Category: Fairs & Festivals
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival – August 17
Mark your calendars for the 7th annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival (BOAF). This event will feature more than 100 juried artists and artisans displaying painting, sculpture, mixed media, graphics and drawing, photography and fine crafts.
There are still spots available. If you are an artist and are interested in registering for the BOAF, click here. They are also looking for additional demo artisians. FMI contact the festival co-chair at kgarovoy@gcclihtc.com.
“Art in the Park” Artist Reception
“Art in the Park” Artist Reception
The “Art in the Park” program, entering its fourth year, will feature a woven twig sculpture by artist Susan Perrine. The sculpture will be unveiled in Johnson Park on Water Street, May 3rd at 5:00pm, as part of the Gardiner Artwalk, and will be displayed through October. The public is invited to a reception beginning at 4:30pm at Circling the Square Fine Art Press before the unveiling at 5pm that will kick off the Artwalk which begins at 5:30pm.
Susan began weaving twig sculpture as a way to teach weaving on a large scale. Susan Perrine’s work reflects on her connection to the natural environment. She states, “I grew up on a farm and have always spent a lot of time outdoors, walking the fields and woods near home. I try to use methods and materials to reflect the connection I feel towards the natural environment.” Susan will be showing at Artwalk after the reception in the park where her sculpture will reside.
The public will have an opportunity to participate in the actual construction of the piece, which will be made from locally sourced materials. Perrine uses her sculptures to teach about the art and craft of weaving at many different scales. Her twig structures are an easy way to demonstrate how simple materials, when aligned carefully can create useful and beautiful works of art. The public build will take place on Saturday, April 27th, from 11am-1pm.
“Art in the Park” is provided by a grant from the Harry Faust art Fund and is supported by the City of Gardiner , Gardiner Main Street, and the Maine Arts Commission. “This year’s sculpture is incredibly unique in its form and materials. This program allows us to encourage discussion about the arts and the importance of an active downtown,” says Patrick Wright, Executive Director of Gardiner Main Street.
The Gardiner Main Street program is one of four original nationally accredited Main Street™ programs in the state of Maine. The program uses a comprehensive approach to strengthen Gardiner as a regional focal point for commerce, culture, and community. Gardiner has recently been honored as a recipient of a two year grant partnership with the Orton Foundation to strengthen the community through a project called Heart and Soul Community Planning. For more information about Gardiner Main Street, visit www.gardinermainstreet.org.
Family Arts & Science Festival- September 9,2012, 10am – 4pm on the Brunswick Mall, Maine Street
YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THE FUN:
Local Arts and Sciences come together in celebration of 50 years since Rachel Carson authored “‘Silent Spring” and invite you to share in the “SENSE OF WONDER” for the natural world.
Join us in this CELEBRATION & FESTIVAL.
Festivities held on the BRUNSWICK MALL,
Maine Street, Brunswick
Bring your curiosity, joy, and energy to participate in:
- ART:
- Recycle, Reuse, Revision with a mixed media collage
- Dye the Midnight Sky Workshop
- Drawing from Nature’s Treasures
- Journal Entries
- Community Mural
- Weaving
- Sun Prints on Fabric
- Build a Rocket
- SCIENCE:
- Celestial Maps and Codes
- Astro Photography Exhibits
- Magic Stones
- Sidewalk Astronomy
- Touch Tank
- Hands on Nature Activities
- Celestial Maps and Codes
- MUSIC:
- Peter Alexander
- Nancy Sferra
- Shanna Underwood
- Kat Logan & Jim Loney
- Heather Harden & Gifford Jamison
DO NOT MISS THE SILENT AUCTION!
Bid on Art from LOCAL ARTISTS including pieces from:
- Maria Castellano-Usery
- J. Kigel Barnes
- Prentiss Weiss
- P. Boissevain
- kdb
- Tom Conway
- Penobscot Bay Porch Swings
- S. Thompson
- Karl Saila
- Many Russel
- Monika Kirtland
Bid on Local Business Gift Certificates including:
- The Gelato Fiasco
- Gulf of Maine Books
- The Great Impasta
- LA Arts
- Little Dog
- Thai Villa
- Monarch Massage
………..and more coming in every day!
See you there!
BRUNSWICK OUTDOOR ARTS FESTIVAL
- painting,
- sculpture,
- mixed media,
- graphics and drawing,
- photography and
- fine crafts,
- woodworking,
- basket weaving,
- spoon carving,
- face painting,
- hula hooping,
- henna tattoos,
- jewelry making, a
- transparent painting wall,
- and more.
Bands Performing in front of Bank of America
- 10:12 JimmyJo & the Jumbol’Ayuhs
- 12-2 Sean Mencher
- 2-4 Backwoods Road Band
Roving musicians throughout the day include T’Acadie, Broad Band, No Banjos, Sharon Pyne, Backwoods Road.
Dave Bullard presents a number of Singer Songwriters at the Gazeebo on the mall, 12-4.
Hope to see you there!!!
- Bowdoin College,
- Downeast Energy,
- Five County Credit Union,
- Good Day Maine Fox23,
- Hannaford,
- Little Dog Coffee Shop,
- Mid Coast Health Services,
- Peoples United Bank,
- Riley Insurance,
- The Bank of Maine,
- The Nathaniel Davis Fund,
- The Times Record,
- Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, and
- WCLZ.
