There will be something special this year in the art display building at the annual Southport Arts and Crafts Show and Sale.

June Elderkin will be our featured artist. She was born in Boothbay Harbor but has lived on Southport for many years. Her art is unique in that she finds something special in all aspects of Maine life. Some of her studies show off the simplicity of houses, barns, working folk and memories of places we will never forget. Her colors reflect the natural beauty of her surroundings and whether it be water, shoreline, rocks or ledges which Mother Nature has decorated with mosses and lichens. This collection of art gives us an opportunity to reflect on the scenes we often miss in our busy lives. There will be note cards and prints as well as paintings.

The craft area will be filled with hand knits, jewelry, wood craft, stitchery, chocolates, pottery and other unique items. You can expect to find the work of crafters you have come to rely on as well as several new crafters who do not display locally so you can be assured to find something special for gift giving or your own use.

The annual Arts and Crafts Show and Sale will be held at the Club on August 9 and 10 in two buildings. We will open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. both days.

The club is located on Cozy Harbor Road off Route 27 on the west side of the island. Signs will point the way.