Maine Wood 2026 opens at the Messler Gallery, at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, on Monday, January 26, 2026, with an opening reception and…
Art
On Friday, Feb. 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, will host an opening reception for its February show featuring…
"Across studios, stages, workshops, and writing desks throughout the state, six Maine artists are shaping how we see, hear, move through, and understand the world…
A show of 28 pieces created daily during February 2025
The Gibbs Library presents Truth, Kindness, Loss, Fairness, a unique show featuring 28 works created daily in February 2025 by Union artist Argy Nestor. …
On Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 - 11 a.m., The Friends of Carver Memorial Library will be hosting their annual Craft Stash Sale. It will be held at the Mermaid Plaza, at 1 East…
Maine assemblage artist Kharris B.
The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of an exhibition entitled “Reclaimed…
Hail to The Rad Kids
BELFAST—If you go to the Belfast Free Library in the Teen Room on the second floor, you'll find some sculptures that reflect gothic sensibility, childlike whimsy, and offbeat humor.
They…
a conversation between the raw, often discarded materials and the mindful arrangement she imposes on them
Local Color Gallery welcomes back guest artist Sandra Huck, whose work will be displayed from January 21 through February 21. Huck will talk about her work, “Conversations with Found Objects” at…
The Stockton Springs Community Library will be hosting Make and Take Lego’s Club on the third Wednesday in January, February, and March.
Make your own creations and take…
'the warmth and wonder of old friends and new, hoping we can spread the joy of living here in midcoast Maine'
"Winter in Maine is full of surprises," said CamdenCAN, in a news release. "Deep cold, lovely warmups, and everything in between."
CamdenCAN, in association with the Anti-Poverty Work…
Rachel Littlefield's art show "Where Stillness Lives" will be on display from January 8 - February 14, 2026, at Buck's Cafe, in Stockton Springs.
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Paintings by Laurie Webber
On Friday, Jan. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor will host an opening reception for its January artist,…
Adults of all ages are invited to join librarian Patty King on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m., in the Community Room at the Rockland Public Library, for “Crafting…
deadlines and poster contest rules and requirements have changed
The Trustees of the Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival are launching its annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in publicizing the 2026…
commemorate America’s 250th birthday; deadline March 13, 2026
Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contests. The deadline is March 13, 2026. …
Each piece is comprised of thousands of 'tiles' that were meticulously hand-cut from discarded or damaged hardcovers
Camden Public Library welcomes multimedia artist Larry Clifford for his exhibit “Off the Shelf,” featuring large-scale prints of his geometrically intricate BiblioQuilts made…
Teens aged 11-17 are invited to create their own New Year’s Resolution Box on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street,…
Forage & Press
Nature has a palette, and artist Gabrielle Benzie is the paintbrush.
When Benzie was a little girl playing outside in her backyard in Camden, she would often gravitate toward the…
Hail To The Rad Kids
WASHINGTON — Some musicians play in…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Following a successful inaugural year that resonated with the local creative community, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is pleased to announce the return of…
life in a fishing village
Works by Friendship artist Pam Cabanas will be on display, December 13 - February 22, 2026, in The Waldo Theatre's Bill and Joan Alfond Gallery.
…
Gingerbread Spectacular 2025
Here is the list of award winning Gingerbreads in the annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor:
Most Spectacular: Carla Warren: "Under the Sea"
…opening reception Dec. 13 with a reading by artist Anne Mourier
The Parsonage Gallery launches its holiday season with two compelling exhibitions exploring themes of ecology, memory, and displacement. All are welcome to an opening…
Teens aged 11-17 are invited to create their own button or keychain on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast.…
Join Herring Gut's aquarist, Ava Travis, for an ocean felting tutorial as Herring Gut Coastal Science Center presents "A Needle Felting Workshop". The Holiday Pop…
spirit continues Throughout December with other activities and free admission on sundays
The Farnsworth Art Museum welcomes the community to its annual holiday celebration, Share the Wonder, on Friday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. This free event features…
On Friday, Dec. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, will host an opening reception for its December show: “Paula Horton:…
ROCKLAND — The Festival of Lights Parade wound its way up Rockland's Downtown Main Street, Saturday evening, Nov. 29, 2025, as temperatures hovered around 30 degrees.