Without their generosity, this event would not be possible. For a full listing of current festival artists, visit www.brunswickdowntown.
Family Arts & Science Festival- September 9th …..mark your calendars
On September 9, 2012, from 10-4 Five River Arts Alliance (“Five Rivers”) will present its 16 th annual Family Arts Festival on the Brunswick Mall.
For the first time, the Five Rivers will join forces with Cornerstones of Science to revitalize the Festival as the Family Arts & Science Festival, celebrating the confluence of art and science.
The Festival will feature Five Rivers Arts Alliance artists offering workshops and demonstrations related to the appreciation and concern for nature. Cornerstones of Science will have astronomers with telescopes, rockets to launch, an exhibit by Astra-photographers and more. The festival will have “discovery zones” along the following themes: Earth, Sky, Our Sense of Wonder: Community Mural.
The festival is pleased to present local musicians, selected for their affiliation with the arts and science, that will be performing on the gazebo:
- Peter Alexander: www.peteralexander.us ,
- Nancy Sferra: www.nancysferra.com ,
- Lisa Redfern: www.lisaredfern.com ,
- Kat Logan and Jim Loney, Heather Hardy: http://heatherlilmamahardy.com , and
- Gifford Jamision: www.reverbnation.com/
giffjamison
All events are free of charge.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
8th Annual Peace Fair – August 4
8th Annual Peace Fair – August 4
Join PeaceWorks:
- on the Mall in Downtown Brunswick Saturday starting at 10 am
- for arts activities for children and adults;
- performances by local musicians; poetry writing and
- a Conversation Cafe where discussion will focus on ways to build a compassionate and sustainable society.
This family friendly event is free of charge.
Throughout the day representatives of 30+ Maine non-profit organizations will be available to discuss the work they do to encourage peace building in its many forms – from the personal to the global.
FMI visit www.peaceworksbrunswickme.org or call 371-2077.
3rd Annual Damariscotta Fine Crafts Show this Weekend
2012 Damariscotta Show at YMCA
Where & When:
Central Lincoln County YMCA525 Main St.
Damariscotta, Maine
Saturday, July 14, 2011
from 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, July 15, 2011
from 10 am to 4 pm
The Maine Crafts Guild’s 3nd Annual Damariscotta Show will be held all indoors at the Damariscotta YMCA. The finest in high-quality Maine craftsmanship will occupy the large open space as approximately 50 craftspeople display their work at this new venue, just across the road from the old Round Top Farm. Admission: $5 adults; children under 12 free.
Saltwater Celtic Music Festival @MMM &Thomas Point Beach
Aoife Clancy Concert, Friday, July 13, 6pm
The 2nd Annual Saltwater Music Festival at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick is Saturday and Sunday, July 14 & 15,
but MMM will host an opening concert at 6 p.m. the evening before featuring legendary Celtic music diva Aoife Clancy.
An Irish lass from the small town of Carrick-on-Suir, in County Tipperary, Ireland, her musical career began when her father, Bobby Clancy of the legendary Clancy Brothers, placed a guitar in her hands and, soon after, brought her to perform with him in pubs. She was a member of the acclaimed Irish American group, Cherish the Ladies, and she has been a featured soloist with the Boston Pops and Cincinnati Pops orchestras. Don’t miss her incredible performance. If you plan to attend the Saltwater Music Festival and purchase your tickets here through MMM, a portion of the price goes to support the Museum.
A Double Billing: The ALl Species Parade & A Natural Order
Where: The Brunswick Town Mall
Where: Frontier Café, 14 Maine Street, Brunswick
FREE
- No motorized vehicles,
- No banners or words and please:
- No live animals (leave Fido at home!).
Bath celebrates “Mayfair” Saturday, May 5th
Bath celebrates “Mayfair” Saturday, May 5th
Bath will celebrate the Rites of Spring on Saturday, May 5th, during Main Street Bath’s 10th annual Mayfair event.
The day will begin with yard sales from 8am – noon in City Park on Washington Street and at private locations city-wide.
Participating yard sales will have flyers with address and item listings to help guide shoppers in their hunt for bargain.
The rain location for non-profits will be the Elks Club on Lambert Street.
Other deals can be found from 9am – 3pm in the Big Tent Sale in downtown’s municipal parking lot on Water Street, and at sidewalk sales at downtown shops all day long.
Free family activities include:
- sidewalk chalk art drawing with Bath’s Art Van from City Hall, and
- Maypole dancing with live music on the lawn of the Customs House from 11am – 2pm.
Bath’s new trolley will be unveiled at 10am in front of City Hall at 55 Front Street and offer free rides to the public from 10am-3pm.
At the Bath Train Station and Visitors Center, there will be a petting zoo of baby goats as well as Main Street Bath yard sale items.
Shoppers and families can take part in a Downtown Scavenger Hunt as they enjoy the festivities. Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Gift of Bath gift certificate.
