These days, so many people whip out their phones whenever they see something interesting. But what happens when they are in a gallery or a museum? Should…
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International #MuseumSelfie Day takes it a step further
Hail To The Rad Kids
ROCKLAND — On a Friday afternoon, a lab full of students are quietly working away on animated and design projects at Mid-Coast School of Technology in Rockland.
They are all working on…
Winner to receive $500
UNION — The Trustees of the Union Fair-Maine Wild Blueberry Festival are launching their annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in publicizing the 2018 Fair, coming up August 18th…
It’s last call for Maine photographers planning to enter the Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s 13th annual Maine Photography Show. All entries must be submitted by midnight on Friday, Jan. 26…
“What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor - A Celebration of the Human Form,” a show of paintings, paper work, photography and sculpture received such rave reviews…
The Belfast Co-Op will feature her watercolors starting January 4
MONROE—No one expects to wake up one day and discover everything you’ve worked for in life drastically ripped away. A stroke at the age of 36 years old completely derailed Pamela Hedden’s life. An…
Farnsworth Art Museum’s 2018 Maine in America award
The Farnsworth Art Museum, in Rockland, Maine, is proud to announce architect Toshiko Mori as the recipient of the 2018 Maine in America Award. The…
Belfast Bay Shade Company is fine art wrapped in light
BELFAST—Within the high-arched studios above the Belfast Post Office on 1 Franklin Street, a little shop draws people from around the world. Rooms are awash in hand-printed kozo and linen…
When a copper dome was constructed atop the Maine State House more than a century ago, there were likely few spectators that could imagine the copper sheathing would one day be repurposed into…
From local crafters who work out of their homes
For the holidays, we’re continuing our series to shine the spotlight on Maine craftspeople who make products by hand and work out of their homes and kitchens to make quality products and work…
CAMDEN — This exhibition of Libby Wohler's work at The Camden Public Library is the first since 2003. It has been mounted by her daughter, Christina, of Camden. Christina will host an opening…
The Kelpie Gallery in South Thomaston, has donated more than $3,600 to the Sussman House since September 2017. This contribution represents 50 percent of the sale of paintings by the artist Erik…
Rockport photographer Peter Ralston caught the only super moon of 2017 as it climbed into they sky over Rockport’s public safety building.
The moon, referred to on Dec. 3 as the Full Cold…
The Kefauver Studio & Gallery presents “The Little Holiday Show,” the seventh and final art show of the 2017 season at the gallery. The show will run from Nov. 17 through Jan. 2. All of the…
DAMARISCOTTA — "The Little Holiday Show" art show at the Kefauver Studio & Gallery, Damariscotta, offers original art for holiday giving that suits every budget. The show runs through January…
Painting with artist Ron Frontin
THOMASTON – We’ve all had that desire to take up a brush and canvas at one time or another in our lives. But where do you start? Some do follow through and decide to take a class to get started.…
Freedom Makers Studio is a new art gallery and storefront in the heart of Freedom Village that will showcase local artists, makers and craftspersons in the Waldo County area. Housed in a historic…
Stone sculptures are being placed around downtown Boothbay Harbor and there will be many more. These sculptures will be the focus of the region’s new, year-round…
ROCKLAND — Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., is pleased to present a special traveling exhibit "Threads of Our Lives: Maine Folk Fiber Art". The Library will display these special educational…
Advance registration available online, by phone
HOPE — Sweet Tree Arts, located at 4 Church St. in Hope, will be offering another session of its popular kids after school ukulele club.
The five week session begins Thursday Nov. 9th, and…
26 Split Rock Cove in S. Thomaston offers a quiet place to create
SOUTH THOMASTON — Tucked way back on a tree-lined dirt road sits an artist retreat called 26 Split Rock Cove; likely a place you’ve never heard of, but it’s a haven for artists and writers both in…
It was standing room only at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation the evening of Oct. 14 for the ARTinME awards ceremony. Juror Chris…
Expressions of feelings, pain, individual journeys
ROCKLAND — Art gallery visitors have been making a point of contacting the Art Loft since the Rockland studio mounted a special exhibit of painting and mixed media art, as well as one large…
Camden Public Library
As part of Discover History Month, the Camden Public Library will host an evening of historical photos from the library’s archives with added photos provided by attendees. The library…
This evening
It is the Art Loft's dream that everyone gets to experience the power of art, including the less advantaged, outlining sectors of the community. To that end, Kathryn Matlack, of Camden,…
This is a call for art for the juried show, ARTinME! at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation. All Maine artists may enter two submissions - sorry, no photography for this show.
