River Arts of Damariscotta is pleased to announce a call for artists for an upcoming Members’ Show. Running from May 27 through July 5, all current and new members are invited to submit one piece…
Art
Southport Memorial Library
The featured Artist of the Month this May and June at the Southport Memorial Library is Ramone Hanley-Warren. Her two-month show is called "Breathe, See, Paint."
Ramone states: "I am drawn…
The first weekend in May is pottery weekend in Maine! The annual Maine Pottery Tour, set for Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved…
Maine Art Gallery
"Whimsy: Flights of Fancy," the upcoming show at the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset, will surely lighten your day. With an invitation to let their imaginations soar, the exhibiting artists…
Maine Art Gallery
Students and parents poured into The Maine Art Gallery (MAG) on the afternoon of April 17 for the opening of the annual Wiscasset Student Art Show. Over 100 works in all…
Damariscotta River Grill
A new show opens at Damariscotta River Grill April 28, featuring three talented Maine women artists, Marijke Felix Damrell, Cassie Doyon and Elaine Hranich. Celebrate the artists while enjoying a…
According to the calendar, spring /Ostara /the vernal equinox was March 20, but here in Maine we know this season is never ruled by the calendar!
If you yearn for signs of spring right now…
River Arts in Damariscotta welcomes the public to the opening reception of "New Works" on Saturday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. This uplifting exhibition, which opened April 8, will engage…
The Waldo Theatre
This spring, the Waldo Theatre Gallery committee is excited to kick off our art season with our own Waldo talent! We have devoted gallery space to exhibit artwork created by some of the…
Maine Art Gallery
The Maine Art Gallery, at 15 Warren St. in Wiscasset, kicks off its 2025 season with the annual show of diverse and creative art by local students.
Wiscasset Elementary art teacher…
River Arts
River Arts is pleased to present Beth Downey’s dynamic solo show On the Edge in the River Room from April 3 - 23. The public is invited to attend Downey’s opening reception Saturday, April 12…
Earth Day is right around the corner and, in the spirit of reduce, reuse and recycle, Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) pre-k – eighth grade students got a chance to create art pieces out…
"I’m Still Here" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes - in Brazilian Portuguese with subtitles) - 2025 Oscar Winner for Best International Film - A mother is forced to reinvent…
Whether it’s Stephen King adding a cultural phenomenon to his silver screen roster, or Morgan Talty solidifying his authorial status with another breakout hit, there’s no denying Maine stimulates…
River Arts
River Arts is pleased to announce David Peloquin will host a talk and open discussion titled, "Musings on the Creative Spectacle" at River Arts, 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta, Sunday, March 30 at…
This summer Monhegan Museum of Art & History will present an exhibition that reexamines the history of Monhegan Island, Maine. “The Monhegan Wildlands: Art, Ecology, and the Resilience of…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Immerse yourself in the stunning perspectives of Maine photographers at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation's (BRAF) highly anticipated Maine Photographers Showcase. This invitational exhibit,…
Talking Art in Maine - Lincoln Theater
Damariscotta’s Historic Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome its next guest in the “Talking Art in Maine” series, an exciting opportunity for art enthusiasts and community members to engage…
Lincoln Theater
Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome our next guest in the “Talking Art in Maine” series, an exciting opportunity for art enthusiasts and community members to engage…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to offer a one-day workshop with Maine print artist Jordan Kendall Parks on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hidden Valley Nature Center at…
WHERE IT'S AT
From time immemorial love has been expressed through the spoken word, poems, ballads, songs, films, art, signage and greeting cards. Love can be the “Elusive Butterfly” Bob Lind sang about in 1965…
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “New Works.” This exhibition will showcase artists' recent fresh and current works. Pieces that have been…
BRHS Drama struck gold in Class B (schools with fewer than 450 students) competition at the Maine Drama Festival’s regional One Acts tournament held at Medomak Valley High School, Saturday,…
River Arts is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition celebrating “Love.” Artists from across Maine answered the call: What do you love? What makes your heart sing? This uplifting and…
Book Review
Marine biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson may be best known for the cascading influence of her book “Silent Spring” (1962), which led to the creation of Earth Day and the founding of…
The Maine Health Lincoln Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Bristol artist Debra Claffey from March 1 through May 2.
