Daniel Corey “The Point At Pemaquid”

Final Week for “Daniel Corey – A Fresh Start” at Camden Falls Gallery

Camden Falls Gallery has been showing Daniel Corey, a traditional painter rooted in the aesthetic values of the Ashcan school and the impressionists of the Cape Cod School of Art. Mostly inspired by light quality, color harmony and abstract shapes, his paintings are created from direct observation. Daniel has been named the 2009 Monhegan Island artist in residence by the Monhegan Artists’ Residency Corporation(MARC).

“Being familiar with the rich art history of the Island and the part some of my personal painting heroes have had in it, would make this residency very special to me. I find this a priceless opportunity to experience the scenes they painted and walk in their footsteps, while having the time to paint my own personal view of the Island and hopefully leaving a few footprints of my own,” says Daniel.

The show ends 7/8 and is followed by “A Day at the Beach” with featured artists, Aline Ordman and John Schmidtberger, who have captured through their unique and individual interpretations, the perfect Maine memories from walking along the shore or having a day at the beach.” FMI, http://camdenfallsgallery.com/

Listen to the 7/4 Café des Artistes interview with Camden Falls Gallery Owner Howard Gallagher.


Openings + Shows















Landing Gallery, 8 Elm St, Rockland, opened its 2009 season with "100 Works", a group exhibit of 25 gallery artists on June 17th. Pictured at the reception are Roger Dell, Director of Education at the Farnsworth Art Museum and Islesboro photographer Roberta in front of her work. The exhibit will run through July 12th, 2009. Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 12 - 5 and Wednesdays until 8.


Joan Miró is the subject of the third audio-visual presentation in the 2009 season of “Art Videos at the Gallery”
presented by Ogunquit Performing Arts and Ogunquit Arts Collaborative at the Barn Gallery in Ogunquit on Wednesday July 15 at 7:30 pm FMI, www.barngallery.org/


There will be an opening reception 7/5 at 2 o'clock at Turtle Gallery in Deer Isle for their new exhibit of sculpture, paintings, and woodcuts by several artists. FMI, /www.turtlegallery.com/


Wiscasset Bay Gallery invites you to join them for their Summer Gala Opening on Thursday, July 9th, from 5 to 7 pm. You can get a look the exhibit, “Life On The Coast: 19th & 20th Century American Paintings.” Catered by Treats of Wiscasset with lots of delicious food, fine art and good conversation. FMI, www.wiscassetbaygallery.com/


On Friday, July 10th High Street Studio & Gallery in Belfast will hold a reception from 5 to 8 for a display of work by Julie Jones and Susan White. This is just one of the stops along the Belfast Friday Art Walk.












Kevin James “Romeo” at Stable Gallery


Stable Gallery in Damariscotta will host an opening reception on Friday, July 10th, from 5 -7 for "FUN / FUNCTIONAL" which will feature works by artists in several media. FMI www.stablegallerymaine.com/


14th Annual Arts in the Park, on the Belfast waterfront is happening next weekend on Saturday and Sunday There will be a juried show with 80 fine artists and artisans, live music and food. FMI, www.friendsofbelfastparks.org






















Dauf Akhreiv “Catching the Light”

Archipelago Fine Arts Gallery in Rockland presents Russian artist Dauf Akhreiv “Catching the Light” – the Frenchboro paintings” through Sept. 20. FMI, www.thearchipelago.net/













Kevin Beers, images of Monhegan

Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor is showing New Paintings by Ralf Feyl and Images of Monhegan by Kevin Beers. FMI, www.gleasonfineart.com/













Julyan Davis

Greenhut Galleries in Portland is showingr an exhibit of New Paintings by Julyan Davis. The exhibit runs through August 1st. FMI, www.greenhutgalleries.com/
















Portland Museum of Art "Call of the Coast:
Art Colonies of New England" through October 12, 2009

The art colonies of New England played a key role in the creation of an American national identity in the early 20th century. Art colonies in Old Lyme and Cos Cob, Connecticut and Ogunquit and Monhegan, Maine were inspiration for nationally recognized artists including Edward Hopper, Childe Hassam, Robert Henri, and George Bellows, among others. The exhibition will chronicle the development of impressionist Connecticut and modernist Maine and will feature 74 works drawn from the collections of the Portland Museum of Art and the Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut. The display runs to October 12th. FMI, www.portlandmuseumofart.org/