Submission…
Dowling Walsh Gallery will host an exhibition in the month of October of Eric Green's work. The opening reception will be Friday, October 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. in conjunction with Rockland's First…
In business
Carver Hill Gallery, at 338 Main Street, in Rockland, and Jessie Tobias Design, at 64 Bay View Street, in Camden, will be combining their respective talents and collaborating on future projects…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s (BRAF) annual fall exhibit, ARTinME, is open to all full- and part-time Maine residents. This annual statewide exhibit welcomes entries from contemporary artists…
Coastal Mountains Land Trust campaign raised $6,600 from auctioned art pieces
CAMDEN— This past June, when Coastal Mountains Land Trust Development Director Kathy Young put out a call to local artists to take a slab of a wood cut taken from a tree on Ragged Mountain and…
Book artist Sandy Weisman gives workshop Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Camden Public Library
CAMDEN — Traditionally bound books, those dusty volumes that sit on a library shelf, are about as visually exciting as a piece of furniture. But not in the hands of book artist and poet Sandy…
CAMDEN — The dates for the Camden Fall Harbor Arts & Books Fairs will be September 30 and October 1. The fair features items for every taste and prices for every pocketbook! Art patrons will…
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library, in Washington, will exhibit the abstract paintings of Gardiner artist Matt Demers from September 7 through November 31.
Growing up in rural Maine, Demers has…
Sept. 10 — 16
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library is participating in "Outside the Lines: Libraries Re-introduced" during the week of September 10-16. "Outside the Lines" is a week-long celebration…
Working the oven with Richard Remsen
ROCKPORT — On a hot August afternoon, artist Richard Remsen is in his element, standing close to the flames firing his 2,100-F oven. Welders glasses are pulled over his regular glasses, and he’s…
Alan Magee will speak at the Cushing Historical Society on Thursday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m., the lecture is free to the public.
His presentation, "The Artist as Social Critic" will…
ROCKLAND — Beginning on Friday, September 8, the Farnsworth Art Museum in downtown Rockland, Maine will present a four-class drawing technique. Led by artist Mark Kelly, the class will take place…
CAMDEN — Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) welcomes all singers, ages 13 and up, of all abilities – novice singer, new to the area, and former singers – to register for our upcoming semester in…
ROCKLAND— It’s not readily known, but in the south end of Rockland on 9 Water Street opposite from the former Sweets & Meats shop, there is a gallery for wildlife lovers.
Throughout…
ROCKLAND — Picturing Paradise is an exhibition that features embroidered and appliquéd fabric pictures called cuadros, created by the women of Compacto Humano and Manos Ancashinas,…
ROCKLAND — Dreams do come true! Catharine McCann has been studying photography at the Art Loft for several months, taking both group classes and private classes with Karen Olson.
This weekm…
HOPE — Sweet Tree Arts is pleased to offer a variety of programming for all ages this fall. Weekly after school classes will be offered along with monthly drop in classes for children and adults…
first annual Rockland People’s Sculpture Race
ROCKLAND – Jeff Oehlert had a wheelchair, a round cage-like orb, a sheet, and the concept of a ‘third eye’ on his mind as he created his moveable art for Saturday’s Rockland People’s Sculpture…
Annual contest features customer submissions
DAMARISCOTTA – First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its tenth annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fourteen color photographs have been chosen from over 150 entries, and each…
Inspired by St. George’s Granite Industry
TENANTS HARBOR — There are three surprising facts about granite, that white, pink or grey igneous rock so highly prized for its beauty and strength in architecture.
“One, it’s fragile,”…
ROCKLAND — Tickets are now on sale for the first Millay Arts and Poetry Festival, Sept. 7, 8 and 9.
U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith will be joined by Richard Blanco, inaugural poet for…
New work by Irma Cerese
Landing Gallery, 409 Main St. in Rockland opens "Nature As Color", a solo exhibition of 55 new paintings by Irma Cerese, Aug 4 to Sept 10. The Opening Reception will be held on Friday, August 4,…
People’s Choice Award voting to commence
ROCKLAND — A reception featuring art selected for the Maine Coastal Islands first juried art show will take place on Friday, August 4 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The show features Maine coastal…
Michael Good Gallery
ROCKPORT — It’s Time for the 18th Annual Summer Celebration at Michael Good Gallery on Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Complimentary refreshments and Peruvian music usher in…
Center for Maine Contemporary Art
ROCKLAND — The Center for Maine Contemporary Art will present the groundbreaking exhibition Linden Frederick: Night Stories, from August 19 through November 5, 2017. The exhibition pairs…