This new show is the first solo exhibition in Maine of…
Pine Tree Society
Pine Tree Society is seeking submissions from artists for Maine holiday-themed artwork for its annual holiday card fundraiser. Founded in 1936, Pine Tree Society helps Maine people with…
Where It's At
How do you "winter?" The cold, snowy season inspires many of us to don skates, skis, or snowshoes; while others prefer pulling on snow boots for walks around their favorite outdoor places. Like…
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
In honor of Youth Art Month, the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts is proud to present Maine K-12 Clay, a unique exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of young ceramic artists from…
How do we define music? Do we point to the fundamentals like melody, harmony and…
Meanwhile ... back in the studio
I visited with John and Lynne at their gallery and home, Joy to the Wind, recently. Once up in their gallery space, it was clear that John was immersed in a new medium and its application to…
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Gerd Koehler, Lee Liggett, Elizabeth Caton Pardoe and Donna Strawser in an upcoming show, “Perspectives” in the River Room. The show runs Feb…
Maine Art Gallery
Joseph Fiore (1925-2008) was a widely respected artist and active member of the Maine Art Gallery during the 1960s and 70s. In celebration of the 100th year of his birth, the gallery is partnering…
Saltwater Artist’s Gallery, a 501 c 3 art gallery, is excited to announce a call for artists for its upcoming showing season May 23 through Oct. 17. SWAG showcases original works of art by local…
Love is in the air at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Love.” This exhibition will showcase artists ’exploration and interpretation…
Maine Art Quilts and their Worldly Collection
“Inspiration: Global Fabric Traditions,” a traveling show of work by Maine Art Quilts, will be on exhibit at the Rockport Public Library from Jan. 28 through Feb. 22. The display will showcase…
Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome artist John Knight to the stage on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., as the third guest in this season of Talking Art in Maine. Talking Art in Maine is a…
Where It's At
Photographer Michael Giglia’s image of an osprey lifting up off the water carrying an alewife in each talon was creating quite a stir last week. I went to see the show at Southport Memorial…
Beat the winter blues with the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF)! This season, BRAF is offering a variety of exciting exhibits and workshops to keep you engaged and creative.
"Wintering…
River Arts in Damariscotta kicks off the New Year with a winter blockbuster “Members’ Show." A spectacular swash of color fills the gallery in a joyous array of original art. This salon-style…
The Maine Art Gallery (MAG) exhibition schedule for 2025 offers member artists plentiful opportunities to participate in exhibits while inviting gallery visitors to experience the varied ways in…
“Moana 2” - (PG; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Three years after her first ocean journey, Moana (voiced by Auli‘i Cravalho) is about to take on a brand-new role: serving as her people’s…
Meanwhile ... back in the studio
I still remember the first time I saw one of Sandra Chase Morrissey’s paintings. I was at one of Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s annual shows maybe five years ago? What initially attracted me to…
Southport Memorial Library Artist of the Month
Southport Memorial Library's first artist of the month in 2025 is Michael Giglia and his wildlife photography with a focus on birds. The show will be on exhibit in January and February.
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The Maple Leaf, Double Wedding Ring, Grange Block, Fiddlehead, Mariner’s Compass … these designs are among the quilt designs along the Maine Barn Quilt Trail in Franklin and Somerset counties in…
Damariscotta River Grill
Eighteen 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 comprehensive…
Gingerbread Spectacular winners announced
Gingerbread Spectacular judges Sue Norton, Jen Correa, Lenore Imhof and Nicci Kimball awarded the following entries in this, the 18th annual event. Winners may claim prizes at the Opera House this…
