Virginia Valdes, an artist, graphic designer and instructor of graphic design, will help create a decorative letter for each child’s first initial.
Western Maine Art Group
Donation helps WMAG to preserve historic local artwork
NORWAY — An effort to preserve and restore historic art from the collection of the Western Maine Art Group has been spearheaded by former WMAG President Barbara Traficonte. Traficonte has worked in cooperation with her son, Steve Traficonte, the owner of a local frame and art supply store, to donate material and labor to rescue and […]
Norway gallery announces artist of the month
NORWAY — Main Street Gallery and Western Maine Art Group will feature artist Judson Pealer during November. The public is invited to a free reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at the gallery at 426 Main St. It is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 […]
Matolcsy Art Center to open 'BIG 2' art show in November
NORWAY — The BIG show at the Lajos Matolcsy Art Center in November 2017 was such a big hit that it’s being repeated. Western Maine Art Group will host “BIG 2” starting Nov. 2 at 480 Main St. The opening will be from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to […]
Western Maine Art Group to host September art exhibit
NORWAY — Two prominent local art collectors will be honored in September by the Western Maine Art Group’s second annual exhibit, “The Art of the Collector: Selected Works from the Collections of Dennise Whitley and Charlotte Snedecker.” This exhibition series celebrates local residents whose commitment to the culture in our area enriches our communities and […]
Local artist Ulla Hansen to exhibit at Main Street Gallery
NORWAY — Local artist Ulla Hansen will display her artwork at the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St., throughout the month of May. Hansen is the Western Maine Art Group’s artist of the month. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, at the Main Street Gallery to celebrate. […]
Artwork on display at Norway Library
Norway Memorial Library is displaying art by local artists affiliated with Western Maine Art Group. The works of art depict winter scenes in the region done in a variety of mediums. The display may be seen anytime the library is open and will remain on view through March 2018. For more information, call the library […]
Reception for artist Judson Pealer set for April 7
NORWAY — First Friday reception for featured artist Judson Pealer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, at The Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St. Music will be provided by Matt Draper. Pealer, working typically in watercolor and acrylics, brings a breath of fresh spring air to the gallery, with his inventive and […]