The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset has gathered a number of noteworthy, yet affordable works of art for an online auction open for bidding from May 1 to June 15. The pieces, donated by artists and collectors, offer the buyer an opportunity to obtain fine art while helping to support the non-profit gallery.

The art can be viewed online prior to the opening of the auction at www.maineartgallerywiscasset.org; The pieces will be available for in-person viewing at the gallery on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 from 11 .m. to 4 p.m.

Once bidders register for the auction, they will find pieces from well-known artists such as Howard Chandler Christy, John Lorence, and Jane Dahmen as well as a number of very talented artists with a strong connection to Maine.The auction is sponsored by Cromwell Coastal Properties.

Auction committee chair Cynthia Pappas, who recently moved to Maine after a career in which she curated auctions in New York City, is enthusiastic about the offerings. She stated, “I’m really excited about this opportunity to bring to an international audience this lovely collection of art that represents Midcoast Maine and so much more.”