Maine Art Scene

01/31/2025

Left Bank Books invites the public to meet poet Toussaint St. Negritude at the bookshop on Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30 pm. Toussaint will read from Mountain Spells, his debut collection of poems, featuring an ensemble of cosmic tones the late Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks once called “full of sweet sounds and surprises.”

(Belfast, ME) Left Bank Books invites the public to meet poet Toussaint St. Negritude at the bookshop on Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30 pm. Toussaint will

01/30/2025

The Art at Bartlett exhibition program is pleased to present HANDS AT WORK: Fiber Art by the Bartlett Woods community. The show includes quilting, weaving, knitting, felting, hooking, needlepoint, quilling, & more created by residents and staff of Bartlett Woods and family members. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on February 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community. The exhibition remains on view through May 5, 2025.

(Rockland, ME) The Art at Bartlett exhibition program is pleased to present HANDS AT WORK: Fiber Art by the Bartlett Woods Community. The show is a survey

01/27/2025

The L/A Arts Gallery is about to get cozy with a group show, Art Quilts Maine: A Retrospective. The exhibition features works by four Maine quilters who are all members of Art Quilts Maine (a chapter of Pine Tree Quilts), an organization that supports members in exploring contemporary quilt art, inspires creativity and individuality, and promotes the understanding, appreciation, and recognition of contemporary quilters in the state of Maine. The show runs January 31 - March 14, 2025.

(Lewiston, ME) The L/A Arts Gallery is about to get provocatively cozy with a group show featuring artworks by Maine quilters Anne Walker, Rana O'Connor,

01/21/2025

On January 6, Alex Sax and Susan Ludka Mcneil filled the walls at Clayton's Cafe with butterflies and flowers. Sax’s elegant framed black and white and color prints, and McNeil’s beautiful cut paper flowers, wreaths and wall collages create an atmosphere of peace and joy. The exhibit runs through February 16, 2025.

(Yarmouth, ME) On January 6, Alex Sax and Susan McNeil filled the walls at Clayton Cafe with butterflies and flowers. Sax's elegant framed black and white

01/20/2025

Left Bank Books invites the public to a free talk and book signing by acclaimed writer Sarah Perry on February 7 at 6:00 pm at the bookshop. The event will celebrate Perry’s just-released collection of essays Sweet Nothings: Confessions of a Candy Lover, a fun and sophisticated collection of micro essays that catalogs the simple and not-so-simple pleasures of the eclectic world of candy.

(Belfast, ME) Left Bank Books invites the public to a free talk and book signing by acclaimed writer Sarah Perry on Friday, February 7, at 6:00 pm at the

01/16/2025

“IMPOLITIC: Expressions of 2024” opens at Sidle House Gallery on Friday, January 17 and will feature new work by Kenny Cole, Matt Demers, Anna Dibble, Chelsea Ellis, Kate Gerwig, Lisa Kellner, Bret Woodard, and Kevin Xiques. The exhibit runs through February 28.

01/07/2025

In collaboration with Dark Sky Maine and the Union of Maine Visual Artists, Waterfall Arts presents Dark Skies, a juried art exhibit January 17 - February 28. With over 30 artists and invited artists participating, the exhibit also includes guest speakers, films and activities to help to promote dark skies and protect our natural environment. There will be an artists’ reception on Saturday, January 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

01/01/2025

The Midcoast Community Chorus is proud to present its winter concert, Sing to the Skies: A Celebration of American Song! The concert takes place on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Strom Auditorium at Camden Hills Regional High School.

12/12/2024

THIS SATURDAY 12/4 (9-3pm) 2024 WABANAKI WINTER MARKET at the Collins Center for the Arts / Hudson Museum - The University of Maine, in Orono, Maine. New England’s largest holiday gathering of Wabanaki artists. The popular annual event will feature artists who have received national awards, as well as new artists representing the next generation of weavers. Artist profiles & Schedule of events: www.wabanakiwintermarket.org

11/20/2024

Neil McGarry‘s stunning one-man performance of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is back The S**o River Theatre for another holiday season. McGarry’s performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” won Best Solo Performance of 2014 from the Independent Reviewers of New England and was named “Best of Boston” by critic Jules Becker.

11/19/2024

Bossov Ballet Theatre at MCI is delighted to present its highly anticipated annual performance of The Nutcracker at the historic Waterville Opera House on December 13, 14, and 15. Bossov Ballet Theatre's production of this holiday classic strikes a balance between tradition and innovation, offering fresh interpretations while preserving the magic and beauty that audiences have cherished for decades.

(Pittsfield, ME) Bossov Ballet Theatre (BBT) at Maine Central Institute (MCI) is delighted to present its highly anticipated annual production of The

11/18/2024

The Annual Art Show will be held again this year at Pascal Hall in Rockport featuring an exciting exposition of new work by a group of eight local artists. Its 17th year (formerly held at High Mountain Hall in Camden), the show opens with a gala event on Saturday, December 7 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and continues on Sunday, December 8 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. All are welcome.

(Rockport, ME) The Annual Art Show will be held again this year at Pascal Hall in Rockport. December 2024 marks the 17th year of this show, formerly held

11/13/2024

Catch textile artist Amy Ray's latest collection in Portland at Freedom’s Edge Tasting Room on December 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and on December 8 at Stone Mountain Art Center in Brownfield. You can also check out her seasonal shop, Bingville Style Shop, in downtown Eastport.

11/11/2024

Slates Hallowell will exhibit new paintings by Marc Poirier, with 50% of the proceeds going to benefit World Central Kitchen. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, November 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm – the exhibit runs through December 15.

(Hallowell, ME) Slates Restaurant in Hallowell will exhibit new paintings by Marc Poirier, with 50% of the proceeds going to benefit World Central

11/02/2024

Singer-songwriter Laura Mock is set to captivate audiences with the release of her debut EP, ‘home//body’. Drawing from her Maine upbringing, Mock’s music embodies a unique blend of folk influences and modern sensibilities. This EP promises to introduce her as a compelling and eclectic artist, offering a refreshing take on contemporary themes that many find relevant in today’s social landscape.

Singer-songwriter Laura Mock is set to captivate audiences with the release of her debut EP, 'home//body'. Drawing from her Maine upbringing, Mock's music

10/31/2024

Left Bank Books invites the public to a free talk and book signing by Stephen Hornsby on November 20 at 6:00 pm. The event celebrates Hornsby’s new book, Cod Coasts: Cultural Landscapes of the Cod Fishery from Cape Cod to Labrador. The book draws on Hornsby’s decades of research on the cod fishery and cultural landscapes of the maritime northwest.

(Belfast, ME) Left Bank Books invites the public to a free talk and book signing by Stephen Hornsby on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 pm. The event, which

10/24/2024

The Willard Gallery, a by-appointment cottage art gallery in South Portland’s Willard Square, announces their fall floral show, “Sometimes You Bring Me Flowers.” The show is Inspired by the first line in a poem by Maine writer Holly Wren Spaulding, and is the Gallery's ode to all things floral. The exhibit runs through December 31, 2024.

(South Portland, ME) The Willard Gallery, a by-appointment cottage art gallery in South Portland's Willard Square, announces their fall floral show,

10/23/2024

The S**o River Theatre is proud to bring Vicki Summers’ funny and touching play “Bella, An Immigrant’s Tale” back to the stage. If you missed this lovely show last time, be sure to make Vicki’s special matinee performance at SRT on Sunday, November 17 at 2:30 pm.

(Bar Mills, ME) The S**o River Theatre is proud to bring Vicki Summers' funny and touching play "Bella, An Immigrant's Tale" back to the stage. If you