Artists are being sought for the 3rd annual juried, LARGE FORMAT exhibition by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF), ARTinME. The show, which will be on view from…
Art
Lincolnville Historical Society is hosting an artist's open house featuring local artist Antje Roitzsch, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…
A Celebration of Artistic Passion and Natural Wonders
Chris Augusta and Bruce Metrick have learned oil painting from very different sources and are joining their creative forces in an exhibition that promises to transport viewers to the heart of…
The Maine Lighthouse Museum, at One Park Drive in Rockland, invites everyone to see its latest exhibit about the St. Croix Island Lighthouse.
"Thanks to Lennard…
The Lobster Festival Parade, Aug. 2, 2025, in Rockland, was one of leaning in, leaning on, and leaning forward. The width of the parade lane narrowed considerably as…
objective observations, yet an inner, subjective quality
In a small, picturesque town where nature's beauty abounds, artists Margaret Creighton, Molly Mugler, Susan Gurney and Karin Strong have been inspired by Cushing and Midcoast Maine with its beauty…
All to Support the Inclusive Playground at City Park
The Rotary Club of Belfast invites the public to a night of community spirit and charitable giving at Evening by the Bay, the kick-off event for the annual…
letter to the editor
Ever had the urge to see where sparks of inspiration live? Inside the former Rockland High School on Lincoln Street is such a place. Rockland is changing. Over 30 studios in that former school…
artist’s reception during Waldoboro Art Walk
The Waldo Theatre’s Alfond Gallery, at 916 Main Street in Waldoboro, presents ‘Eastern Resplendence; brush paintings by Jean Kigel’ from August 2 - September 8.…
ROCKLAND — It was a fitting opportunity. A float with a large wedding cake followed by several ladies in gowns, walking, dancing, gliding through the parade route. In the pickup truck that pulled…
Stockton Springs Community Library will hold its 12th Annual Pie and Art Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This fundraising event provides an opportunity to purchase…
Maury Colton : Variations, Jessica Straus : Homesick, and Midsummer, a show of select gallery artists opens August 1, from 5 - 7 p.m., at Triangle Gallery in Rockland, during the…
A Midsummer II Show, at New Era Gallery, Vinalhaven, opens Saturday, Aug. 2, with an artists’ talk at 4:30 p.m., in the Windy Way Barn, followed by a reception from 5-7 p.m.
The show…
realistic depictions of scenes in and around St. George and the Midcoast
On Friday, Aug. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor will host an opening reception for its August show, “Stitches and Storytelling…
The second weekend of August, Jean Kigel celebrates 25 years of exhibiting art in Maine at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery, 1396 Back Cove Road, in Waldoboro. …
Evening by the Bay, the opening celebration of Belfast Harborfest 2025
Artist Marsha Donahue, owner of North Light Gallery in downtown Belfast, has created a one-of-a-kind original oil painting to be auctioned at Evening by the Bay, the opening celebration of Belfast…
Everyday Pottery by Mary Trotochaud will hold its annual studio open house and garden tour, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2 - 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 103…
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host a special event as part of the library’s summer reading program. Students, and their families, are invited to make dog toys…
From Academic to Artist
“Evolution of a Glassblower,” a new exhibit of art glass by Carter Jones Meyer, will be on exhibit in the Marine Room at the Rockport Public Library, August 2-28. Having studied glassblowing at…
their unique interpretations of the world’s natural beauty, the ocean and its vibrant people
Arts In The Barn hosts the upcoming "Six Maine Artists" art exhibit, featuring the works of six artists, each showcasing their unique interpretations of the world’s natural beauty, the ocean and…
food, sidewalk entertainment, horse-drawn wagon
WISCASSET — The Wiscasset Art Walk will take place Thursday, July 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., with artists, musicians, crafters, local residents, and visitors.…
Friday, August 1, beginning at 4 p.m., galleries and art museums throughout Rockland will celebrate the fourth First Friday Art Walk of the 2025 season. …
“David Estey Reengaged” is a solo exhibit of 20 paintings by the Belfast, Maine artist, after a two-year hiatus leading the nonprofit Union of Maine Visual Artists (…
On Saturday, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m., the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, will host “Annie Higbee: The Hummingbird & the Narwhal,” a reading and…
art opening on Saturday, August 2
"A powerful blend of art, science, and student engagement is coming to life in Midcoast Maine through Project Sturgeon Bride, a collaborative effort by local artist Julie Crane, eighth grade…
The annual Port Clyde Fisherman Doll Fair will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
"The Pirates have seized the day," said Kimberly…
WALDOBORO — Join Artwalk Waldoboro for the heat of summer, Friday, July 25, from 4 -7 p.m. The night features open studios…
All picnic profits and donations benefit art projects and library purchases for war-affected children in Armenia
"The rich and ancient culture of Armenia thrives in Maine on the last Sunday of July each year in the form of a Garden Picnic," said …
All Maine artists and artisans who work in wood are encouraged to apply
The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, announces a statewide call for entries for the tenth juried Maine Wood biennial. The exhibition, which takes…
Volunteers are organizing a Paint Night, 6 to 7:30 p.m., to be held at American Flatbread Pizza, 399 Commercial Street, in Rockport, July 22, to benefit the Jean H. Kislak Community…
walk the 2.3-mile Langlais Woodland Trail
The Langlais Art Preserve is exhibiting Forest Geometries, a site-specific installation by Massachusetts-based interdisciplinary artist and woodworker Gina Siepel. Consisting of five large-scale…
Meet these artists at the opening celebration, July 18
Salt Pond Studio, in Friendship, presents “The Friendship Show," July 16 - 27, 2025.