Aarhus Gallery starts off their 2009 Guest Artist Series with a seamlessly paired double billing of the stellar local artists Kate Chapin and Lesia Sochor in an exhibit entitled ‘Homage.’ Their work centers around the issues of family, story, memory, work, women, and history. The show will be on view through July 19. FMI, www.aarhusgallery.com


New Era Gallery on Vinalhaven is hosting an Early Summer Group Show through July 15 featuring Emily Dean, Alison Hildreth, Shirley Nisbet, Gail Savitz , and Kitty Wales. FMI, www.neweragallery.com.


Frances Kornbluth, of Lobster Cover Studio on Monhegan will be exhibiting her work at the Island Inn on Monhegan through October 12.


Mars Hall Gallery in Tenants Harbor opens it's 2009 season with two exciting shows – a one-woman show titled "Body & Soul", will feature the works of Monhegan Artist Alison Hill, and "Chapter 6", a group show to celebrate their 6th anniversary with 6 new artists and artisans. Both shows run thru Sun, July 19. The Gallery is located at 621 Port Clyde Rd., Tenants Harbor and is open 10-5, Wed. thru Sun. FMI, 372-9996 or www.marshallgallery.net.

14th Annual Arts in the Park, Belfast July 11 10-5, July 12 10-4. A juried show with 80 fine artists and artisans, live music and food. FMI, www.friendsofbelfastparks.org

The Center For Maine Contemporary Art in Rockport is showing "Brenda Bettinson: Arcadia and Archetype." Bettinson's paintings and drawings combine realism and abstraction with a sound basis in observation and a deep immersion in ancient mythology. You can see this exhibit through September 12th. FMI www.cmcanow.org

Barn Gallery in Ogunquit will be exhibiting an open, Juried Show featuring Regional Artists, through July 26th.


Paper Holds Water, an exhibition of recent work by Emily Brown, will hang at Isalos Fine Art, Stonington through July 16th, FMI, www.isalosfineart.com.


The Stadler Gallery In Kingfield is opening its summer season with two exhibitions of work by Stephanie Knowlton of Oakland, Maine, and Barbara Stewart of Kingfield, Maine. There will be a reception for the artists on Sunday, June 28, from 2-4 pm. The exhibition will be on view through July 17. The second summer exhibition: Mary Allen Chaisson, Harpswell, “Abstract Journeys”, and Christine Higgins, Readfield, “Nature Abstracted” will be on view from July 18 through August 7 daily from 12 noon to 4 pm, or by appointment. . FMI, www.stadlergallery.com


The Mulford Gallery in Rockland has a new exhibition, “Water Colors of Maine,” a multi media show displaying the fascinating colors, textures and interpretations of the water which surround us. The exhibition will run through July 12th. This exhibition will feature watercolors, photography, oils, mixed media, all interpreting the artists' vision and meaning of water. FMI, www.mulfordgallery.com/


Kenny Cole is having a one man show called “Improbabilities” at Perimeters Gallery at Chase’s Daily in Belfast, through mid July. FMI, www.kennycole.com


The first annual Blue Hill Fine Craft Show takes place July 18th and 19th at the Blue Hill Consolidated School, featuring the works of 40 accomplished fine Maine craftsmen, demonstrations and locally harvested food creations. See pictures and more information at www.bluehillfinecraftshow.com.


Classes













Susan Tobey White is offering an ongoing Plein Air Painting in Belfast, Thursday mornings throughout the summer 8:30-10:30 (weather permitting). Locations TBA each week . For beginners or for those with more experience - $15./class. If you are traveling, materials can be provided for $10. Contact for more info: Contact Susan at High Street Studio& Gallery, 149 High St, Belfast, susan@highstreetgallery.com or 207-338-8990

Cafe des Artistes Maine art news for June 27

Hi Everyone,

I have a morning ritual that includes making a double machiato with Lavaza coffee and then reading the Bangor Daily News cover to cover. Things I like to keep tabs on are the economy, tourism in Maine, and the weather.