Other downtown activities include:
- opening day of the outdoors Bath Farmers Market at Waterfront Park from 8:30am-noon;
- a 5-year anniversary celebration at The Library Bookstore on Front Street from 10am – 4pm, with a children’s story-hour at 10:30am, door-prizes, and refreshments;
- a Cinco de Mayo celebration with drink specials, free munchies, party favors and more from 4pm to 7pm on the Kennebec Tavern’s riverfront patio; and
- Enter the Haggis in concert at the Chocolate Church Arts Center at 7:30pm.
There will also be a 5-mile Trail Run, “The Murph” along Whiskeag Trail to help raise funds for Fields for Our Future, with registration from 8-9:30am at the Bath YMCA on Centre Street.
For more information or to download a list of yard-sale vendors, visit the Main Street Bath website at www.visitbath.com or call us at 442-7291.
Mayfair activities are generously supported by our event sponsors, Maine Hosting Solutions, MW Sewall, Key Bank, Café Crème, Edward Jones Investments, Now You’re Cooking and the Kennebec Company, and by our season event sponsor, Bath Savings Institution.
Earth Day Celebrations at Sea Side Studios
Earth day Event, Friday April 20th and Saturday April 21, 2012. Come join us for a celebration of Mother Earth!
Event Includes:
- Shamanic energy healer Jaclyn Ouellette
- Earth Mandela
- Fire & Drumming ceremony
- Acoustic music
- Face painting
- Time capsule
- Seed planting station
- Native American history story time
For More Information call: 442-8239
Family Arts Festival is a celebration of community and the arts
Sat, Sept 17, 10am – 4pm
15th Annual Family Arts Festival
In 1996, we held our first Family Arts Festival on a beautiful September day on the Brunswick Town Mall. The tradition continues!
Each year we bring you new faces, workshops, and performers for a day of art, music and dance making.
We are grateful to artists and performers for making this festival possible. And thank you for coming; have a great day!
Silent Auction
Please take a look at great silent auction items at the bottom of this page. Silent Auction will be held during the Family Arts Festival. All proceeds support the festival. You do not need to be present to win.
Family Arts Festival Sat, Sept 17, 10am – 4pm
Family Arts Festival is a celebration of community and the arts
15th Annual Family Arts Festival
In 1996, we held our first Family Arts Festival on a beautiful September day on the Brunswick Town Mall. The tradition continues! Each year we bring you new faces, workshops, and performers for a day of art, music and dance making. We are grateful to artists and performers for making this festival possible. And thank you for coming; have a great day!
Silent Auction
Please take a look at great silent auction items at the bottom of this page. Silent Auction will be held during the Family Arts Festival. All proceeds support the festival. You do not need to be present to win.
Gazebo Stage
Music begins at 10. Check back soon for additional information.
10:00 Shanna Underwood Trio. Bringing out the folk and blues aspects of Americana music with homegrown instrumentals and deep, rich vocals.
11:00 Bath Municipal Concert Band. Best entertains the festival with a performance celebrating American music, Broadway favorites and a touch of Salsa!
12:00 Daisy Lee. Daisy performed last year during open mike. This year she has her own repertoire. Click here for video of performance.
1:00 Jim Loney, Kat Logan & Will Brown. Folk, traditional and blues. Festival favorites!
2:00 Red Beans & Rice. Dave Hunt and Carter Ruff play blues, originals and recycled classics.
3:00 Jud Caswell. “Jud Caswell captures the American experience through carefully crafted songs while instantly setting a tone of “we’re all friends here” with his audiences. He is truly a new songwriter to be treasured.” – Scott Hayward, Tupelo Music Hall.
On the Lawn
10-12 Mysterious Mime Kay Mann makes an appearance!
10-4 Festival Mural. Add your impressions to this group effort.
10-4 Face Painting with out enthusiastic and artistic volunteers.
Workshops Children’s Tent
10:00-12:00 Puppy Parade with Elaine Reed. Using Model Magic (a self hardening clay like material) we will use the pinch pot method to create little sculpted critters ( puppies, kittens, etc.). These little critters take about 20 minutes to make and can than be carefully transported home. The actual drying time is about 1 hour.
10:00-2:00 Collage with Maria Castellano-Usery and Patricia Boissevain. Choose a theme, and choose from many materials at hand, and you are on your way!
10:00-1:00 Wearable Art with ArtVan crew. Join Jamie Silvestri and volunteers to create something new to wear created from recycled materials. Make your own headband, vest, bracelet, you name it.
10:00-12:00 Recycled Stuff = Art with Shift Owners Corie Washow and Rob Schulz. Using unique connectors we’ll turn your trash and recycleables into cool creations. Bring your own materials to build with – along the lines of cereal boxes, paper plates, the cardboard tubes from paper towel/toilet paper, yogurt containers, egg cartons, milk jugs,etc.!
10:00-12:00 BookMarks with Topsham Library volunteers. Decorate a bookmark for your favorite book.
Image: Festival Mural
10:00-4:00 5×5 Masterpiece with Arts Are Elementary. Come join Arts Are Elementary and create a “5×5″ masterpiece – a mini version of the locally familiar “10×10″. A variety of mediums available at this station to inspire young art minds – come use paints, markers, or pencils on foamboard to make your own masterpiece and then border it with a handmade “frame”. Will be ready to hang in your very own home exhibit! We estimate 5-20 minutes for this project.