More than 12 Friendship…
the balance of stillness and movement, the dance of life
Sue Vittner will be a guest artist at Local Color Gallery from Tuesday, July 22 through Sunday, August 17. She will give an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m. during Belfast’s Fourth Friday Artwalk on…
same name, lived in same locations, same interests, different artistic styles
Arts In The Barn exhibits “Elizabeth and Elizabeth: Painters from parallel lives,” August 1 - 3, 2025, with an opening celebration Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, from 5 - 7…
This Sunday, help construct street puppets for the Community Puppet Lending Library at Arts in Action's Sunday Studio, a free all-ages art workshop at the Flanagan Community Center, in Rockland.…
Arts In The Barn/ Cushing Historical Society presents “The Wildlife Show”, a community exhibition of wildlife in sculpture, photographs, paintings, found objects and of many kinds of creatures,…
outside music, food truck, children's activities, socializing
Carver Hill Gallery welcomes the public for a Third Thursday artist reception for three new shows of work by Brian Rego, Megan Magill and America Martin. …
Shine up your sequins and dust off your platform shoes. Lone Pine Real Estate presents Disco Fever, a night of art, glitter, groove and good vibes, July 17, 2025, from 5 - 7 p.m., at 19 Elm St.,…
fundraiser culminates with a small reception, Aug. 3
The Camden Public Library announces Art in the Stacks, a new summer fundraiser based on Camden on Canvas with a fresh look and feel. Art in the Stacks is a silent auction, held from July 20 to…
Islesboro Arts & Crafts Show will be held at the Islesboro Historical Society, 338 Main Rd, Islesboro at the following dates and times:
Friday, August 1, from…
Jon Mort will host his annual summer open studio “Tide Unbound” on August 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Fieldstone…
Greg Mort will unveil his 2025 Sculpture series “The Third Dimension” on August 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 129 Marshall Pt…
Triangle Gallery will feature three shows during Rockland's ArtWalk on July 11: Susan Groce and Land(e)scapes, Jessica Straus and Homesick, and a group show of TG artists.
Susan Groce's…
The Friends of Rockland Public Library are hosting an Open Air Market on the Rockland Library lawn, plus a used Book Sale in the Library’s Community Room, on Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p…
pre-register required
Belfast Free Library is providing a chance for 7-10 year-olds to create an owl from a towel with artist Toki Oshima. The event will be held, Tuesday,…
With color and careful observation, they capture moments and tell a story
CAMDEN — Page Gallery presents "Into the Wilds," an exhibition of paintings from Sophie Cangelosi and Breehan James.
The show highlights two artists who invite…
Midsummer I at New Era Gallery on Vinalhaven will feature the work of botanical artist Curly Lieber and painter Heather Reeves Blake. Lieber works with graphite on paper and…
“Maine Summer” exhibit of oil paintings by Susan Dowley will be on display in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library through August 18, 2025.
Susan Dowley, of Hope, is a…
The production team of "If a Tree Falls: A New Musical" announces the cast and crew of its August…
A movie written, directed, and filmed locally will premiere at The Strand Theater in Rockland on Friday, July 5. Rivers Edge has been a labor of love for…
