A show of stone sculptures carved by Midcoast artist Raymond Plotnick will be on exhibit in the Marine Room of the Rockport Public Library from May 2 to June 29. Entitled “I Walk Among the Rocks…
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Ceramic sculptor Randy Fein is one of 90 potters and ceramic artists participating in the annual statewide Maine pottery tour on May 2 and 3, from 10 a.m.…
Weis' pencil drawings capture the textures and movement of the natural world
Rockland-based artist Bruce Weis, 84, will present a new collection of pencil drawings titled "Eight by 12," on view from May 1 through May 31, 2026, at Steelhouse (639 Main Street, Rockland). The…
farming and tending to the land and sea throughout the seasons
The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is soliciting original artwork for its 2027 wall calendar and…
Adults of all ages are invited to join librarian Patty King on Wednesday, May 6, at 2 p.m., in the Community Room…
With warming temperatures and bustling boatyards pointing toward the coming summer season, the organizers of the Maine Boat and Home Show are…
The Camden Art Walk occurs every third Thursday from May through October. From 5 - 7 p.m., Bay View Street in downtown Camden is closed to traffic and features live music, a food truck, and crafts…
geared toward teens and adults, No art experience necessary
Exploring our human fascination with birds through storytelling and sculpture; investigating the intertwined acts of image-making and foraging; and finding magic in an acorn—these are just some of…
May 29 exhibit at the Flanagan Community Center
Coastal Recovery Community Center teamed up with the Maine CDC to get the word out about reducing stigma associated with substance use and the local recovery community. CRCC is hosting a "See the…
opening reception Friday, April 24
“Current Student Work” opens at the Messler Gallery of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Monday, April 20. The opening reception will be held Friday, April 24,…
Lincolnville Historical Society holds its Doll Show and Tea Party, Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at 33 Beach Road, Lincolnville.
Everything to do with dolls: Antique…
to honor her grandmother’s memory, she took a rug hooking class. She was – pun intended – hooked.
Local Color Gallery welcomes fiber artist Sarah Leighton as the gallery's guest artist from April 21-May 17. Leighton will speak about her work at this month’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, which…
"Chickadees, Alligators, and Stonehenge,” exhibit
The first "Bartlett Art Talk" of the 2026 season at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community is slated for Wednesday, April 22, at 10 a.m., with long-time Maine…
artists answer the question 'what gets us through difficult times?'
The Union of Maine Visual Artists presents "It’s the Small Things," an exhibition that celebrates art in small sizes reflecting the moments, places, or…
Teens aged 11-17 are invited to create their own button on Wednesday, April 22, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast.…
Painter, printmaker and illustrator Tanya Harsch will do a live painting demonstration and a Q&A on Wednesday, April 22, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Appleton…
SEARSMONT — Join Georges River Land Trust and Maine Master Naturalist Sherrie York for a guided, hands-on nature journaling and field sketching workshop on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.…
bringing the spirit of public art indoors
BELFAST — Waterfall Arts invites the public to experience "Make Your Mark," an immersive and interactive exhibition…
not only protecting wildlife habitat and ensuring community access, but preserving the historic landscape depicted in "Christina's World"
Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) announces the conservation of Olson Field Preserve, in collaboration with the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. This 16-acre property, recently donated from the…
learn about off-grid mesh networking using Meshtastic and LoRa technology
The Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club invites amateur radio operators, makers, and technology enthusiasts to a special hands-on tech session focused on MeshCore and LoRa radio…
vibrant hues and dynamic combinations, reflecting both the literal spectrum of color and the broader spectrum of human experience
The community is invited to experience a vibrant celebration of creativity, inclusion, and expression at Brian Nelson's second annual art show, "Spectrum of…
Quilts are a social and visual representation of American history, from the first settlers to the 18th and 19th century…
Poet/Artist pairings with 'The Downstairs Poets of Rockport'
In honor of National Poetry Month, Local Color Gallery is hosting The Downstairs Poets of Rockport for an Ekphrastic Poetry Reading on Saturday, April 11, from 1-3 p.m. Poems will be posted in the…
The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of an exhibition of fine art entitled “Horizon Lines” by Cushing artist Margaret Creighton on Wednesday, April 15, from 4 to 6 p.m…
Installation to coincide with SEED FEST
SPRUCE HEAD — As the season starts to tease with sunny, 40-degree days in the Midcoast, a fresh reminder of Spring will be hung April 2 on the walls of Rockport Public Library with artist…
The pig from 2025, the goat from 2024, the rooster from 2023, and more
The first artist to use a truck on his artwork, and also the first male winner since 2019, has been announced as winner of the 2026 Union Fair Poster…
Colette Shumate-Smith and her mixed‑media inspired by Alice in Wonderland
The Good Tern Gallery at Hole In The Wall Bagels, 754 Main Street, Rockland, features artist and muralist Colette Shumate-Smith and her mixed‑media series inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The…
Visual artist Katharine Cartwright will be showcasing a selection of botanical paintings and prints at the Rockport Public Library from April 3 to 29. Cartwright, who has lifelong passions for…
May 31 deadline
The “big” Exhibition Hall at Union Fair (August 5-August 9) is promoting the 11th annual quilt raffle, themed around “Maine Sea Life.…
author of 'Nature Notes from Maine' series
"The Wonder of Maine’s Wildlife" will be featured April 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Lincolnville Community Library. Ed Robinson of Orr’s Island, Harpswell, avid…
An exhibition, P O S Y, and a Homeworthy fundraiser opens Friday, March 27, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Carver Hill Gallery, 36 Bay View Street, in Camden.