Economy
Remember how dire the economy looked in December/January? I am so happy to read almost daily reports of indicators pointing up instead of down. And it seems this administration has been a world leader in averting a world-wide financial meltdown. Yikes!

Consumer confidence is almost a prerequisite for good art sales. While badly shaken, US confidence is returning and showing unexpected effects: People are sensibly saving their stimulus monies instead of spending it all. We all need to encourage confidence in buying art.

We may never return to the glory days of the dot-com run up in the nineties but it is good to know we can still be successful. With hard work, smart marketing and good customer relationships, we can still keep our businesses going forward. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a strong season for all.


Tourism
Memorial Day Weekend, Bar Harbor was jammed with every parking spot taken. Since then, rainy weather has taken a toll on numbers coming to Maine. Scrimshander Chris Cambridge owns The Scrimshaw Workshop, has been in business for 20 years in Bar Harbor and says numbers are down for June, but the big Hotels say bookings are strong for the rest of the season. : ). Chris says a saving grace is the cruise ships. Currently, about one ship a week comes. By September, it will be one a day.

Howard Gallager, owner of Camden Falls Gallery says numbers are down but sales are still good. Let me know how it is going in your neck of the woods and I will try to make reports.


Weather
There is a seven day forecast on the back of the BDN's State section. Today is always a raincloud. The box with the sun shining is always 2-3 days ahead. When we get there, its a raincloud again, and the sun is now 2-3 days ahead. : (

On the negative side, rain keeps some people from coming to Maine. On the positive side, a rainy day is better than a sunny day for sales: Instead of being outside doing all sorts of things, tourists will come into town and go shopping.

People forget just how slow things can be in June and how much rain we can get. In the early seventies I talked my family into buying a building in Bar Harbor to open a sidewalk cafe on Cottage Street. We called it "Il Giardino" - the garden. Our first summer saw maybe six sunny days all season! It was a disaster for weather but it did not stop us, or new clients like photographer George Daniels and sculptor Rudy Condon from being regulars. We had a great run at Il Giardino (even if the locals could never get the name right) for the next ten years as it became a Northern Italian restaurant and fabled night spot.


So the moral of the story? Hang in there baby.


Good luck for a great week & have a happy & safe Fourth of July!


Anthony


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Stacy Stevenson, framer for 13 years, and gallery owners Kathy Valente, Michael Valente, & Elizabeth Valente.

Small Wonder Gallery celebrates 25th Anniversary in Camden

“We're thrilled to be celebrating 25 years! While we strive to bring in new local artists each year, we've carried many favorites for 20-plus of the 25 years. We've offered custom framing all 25 years as well. The celebration is for ourselves, our artists, and of course, our customers,” says Elizabeth Valente. The appropriately named Small Wonder Gallery sits next to the Camden Chamber Info Center on the Harbor parking lot. For more information, visit www.smallwondergallery.com/
Listen to the 6/27 Cafe des Artistes program and interview with Elizabeth Valente.


Openings + Shows



















Dauf Akhreiv “Catching the Light”

Archipelago Fine Arts Gallery in Rockland presents Russian artist Dauf Akhreiv “Catching the Light” – the Frenchboro paintings” through Sept. 20. FMI, www.thearchipelago.net/













Kevin Beers, images of Monhegan

Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor will also host an opening reception on Thursday, July 2nd, from 5 to 7 pm for their July exhibits: New Paintings by Ralf Feyl and images of Monhegan by Kevin Beers. FMI, www.gleasonfineart.com/













Julyan Davis

Greenhut Galleries in Portland will be holding an opening reception on Thursday, July 2nd, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an exhibit of New Paintings by Julyan Davis. The exhibit runs through August 1st. FMI, www.greenhutgalleries.com/
















Portland Museum of Art "Call of the Coast:
Art Colonies of New England" through October 12, 2009

The art colonies of New England played a key role in the creation of an American national identity in the early 20th century. Art colonies in Old Lyme and Cos Cob, Connecticut and Ogunquit and Monhegan, Maine were inspiration for nationally recognized artists including Edward Hopper, Childe Hassam, Robert Henri, and George Bellows, among others. The exhibition will chronicle the development of impressionist Connecticut and modernist Maine and will feature 74 works drawn from the collections of the Portland Museum of Art and the Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut. The display runs to October 12th. FMI, www.portlandmuseumofart.org/


