Maine Art Gallery will present “Fiore at 100: Maine Observed,” a retrospective exhibition celebrating Joseph Fiore’s 100th birthday, from June 19 through Aug. 26. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, June 21. The exhibition will be enhanced by several related events. A catalogue with an appreciation by art writer Suzette McAvoy will accompany […]
Wiscasset
Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
Large crowds gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.
Maine Art Gallery to host talk featuring current ‘Whimsy’ exhibition
How hard could it be to glue bits of paper and other materials to a flat surface? Maine Art Gallery will host a talk to answer just that at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 5. “Collage: The Sum of its Parts” will feature several artists participating in the gallery’s “Whimsy: Flights of Fancy” exhibition — Robin […]
Local author brings Maine woman’s story to life
University of New England historian Elizabeth DeWolfe’s latest book highlights a story of bravery, infidelity, and female friendships.
Lincoln County Historical Society to open season on Memorial Day
The Lincoln County Historical Association will kick off its 2025 season on Memorial Day with a range of events that invite the public to experience history in different ways. Highlights include a Memorial Day ceremony, a visit from historical archaeologist Tim Dinsmore, new hands-on experiences at the Old Jail and Community Day offering free admission […]
Wiscasset gallery welcomes acclaimed Maine artist
Sylvan Gallery in Wiscasset recently added Roberta Goschke to its lineup of contemporary New England fine artists. This acclaimed Maine artist is a seasoned plein air painter whose work combines impressionistic color and expressive brushwork with realistic structure, often depicting the light and atmosphere of Maine’s working harbors, rocky coastal views, rural landscape and many […]
Wiscasset Bay Gallery exhibition features 19th- and 20th-century artists
“Spring Arrivals – Three Centuries of American and European Art” at Wiscasset Bay Gallery will open on Saturday, May 24, in celebration of the gallery’s 41st season. Featuring works by prominent 19th- and 20th-century American artists as well as European realists, impressionists and modernists, the exhibition will include a diverse array of subject matters from […]
Here are 29 places to shop for vintage clothing and accessories in Maine
Stores across the state carry a full range of vintage goods.
How to shop for vintage clothing and accessories in Maine
The state has many shops stocked with throwback items covering several decades.
Whimsical works featured in Maine Art Gallery show
Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will feature whimsical works by Andre Benoit, humorist Tim Sample and others beginning May 1. With an invitation to let their imaginations soar, the exhibiting artists liberated themselves from traditional notions of representation in order to take a journey into the world of emotion, memories and dreams for “Whimsy: Flights […]