Midcoast Health Collective will open its doors to the community on Friday, June 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., pairing a tour of its downtown wellness space with an exhibition of new paintings by…
Art
meet the practitioners, enjoy light refreshments, view artwork
THOMASTON — Periwinkle Needlepoint is celebrating one year in business in downtown Thomaston this June. Owner Jen Webber will mark the occasion with an open house celebration,…
Teens aged 11-17 can create their own scrapbook on Thursday, May 28, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast…
responses to this changing seascape, from haunting and dramatic to serene
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Grand opening held on May 1
ROCKLAND—After three years of operating an outdoor Makers Market in Rockland, Christa Zuber opened the doors to her first brick-and-mortar makers' shop at 376 Main Street on May 1.
It's a…
Local Color Gallery welcomes guest artist Amy Nichols from May 19 through June 21. She will talk about her Art Quilts at the May Art Walk reception Friday, May 22, from 4 - 7 p.m. Nichols will…
"Her dynamic abstract watercolor paintings are expressionist in style, simple yet elegant"
The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the opening reception of an exhibition of fine art entitled “Out of Bounds” by local artist Bonnie Farmer on Wednesday, May 20, from 4 to 6 p.m.
…A Celebration of Books and Poetry
On Friday, May 15, join the Jackson Memorial Library for a celebration of books and poetry with two events.
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attendees can create their own art as a postcard that will be sent from the fair
The long-running Harbor Arts Fair returns to Camden's Harbor Park and Amphitheatre July 11 and 12 for a two-day art exhibit and sale along with…
A pilot program through 'Maine Creates'
Creating Community: Mediations in Art is being offered in Rockport, beginning May 14. The free 6-week expressive arts program is designed specifically to engage older adults (50+) in expressive…
OUT Maine has partnered with Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) to bring LGBTQIA2S+ youth artwork and creative writing…
Paint Night at the Appleton Library. Led by local artist Alexa Michelle, Friday, May 15, 2026. …
Paintings from Italy and Photographs from New York
SEARSPORT — The Parsonage Gallery presents two new solo exhibitions: "On Nature" by Shaun McDowell and "Through a Glass…
online auction May 21-28; viewing opportunities, reception at Pascal Hall
Trekkers, a nonprofit youth mentoring organization serving Midcoast Maine, will host its biennial Art Auction from May 21–28, featuring original works by more than 30 regional artists inspired by…
Empty Bowl Supper, “Why You Matter” Portrait Exhibition, Silent Art Auction, Spring Band, Jazz Band, Chorus Concert
WALDOBORO — Medomak Valley High School (MVHS) invites the community to a special evening celebrating student creativity, community connection, and…
replicating the atmospheric glow of the 'golden hour'
On Friday, May 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, will host an opening for its May show, “Color My World: Paintings by JM Connors.”
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MAINE — The 14th Annual Maine Pottery Tour, a weekend celebrating pottery and ceramic arts, is set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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an innovative and abstract painting style
Midcoast artist Jon Byrer will be exhibiting a collection of his unique “poured paintings” at the Rockport Public Library from May 7 through June 29. Entitled “Envisioning a Moment,” the show aims…
“I carve in stone because it refuses to hurry”
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
