Students and parents flocked to the Maine Art Gallery (MAG) for the opening of The Wiscasset Schools K -12 Spring Art show on Friday, April 14. Liz Proffetty, teacher of the lower grades, said “…
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Maine Art Gallery
Students of art are bound to find something of interest in the upcoming classes sponsored by the Maine Art Gallery. There’s a class on Abstract Floral Photography on May 12 at Pineland Farms in…
Maine Art Gallery
The entire community is invited to view student works that showcase the Wiscasset Public Schools K-12 art curriculum in an exhibition at the Maine Art Gallery on Warren Street, Wiscasset. A…
“The Lost King” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 49 minutes) - In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archaeological find of the century: the…
River Arts announces the opening of a blustery spectacle of wind, snow, and crashing waves: “Storm.” This show, juried by artist Jillian Herrigel, runs to May 11.
The wide scope of…
Creativity in its most brilliant state can bring a sensation of freedom, joy, and vitality. Having a creative outlet in which to play, especially as adults, can reconnect us to self and…
Where It’s At
Opening night for the first annual Maine Photographers Showcase drew artists and photography fans to Boothbay Region Art Foundation in Boothbay Harbor April 1. This outstanding collection of work…
Maine Art Gallery (MAG), a local art advancement and preservation nonprofit in Wiscasset, is expanding educational offerings for the 2023 season. This year the gallery will host 12 classes, in a…
Ever since its founding in 1958, the non-profit Maine Art Gallery has pursued its mission to advance the visual arts through exhibitions and educational programs. The 2023 season includes an…
A new spring show opens at Damariscotta River Grill showcasing three Midcoast Maine artists, Dianne Smith Dolan, Sarah Fisher and Gary Smith. Celebrate the artists and enjoy delicious savory…
The Pemaquid Group of Artists (PGA) announces a call for artists for the Pemaquid Art Gallery in Lighthouse Park, Bristol, for the 2023 season. The Pemaquid Gallery will open for Memorial Day…
River Arts in Damariscotta proudly presents the artwork of Christine Aston in a solo show in the River Room. With a public reception on April 8 from 2 to 4 p.m., this captivating display runs from…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Boothbay Region Art Foundation is hosting the first Maine Photographers Showcase exhibition running from Saturday, April 1 through Friday, May 5. This invitational show replaces the juried Maine…
River Arts is pleased to announce the juror for the next show, “Storm,” will be Maine artist and educator Jillian Herrigel. Artists may submit works for selection to the Damariscotta gallery…
“Women Talking” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - Oscar winner: Best Adapted Screenplay - Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community…
Lincoln Theater
A new documentary is hitting the big screen in recognition of International Women’s Day and Women’s History month. Exhibition on Screen presents “Mary Cassatt: Painting the Modern Woman,”…
The Pemaquid Group of Artists (PGA) announces a call for new members for the Pemaquid Art Gallery in Lighthouse Park, Bristol, for the 2023 season.
The gallery has been in operation for 95…
The Miles Memorial Hospital League Art Committee is delighted to honor the over 50 years of cumulative service of past presidents and members, Julie Babb and Carol Smith.
Both were honored…
“Women Talking” - (PG13; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - It’s rare to see a film where dialogue is the centerpiece but “Women Talking,” adapted by writer-director Sarah Polley from Miriam…
Southport Memorial Library welcomes West Harbor-based artist Hilary Bartlett as its Artist of the Month in March and April.
Bartlett is an endlessly fascinating scientist-artist –…
Where It’s At
For the first time since the pandemic, the annual Mainely Nude show at Boothbay Region Art Foundation (originally the What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor show established by Patricia Royall) fans of…
River Arts in Damariscotta presents “4 Perspectives” for the month of March in the River Room. A group of four artists, who create works in a variety of media including ink, assemblage,…
This week: final shows for “The Whale;” opening Friday, “Women Talking;” Classic Film Series presents “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962); and the Exhibition On Screen: Mary Cassatt.