Beginning at 6 p…
professional family photos being offered at no cost
"The Good Tern Co-op wishes Happy Holidays to all with a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at the Good Tern’s Hole In The Wall Bagel Shop, 754 Main Street, in Rockland, on Sunday, December 14…
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is holding an open house during Rockland's Main Street Festival of Lights.
Visit the Center Saturday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. - 2…
a relaxed get-together where guests can bring their current projects
The Waldo Theatre invites local makers and movie lovers to two upcoming Craft Cinema afternoons: "cozy community gatherings designed for anyone who…
“Now and Then,” a show of paintings by Camden resident Nina Holland, will be on exhibit Dec. 2, 2025 - Jan. 29, 2026 in the upper and lower levels of the Rockport Public Library. The display is a…
Where It's At
“Exploding Lobster” by Judy Nixon. At first glance I thought the subject must be a red phoenix rising from the ashes. The white floating objects floating away above the body, feathers. I was quite…
Boothbay Harbor Opera House
Kitchens in Maine are beginning to warm up as bakers near and far have started not only designing but baking and building their entries for the 2025 Gingerbread…
Nov. 29
On Saturday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nativity Lutheran Church at 179 Old County Rd. in Rockport, will be buzzing with creativity. On that day, Nativity…
The Annual Art Show will be held again this year at Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave in Rockport. December marks…
Toys for Tots donation site through December 8
The Owls Head Transportation Museum (OHTM) invites the community to celebrate the season at the Holidays at the Museum event on Sunday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This annual…
Jacqueline Crucet will replace Kerry Hadley as gallery manager at Maine Art Gallery (MAG). Hadley is retiring after guiding project management and development…
The Activities Department at Bartlett Woods presents a free Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community, 20 Bartlett Drive (off Talbot…
a time capsule of Maine winter scenes
'A Maine Retrospective: The Art of Pine Tree Society Holiday Cards' exhibit during Bright Night Bath
BATH — On Friday, December 5, Pine Tree Society presents “A Maine Retrospective: The Art of Pine Tree Society Holiday Cards” exhibition at Union + Co. This exhibition…
Christmas by the Sea
The First Congregational Church of Camden will host several festive events during ‘Christmas by the Sea’ weekend in Camden, December 5-7.
On Friday, December 5, at 12 noon, ‘Christmas by…
Nov. 21 opening
Eastern Tire Garage Gallery, in Rockport, will host the opening show of Midcoast Montage: 2015-2025, featuring the work of Karin Lockwood.
The opening will take place Nov. 21, at…
SEARSMONT — Georges River Land Trust will be holding two wreath-making sessions at Gibson Preserve.
GRLT will host two wreath making sessions: Thursday, Dec. 4, from 12 - 3 p.m., and…
appearance by Santa from 1 - 3 p.m.
Country Christmas Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 95 High St, Belfast.
Santa will make a special appearance from 1 - 3 p.m., with…
isolating pictorial elements of color, texture, shape, contrast; capturing moments of fleeting light as they dance with the shadows in the forest
Local Color Gallery welcomes guest artists Abbie Read and Emma Schurink from November 18 through January 18. The Gallery invites everyone to an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 21, from 4 - 7 p.m…
Discover Your Superpower: Hand-made Cards
Gibbs Library is offering a free collage and card-making workshop with artist and teacher Argy Nestor. The workshop, Discover Your Superpower:…
featuring work by more than 18 Monroe artists
The Monroe Community Library Art Exhibit is returning after a ten-year absence, Friday, Nov. 14, from 7 - 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.…
The 2025 Holiday Craft Market at Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor will open Monday, November 10, at 12:30 p.m.
This year’s market…
The Rockport Public Library will host a show of handmade works by members of the library’s fiber arts collective, November 6-24. Members will display new works of embroidery, felting, quilting,…
Artwork from the book will be on display during November
WALDOBORO — Artist Argy Nestor, from Union, and poet Jean Feldeisen, from Washington, will give a presentation, Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m., at the Waldoboro…