Aarhus Gallery starts off their 2009 Guest Artist Series with a seamlessly paired double billing of the stellar local artists Kate Chapin and Lesia Sochor in an exhibit entitled ‘Homage.’ Their work centers around the issues of family, story, memory, work, women, and history. The show will be on view June 30-July 19 and the public is invited to meet the artists at the Opening Reception Friday July 3, 5-8pm as part of Belfast's Friday Night Art Walk. FMI, www.aarhusgallery.com


New Era Gallery on Vinalhaven is hosting an Early Summer Group Show through July 15 featuring Emily Dean, Alison Hildreth, Shirley Nisbet, Gail Savitz , and Kitty Wales. FMI, www.neweragallery.com.


Frances Kornbluth, of Lobster Cover Studio on Monhegan will be exhibiting her work at the Island Inn on Monhegan through October 12.


Mars Hall Gallery in Tenants Harbor opens it's 2009 season with two exciting shows – a one-woman show titled "Body & Soul", will feature the works of Monhegan Artist Alison Hill, and "Chapter 6", a group show to celebrate their 6th anniversary with 6 new artists and artisans. Both shows run thru Sun, July 19. The Gallery is located at 621 Port Clyde Rd., Tenants Harbor and is open 10-5, Wed. thru Sun. FMI, 372-9996 or www.marshallgallery.net.

14th Annual Arts in the Park, Belfast July 11 10-5, July 12 10-4. A juried show with 80 fine artists and artisans, live music and food. FMI, www.friendsofbelfastparks.org

The Center For Maine Contemporary Art in Rockport is showing "Brenda Bettinson: Arcadia and Archetype." Bettinson's paintings and drawings combine realism and abstraction with a sound basis in observation and a deep immersion in ancient mythology. You can see this exhibit through September 12th. FMI www.cmcanow.org

Barn Gallery in Ogunquit will be exhibiting an open, Juried Show featuring Regional Artists, through July 26th.












Emily Brown’s Paper Holds Water at Isalos

Paper Holds Water, an exhibition of recent work by Emily Brown, will hang at Isalos Fine Art, Stonington from July 3rd through July 16th, with an artist’s reception on July 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m., coinciding with Stonington Galleries First Friday Open Gallery Night. FMI, www.isalosfineart.com.











Mark your calendars for another great evening of live music at Carver Hill Gallery in Rockport. Sometymes Why will be performing on Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. Seats are limited, so please call the gallery at 236-0745 to reserve. (Last week's Mike and Ruthy concert sold out early, so call soon!) FMI, http://carverhillgallery.com/













Tom Curry “Coming to Light”

George Marshall Store Gallery in York is showing Tom Curry “Coming to Light”, Charles Ramsburg “Still Points” with Maureen Mills and Victoria Elbroch, through July 12. FMI, www.georgemarshallstoregallery.com/


University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor will be opening three new shows on Friday, June 26. Highway of Thought: Photographs by David Hilliard; Elegant Darkness: Photographs by Connie Imboden; and Recent Sculptures by Christopher Frost. Catch it before September 19th. FMI, www.umma.umaine.edu/


Don't forget the Biddeford Art Walk on Friday, June 26th, from 5 - 8. Enjoy an evening of art and entertainment and friends in downtown Biddeford. Most venues will be serving light refreshments. For details go to www.biddefordartwalk.com.


Jonathan Frost Gallery & Frame Shop in Rockland presents “The Land and Its Inhabitants”. The show runs through July 11. FMI, http://jonathanfrostgallery.com


Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland is showing “Precise Light,” new work from artists Colin Page and David Vickery. The show will be open through July 8th, 2009. FMI, www.dowlingwalsh.com or 596-0084.