The show will…
Sunday Brunch, daily specials and ever-evolving culinary riffs on New Americana cuisine
OWLS HEAD — Two years ago, The Apron at Terminal A, a fast casual restaurant helmed by Matthew Stilphen,…
'We are excited to see how artists and photographers capture the spirit of Maine'
In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Pine Tree Society is officially inviting artists and — for the first time in the contest’s…
create something that represents the community taking care of one another with food
AIO announces an open call for artists for the fifth annual ArtFeeds: Artists in Action Against Food Insecurity…
the artists will speak about their work at Fourth Friday Gallery Night
Local Color Gallery welcomes guest artist Bernadette DeCesare (March 25-April 19) and year-round artist Emma Schurink. Debbie Mitchell, a founding member/owner of the gallery, is retiring.
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The Belfast Free Library and Mark Salwasser will present a wooden egg painting workshop for children in grades 3-6 for some springtime creativity! …
Scott Moore's artwork is on display from March 1 through May 1 at the Stockton Springs Community Library, located in Colcord House, 6 Station St. (at…
March 26 reception
An exhibition of work by Port Clyde artist Kenneth Schweizer is now on view at the Rockport location of Eastern Tire & Auto Service.
The display…
LAUGH loud SMILE big owner Vicki Murray will be teaching a lesson in edible art for families during an upcoming Saturday Morning Family Art Class, Saturday, March 21…
using foraged, found, and grown plant materials in a new format
The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of an exhibition entitled “Wild Weaves” by Spruce Head artist Merle Rockwell.
On Wednesday, March 11, from 4 to 6 p.m., be…
print maker, children's book writer and illustrator, classically trained painter
Work by Appleton artist Tanya Harsch is on display at the Appleton Library through April 30.
Harsch is a classically trained painter, print maker, and…
in the mountains and along the Maine coast
Photographer Mark Tuckerman is showing his work at Searsmont Town Library in March with a reception being hosted on Friday, March 13, from 5 - 6 p.m.
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'By Your Side' opening reception March 7
The Parsonage Gallery opens its spring season with By Your Side, a solo exhibition by Maine artist Dan Dowd. All are welcome to an opening reception,…
opens Friday, March 20 with reception
The first new art show of the 2026 season at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community opens Friday, March 20, with a reception from 4-6 p.m. “Chickadees, Alligators and Stonehenge” will feature…
Frost and Flannel Ice Ball, Friday night; Frost Yourself Dance Party, Saturday night
The Belfast Ice Festival returns to downtown Belfast this weekend, February 27 – March 1, 2026.
Throughout the day on Friday, February 27, you will find more than 25 ice sculptures popping…
the Human Story of Immigration
ROCKPORT — Midcoast artist Jean Kigel will be exhibiting a show of watercolor paintings at the Rockport Public Library, March 4 - 28.
“Displacement: Immigrant Portraits…
1888-1940: how the game took root and spread across the Pine Tree State
PORTLAND — Golf arrived in Maine near the turn of the 20th century, carried by summer visitors and local enthusiasts who…
what it takes to create a picture book
During the month of February, the Rockport Public Library has featured an exhibit highlighting groundbreaking black American composer Scott…
artist talk during Fourth Friday Gallery Night
Work by Emily Sabino will be displayed from February 25 through March 22 at Local Color Gallery, in Belfast. Sabino will talk about her ongoing series “Path Forward” at this month’s Fourth Friday…
