying a…
According to the calendar, spring /Ostara /the vernal equinox was March 20, but here in Maine we know this season is never ruled by the calendar!
If you yearn for signs of spring right now…
River Arts in Damariscotta welcomes the public to the opening reception of "New Works" on Saturday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. This uplifting exhibition, which opened April 8, will engage…
The Waldo Theatre
This spring, the Waldo Theatre Gallery committee is excited to kick off our art season with our own Waldo talent! We have devoted gallery space to exhibit artwork created by some of the…
Maine Art Gallery
The Maine Art Gallery, at 15 Warren St. in Wiscasset, kicks off its 2025 season with the annual show of diverse and creative art by local students.
Wiscasset Elementary art teacher…
River Arts
River Arts is pleased to present Beth Downey’s dynamic solo show On the Edge in the River Room from April 3 - 23. The public is invited to attend Downey’s opening reception Saturday, April 12…
"I’m Still Here" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes - in Brazilian Portuguese with subtitles) - 2025 Oscar Winner for Best International Film - A mother is forced to reinvent…
River Arts
River Arts is pleased to announce David Peloquin will host a talk and open discussion titled, "Musings on the Creative Spectacle" at River Arts, 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta, Sunday, March 30 at…
This summer Monhegan Museum of Art & History will present an exhibition that reexamines the history of Monhegan Island, Maine. “The Monhegan Wildlands: Art, Ecology, and the Resilience of…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Immerse yourself in the stunning perspectives of Maine photographers at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation's (BRAF) highly anticipated Maine Photographers Showcase. This invitational exhibit,…
Talking Art in Maine - Lincoln Theater
Damariscotta’s Historic Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome its next guest in the “Talking Art in Maine” series, an exciting opportunity for art enthusiasts and community members to engage…
Lincoln Theater
Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome our next guest in the “Talking Art in Maine” series, an exciting opportunity for art enthusiasts and community members to engage…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to offer a one-day workshop with Maine print artist Jordan Kendall Parks on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hidden Valley Nature Center at…
WHERE IT'S AT
From time immemorial love has been expressed through the spoken word, poems, ballads, songs, films, art, signage and greeting cards. Love can be the “Elusive Butterfly” Bob Lind sang about in 1965…
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “New Works.” This exhibition will showcase artists' recent fresh and current works. Pieces that have been…
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
In honor of Youth Art Month, the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts is proud to present Maine K-12 Clay, a unique exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of young ceramic artists from…
River Arts is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition celebrating “Love.” Artists from across Maine answered the call: What do you love? What makes your heart sing? This uplifting and…
The Maine Health Lincoln Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Bristol artist Debra Claffey from March 1 through May 2.
This new show is the first solo exhibition in Maine of…
Pine Tree Society
Pine Tree Society is seeking submissions from artists for Maine holiday-themed artwork for its annual holiday card fundraiser. Founded in 1936, Pine Tree Society helps Maine people with…
Where It's At
How do you "winter?" The cold, snowy season inspires many of us to don skates, skis, or snowshoes; while others prefer pulling on snow boots for walks around their favorite outdoor places. Like…
Meanwhile ... back in the studio
I visited with John and Lynne at their gallery and home, Joy to the Wind, recently. Once up in their gallery space, it was clear that John was immersed in a new medium and its application to…
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Gerd Koehler, Lee Liggett, Elizabeth Caton Pardoe and Donna Strawser in an upcoming show, “Perspectives” in the River Room. The show runs Feb…
Maine Art Gallery
Joseph Fiore (1925-2008) was a widely respected artist and active member of the Maine Art Gallery during the 1960s and 70s. In celebration of the 100th year of his birth, the gallery is partnering…
Saltwater Artist’s Gallery, a 501 c 3 art gallery, is excited to announce a call for artists for its upcoming showing season May 23 through Oct. 17. SWAG showcases original works of art by local…
Love is in the air at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Love.” This exhibition will showcase artists ’exploration and interpretation…
Maine Art Quilts and their Worldly Collection
“Inspiration: Global Fabric Traditions,” a traveling show of work by Maine Art Quilts, will be on exhibit at the Rockport Public Library from Jan. 28 through Feb. 22. The display will showcase…
Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome artist John Knight to the stage on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., as the third guest in this season of Talking Art in Maine. Talking Art in Maine is a…
Where It's At
Photographer Michael Giglia’s image of an osprey lifting up off the water carrying an alewife in each talon was creating quite a stir last week. I went to see the show at Southport Memorial…
Beat the winter blues with the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF)! This season, BRAF is offering a variety of exciting exhibits and workshops to keep you engaged and creative.
"Wintering…
River Arts in Damariscotta kicks off the New Year with a winter blockbuster “Members’ Show." A spectacular swash of color fills the gallery in a joyous array of original art. This salon-style…
The Maine Art Gallery (MAG) exhibition schedule for 2025 offers member artists plentiful opportunities to participate in exhibits while inviting gallery visitors to experience the varied ways in…
“Moana 2” - (PG; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Three years after her first ocean journey, Moana (voiced by Auli‘i Cravalho) is about to take on a brand-new role: serving as her people’s…
Meanwhile ... back in the studio
I still remember the first time I saw one of Sandra Chase Morrissey’s paintings. I was at one of Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s annual shows maybe five years ago? What initially attracted me to…
The Maple Leaf, Double Wedding Ring, Grange Block, Fiddlehead, Mariner’s Compass … these designs are among the quilt designs along the Maine Barn Quilt Trail in Franklin and Somerset counties in…
Damariscotta River Grill
Eighteen of Pemaquid Art Gallery’s talented artists share their varied styles, mediums and views of the beauty in Maine landscape and wildlife at the Damariscotta River Grill. This comprehensive…
Gingerbread Spectacular winners announced
Gingerbread Spectacular judges Sue Norton, Jen Correa, Lenore Imhof and Nicci Kimball awarded the following entries in this, the 18th annual event. Winners may claim prizes at the Opera House this…
River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for artists to kick off the new year and participate in an upcoming "Members’ Show." All current and new members are…
Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is proud to present Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers, a captivating documentary that explores the genius and passion of Vincent Van Gogh, playing Thursday,…
If you’ve already visited Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens this season, you’ve seen Jay JBONE Sawyer’s metal spheres, “Spiritual Influence” out and around the Visitor’s Center.…
Boothbay Harbor’s holiday traditions abound, including the annual Gingerbread Spectacular coming to the historic Opera House Dec. 13-15.
For the past 18 years mid-December has seen the…
The Kefauver Studio & Gallery, Damariscotta, announces the reception for the 2024 Holiday art show. The reception will be on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. with light refreshments.…
The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is hosting a free Take Part in Art event on Friday, Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. with local Maine author, Shannon M. Parker, who recently published her third…
“The Boston Camerata—A Medieval Christmas: Hodie Christus Natus Est” - A power beyond words, elevating your heart with the music.” – Milwaukee Mag. Transcendent music for the…
Waldo Theatre Art Gallery
The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main St., Waldoboro, glides into the holiday season with a visual feast of artwork by painter and mixed media artist Pam Smilow in her…
Where It’s At
Have you been to see the 2024 Art in the Square at Boothbay Region Art Foundation? My advice: Get there for yourself and any art lovers on your holiday, birthday, or "just because" lists. Fifty-…
