The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF), open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is currently hosting the July Members’ Show, which includes an eclectic mix of the creative works of…

The breeze was as strong as the sun during 2024’s Windjammer Days’ Artists Alley down to Whale Park June 27 and 28. Coordinating this event the past two years, is Friends of Windjammer Days member…

Cave Dogs presents a startlingly original way of telling a story. Fluid shadows and images dance in wild imagination across the screen. Each performance promises a healthy dose of the sublime, the…

Captain Rusty Court of East Boothbay and his son Eben Court were at the Farnsworth in Rockland on Friday, July 5 for the opening reception  of Jamie Wyeth’s new…

Robert Mitchell’s annual calendar is a very personal endeavor – for him and for those who will use it and enjoy the photos month after month. After flipping beyond the stunning sunset on the cover…

Sylvan Gallery in Wiscasset is celebrating their 23rd year of representing a diverse group of fine, contemporary New England artists. A selection of new work by the gallery’s roster is on view,…

The Waldo Theatre will host the first of three films about masterful Maine Artists. Beginning on Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. with “Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye,”  the film series highlights…

The cool and rainy weather brought dozens of art lovers to the Boothbay Region YMCA on Friday, June 29 for a special evening. Local artist Charlie Nowell helped the Y celebrate art with his show…

Gleason Fine Art opens its 39th July with a dazzling show by gallery favorite Henry Isaacs. “Henry Isaacs: From Portland to Mt. Desert and Everywhere in Between” opens Wednesday, July 3, and runs…

Southport Memorial Library is pleased to display the photography of Bruce Burnham during the months of July and August. 

Bruce is a Boothbay native whose family roots date back to the 1700s…

Mathias Fine Art is pleased to present “RELIEF – an exploration,” June 26 – Sept. 29, a summer group exhibition organized by Cordula Mathias. Featuring work by 10 artists from New England and New…

River Arts presents their highly anticipated, annual exhibition devoted to “Land & Sea.” Artist, Tom Ferrero, juried this popular show drawing inspiration from coastal and…

Kerr+Jones Fine Art & Craft Gallery in East Boothbay will feature the paintings of Susan Bartlett Rice and MJ Benson, with a gallery reception for the artists on Friday, July 5, from 4 to 6 p.…

The Barn Project of East Boothbay is pleased to present “Yellow Night” its inaugural exhibition by Ash Ferlito and Ilse Sørenson Murdock. Ferlito and Murdock, who first met in Skowhegan,…

Boothbay Harbor’s First Friday Art Tours kicked off on June 7 and the turnout was fantastic – as was the art! Participating with receptions, some including artists with a new show opening, were…

“Even as a child, I felt an emotional connection to the beauty around me. However, to my mind, the sky is one of the most evocative visuals imaginable. The sky is moody and ever-changing.  

A lively crowd turned out last Saturday for the opening of two concurrent shows at the Maine Art Gallery (MAG): the plein air exhibition Paint it! Wiscasset, and Drawn to Maine: Contemporary…

It’s not too late to view the June showcase at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) gallery. The member exhibition, which continues through June 23 features outstanding pieces by the area’s…

If there was a theme for the ninth annual Fishin’ for Fashion, it would be “more:” more designers, more merchants, and even more to do!

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Curator Michael Olszewski began scouting artists last fall for his “Drawn to Maine: Contemporary Drawing and Printmaking” exhibit, currently on dual display along with “Paint It! Wiscasset,” at…

The garden adorning the entrance to Southport Town Hall now has a granite sculpture standing among an array of flowers. The Bill Royall sculpture, “The Moon and The Stars,” was installed the week…

River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show “Land & Sea.” The deadline for entry is Saturday, June 29 at 4 p.m. The theme “Land & Sea” is open to personal…

Janet Mills, Maine's governor, joined in the fun at Gleason Fine Art's June 7 First Friday reception for artists Kevin Beers and sisters Anne and Dorothy Eisner. Mills extended her evening in…

All photos courtesy of  Boothbay Region Elementary School art teacher Jessica Nadeau.

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life.” - Picasso

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Boothbay Region Art Foundation held one corker of a retirement party for longtime gallery manager June Rose on May 31. The gallery space was filled with well-wishers, family, friends, and love.…

Kerr+Jones Gallery in East Boothbay opens for its 2024 summer season on Thursday, June 6. Hours are Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery features…

The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main St., Waldoboro, opens its June art gallery show with two accomplished artists that have created a life-long dialogue…

River Arts is pleased to announce Mark Malinowski’s solo show “Maine Moments” opening in the River Room Thursday, May 30 through Wednesday, June 19.

The show features Malinowski’s latest…

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering artistic expression and community engagement, announces its first Members' Show, opening Friday, June 7…

River Arts in Damariscotta kicks off the summer season with their annual block-buster “Members’ Show.” The work of 136 artists fills the gallery with a dazzling array of original art. This salon-…

A new show, “The Power of Place” opens at Damariscotta River Grill showcasing Maine through the eyes of three talented artists; Jean Kigel, Sally Loughridge and Candace Vlcek. Art is on display…

June Rose greeted visitors to Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) for 25 years. About one month ago, June retired. In acknowledgement of her talent and dedication, the BRAF board of directors is…

Beginning Friday, May 24 and running through Tuesday, June 25, Gleason Fine Art will be celebrating the inaugural show of the paintings of two mid-20th century sisters: Anne (1911-1967) and…

Beginning May 22 through June 24, Gold/Smith Gallery will be exhibiting paintings of the Etruscan kingdom in Tuscany, Italy by Ivano Balluchi. Balluchi lived and worked in his home city of Livorno…

 Looking forward to catching up with everyone at Joy To The Wind! The winter months flew by. This year we focused quite extensively on nature for our subject matter as we are just completing a…

"Fresh Paint and Recent Acquisitions" will open on Saturday, May 25, at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery in celebration of the gallery's 40th season. Featuring a diverse and eclectic collection of works…

River Arts is pleased to announce the opening of "New Work: Greto-Brunner and LeVasseur” May 9 in the River Room. Artists, Mary Greto-Brunner and Joël LeVasseur have combined their talents in a…

The Southport Memorial Library is pleased to show case the paintings of the late Tony van Hasselt in May and June. Known as a plein air artist and teacher of art, his works are brought to the…

River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for artists to participate in the upcoming "Members Show." All current and new members are invited to submit one piece for…