Workshop for artists who file self-employment taxes
The city of Bangor’s Commission on Cultural Development will host a workshop on self-employment taxes and tax issues 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Story Room of the Bangor Public Library.
Maine Animal Coalition Animal Rights Flag Design Contest
OBJECTIVE: To design a flag to serve as a visual representation of the animal rights movement. ELIGIBILITY: Contest is open to residents of the United States who have reached the age of majority in their state at the time of entry. CONTEST DATE: The Contest starts on October 15,2014 and ends 11:59 p.m. EST February 15, 2015.
Murals make a difference
The Public Works Authority funded hundreds of murals in the US during the 1930s as part of the New Deal. The Coit Tower Murals are a collection of murals made by 25 artists, some of whom had worked alongside Rivera in San Francisco during the period. The images focus on the struggles of working-class Americans and evoke the ideological battles […]
Special Saturday opening at Constellation Gallery DEC 20th from 10am – 8pm.
With art from all across Maine in the exhibit the Constellation Gallery a special Saturday opening is scheduled for December 20th from 10am until 8pm. The Constellation Gallery’s, home of (MAC), call for art received entrees from all over Maine. As a result MAC’s “Miniatures” exhibit is the collective’s largest exhibit ever, with over 110 original works. The show runs […]
Ramona du Houx exhibits lightgraphs at Berry’s downtown Waterville, Maine
By Morgan Rogers (this article first appeared in Maine Insights) The inside gallery at Berry’s Stationers 153 Main St, downtown Waterville, features the artwork, Ramona du Houx, until December 30, 2014. Ramona du Houx creates fine art photography that looks like watercolor paintings evoking mystery and a sense of wonder. Many find them nostalgic and some mystical. Ramona is currently represented by Gallery Storks of Tokyo, Japan and is also a member of the Maine Artist Collaborative where she exhibits regularly at the Constellation Gallery in Portland, Maine. “For me art reflects where we live in our communities, as well as where an artist is in their heart, mind and soul,” said Ramona. “In 1979 I began to paint with […]
Call to artists “Celebrating Color” at River Arts in Damariscotta, Maine
River Arts in Damariscotta, is inviting artists to submit work for its upcoming “Celebrating Color” Exhibition. They are seeking submissions in any media; sculpture and fine crafts are welcome. All work is due by 4pm on Saturday, December 13 at 4 pm. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19 from 5-7. The exhibition will hang until January 15. […]
Miniatures on exhibit at Portland Maine Collective gallery through Jan. 27
This article, Miniatures exhibit at Portland gallery through Jan. 27, appeared in the Sun Journal Encore | Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Constellation Gallery’s call for art a success; leads to biggest exhibit ever—meet the artists during this Friday Art Walk with art from all across Maine PORTLAND — The Constellation Gallery’s, home of the Maine Artist Collective, call for art […]
Winter Festivities in Belfast Kicks off two evenings of art openings
Photograph by Neal Parent, Parent Gallery Come kick off the holidays in downtown Belfast with festive cultural and retail enticements the weekend of December 5th and 6th! With two evenings of art openings and street performances as part of Belfast Art’s special holiday art walk offerings, the monthly First Friday Contra Dance, and Our Town Belfast’s annual Early Bird Sale […]
Harlow’s Holiday Hodgepodge in Hallowell, Maine
In December, the Harlow Gallery at 160 Water Street in Hallowell presents a NEW fundraiser, “Holiday Hodgepodge”, a showcase of fine art and craft, including contemporary and vintage original art. Artwork can be purchased off the wall and taken home the same day; 50% of any sold work will benefit programming at the Harlow Gallery while 50% will go to […]
Gardiner’s Art Walk celebrates its 10th year on December 5th
On Friday evening, December 5th, Historic Downtown Gardiner will abound with creative energy and good cheer, as Artwalk Gardiner celebrates the culmination of its tenth season. Launched in 2005 by Artdogs™ studios and a small group of area artists, Artwalk Gardiner is comprised of a non-juried group of diverse artists who live and/or work within a twenty-mile radius of downtown […]
Vanderbilt’s interpretations of Maine’s rock, wood and ice formations
Barbara Vanderbilt’s exhibit includes interpretations of Maine’s rock, wood and ice formations. Her pastel paintings capture the subtle changes in texture and color of nature’s timeworn crafting of unusual designs, resulting in intriguing studies. The show will run Oct. 23 through Dec. 2,at Savory Maine, 11 Water Street in Damariscotta Recently, Vanderbilt has been exploring water and ice formations and […]
River Art’s Artist Choice exhibit opens Nov 14th
River Arts, in Damariscotta, invites the public to the opening reception for their Artist’s Choice Exhibition on Friday, Nov. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The show includes artwork by 80 Maine artists in a wide variety of media, sculpture and fine crafts. The exhibition will hang until Dec. 11. “As I looked through and started to choose pieces for […]
“Inspired by Katahdin” opens Nov. 7 at Harlow Gallery in Hallowell, Maine
“Inspired by Katahdin” Opens Tomorrow at Harlow Gallery in Hallowell, Maine from November 7th to the 29th. There will be an opening reception and book signing on Friday, November 7th from 5 to 8 pm.The Harlow Gallery is open 12-6PM, Wednesday–Saturday. Maine’s majestic Mount Katahdin is the muse for the 49 artists participating in “Inspired by Katahdin,” juried by David […]
Maine Island puppy children’s ABC book in four languages
Finally, a children’s book in four languages! Here is an example of some of the playful, educational pages in Clipper’s ABC’s, plus the front and back. Adventure with Clipper, the adorable Maine island puppy, as he takes children into his world, while teaching them their ABC’s in English, French, Spanish, and Japanese. One painting leads into the next, as children […]
Posters and postcards of Ramona du Houx’s art photography now available
Many people have asked Ramona du Houx for posters and postcards of some of her photographic art work. So, Ramona has chosen three images and has printed them as 18 x 24 posters, that can be matted and framed. She picked three flower images for the 6 x 4 postcards. Each dreamlike image, Garden, Discovery and Lilly Bells, transports the […]
Maine Artist Collective puts out an extended “Call for Art” to bring in artists from all corners of Maine
On The Bangor Daily. The Constellation Gallery, home of the Maine Artist Collective (MAC), has put out a “Call for Art” throughout the great state of Maine for the upcoming Miniatures Show from November 21st to January 27th. Artists will have the opportunity to show downtown Portland from November until January, during two art walks with receptions — one on […]
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