River Arts is set to showcase the paintings of Polly McGrory and Wolfgang Busse from Thursday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 29, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. Plaza in Damariscotta. This show features the landscapes, seascapes and portraits created by this couple from Waldoboro. According to a news release from the gallery, […]
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Women’s suffrage film screening and discussion planned
A special online screening of “Votes for Women: A History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song” followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Barbara Cray of Westport Island, will will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, as part of the Lincoln County Community Conversations series. The details including the Zoom link can […]
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Damariscotta gallery to enter ‘Realm of the Subconscious’
River Arts of Damariscotta plans to present artist Bernadette de Cesare’s solo show, “Realm of the Subconscious,” in the River Room from Friday, March 18, through Wednesday, April 6, at 36 Elm Street Plaza. An opening reception is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 19. de Cesare is a signature member of both the Pastel […]
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Damariscotta arts gallery hosts ‘Black & White’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts opened “Black & White” on Feb. 15 at the gallery located at 36 Elm Street Plaza, the show will run through Saturday, March 26. The collection of works in a wide range of media is bold and outgoing, engaging the viewer in conversation with the artists through their work on the […]
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Damariscotta art gallery to reopen with volunteer exhibit
River Arts in Damariscotta is set to reopen Saturday, Feb. 5 with a show of artwork created by River Arts volunteers. This River Room show, which honors the work of five of the gallery’s volunteers, will run Feb. 5-23 at the 36 Elm St. gallery. Judy Nixon works with watercolor, gouache, and acrylic. Nixon’s artistic […]
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Teachers asking state lawmakers for climate education training
A bill to establish a $3 million training grant program drew praise from teachers and students, but a tepid response from the Maine Principals’ Association.
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Damariscotta gallery to celebrate season with holiday show
DAMARISCOTTA — A reception for River Arts’ holiday show is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at 36 Elm St. The galleries are filled with fine art and fine craft by Maine artists. From classical to whimsical, the show aims to offer something for everyone with paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache […]
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Damariscotta gallery to host solo show by Christine G. Aston
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to present a solo show of artist Christine G. Aston’s work from Thursday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. An opening reception is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. “I would like to thank River Arts for this wonderful opportunity to […]
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Damariscotta arts gallery offers ‘Photo Show’
River Arts of Damariscotta plans to present “Photo Show,” juried by photographer Rose Marasco, which focuses solely on the art of photography. Marasco chose works from 55 photographers for this exhibition. The opening reception for the show is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the 36 Elm St. gallery, and is […]
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Damariscotta gallery displays Rockland artist’s work
River Arts of Damariscotta plans to present a solo show of Marli Thibodeau’s work in the River Room at 36 Elm St. The show, “Freedom + Discipline,” runs from Thursday, Oct. 7, through Wednesday, Oct. 27. An opening reception and artist talk on the language of non-objective composition will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, […]