ROCKLAND — The Farnsworth Art Museum opens its doors during its First Friday on Dec. 6, from 4 - 7 p.m., for a "Share The Wonder" community celebration. Enjoy the sparkling holiday illumination, sip hot chocolate and cider, hang a Wish Tag on the tree, try your hand at art making, listen to live music of the season, and see many featured exhibitions. 

"Share The Wonder is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the past year and look ahead to the coming year," said the Farnsworth, in a news release. "Share The Wonder is a phrase that resonates differently for each of us. This year, we focus on the themes of coziness, comfort, contentment, peace, and hope. Inspired by the Scandinavian concept of hygge, we embrace this sense of warmth and togetherness here in midcoast Maine as we prepare for the winter ahead."

In addition to First Friday festivities, the art museum has a variety of programs in December to enjoy, and every Sunday in December is free to visitors, thanks to support from The Wyeth Foundation.

Friday, December 6: Free Admission from 4–7 p.m.

• 4:15 p.m. – Holiday Illumination Reveal
• 4–5:30 p.m. – Pianist Tom Luther
• 6–7 p.m. – Oceanside High School Chorus
• 4–7 p.m. – Hot Chocolate Bar
• 4–7 p.m. – Art-led Activity with Richard Chalmers

https://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/event/first-friday-december-6-2024/

More Share the Wonder Events:

Wednesday, December 11: Farnsworth Concert Series: ScheckMate

12 p.m. – The ScheckMate (cellist Raffael Scheck and lutenist/guitarist Timothy Burris) perform. In the spirit of the season, their program will feature some pieces with seasonal themes.

Friday, December 13: Harmony in Color: Composing to Lynne Drexler

Join us for an engaging gallery workshop where we’ll explore the collaborative process of music creation – no prior musical experience necessary!

Ending December 14: Highlight Tours

Highlight tours continue through December 14. Tours are complimentary with admission and available twice per day on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Our Learning & Engagement team invites you to share your thoughts and ideas as we explore ways to enhance our programs in 2025 and beyond. Thank you, and best wishes for the season!