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River Arts in Damariscotta announces the opening of “Dark & Light” a show juried by Lauren Donovan, artist and director of sales at Moss Galleries. With an impressive response from 134…
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce the juror for the next show will be Lauren Donovan, director of art sales at Elizabeth Moss Galleries. Artists are invited to submit works for the…
Habitat ReStore/7 Rivers Maine is holding its “Love to Build” art auction once again. Live online bidding will be held Feb. 14 through Feb. 28. Visit habitat7rivers.org to view the artwork.
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Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library has Edgecomb photographer Bob Crink’s show, “Local.” Crink has been exhibiting at the library since 2016.
Crink is rarely without a camera and has been the…
River Arts in Damariscotta is featuring a group show in the River Room,“4 Artists 4 Stories,” running from Feb. 2 through March 1. This colorful show brings four pleasing points of view together…
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce the first show of the year, “Passages.” Jorge Arango, art writer and reviewer, served as juror in selecting 83 works of 72 artists from 178…
After years of hiding in our homes from COVID infection, Feed Our Scholars (FOS) is excited to announce a fun in-person event to raise funds…
Portland Museum of Art
The Tidal Shift Award, a juried competition that aims to showcase, amplify and elevate youth perspectives and art to highlight climate change solutions, has announced the opening of its submission…
The Southport Memorial Library’s first art show of 2023 features the three dimensional assemblage art sculpture of Southport-based artist André Benoit through Feb. 28.
People, animals,…
River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to present a unique show by four artists, in four mediums. Connected by their reflective approaches, these artists delve deeply into personally relevant…
Where It’s At
Which gingerbread was your favorite at the 2022 Gingerbread Spectacular? Hard question, isn’t it? If you’re like me, probably more than one, am I right? How about that Carla Warren? Two years in a…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites members and nonmembers to submit works for the fifth “What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor?” exhibit to be held Feb. 11-March 3. This show is a celebration…
Review
Local author Herb Smith has done it again. “Grace in the Moonlight,” his third and latest fiction novel, is an enjoyable escape from reality. This entertaining read is a great choice for relaxing…
From Dec. 3 to March 3, 2023 an art exhibit named “Joy” will be show at Miles Memorial Hospital, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta by native Maine…
Where It’s At
Walking into Boothbay Region Art Foundation during its annual Art in the Square the week of Dec. 11, I felt a slow smile cross my face ... and then I saw June Rose making a sale and the smile…
Gingerbread Spectacular 2022 judges Brenda Blackman, Kim Martin, Margaret Branch and Amy Valentine unanimously voted Carla Warren’s “Christmas Tree Farm”…
“ Hopper: An American Love Story” - Exhibition on Screen – (1 hour, 30 minutes) - This new film takes a deep look into Hopper’s art, his life, and his relationships. From his…
Eastside Waterfront Park
Freeman Geyer’s seasonally magical waterfront scene with Santa and the reindeer flying in front of a full moon won Grand Prize in the 2022 Eastside Waterfront Park Family Christmas Ornament…
Our wonderful community of local artists and the presence of many loyal fans have all contributed to a successful season for the Art in the Square here at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF…
River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit works for the first juried show of 2023, “Passages.” A new theme for a new year allows for vast interpretation. For example, a piece could…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
With the December calendar speeding by the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor announces the final events of the 2022 Season. With the hope that no one misses out on the fun, all these events are free…
The holidays draw near, and coming together in community for this wreath making event will be a perfect moment to slow down and appreciate the season. Join…
“Ticket to Paradise” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - Academy Award winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared…
Exhibition on Screen is back on the big screen at Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater, and the 2022-23 season is kicking off with a bang. On Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16, experience the most…
St. Andrew’s - Newcastle
Again this holiday season, St. Andrew’s Church in Newcastle will be hosting a benefit sale of Haitian arts and crafts. The sale will take place Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds…
