ROCKPORT — People visit the Atlantic coast for many reasons, including nostalgia tied to its history, culture, and unspoiled landscape. This is explored in "Letters from Home," on display May 31…
Art
speaking to the fleeting nature of time and memory
BELFAST — For many years, the Fourth Friday Art Walk in Belfast has established itself as a summer staple for both residents and tourists alike.
"Belfast is known by…
ROCKLAND — Inner Works Healing Arts Center, on Cedar Street, is holding a summer art exhibit featuring sculpture by Barbara Davis and blown glass by Alex Facq. The opening reception will be held…
ROCKLAND — The Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center invites the public to an art opening, Friday, May 30, from 4 to 6 p.m.,…
The Rockport Public Library will host an Edible Minecraft Festival on Saturday, May 31, at 10:30 a.m. Families are invited to compete in a Minecraft-themed bake-off. Participants should create…
The Waldoboro Public Library’s is again teaming up with artists and crafters for the fifth annual Great Art for Great Reads Art Show and Online Auction. This event supports the Waldoboro Library,…
Join the artists Saturday, May 24, from 4 - 7 p.m., at the Opening Celebration of “Just a Few Friends,” the season opener at Salt Pond Studio, Friendship.
…
Local Color Gallery welcomes Sean Hasey, guest artist, and David Estey, new gallery member. Both artists’ works may be seen beginning Tuesday, May 20, and both will give short artists’ talks at 5:…
Opening Reception June 27
Arts In The Barn/ Cushing Historical Society is starting summer off with a community exhibit called “The Boat Show” June 27 through 29, 2025.
This show is non-juried and will feature…
helping participants connect with their core to feel calm and content, even in the midst of a chaotic world
The Knox Clinic, Coastal Recovery Community Center (CRCC), and Barbara Davis, REAT, LCSW, are once again collaborating to bring a free mindful art class to the community. This expressive arts…
the harmonious feeling of being in just the right spot
CAMDEN — Page Gallery presents "Landscape", an exhibition of paintings from T. Allen Lawson, Tom Curry, Ken DeWaard, Colin Page, Robert Pollien, Ray Roberts, and Holden Willard…
BANGOR — An exhibition of twenty never exhibited paintings by Stockton Springs Artist Peter Walls will open on Friday, May 16, at The Zillman Art Museum for its summer…
May 15, Art Walk, Camden
Carver Hill Gallery, 36 Bay View Street in Camden, will present three solo shows for the first 2025 Third Thursday Art Walk of the season. Most of the local galleries will be open from 5 – 7 p.m.…
BELFAST — A new art exhibit is now on display at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital, featuring works by Camilla Jewett, Michael Hagenbuch and Pat Nelson. Their works are on display along the first-floor…
The Best of Maine's Museums and Galleries
"Artist/educator Deb Vendetti has graciously used her extensive art knowledge and network of colleagues to create an exceptional itinerary of weekly Tuesday trips, each with privately guided tours…
opening reception May 15
STOCKTON SPRINGS — From May 10 to June 14, the Stockton Springs Community Library continues its Art in the Stacks series with …
opening reception May 3
SEARSPORT — The Parsonage Gallery launches its third spring season with two new solo exhibitions by Matt Jones from New…
The first weekend in May is pottery weekend in Maine! The annual Maine Pottery Tour, set for Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved…
Producers of the 2025 Maine Boat & Home Show has selected the painting “Coming and Going” by Rockport plein air artist Stephen Florimbi for the 2025 show poster.…
A painting entitled “Alternatives” by Spruce Head artist Katharine Cartwright is now on exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History in…
ROCKLAND — Two new exhibitions will open at Triangle Gallery during First Friday ArtWalk in Rockland, May 2, from 4 to 7 p.m.
"Jaap Helder: Paintings 2020 - 2025" will be shown from May 1…
reception May 2
ROCKPORT — From May 2 through 30, the Rockport Public Library will host a show of artwork created by students in the Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education program. The…
Vacation Arts Activities, April 23
LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville Community Library celebrates its 10th anniversary with an open house, April 26, from 2 - 5 p.m.
