River Arts in Damariscotta presents the premier juried show in its new gallery on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Juror Anthony Anderson, publisher of the Maine Studio and Gallery Guide, selected artworks in this robust exhibition that draws its inspiration from the land and sea. The record breaking response to the open call to artists brought in […]
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Auburn embraces public art projects
AUBURN – The City of Auburn is embracing public art in a big way. City leadership has recently approved two public art projects slated for unveiling in 2021. The first project is the finalist from the Maine Arts Commission grant awarded to LA Metro Chamber of Commerce and L/A Arts. Maine sculptor Hugh Lassen’s work, […]
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Gallery 302 welcomes new exhibiting artist
BRIDGTON — Sandra Lee Kimball is a new exhibiting artist at Gallery 302. Kimball has been a creator and artist as far back as she can remember. When she was 5, her dad gave her a jack knife of her own after she kept asking to use his to carve wood and plaster of Paris. […]
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Submissions sought for pop-up art show centered on racial justice
A one-day pop-up art show in downtown Bar Harbor, “Art for Justice: Working Towards Equity,” is seeking artists to produce works. This exhibition seeks to explore issues of racial justice and to inspire positive change from a place of creativity within our community. It will feature new works by local artists that encourage constructive community […]
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Illustrator Kate Erwin newest artist at Gallery 302
BRIDGTON — Primarily an illustrator, Kate Erwin is inspired by narratives. She loves nothing more than the combination of words and pictures and the stories they can tell together. Erwin, who recently joined the group of more than 40 exhibiting artists at Gallery 302, recently opened a small creative collaboration company called Big Bear Studios […]
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Voting rights for women exhibit commemorates anniversary
An exhibit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting voting rights for women has been organized by members of the Poland Huddle at the Ricker Memorial Library in Poland. The amendment was certified as ratified and adopted on Aug. 26, 1920. The struggle for these rights was long […]
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River Arts announces call for artists for ‘Land and Sea’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts announces the first juried show in the new location. A show titled “Land and Sea” is open to members and nonmembers and invites all media forms, including but not limited to, painting, sculpture, fiber, photography, original print-making, drawing, encaustic and pastel. Anthony Anderson will jury the show. A long-time supporter of […]
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RFA to host artist reception for ‘Old Barns, Moose & More’
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River Arts showcases new gallery with Members’ Show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts launches the debut show of its new gallery on Wednesday, July 15. The premier “Members’ Show” presents original works by 157 artists who have contributed artwork from towns all over the state. A record-breaking number of member artists are participating in this inaugural show in the new gallery. The salon-style exhibition […]