The Stadler Gallery In Kingfield is opening its summer season with two exhibitions of work by Stephanie Knowlton of Oakland, Maine, and Barbara Stewart of Kingfield, Maine. There will be a reception for the artists on Sunday, June 28, from 2-4 pm. The exhibition will be on view through July 17. The second summer exhibition: Mary Allen Chaisson, Harpswell, “Abstract Journeys”, and Christine Higgins, Readfield, “Nature Abstracted” will be on view from July 18 through August 7 daily from 12 noon to 4 pm, or by appointment. . FMI, www.stadlergallery.com


The Mulford Gallery in Rockland has a new exhibition, “Water Colors of Maine,” a multi media show displaying the fascinating colors, textures and interpretations of the water which surround us. The exhibition will run through July 12th. This exhibition will feature watercolors, photography, oils, mixed media, all interpreting the artists' vision and meaning of water. FMI, www.mulfordgallery.com/


Kenny Cole is having a one man show called “Improbabilities” at Perimeters Gallery at Chase’s Daily in Belfast, through mid July. FMI, www.kennycole.com


The first annual Blue Hill Fine Craft Show takes place July 18th and 19th at the Blue Hill Consolidated School, featuring the works of 40 accomplished fine Maine craftsmen, demonstrations and locally harvested food creations. See pictures and more information at www.bluehillfinecraftshow.com.



Call for Artists

The new Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival is calling for artists interested in being in the 3 day show August 14-17 at the Bar Harbor Inn. Artists should apply at www.zapplication.com.

First Person Arts is looking for short memoirs and essays, documentary films, and photographs that depict Americans from all walks of life. Finalists in each category (writing, film, and photography) will be featured on the First Person Arts website and at the First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art, November 4 to 8, 2009. Deadline is June 30th. For more information, go to firstpersonarts.org.


Art walks
(please let me know if these need updating)

First Friday Artwalks
Portland - download a map at www.firstfridayartwalk.com/
Belfast
Boothbay Harbor
Stonington

Second Friday Artwalk
Brunswick /Topsham – May – Dec. with 20 studios and galleries open

Third Friday Artwalk
Bath – June- Oct. with 20 studios & galleries open with free van shuttle from the Chocolate Church.

Weekly Artwalks
Belfast (high summer)

Sometimes
Downtown Bangor Artwalk

Artwalk Openings
Arts in Rockland is sponsoring another art walk on Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. You can see a list of participating galleries and download a map at www.artsinrockland.com/.

Cafe des Artistes Maine art news for June 21

Portland Museum of Art - Call of the Coast: Art Colonies of New England
June 25, 2009 - October 12, 2009

The art colonies of New England played a key role in the creation of an American national identity in the early 20th century. Art colonies in Old Lyme and Cos Cob, Connecticut and Ogunquit and Monhegan, Maine were inspiration for nationally recognized artists including Edward Hopper, Childe Hassam, Robert Henri, and George Bellows, among others. The exhibition will chronicle the development of impressionist Connecticut and modernist Maine and will feature 74 works drawn from the collections of the Portland Museum of Art and the Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut. The display runs to October 12th. FMI, www.portlandmuseumofart.org/



Openings & Shows















Dos Hermanas by Kate Chapin, My Grandmother Sewed by Lesia Sochor

Aarhus Gallery starts off their 2009 Guest Artist Series with a seamlessly paired double billing of the stellar local artists Kate Chapin and Lesia Sochor in an exhibit entitled ‘Homage.’ Their work centers around the issues of family, story, memory, work, women, and history. The show will be on view June 30-July 19 and the public is invited to meet the artists at the Opening Reception Friday July 3, 5-8pm as part of Belfast's Friday Night Art Walk. FMI, www.aarhusgallery.com


New Era Gallery on Vinalhaven is hosting an Early Summer Group Show from June 20 to July 15 featuring Emily Dean, Alison Hildreth, Shirley Nisbet, Gail Savitz , and Kitty Wales. There will be an Opening Reception today from 4 to 7pm. FMI, www.neweragallery.com.


Frances Kornbluth, of Lobster Cover Studio, will be exhibiting her work at the Island Inn on Monhegan through October 12.












The ART District by allen david GALLERY at 15 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor had their Grand Opening June 20. The new gallery features the work of over 40 of the area’s best local artists such as Corrine McIntyre, Monique and Ronald R. Parry, Henry Bonner, Judi Wagner, June Elderkin, Kathleen Billis and Greg Laferer. FMI, www.allendavidgallery.com Listen to the Cafe 6/20 show and interview with Allen Bunkker about the exciting Grand Opening.