10:00-12:00 Bubble & Print. Learn this print technique from Robin Brooks, Donna Parkinson and Sarah Vosmus. All ages welcome!
12:00-2:00 Giant Inflatable Creature with Susan Perrine and Big Brothers-Big Sisters. A giant inflatable creature will be built onsite during the festival. Show up at noon and join an impromptu group of artists who will design and build a giant inflatable art object. Using simple materials, recycled plastic and duct tape, we will construct an object that will hold air and with the help of a large fan will inflate to enormous proportions. Image, right: Inside the Giant Inflatable
12:00-2:00 Light Catchers with Bridget Spaeth. Create luminescent art of light and color with paper and inl. For ages 7 and up or younger artists with a parent.
12:00-4:00 Extreme Hats with Linda Blanton and volunteers. Create your personal festival statement with this workshop of remarkable toppers!
2:00-4:00 Jewel Jam Wearable Art. with Aura Ever. Bracelets, medallions, crowns and masks are created out of cardboard colored duck tape, sharpies yarn, string and ribbon and jewels….all we need are scissors, tape and imagination!
2:00-4:00 Family Hoop Jam with Amanda Walden from Spin Art. Amanda will have hula hoops in various sizes available for the whole family to try. Come and give them a spin!
2:00-4:00 Masks Make a face-a cat a monster a flower power mask-Your imagination is the only limit.
Adult tent – Art making workshops and demos
10:00-4:00 Weaving Demonstration with Michael Patterson. Patterson, whose studio is in Brunswick, offers demonstration weaving technique and patterns.
10:00-4:00 Learn more about local cultural nonprofits at info table, including The Theater Project, Maine Maritime Museum, The Chocolate Church, Bowdoin College Craft Center, Maine Fiberarts, and more.
10:00-12:00 Wrapped Rocks. Wrap your favorite rock in linen thread. Maine Fiberarts Director Christine Macchi shows how to crochet these one-of-a-kind keepsakes.
12:00-2:00 Henna Tattooing Demonstration with members of Lewiston Somali community and LA Arts
12:00-2:00 Celestial Star Maps with Rebecca McNulty from Dragon’s Eye Ventures will share an old fashioned method of making nearly invisible star maps of the celestial seas. Recommended for young adults and adults.
2:00-4:00 Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain with Hati Modr. Using these techniques helps everyone learn to draw!
2:00-4:00 Oil Pastels with Lee Cheever. Create your own Maine coastal scene and learn pastel techniques.
Images: Mask-maker at work, Light catcher at 2010 festival.
Sponsors
The Family Art Festival celebrates its 15th year this fall. It is sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance, with support from Town of Brunswick, Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, Midcoast Health Services and the generous donations of many local individuals and businesses. Workshop Sponsors include: Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union, Hannaford Supermarkets, Hammond Lumber, T. Kevin Sullivan, D.M.D., El Camino, Gulf of Maine Books, Maine Home Realty, Riley Insurance, and Scarlet Begonia’s.
Five Rivers Arts Alliance Membership!
Membership and individual contributions are more than one third of Five Rivers Arts Alliance’s budget. If you are not a member already, join today! We are offering a discount, or a free t-shirt today! Your membership supports this festival and many more events, including ArtWalks in Bath, Brunswick and Topsham, member Meetings and Pecha Kucha Nights. We think that the arts play an essential role in our communities, in life-long learning and in our economy and your membership support our work to strengthen our communities through the arts.
Silent Auction
Local artists and businesses have supported the festival with donations. Many have donated gift certificates and merchandise for our first Silent Take a look. Make a bid. There are great items for you, or someone you know. We are grateful for donations from:
- Saddleback Maine, 2 lift tickets, $150 value
- Gelato Fiasco, $25 gift certificates
- Agren Appliance, $50 gift certificate
- Best Buy, $10 gift certificate
- Great Impasta, $25 gift certificates
- Sea Dogs, $40 gift certificate
- Broadway Deli, $50 gift certificate
- Penobscot Bay Porch Swings, canvas bag, $25 value
- Michael Patterson, Handweaver, Woven wall hanging, $65 value
- Judy Johnson at Starz Hair Studio, $40 gift certificate for hair cut and style
- Sherwin Williams Paints, ceiling paint and roller set up, $30 value
- “The Outsider” by Livy Glaubitz giclee print, $45 value
- Oriental Restaurant, $10 gift certificate
- Murphy’s Seafood Grille, $25 gift certificate
- Grease Lighting, two $32.99 gift certificates for oil change
- Dunkin Donuts, $25 gift certificate
- Bart & Greg’s DVD Explosion, $25 gift certificate
- Thai Villa, $25 gift certificate
- Silver Earings by Judith Barker, of Markings Gallery, Bath, $78 value
- Summer Island Studio Gallery, $25 gift certificate
- Dawgtopia, $25 gift certificate toward dog care and grooming
- Pancho Villa, $25 gift certificate
- Matt Loosigian ”Hungry for the Sun” CD
- Wilbur’s Fine Candies, Box of chocolates!, $19.50 gift certificate
- Luxe Salon & Spa Gift Basket with Gift certificate and products, $120 value
- Bodwell’s, Front end Alignment, $60 value
- Eco Kids Art Supplies, 2 sets, $72 value, donated by Eco Kids, Portland and also available at Shift, Brunswick
- Spindleworks Gift Basket, $56 value
- Lee Cheever Family Portrait-in time for Christmas cards, $140 value
- Susan Perrine Handwoven Sagadaho Wrap, $85 value
- Long Branch School, $25 Gift Certificate toward class of your choosing
Arts Downtown & All Around: December 3, 4, and 5, 2010
Enjoy the weekend! Shop locally and support your local artists.