The library will also be holding Spring…
the suffering, terror, and often the hope that pushes a person to leave one’s country
TENANTS HARBOR — Jackson Memorial Library presents "Displacement," a poignant series of immigrant portraits by Jean Kigel, from May 1 through early June. The…
pushing the boundaries of traditional furniture making and exploring new and exciting ideas
ROCKPORT — “Current Student Work” opens Friday, April 18, at the Messler Gallery of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport. The opening…
'a glimpse into the calming beauty of the world around us'
SPRUCE HEAD — The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of an exhibition of fine art entitled “Maine Reverie:…
the ever-changing rhythm and color of landscapes
BELFAST — Local Color’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Friday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m., will feature two guest artists, who will each give a short artist talk…
Sara J. Cary exhibits “Images of Science and Nature
ROCKLAND — The Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center invites the public to an art opening Friday, May 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., to…
ROCKLAND — On Friday, May 2, beginning at 4 p.m., galleries and art museums throughout Rockland will be celebrating a First Friday Art Walk. Though many of the…
the years 1899 and 1900 when Joanna Colcord and Ruth Montgomery sailed as 18 year olds
CAMDEN — Camden Public Library is once again partnering with the Penobscot Marine Museum for the library's annual themed Maritime Month program series. The museum’s exhibit “If…
River Arts in Damariscotta welcomes the public to the opening reception of "New Works" on Saturday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. This uplifting exhibition, which opened April 8, will engage…
UNION — The “big” Exhibition Hall at Union Fair (July 30-August 3) is promoting the 10th annual quilt raffle themed around “Maine Animals.” This Exhibition Hall is the home of…
ROCKPORT — Join Riley School on Friday, May 2, from 4 - 6 p.m., at Friends of Maine Coastal Islands and Wildlife Refuge, for The Art of Observation…
opening reception April 10
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre Gallery Committee kicks off its art season with the Waldo's own talent.
Gallery space has been devoted to…
OWLS HEAD — The Owls Head Transportation Museum announces STEM Fest 2025, a dynamic two-day event dedicated to highlighting STEM fields, craftsmanship, fabrication, trades, and career…
"I’m Still Here" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes - in Brazilian Portuguese with subtitles) - 2025 Oscar Winner for Best International Film - A mother is forced to reinvent…
art with a mission
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents Eric Darling, Thursday, April 10, at 2 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
…
Artists in Action Against Food Insecurity celebrating 35th anniversary
ROCKLAND — AIO has announced an open call for artists for the 4th annual ArtFeeds: Artists in Action Against Food Insecurity. AIO is accepting entries from March 25…
Local farmers and entrepreneurs are invited
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Local farmers and entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their products at spring farmers markets on the campuses of MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals in May and June.…
showcasing artwork by Maine-based artists
The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is soliciting original artwork for its 2026 wall calendar and notecards with a submission deadline of May 20, 2025…
his work in fine art and commercial photography covers diverse subjects
ROCKLAND — The Good Tern Co-op will host a reception showcasing the works of photographer Jim Dugan. The event will take place on Sunday, April 6, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the Good Tern Gallery…
Over time, Leighton’s style evolved
ROCKPORT — “Reimagining the Art of Traditional Rug Hooking,” a show of works by Belfast fiber artist Sarah Leighton, will be on display April 3 - 29, in the lower level of the…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Immerse yourself in the stunning perspectives of Maine photographers at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation's (BRAF) highly anticipated Maine Photographers Showcase. This invitational exhibit,…
including founders, volunteers, partners, recipients
ROCKLAND — Started in 1990, Area Interfaith Outreach, known as AIO, has been providing assistance to Knox County families for 35 years, starting with food and…
BELFAST — Tuesday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m., the Belfast Free Library will host “Our Maine Fibershed: Change your Fiber, Help the Climate” with Pat Harpell. The program, which is co-sponsored by the…
The Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine has launched its 2025 Wild Blueberry Weekend T-Shirt Design Contest. As part of Maine’s annual Wild Blueberry Weekend, which will take place on August 2-3,…
ROCKLAND — First Friday at the Farnsworth for April 2025 will be held April 4, from 4 - 6 p.m., and is free for all.
This month's event will have…
ROCKPORT — Abstract artist Jon Merritt will be giving a talk at the Rockport Public Library on Saturday, March 29, at 1 p.m.
Merritt will be discussing his theory on the…
the beauty of the Maine landscape in all of its seasons:
SPRUCE HEAD — The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of an exhibition of fine art entitled “Hues of Nature” by Karin Strong on Wednesday, March…
