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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…

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…

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…

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…

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. 

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…

artist talks during Fourth Friday Art Walk, Aug. 22
Blue Labs by Jim Williams. (Photo courtesy Local Color Gallery)

Coastal Reflections, a guest exhibition featuring the oil paintings of Maine-based maritime painter Lindsay Hopkins-Weld, will be at Local Color Gallery, opening August 19, 2025, and will run…

'My hope is to create a textual and visual pleasure, sometimes dream-like, flamboyant or whimsical'
"Summer Bounty" quilt by Linda Shepard, of Union. (Photo courtesy United Christian Church)

The United Christian Church (UCC) will host “Animal Alchemy,” an exhibit of quilt art by Linda Shepard, from August 24 - September 14 in the

inspired by his home environs: Searsport, Stockton Springs, Frankfort
Painting by Mark Quigley. (Photo courtesy Stockton Springs Community Library)

Artist Mark Quigley will exhibit his oil paintings at the Stockton Springs Community Library from August 23 to September 6 for a silent auction.…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Tammy Ricker’s “Dancing Dahlias," a third place winner of ARTinME 2024. Courtesy of BRAF

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…

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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. (Photo courtesy Karin Strong)

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…

(Photo courtesy Maine Lighthouse Museum)

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…

Spectators of the Maine Lobster Festival "Big Parade" come prepared to capture lasting memories Aug. 2, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

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
Margaret Creighton's Clouds. (Photo courtesy Karin Strong)

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
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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…

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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
Steadily Plunging by Jean Kigel. (Photo courtesy Waldo Theatre)

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.…

In a parade group of "brides," a man asks one to be his. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

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…

“Shade Trees” painting by Scott Moore. (Photo by Scott Moore)

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…

Work by Maury Colton. (Photo courtesy Triangle Gallery)

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…

Erin Lobb Mason’s “Bass Fly” woodblock print. (Photo courtesy New Era Gallery)

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
Maggie Moran. (Photo courtesy Jackson Memorial Library)

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…

Monhegan Winter, oil. (Photo courtesy Jean Kigel)

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
'Tugs from the Bridge' by Marsha Donahue. (Photo courtesy Rotary Club of Belfast)

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…

(Photo by Mary Trotochaud)

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…

(Photo courtesy Rockport Public Library)

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
Kennebec Ice Flow 2. Art glass by Carter Jones Meyer. (Photo courtesy Rockport Public Library)

“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
Dennis Jud, "Quiet Skiff", photograph. (Photo courtesy Arts In The Barn)

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
Hymn of Flight by artist Paul Batch is one of a collection of his recent works on display at Sylvan Gallery in Wiscasset Village. Meet the artist during Wiscasset Art Walk, Thursday, July 31, 4-7pm. (Image courtesy Sylvan Gallery)

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.

Joan Wright, Fishweir #9, 30” x 51”, archival print. (Photo courtesy Rockland Main Street)

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.

"Art in the Time of Corona" - 2020 - revisited 2025 is one of 20 works in David Estey's solo show at Studio 53 opening Aug. 1. Courtesy of the artist

“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 (…

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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
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"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…

Port Clyde Dolls. (Photo courtesy Port Clyde Fisherman Doll Fair)

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…

Susan A. Cooney "Little Russ Island Stonington". (Photo courtesy Gravediggers Daughter)

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
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"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
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The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, announces a statewide call for entries for the tenth juried Maine Wood biennial. The exhibition, which takes…

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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
Forest Geometries installation by Gina Siepel at Georges River Land Trust's Langlais Art Preserve. (Photo by Ethan Thombs, @thombsphotography)

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
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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
With Ease by Sue Vittner, acrylic. (Photo courtesy Local Color Gallery)

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
Elizabeth Reed, "I've been thinking 'Ruth'" oil on linen. (Photo courtesy Arts In The Barn/Cushing Historical Society)

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…

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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.…