Image: “A Safe Harbor” by Evelyn Dunphy, on view at her West Bath studio during Arts Downtown & All Around.
The thirteenth annual Arts Downtown & All Around is an invitation to visit artist studios, take in several group shows and downtown galleries and top off the day with music, theater, dance. Our region’s artists create beautiful work-from the practical to the sublime.
We hope you will take time to visit, explore and support local artists and businesses this holiday season. Listings for the weekend follow. Check back for PDF of brochure, complete wiht maps. You can find brochures around town and as an insert in the November 26 edition of The Times Record.
Dresden
- Tandem Glass Works, 6 Eagle Lodge Ln. (Just off Rt 127). Hand blown art glass by Terrill and Charlie Jenkins. Visit studio and gallery. Weekly demonstrations in winter. Call ahead for details. 737-2781, www.tandemglass.com Fri, Sat, Sun
Bowdoinham
- Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans’ 7th Annual Holiday Show & Sale, 13 School St. Bowdoinham crowned “A Very Crafty Town” by Downeast Magazine. Come see why. (Directions: From Rt 24, turn onto Rt 125; School St is 2nd left) The Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans is a local group dedicated to fostering excellence in fine arts and crafts, making them more significant in cultural life. Show includes fifteen furniture makers, potters, jewelers, quilters, painters, and more. Live music both days, homemade snacks, a raffle.
www.bowdoinham.com Fri 6-8pm, Sat 10-4 
Image: Bowdoinham Town Hall Group Show. Stop by for local art, crafts, music and refreshments in Friday and Saturday.
- Merrymeeting Arts Center. “Smitten: Hands and their Coverings.” The exhibit features Latvian mittens by Angela Kimberk as well as a wide variety of mittens and hand coverings by other area textile artists. Photographs, prints, oils, and sculptures with hand-mitten-sheep-wool themes are also included, tying the exhibit to the area’s historic sheep farming industry. “Hands-on’ children’s activities Sat 10-12. 710-0349, www.merrymeetingartscenter.org Fri, Sat .
Topsham
- Maine Fiberarts. 13 Main St. “Diagonal Knitting: Book Sale/Exhibit,” knitted wearables and sculpture by Katharine Cobey. Book Signing and Meet the Artist, Dec. 3, 10-2. Sale/Exhibit continues for ADAA and through February. 721-0678, www.mainefiberarts.org Fri, Sat
Brunswick-Fort Andross, 14 Maine St. – Studios & exhibits
- Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery. (First Tower entrance; 1st fl, take hallway to right.) VSA Maine is proud to present “A Matter of Perception 2010,” an art exhibition showcasing the work and creativity of Maine artists with disabilities. On view through Dec 4th. For more information visitwww.vsartsmaine.org, www.explorefrontier.com Fri, Sat
- Full Circle Dance Studio & Gemini Dance Company. Suite 0101. Performances Fri (6pm) and Sat. (2pm and 6 pm) See Schedule below. 837-5575, www.fullcircledancestudio.com
- Hatch Studio. (Ground Floor, use 2nd Tower entrance; downstairs, left at “T”) Furniture gallery, custom furniture, accessories and pool tables, 14 Maine St. Fort Andross, www.hatchstudio.com, 721-0070 Fri, Sat Image: Hatch Studio design.
- Accolades-Basement Woodworks. Custom furniture, shadow boxes and trophies. (Ground Floor, use 2nd Tower entrance; downstairs, left at “T”) 207-522-8943,www.basementwoodworks.com Fri, Sat
- Isabelle Pelissier Open Studio. (Ground Floor, use 2nd Tower entrance; downstairs, right at “T”) Steel sculpture, paintings, found object assemblage. 666-3479, www.isabellepelissier.com Sat, Sun
- Mildred Johnson Open Studio. Assemblage, collage, drawing–whatever. (Cumberland Storage entrance; 2nd fl). 319-4201, mjsftandross@gmail.com. Sat, Sun Image above: Mildred Johnson in her studio.
- Ed McCartan Open Studio. (Cumberland Storage entrance; 2nd fl). Experimental works, combining abstract and realistic forms, symbolism. 449-0208, www.artists-in-residence.com/edsart/ Fri, Sat, Sun Image: Ed McCartan painting “Wildflower Friends.”
- Joe Godleski at Alan Mast Studio. 228B, Ft. Andross, 14 Maine St. (Cumberland Storage entrance; 2nd fl). My representational paintings are direct and structured compositions. I look to make each painting a time slice, connecting to what is found around us. joegodleski.blogspot.com Fri, Sat, Sun
Fort Andross Group Show
14 Maine St. Use Cumberland Storage entrance. Show is to right, on the first floor between Cumberland Storage office and Cabot Mill Antiques. Fri, Sat, Sun Image: Earings by H. Monique Designs.