Alison Hill, “Garden”, at Mars Hall Gallery

Mars Hall Gallery in Tenants Harbor opens it's 2009 season with two exciting shows – a one-woman show titled "Body & Soul", will feature the works of Monhegan Artist Alison Hill, and "Chapter 6", a group show to celebrate their 6th anniversary with 6 new artists and artisans. Both shows run thru Sun, July 19. The Gallery is located at 621 Port Clyde Rd., Tenants Harbor and is open 10-5, Wed. thru Sun. FMI, 372-9996 or www.marshallgallery.net.













CMCA’s "Brenda Bettinson: Arcadia and Archetype."

The Center For Maine Contemporary Art in Rockport is opening a new show on 6/20: "Brenda Bettinson: Arcadia and Archetype." Bettinson's paintings and drawings combine realism and abstraction with a sound basis in observation and a deep immersion in ancient mythology. You can see this exhibit through September 12th. FMI www.cmcanow.org

Barn Gallery in Ogunquit will be exhibiting an open, Juried Show featuring Regional Artists, beginning Wednesday, June 24th through July 26th.

















Emily Brown’s Paper Holds Water at Isalos

Paper Holds Water, an exhibition of recent work by Emily Brown, will hang at Isalos Fine Art, Stonington from July 3rd through July 16th, with an artist’s reception on July 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m., coinciding with Stonington Galleries First Friday Open Gallery Night. FMI, www.isalosfineart.com.














Mark your calendars for another great evening of live music at Carver Hill Gallery in Rockport. Sometymes Why will be performing on Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. Seats are limited, so please call the gallery at 236-0745 to reserve. (Last week's Mike and Ruthy concert sold out early, so call soon!) FMI, http://carverhillgallery.com/

Carver Hill Gallery will also host “The Art of Hope,” a benefit art auction for New Hope for Women,Thursday evening, June 25th. Twenty-five artists from New Hope’s three-county service area (Lincoln, Knox, Waldo) contributed their works to this venture including painting, pottery, wood, and mixed media. Gallery co-owner Jana Halwick, artist James Macdonald, and New Hope development director Glen E. Rainsley are collaborators for the event. Reservations are encouraged as seating is limited. Cost is $35.00/ticket with all proceeds benefiting New Hope for Women. Tickets for the 6:30 – 9:00 PM event may be obtained by calling Glen E. Rainsley at 594-2129, Ext. 19, or grainsley@newhopeforwomen.org. or FMI, http://carverhillgallery.com/


George Marshall Store Gallery in York is showing Tom Curry “Coming to Light”, Charles Ramsburg “Still Points” with Maureen Mills and Victoria Elbroch, through July 12. FMI, www.georgemarshallstoregallery.com/


Dianne Horton received the Best of the Best Artist award for Waldo County at the U of ME Hutchinson Center Gala. It was a 2009 Readers Poll by The Republican Journal and the online version of Village Soup. The Gala was a fundraiser for scholarships for Hutchinson Center students.


University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor will be opening three new shows on Friday, June 26. Highway of Thought: Photographs by David Hilliard; Elegant Darkness: Photographs by Connie Imboden; and Recent Sculptures by Christopher Frost. Catch it before September 19th. FMI, www.umma.umaine.edu/


Don't forget the Biddeford Art Walk on Friday, June 26th, from 5 - 8. Enjoy an evening of art and entertainment and friends in downtown Biddeford. Most venues will be serving light refreshments. For details go to www.biddefordartwalk.com.


Jonathan Frost Gallery & Frame Shop in Rockland presents “The Land and Its Inhabitants”. The show runs through July 11. FMI, http://jonathanfrostgallery.com


The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset is showing “Annual Juried Exhibit”, 46 juried Maine artists, thru June 28th.


Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland is showing “Precise Light,” new work from artists Colin Page and David Vickery. Colin and David will be speaking about their show at Dowling Walsh on Friday, June 26th, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The show will be open through July 8th, 2009. FMI, www.dowlingwalsh.com or 596-0084.















