Lincoln Theater will welcome acclaimed Maine artist Glenn Chadbourne on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. for a free public event as part of its ongoing series, Talking Art in Maine.
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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital
Candace Vlcek of Jefferson will be the first artist of 2026 to exhibit in the hospital’s Hall Gallery, January through Feb. 27. Her pastels, oils and acrylics all…
Union Agricultural Fair
The Trustees of the Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival are launching our annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in publicizing the 2026 Union Fair which will occur on Aug. 5…
The Bremen Library
The Bremen Library is pleased to be hosting Joy Vaughan as our first 2026 Artist of the Month!
Vaughan lives in South Bristol next to the Damariscotta River…
Sarah Wilde is the first 2026 Artist of the Month at Southport Memorial Library for January and Februrary.
Known for her land and sea scapes, this exhibition, "Inspirations," represents a…
As Coastal Senior College (CSC) continues to expand its role in the active lifelong…
In corroboration with the weekly crowds of No Kings protesters on the Damariscotta-Newcastle bridge, Jean Kigel presents "Displacement: Immigrant Portraits" at Skidompha Library during…
Take Two is a series from reporters (and movie buffs) Fritz Freudenberger and Isabelle Curtis to review entertainment options in the…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
While the pandemic temporarily put a halt to activities for residents across Maine, in some cases it opened new doors. Musician and carpenter Scott Elliot turned his…
Lovers of the annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House here in Boothbay Harbor saw 27 imaginative, gingery structures this past weekend. Among them was…
The Waldo Theatre is presenting works by Friendship artist Pam Cabañas, in the Bill and Joan Alfond Gallery, through Feb. 22.
“Friendship Inspired” is a…
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…
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"
…Saltwater Artist Gallery
Saltwater Artist Gallery, located just steps from the iconic Pemaquid Lighthouse, invites artists to apply for our 2026 season. We are a long-standing collective of 25…
Craig Pederson's sculpture "The Orca," created from native Maine granite, was selected for inclusion in the American Society of Marine Artists 2nd annual Awards Exhibition online.
Pederson…
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…
A festive “Celebration” exhibition fills River Arts in Damariscotta this season. The gallery is filled with fine art and fine craft created by Maine artists, offering a…
Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Drama staged three performances of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” (Lee & Buck, 2013) Nov. 14-15. Friday’s performance felt more like a…
PRESS RELEASE
Even before Maine achieved statehood, strategists became profoundly aware of the area’s lack of formidable defenses following the war of 1812, and it was during this period when congress approved…
On Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., Pine Tree Society presents “A Maine Retrospective: The Art of Pine Tree Society Holiday Cards” exhibition at Union + Co. This exhibition is part of Bright…
Works by weaver Eric Sandberg of Newcastle will be on display at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop from Friday, Nov. 14-16, during the shop’s regular open hours, 9 a.m…
"A House of Dynamite" - (R; 1 hour, 52 minutes) - Playing out a nightmare scenario with nerve-wracking plausibility, director Kathryn Bigelow's (…
Two shows only: 2 p.m on Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15. Five years in the making, Exhibition On Screen's "Caravaggio" (1 hour, 40 mintues) is the most extensive…
The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is excited to announce the return of its holiday-favorite exhibition: ART in the Square. This year, don't miss your chance to…
Pianist/vocalist Bess Jacques and trombonist Barney Balch, each leaders of their own bands, join forces in their new jazz duo collaboration, Bone & Ivory. They’ll be performing…
The Blaine House Commission, in collaboration with the Maine Arts Commission, invites Maine artists to submit existing three-dimensional sculptural works for acquisition and installation on the…
River Arts in Damariscotta invites the public to an opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate Joanne Tarlin’s dynamic solo show, “Below and…
Walking into Manon Lewis’ classroom at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) is not unlike viewing Bosch’s painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights." First, the eye is overwhelmed by the colors and…
Twenty-one of Pemaquid Art Gallery’s talented artists share their varied styles, mediums and views of the beauty in Maine landscape and wildlife at the Damariscotta River Grill. This…
Bob Mitchell (also known as Robert, Mitchell and Mitch) and his wife Susan Endicott have lived in the Boothbay area for over 50 years. Their first home was on…
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Joanne Tarlin’s dynamic solo show, “Below and Beyond,” in the River Room from Oct. 30…
Bremen Library
The Bremen Library is delighted to showcase John Otterbein as our November Artist of The Month.
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River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta announces a call to artists for a special, year-end show, “Celebration.” This non-juried celebration of art and fine craft encourages gallery…
Works by artist Nathalie Adda of South Bristol and Cambridge, MA will be on display at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop of Damariscotta from Friday, Oct. 24 through…
Come revel in six remarkable films celebrating arts from painting to opera from the Renaissance to the Contemporary during the 2025-26 season of Harbor Theater’s "Arts…
Maine Arts Commission
Augusta, ME — The Maine Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Cultural Alliance of Maine, United Way of Southern Maine, Side x Side, MaineHealth, and community…
Saturday, Oct. 18 marks the last day of a vibrant season for the Maine Art Gallery (MAG). The non-profit association of artists located in Wiscasset recorded double the…
The Miles Memorial Hospital League Art Committee is seeking area artists to submit work for a chance for their works to be…
Where It's At
I walked into Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) last Saturday night for its annual ARTinME opening reception and awards. And, wow. Just wow. I’ll say it now (and probably later as well): This…
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce its newest exhibition, “Artists’ Choice”. This diverse show includes a spectacular array of artwork by Maine artists…
Where It's At
Childhood memories of growing up Down East greatly influence the art of Matt Barter. For Matt, memories are both relived and preserved on canvas and board and through statuary. From crabs being…
The not-for-profit Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) unveils its annual juried ARTinME show, which, this year, spotlights large format works and small sculpture/…
Black River Gallery
We are proud and excited to be exhibiting the etherea and thought provoking works of Kathy Buist. Her work will be featured during the First Friday Art Tour, Oct. 3, 4-7 pm.…
Last Fall I had the good fortune to see the Guggenheim’s “Orphism” exhibit. My knowledge of the term Orphism was very limited. As I progressed through six upward…
Book Shop Artists Series
Works by printmaker Jan Arabas of Bristol Mills will be on display at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta from Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday,…
Where it's at
I've always found Wiscasset’s Maine Art Gallery to be a most charming gallery always exhibiting work that attracts, intrigues, and inspires many a delightful imaginative tales for viewers. It’s…
River Arts is pleased to present Mary Ann Heinzen’s solo show, “Watercolor Textures”: Plein Air and Studio Works in Water Media in the River Room at River Arts Gallery…