- H. Monique Designs. Unique handcrafted silver jewelry by Heather Atwood. Silver jewelry-hand carved, lost wax-casting method. 729-1539,hmoniquedesigns@yahoo.com Fri, Sat, Sun
- Lynette Breton & Patty Olds. Breton’s Leaf and flower presses are made from salvaged wood from Moosehead Lake and elm from “The Herbie Project.” Spoon carving demonstration; find out about future classes. Olds’ pressed leaf collage-pictures and scrolls will be for sale. 725-1313, pattyolds@gmail.com, www.sevenscrolls.com, Fri, Sat Image: Leaf and Flower press by Lynette Breton.
- Maria Castellano-Usery. Acrylic Paintings and collage. www.brushstrokesbymaria.com
- Lee Cheever. Dis n’ dat, a selection of the teacher/artist’s work: jewelry, prints, painting, photography and more Fr, Sat, 725-7137, cheeverteacher@gmail.com
- Coryell Clayworks: This year Coryell Clayworks will have our Holiday sale at the Fort Andross Group show in Brunswick. All of our pottery at the same sale prices and some close outs and seconds. coryellclay@gmail.com Fri, Sat, Sun Image: teapot by Harold Roberts
- David Jacobson. Blown Glass Ornaments and Bud Vases. 914-715 6848, jcubson@fairpoint.net, www.davidjacobsonglass.comFri, Sat, Sun Image below: Handblown glass ornament by David Jacobson.
- Monika Kirtland. Art Quilts. Wall hangings Realistic and abstract, including landscapes, close-ups of trees, leaves, flowers and rocks. 504-9017, mkirtland@gwi.net, Fri, Sat
- Margaret Leonard. Paintings on paper. 833-6051;mflspictures.multiply.com/photos, mleonard207@yahoo.com Fri, Sat
- Susan Perrine. Hand woven shawls and scarves with Maine fibers, hand painted and stitched greeting cards.www.susanperrine.com, susanperrine@gmail.com 449-2978.Fri, Sat, Sun
- Studio Pig & Fish. An eclectic gallery of useful arts, Studio Pig and Fish features works by Deb Gill, Nanako O’Donnell and Lari Washburn. 504-0018, hello@pigandfish.com, www.pigandfish.com Fri, Sat Image: Ai Lantern by Studio Pig and Fish.
- Allison Price. Soft pastel paintings, pen and ink drawings, dry point and collagraph prints of imagined figures and landscapes. 729-8575,aprice@brunswick.k12.me.us Sat, Sun
- Beverley Price. Giclee prints of still-life, city and countryscape paintings. Commissioned pet portraits in pastel capture the unique personalities of beloved family members. Sat, Sun
- Hillary Schwartz. Sterling and Argentium Silver crocheted necklaces in brilliant colors and soft pastels. 799-0252 Sat, Sun Image: Periwinkle Necklace by Hillary Schwatz
- Bill Tomsa. Original paintings. Land, sea and urbanscapes, mostly from the Brunswick, Topsham and nearby areas, some of which you may be familiar with. 729-7089, BillTomsaArt912@aol.com. Fri, Sat, Sun
- Mary Alice Treworgy. Oil Paintings and Giclee Prints of Monhegan and Brunswick. Also notecards, www.maryalicetreworgy.com Sat
- Catherine Worthington. Textile Art, Art Quilts. One of a kind hand painted textiles, gifts, & cards. 729-6836;cmworth@myfairpoint.net, http://www.earthtonesandfishbonesart.com Fri, Sat, Sun
Downtown Brunswick
- Bayview Gallery. 58 Maine St. Enjoy Bayview Gallery’s annual celebration of the holidays in conjunction with Arts Downtown and All Around. The gallery will open its holiday exhibit on Friday, December 3rd from 5-7:30pm. Celebrate the arts and share holiday cheer while enjoying a wide selection of artworks by Bayview Gallery artists. Whether you are just starting your collection or are looking for a signature piece to cap a lifetime of connoisseurship, come visit us and experience the joy of fine art! 729-5500,www.bayviewgallery.com Fri, Sat Image: Moving Water by Stefan Pastuhov
- The Frank Brockman Gallery. 68 Maine St, 3rd fl. 729-5389. bro@gwi.net. Fri, Sat
- Gelato Fiasco. 74 Maine St. Guest artist. 607-4002. Fri, Sat, Sun
- Spindleworks. “All Dolled up for the Holiday” 7 Lincoln St. Our annual holiday celebration, featuring “and Sew it Seams” in the Whatnot Gallery and many new items in our store. 725-8820, www.spindleworks.org Fri, Sat,
- Little Dog Coffee Shop, 87 Maine St. 721-9500.paul@littledogcoffeeshop.com, Fri-6, Sat, Sun
- Connie Lundquist Open Studio. 98 Maine St. Mixed media collage and assemblage, gouache painting, graphite drawing. Refreshments. 607-2569,www.connielundquist.com Fri, Sat, Sun
- Summer Island Studio, 149 Maine St, Tontine Mall. Patti L. Baker, Jewelry Designer will be showing her newest lines of hand wrought sliver and gold jewelry as well as gallery of 50 Maine artisans on display 373-1810. sisgallery@suscom-maine.net Sat, Sun
- Gulf of Maine Books, 134 Maine St. Sunday at 4pm we will have a talk and slide show by Greg Marley, author of “Mushrooms for Health – Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi” and also “Chantarelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares – The Love, Lore and Mystique of Mushrooms.” 729-5083,gulfofmainebooks.blogspot.com Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
- Townsend Studios. 136 Maine St. (Upstairs from Gulf of Maine) Exhibiting photography by Jim Townsend and paste paintings, prints, cards and handpainted silk scarves by Fran Townsend. Fri, Sat. 725-0110,www.townsendstudios.net
- The Theater Project. Center Stage Players’ Performance. 2pm Fri & Sat. 14 School St. 729-8584, www.theaterproject.com. See events listings.