The Arts Across Ellsworth Arts Festival runs June 26th+ 27th. During that weekend there will be an Arts Across Ellsworth Fine Art & Craft Show upstairs at the Maine Grind Building in Ellsworth. Friday the 26th,from 10 am to 5pm & Saturday June 27th, from 10am-4pm. The works of 17 talented and juried Artisans will be shown.


The Stadler Gallery In Kingfield is opening its summer season with two exhibitions of work by Stephanie Knowlton of Oakland, Maine, and Barbara Stewart of Kingfield, Maine. There will be a reception for the artists on Sunday, June 28, from 2-4 pm. The exhibition will be on view from June 27 through July 17 daily from 12 noon to 4 pm, or by appointment. FMI, www.stadlergallery.com



The Mulford Gallery in Rockland has a new exhibition, “Water Colors of Maine,” a multi media show displaying the fascinating colors, textures and interpretations of the water which surround us. The exhibition will run through July 12th. This exhibition will feature watercolors, photography, oils, mixed media, all interpreting the artists' vision and meaning of water. FMI, www.mulfordgallery.com/


Kenny Cole is having a one man show called “Improbabilities” at Perimeters Gallery at Chase’s Daily in Belfast, through mid July. FMI, www.kennycole.com


The first annual Blue Hill Fine Craft Show takes place July 18th and 19th at the Blue Hill Consolidated School, featuring the works of 40 accomplished fine Maine craftsmen, demonstrations and locally harvested food creations. See pictures and more information at www.bluehillfinecraftshow.com.


Gleason Fine Art in Portland is showing "Clarence K. Chatterton: An Artist's Artist” through June 30. This exhibit features oil paintings from the artist's estate. FMI, www.gleasonfineart.com/


Greenhut Galleries - New Paintings by Thomas Connolly. The exhibit will be on display through June 27th. FMI www.greenhutgalleries.com/



Call for Artists

The new Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival is calling for artists interested in being in the 3 day show August 14-17 at the Bar Harbor Inn. Artists should apply at www.zapplication.com.

First Person Arts is looking for short memoirs and essays, documentary films, and photographs that depict Americans from all walks of life. Finalists in each category (writing, film, and photography) will be featured on the First Person Arts website and at the First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art, November 4 to 8, 2009. Deadline is June 30th. For more information, go to firstpersonarts.org.


Art walks
(please let me know if these need updating)

First Friday Artwalks
Portland
Belfast
Boothbay Harbor
Stonington

Second Friday Artwalk
Brunswick /Topsham – May – Dec. with 20 studios and galleries open

Third Friday Artwalk
Bath – June- Oct. with 20 studios & galleries open with free van shuttle from the Chocolate Church.

Weekly Artwalks
Belfast (high summer)

Sometimes
Downtown Bangor Artwalk

Artwalk Openings
Arts in Rockland is sponsoring another art walk on Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. You can see a list of participating galleries and download a map at arts-in-rockland-dot-com.

Cafe des Artistes Maine art news for June 14

Hello everyone!

Friday night I accompanied Suzanne to an Opening Reception “Perspectives” for Water Street Artists at the Stable Gallery in Damariscotta. After a totally drenching morning, the sun came out & provided perfect weather for a lovely indoor/outdoor reception with a nice crowd, delicious snacks, wine and live music.

If you have not yet visited the Stable Gallery, you may be pleasantly impressed by the attractive interior and the quality of work by gallery artists and featured artists Bob Thomas, Rosalind Welch, Stephen Vowles, Tandem Glass, Kathleen Mack, Suzanne Anderson, Stephen Mott, Jon Fernans and Phylis Loney.

Stable Gallery's next Opening Reception “Fun/Functional” will be held Friday July 10th, 5 -7 pm FMI, www.stablegallerymaine.com/.













