Art

Painting by Pam Cabañas. (Photo courtesy Pam Cabañas)

After a break in the action at Salt Pond Studio artist/owner Pam Cabanas has hung the gallery with her…

addressing opiate crisis in the shadow of the capitol
Film still from A Phantom Song. (Photo courtesy Donna Daly)

A Phantom Song will screen on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m., at The Strand Theater, 345 Main Street St., Rockland. A Q&A with…

Belfast Poetry Festival
Painting of a black bird standing on rocky outcrop overlooking the ocean

The Belfast Poetry Festival is holding an exhibit celebrating the work of its festival artist, Peter Walls, on display throughout the month of October in the Kramer Gallery and in the Abbott Room…

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The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of an exhibition of fine art entitled “…

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Riley School will hold its second annual Fall Festival & Makers Market on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at its campus, 73 Warrenton Street,…

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A new bronze memorial sculpture, “Best Friend,” designed by local Belfast sculptor, Gary Cooper, will be revealed at a dedication ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 4 - 4:30 p.m. The event will…

free and open to the public
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The Owls Head Transportation Museum invites families to step back in time—and into a little Halloween magic—at Night at the Museum: Living History on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5 - 7 p.m. This free…

Many of the members have been identified, but Felton hopes exhibit goers can identify the remaining Camera Club members
At left, Erland Bonnie Quin. At right, John W.E. Felton, circa 1965. (Image courtesy Camden Public Library)

During the month of October, Camden Public Library is hosting a historical photo exhibit in the Picker Room titled, "Knox County Camera Club…

Where It's At
ARTinME 2025 First Place awarded to Helen Matthews' "View" by jurors David Estey and Jaap Helder. Courtesy of Lauren Palmer/BRAF

I walked into Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) last Saturday night for its annual ARTinME opening reception and awards. And, wow. Just wow. I’ll say it now (and probably later as well): This…

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An exhibit of drawings, paintings and sketches by renowned courtroom artist Andy Austin opens October 8 at the Pascal Gallery in Rockport. Titled “Instead of 

Woman and two toddlers squat down to peer into a hole

Georges River Land Trust is offering free art- and nature-integrated youth programs throughout the fall and winter at Langlais Art Preserve in Cushing.

Wonder Walks, for children ages 0-6…

'And while no reform can ever erase the grief of a family, the legacy of the El Faro is carried forward. And with every mariner who now sails under stronger protection'
The audience settles in for the ten-year anniversary of the sinking of the merchant ship El Faro during a hurricane. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

ROCKLAND — “We’re not the only ones,” said Lindsey Pinkham, Maine Maritime Academy classmate to Danielle Randolph. “I’m sure there are plenty of you sitting out there who’d understand what it…

'They come to tell me their stories...Arriving, sometimes as mythical or winged persons, they take their places by open windows to the sea.'
Painting by Avis Turner. (Photo courtesy Jackson Memorial Library)

In October, the Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor will host “The Quietudes: Portrait Series from a Cottage by the Sea,” by Rockland artist Avis Turner.…

'now is the time to let the planning committee know'
Christmas By the Sea Parade 2018. (Photo by Mackenzie Lyman)

A much loved holiday tradition is forging ahead to bring good tidings to the Camden area during the first full weekend in December, as the Camden Area Business Group presents Christmas by the Sea…

painting called Log Cabin at Night

Friday, Oct. 3, beginning at 4 p.m., galleries and art museums throughout Rockland will celebrate the final First Friday Art Walk of the 2025 season. Most…

recycling, repurposing, reconstructing
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"Fabric Fun With Form and Color," a retrospective of fifty years of creating fabric art by Barbara Bentley, will be held from Sunday, September 28 through Sunday,…

Opening reception Sept. 27
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This month, Gravedigger’s Daughter is exhibiting large scale narrative paintings by Mary Lesser. An opening reception for Mary Lesser's "Fascinated & Horrified"…

Maine’s network of local natural fiber producers, dyers, processors, artisans
Susan Barrett Merrill warping an Earth Loom. (Photo courtesy Rockport Public Library)

From October 3 - 30, the Rockport Public Library will host the Maine Fibershed Festival, a month-long exhibit complimented by special events focused on how Maine’s Soil-to-Soil fiber system weaves…

highlighting items that achieve beauty through purpose-driven design and conscientious construction
Champagne Mirror by Michael Robbins. (Photo courtesy Messler Gallery)

“Everyday Heirlooms,” an exhibition of exceptional, functional products in wood, will open at the Messler Gallery in Rockport on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. The opening…

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Kathie Hills, textile artist and the head of the Textile Department for the Waldoboro Historical Society, will share her deep knowledge of the rug hooking craft and its significance to the town,…

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ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Community members are invited to attend Farmers’ Markets on the MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital campuses this month.

The MHPBH event will take place on…

bringing The faces of famous criminal trials to television viewers
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An exhibit of drawings, paintings and sketches by renowned courtroom artist Andy Austin opens October 8 at the Pascal Gallery in Rockport. Titled “Instead of Cameras,” the show documents the way…

Linda Black. (Photo courtesy Hope Library)

Join the Hope Library and local beadweaver Linda Black for an artist's reception for her intricate beadwork and jewelry pieces, which are on display at the library this fall.