- Penobscot Bay Porch Swings. 4 Pleasant St. Handcrafted hammocks, porch swings, canvas bags and crafts local craftspeople-pottery, jewelry, photography, whimsical driftwood sculpture, fiber; all great gift ideas. 729-1616, www.penobscotbayporchswings.com Fri, Sat, Sun
- Gallery Framing, 12 Pleasant St. Brian McFadden. Art work of local oil paint artist Brad McFadden. Brad is well known for his ability to capture the light and feeling of local scenes. 729-9108;galleryframing@yahoo.com F, Sa, Su
- Gallery at 11 Pleasant St-VSA Arts. “Wreaths Trees and Baubles, Oh My! Holiday Art Sale.” Table top trees, wreaths, ornaments and holiday gifts by artists and local businesses (through Dec 14). 607-4016, www.vsartsmaine.org F, Sa, Su
Harpswell
- Ash Cove Pottery, Gail Kass and Susan Horowitz, 75 Ash Cove Rd, off Rt. 123. Visit, Shop, Enjoy! Susan and Gail’s handthrown mugs, bowls, tide clocks, lamps — colored in shades of sand, sea, earth and sky make great gifts. 833-6004, info@ashcovepottery.com, www.ashcovepottery.com. Sat, Sun Image: Susan Horowitz with one of her mugs judged “Best in Maine” by Downeast Magazine.
- The Blue Door. 247 Basin Point Rd. Hati Modr’s painting studio is one of the oldest houses in Harpswell and features oil paintings of Maine and still life. Classes in painting and drawing offered. Guest artist Christina Beebe offers fine art, furniture, note cards and heirloom-quality home accessories. 833-2815. Sat, Sun
Bath
- Wayne Robbins Wood Carvings, 1302 High St. Come join our seasonal celebration. The gallery of sea creatures will be decorated and light snacks will be served. (From Rt.1 take High St. exit. Go north 1.5 miles. Studio on left.) 443-2287; www.waynerobbins.com Fri, Sat, Sun by appt.
- Elaine Reed Open Studio,133 Oak St. Watercolors of Maine’s coastal landscape, Current works include “Fall in the Blueberry Barrens, Georgetown, Bath & vicinity.”F, Sat, Sun 319-2375, reedart@sover.net Image: “Early Morning Light” by Elaine Reed.
- Chocolate Church Arts Center, “Members Holiday Show” 804 Washington St. 442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org Sat 12 noon-4. See events listings
- Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine, 170 Front St. Made-in-Maine artists and products, including work by local artists. 443-2225,lisamariesmadeinmaine.com
- Solo Bistro, 128 Front St. Friday Night Jazz 6:30pm. 443-3373. Tom Porter (Keyboard) Sat. open for dinner. www.solobistro.com. Fri See events listings.
City Hall Group Show, 55 Front St
- ArtVan Program. Works of art by ArtVan kids, pottery/cards made by ArtVan youth artists!! Learn more about the Art Van program.www.artvanprogram.org Fri, Sat
- Coastal Art Glass offers unique, one of a kind fusion glass from jewelry through Gifts for the home. Fri, Sat Image: A selection of jewelry from Coastal Art Glass, on view at Bath City Hall.
- J Dare Johnstone. Contemporary jewelry designs, bronze, copper, silver, raku beads. 443-2446, jdjdesigns.com Fri, Sat, Sun
- Claudette Gamache. Pastel paintings, prints and cards of the area.www.claudettegamache.com F, Sat
- Tina Ingraham Painting Studio, 4 Centre St (entrance next to Cafe Creme). Open studio on 3rd floorwww.tinaingraham.com, 703-463-6043. Sat
- Cafe Crème. 56 Front St. Art exhibit. Corner of Front & Centre Sts. 443-6454. Fri, Sat, Sun
- Susan McChesney, 53/9 Front St. ”Bracelets and Drawings” – new original work, Giclee Prints, Greeting Cards, Architectural Portraits. Guest Artists including Avery Duncan, Graphic Artist. 207.232.7759, mcc@mcchesneyart.com, www.mcchesneyart.com Fri, Sat Image: Blossom by Susan McChesney.
