The Pemaquid Watershed Association (PWA) presents the work of Newcastle painter Midge Coleman Monday, July 16 through Friday, Aug. 10: ‘”Celebrating the Land Around Us.”

The paintings, in both acrylic and oil, celebrate the wonderful land trust preserves in the mid-coast area which represent dedicated stewardship and many volunteer efforts to offer quiet and unique places to explore Maine in all its pristine glory. The land trusts’ offerings are varied and are a delight for painters, hikers and photographers to experience the diverse offerings, just off the beaten path and around the corner.

Coleman’s work has been shown in galleries, corporate and museum settings and in juried shows along the east coast.  This is the second show for Coleman at PWA and she is delighted to return with her new work celebrating the land trusts of both PWA and other trusts in the area.

The opening reception is at the PWA office/gallery on Friday, July 20 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.  The show can be viewed weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by visiting PWA’s office/gallery at 584 Main Street in Damariscotta, which is across from Young’uns.  Coleman is donating 35 percent of proceeds from sales of the art work to support PWA’s mission driven work. 

Since 1966, the Pemaquid Watershed Association has been a member-and-volunteer supported non-profit land trust. Its mission is to conserve the natural resources of the Pemaquid peninsula region through land and water stewardship and education so that these wonderful places are protected for future generations.

For more info on the artist, visit www.midgecolemanfineart.com. For more information on PWA or the show, call 563-2196 or go to pemaquidwatershed.org.