Camden Art Walk
Artwork by Chris Van Dusen

Page Gallery presents a group show, 'Hometown,' featuring artists' personal interpretations and visual reflections of what the idea means to them.…

from rare classics to custom builds
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Foreign Auto Rendezvous, the Owls Head Transportation Museum’s annual salute to the beauty, craftsmanship, and history of foreign automobiles, returns Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 - 21, 2025,…

Sochor's thimble: a metaphor for protection
“Protect 1” by Lesia Sochor, charcoal, colored pencil. (Photo courtesy Local Color Gallery)

Local Color Gallery welcomes guest artist Lesia Sochor, whose work will be displayed from September 23 through November 16. The Gallery invites everyone to an opening reception on Friday,…

joined by artist Matt Patterson
Montgomery and Patterson with Fire Chief. (Photo courtesy Left Bank Books)

Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to meet Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award Finalist, on Monday, Sept. 29, for a talk and book signing…

'Whether someone has an hour or the whole day, there are plenty of ways to be part of the celebration'
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The Thomaston Recreation Department and Thrive in Thomaston are gearing up for a new annual Fall Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 12 - 8 p.m., on the lawn outside the Thomaston Municipal…

Clay Sculpture and Beyond
Lone Tree. (Photo courtesy The Waldo Theatre)

“Randy Fein: Between Studios - Clay Sculpture & Beyond” will be on exhibit at The Waldo Theatre’s Alfond Gallery, 916…

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Artist Ron Crusan will exhibit his newest body of work, Recent Work:…

Oil painting by Doug Houle. (Photo courtesy The Craignair Gallery)

The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of an exhibition of fine art entitled “Along the Coast of Maine”…

Sept. 5 opening reception
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On Friday, Sept. 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, will host an opening reception for its September show, “Transformed:…

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The Parsonage Gallery is hosting Intersecting Ecologies, a collaborative multi-media exhibition by Paula Gerstenblatt and Jan Piribeck. The exhibit focuses on the…

'Reflections' by Jamie Spooner. (Photo courtesy Salt Pond Studio)

Salt Pond Studio presents the art of Jamie Spooner in a solo exhibition. Join the artist Saturday, Sept. 6, from 4 - 7 p.m., at Salt Pond Studio, in…

reception and memorial service
“Storm Over Black Island” by Suzanne Cooney Phillips. (Photo courtesy The Waldo)

The Waldo presents the retrospective exhibit “Multiples of Three: Paintings, Drawings and Sculptures” by the late Suzanne Cooney Phillips (August, 1943 - March,…

Artwork by Kelly Bennett Desrosiers (Image courtesy Rockland Main Street)

On Friday, September 5, beginning at 4 p.m., galleries and art museums throughout Rockland will celebrate the fifth First Friday Art Walk of the 2025 season. Below is a listing of some of…

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Join Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge in person, or by Zoom, for Michael Boardman’s presentation about…

Richard “Dick” Baynes designed and created a new sign for the General Henry Knox Burial Site in Thomaston. (Photo courtesy Delores Allen)

The New Hampshire Society of the Sons of the American Revolution are recognizing the work of NHSAR President Richard “Dick” Baynes, who…

Work by Vic Goldsmith. (Photo courtesy Rockport Public Library)

Cushing-based artist Vic Goldsmith will have a show of work entitled “Transition” on display in the upper and lower levels of the Rockport Public Library, Sept. 3-29. The…

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A closing party for "HOME: Place - Feeling – Memory" summer art show will be held Thursday, Sept. 4, from 4 - 6 p.m., at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community…

Maine premiere of Ryan White’s Come See Me in the Good Light
Orwell: 2+2=5 by Raoul Peck

The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced its slate of features and short films for the 21st edition…

part of the Botanicals exhibition
Ground Elder Ground Cover by Hannah Berta, acrylic paint, cut paper. (Photo courtesy Page Gallery)

Artist Hannah Berta will talk about her work on Sunday, August 24, at 1 p.m., at Page Gallery, 23 Bay View Street, in Camden. Berta's work is a part of the Botanicals exhibition with artists Sal…

Visitors Invited to Try Out Circus Skills
Maine Youth Circus performs circus arts, like juggling, during Wiscasset Art Walk, Thursday, August 28, 4-7pm, in Wiscasset Village. (Maine Youth Circus photo)

WISCASSET — Juggling, unicycling, balance acts. Maine Youth Circus will be performing during Wiscasset Art Walk, Thursday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m., on the…

“Number 5”, oil on panel, by Suzanne Savage Brewer. (Photo courtesy New Era Gallery)

New Era Gallery, in Vinalhaven, will open a Late Summer show, Saturday, Aug. 23, with an artist’s talk at 4:30 p.m., followed by a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The show features the oil paintings of…

"a love letter to Camden’s maritime heritage"
Heavy Weather (ketch Angelique), oil on canvas by Carol L. Douglas. (Photo courtesy Carol L. Douglas)

Local artist Carol L. Douglas unveils her newest collection of boat paintings during Third Thursday in Camden, Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5-7 p.m.

Douglas is known for her plein air landscapes…

Work by Merle Rockwell. (Photo courtesy Karin Strong)

“Creations in Cushing,” a community show will be held August 29 - 31, 2025, at Arts In The Barn. An opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 29, from 5-7 p.m.; refreshments served. 

Great Art for Great Reads art auction kicks off at the library
Work by A. Heywood. (Photo courtesy Gravedigger’s Daughter)

Visit Waldoboro Village for the final Artwalk in 2025, Friday, Aug. 22, which features open studios and events at 12 venues in…

apple-centric celebration includes art-making, local tree history, cider pressing and tasting, pie sale, and more
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Georges River Land Trust invites the public to experience Apples Jubilee, Saturday, Sept. 6, at Langlais Art Preserve.

This day of apple-centric celebration will include art-making, local…

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On August 23 at 2 p.m., the Rockville Community Chapel, in Rockport. will host  a special showcase ofKosti Ruohomaa photos.

The Rockville community Chapel is at 87 Old Rockland…