Sylvan Gallery invites the public to a reception to meet artist Paul Batch from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, in conjunction with its current exhibition, “Golden Horizons: The Sunsets and Moonrises of Paul Batch.” The event coincides with Wiscasset Art Walk, during which the gallery will also be displaying new work from its regular roster […]
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Portland printmaker Ana Inciardi’s viral machines let you own art for just $1
Inciardi, known for her $1 mini print vending machines all over the country, has a new collaboration with renowned children’s illustrator Richard Scarry.
Design chosen for the revamp of iconic Biddeford Five Points sign
After a months-long search, local artist Victoria Gordon’s design was selected.
Yarmouth Clam Festival celebrates 60 years
The coastal downtown of Yarmouth saw tens of thousands of attendees enjoy iconic events throughout the Yarmouth Clam Festival weekend.
Maine landscape inspires Maine Art Gallery show in Wiscasset
A juried exhibition of contemporary Maine artists who find their inspiration in nature is on view through July 27 at the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset. This show, “Maine Observed,” runs concurrently with a retrospective exhibition of works by Joseph Fiore (1925–2008) for whom the natural beauty of the Maine landscape was an elemental inspiration. […]
Meet a few artists in this year’s Paint for Preservation in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust’s 18th plein air painting weekend begins on July 11.
From the Chocolate Church: Art Lab launches ‘Recycle Creature Creations’ drop-in series with waterfront finale
Albert Einstein famously said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” That idea is at the heart of Chocolate Church Art Center’s Art Lab — a bright, welcoming, creative space we launched in 2024. Led by Jeremy Eaton — our incredible art director, theater designer, visual artist and puppet […]
Bowdoinham gallery hosts ‘Late Bloomer’ exhibition
Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham presents artist Rachel Ingrid Robbins’ retrospective exhibition “Late Bloomer” from July 5-26. An opening reception is from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at the gallery, 9 Main St. Maine-based Robbins is a former writer turned full-time visual artist. She brings a tactile, emotional depth to her pastel and mixed media […]
Gleason Fine Art to host opening receptions for summer exhibitions
Gleason Fine Art will host two opening receptions this weekend, one on Friday for Kevin Beers’ exhibition “On My Own” and one on Saturday for Lyn Asselta’s show, “The Poetic Coast,” and Ed Parker’s, “Painted Stories,” as well as Beers’. Both shows are from 5-7 p.m. All three artists will be at the Saturday reception. […]
Damariscotta gallery showing ‘Treasures of Our Local Land Trusts’
River Arts is showcasing the artwork of Judith Schuppien in a solo show, “Treasures of Our Local Land Trusts,” in the River Room at the gallery in Damariscotta from June 26 through July 16. Schuppien’s lush and lyrical paintings pay tribute to Maine land trusts. Meet the artist at an opening reception from 2-4 p.m. […]