- Judson Pottery Open Studio, 52 Front St. Pottery, sculpture, paintings and drawings. Ceramic art by Carolyn Judson, Betsy Fear, Nan Moran, Cathy Bloom and Lyla Ross.443-6941. Fri, Sat
- Markings Gallery, 50 Front St. Come celebrate the creative spirit at Markings! Our artists are presenting unusual holiday ornaments to intrigue and delight you….wonderful treats for a host or hostess! Creativity abounds at Markings! 443-1499,www.markingsgallery.com Fri, Sat, Sun Image: Markings Gallery.
- Sarah Greenier Studio/Gallery, 428 Middle St. Maine coast watercolor & oil paintings and prints. Open studio & watercolor demonstration. Refreshments & drawing for a framed art print Saturday afternoon, (From Rt. 1, take Rt. 209 south on Washington or High Streets ¾ mile and follow directional signs to gallery.) 443-3936,http://www.sarahgreenier.com Fri, Sat Image below: “Townsend Gut,” by Sarah Greenier
West Bath
- Evelyn Dunphy Studio & Gallery, 596 Foster Point Rd. You are invited to an open studio featuring original watercolors and small prints. A donation for food bank gives you a gift certificate toward purchase. Contact: 443-5045, artist@evelyndunphy.com,www.evelyndunphy.com. Fri, Sat
- Earth Circle Studio, 569 Berry’s Mills Rd. Open studio. www.maryannabock.com.
Woolwich
- Woolwich Fire Department Auxiliary Holiday Craft Fair, Woolwich Fire Station, 13 Nequasset Rd. (Just off Rt 1). 15-20 crafters. Sa, 9am-2pm
Weekend Events Schedule
Friday, December 3
- Maine Fiberarts. 10am-2pm. “Diagonal Knitting: Book Sale/Exhibit,” Book Signing and Meet the Artist, Katharine Cobey. 13 Main St, Topsham. 721-0678, www.mainefiberarts.org
- Center Stage Players’ Performance. 2pm. Theater Project, 14 School St. Al Miller and Center Stage Players present delightful readers’ theater. $5. 729-8584, www.theaterproject.com.
- Full Circle Dance Studio and Gemini Dance Company. 6pm Creative Dance and Street Jazz performance featuring students age 2-10 Suggested donation $5. Fort Andross 14 Maine St, Brunswick. 837-5575, www.fullcircledancestudio.com.
- Trolley Christmas Caroling! 6-8pm. Grab a blanket and a thermos of hot-cocoa and hop on the trolley with your family and friends. Passengers will be picked up at City Hall ever 30 minutes…free, first come, first served. 55 Front St, Bath. www.visitbath.com
- December Dance Concert. 8pm. Theater & Dance Dept. Wish Theater, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Free. 725-3375. www.bowdoin.edu/calendar Image: Quilt by Cathrein Worthington. On view at Group Show in Fort Andross during Arts Downtown & All Around.
Saturday Events, December 4
- Center Stage Players’ Performance. 2pm. Theater Project, 14 School St. Al Miller and Center Stage Players present delightful readers’ theater. $5. 729-8584, www.theaterproject.com.
- Full Circle Dance, 2pm. Gemini Dance Company Performance. Teens perform break dancing and Hip-Hop. Suggested donation: $5 benefits scholarship program. 837-5575, www.fullcircledancestudio.com
- Bowdoin Chamber Choir Concert, 3pm Bowdoin Chapel, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, www.bowdoin.edu/calendar
- Full Circle Dance, 6pm. Gemini dance company adults and teens perform street jazz, whacking, Hip-Hop and more, suggested for older audiences. 837-5575, www.fullcircledancestudio.com
- December Dance Concert. 7pm. Wish Theater, Memorial Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The annual fall dance show features the introductory, intermediate, and advanced repertory classes. Free. 725-3375, www.bowdoin.edu/calendar
- Paul Sullivan. 7:30pm. Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St, Bath. Grammy Award winner Sullivan presents a holiday program. $15advance/$17door/$13 members. 442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org
- December Dance Concert. 9pm. Wish Theater, Memorial Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The annual fall dance show features the introductory, intermediate, and advanced repertory classes. Free. 725-3375, www.bowdoin.edu/calendar Image: “Bear Spirit Blessing,” by Maryanna Bock. On view at her West Bath studio. Image below: Painting by Margaret Leonard, on view at Group Show at Fort Andross.
Sunday Events, December 5
- Bowdoin Chamber Choir Concert. 3pm. Free. Bowdoin Chapel, Bowdoin College, Brunswick.www.bowdoin.edu/calendar
- Gulf of Maine Books. 4pm. Talk and Slide Show by Greg Marley, author of “Mushrooms for Health – Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi” and also “Chantarelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares – The Love, Lore and Mystique of Mushrooms.” 134 Maine St, Brunswick.gulfofmainebooks.blogspot.com
Thank you to Brunswick Downtown Association and Main Street Bath for promotional support and to Waterfront Maine for contributing space for the Group Show at Fort Andross and City of Bath for providing space at City Hall Auditrium, Bath! Image: Shopping at Spindleworks, 7 Lincoln St, Brunswick.
For more information, contact Harriet Mosher at 207-798-6964 orinfo@fiveriversartsalliance.org
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