Hope Hoffman and Kittlish at Stable Gallery Opening

We stayed in a lovely B&B in Waldoboro called Le Vatout, owned & run by Dominika and Linda, a fun and charming couple. The yard gardens were extensive and inviting and breakfast included herbs from the garden. Le Vatout will be hosting art workshops featuring a Pastel Workshop with Pam Cabanas, an Asian Brush Painting Workshop with Jean Kigel, and a Watercolor Workshop with Jan Kilburn, FMI, www.levatout.com/specials.html

I was hoping to visit some client friends in the area the next day, but as we rolled into Damariscotta again, we found the picturesque village under attack by Pirates! We never found out much about the day’s events but the town was packed like sardines with many dressed as pirates, and we watched several re-enactments of the pirate ship’s canon broadsides against Schooner Wharf and skirmishes on Maine Street. We ever heard a pirate joke from our waitress at the Damariscotta River Grill – “Why are pirates so mean? –They just ARRRGH!”

Don’t forget next Sunday 6/21 is both Solstice and Father’s Day.



All my best for a great week,

Anthony

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Grand Opening of The ART District by allen david GALLERY

Boothbay region artists and art lovers have been waiting for this. The ART District by allen david GALLERY at 15 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor invites the public to attend their Grand Opening June 20, 6-9 pm with music, food and wine. The new gallery features the work of over 40 of the area’s best local artists such as Corrine McIntyre, Monique and Ronald R. Parry, Henry Bonner, Judi Wagner, June Elderkin, Kathleen Billis and Greg Laferer. FMI, www.allendavidgallery.com
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Opening & Shows




















Alison Hill, “Garden”, at Mars Hall Gallery

Mars Hall Gallery in Tenants Harbor opens it's 2009 season with an Opening Reception, 5-8, on Friday June 19th with two exciting shows – a one-woman show titled "Body & Soul", will feature the works of Monhegan Artist Alison Hill, and "Chapter 6", a group show to celebrate their 6th anniversary with 6 new artists and artisans. Both shows run thru Sun, July 19. The Gallery is located at 621 Port Clyde Rd., Tenants Harbor and is open 10-5, Wed. thru Sun. FMI, 372-9996 or www.marshallgallery.net.



















Pop the cork for CMCA

Cellardoor Winery of Rockport is sponsoring “Pop the Cork 2”, it’s second fundraiser for an arts organization. This year’s benefit is for Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockport. The event will feature multiple venues around Rockport – a parade, zydeco music by Slippery Sneakers, swing music by Three Button Deluxe, Maine foods, hors d’oeuvres and lots of wine. Tickets are $75, all proceeds benefit CMCA. Call 236-2654 or email tickets@celladoorvineyard.com Listen to the Café podcast interview with CMCA’s Cathy Melio

Jonathan Frost Gallery & Frame Shop in Rockland presents “The Land and Its Inhabitants” with an Opening Reception: June 17, 5:30-8:0 The show runs through July 11. FMI, http://jonathanfrostgallery.com

The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset is showing “Annual Juried Exhibit”, 46 juried Maine artists, thru June 28th.











David Vickery- Island Village, after Kent, oil on canvas, 32" x 52"

“Precise Light” opens at Dowling Walsh Gallery

Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland will be hosting an opening reception on June 17th, from 5-8:00 p.m. The show, titled “Precise Light,” features new work from artists Colin Page and David Vickery. Colin and David will be speaking about their show at Dowling Walsh on Friday, June 26th, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The show, Precise Light, will be open from June 17th through July 8th, 2009. FMI, www.dowlingwalsh.com or 596-0084.















The Arts Across Ellsworth Arts Festival runs June 26th+ 27th. During that weekend there will be an Arts Across Ellsworth Fine Art & Craft Show upstairs at the Maine Grind Building in Ellsworth. Friday the 26th,from 10 am to 5pm & Saturday June 27th, from 10am-4pm. The works of 17 talented and juried Artisans will be shown.


The Stadler Gallery In Kingfield is opening its summer season with two exhibitions of work by Stephanie Knowlton of Oakland, Maine, and Barbara Stewart of Kingfield, Maine. There will be a reception for the artists on Sunday, June 28, from 2-4 pm. The exhibition will be on view from June 27 through July 17 daily from 12 noon to 4 pm, or by appointment. FMI, www.stadlergallery.com













Suzanne Siegel, “Moonlight” watercolor on rag paper

The Mulford Gallery in Rockland will host a new exhibition, “Water Colors of Maine,” a multi media show displaying the fascinating colors, textures and interpretations of the water which surround us. The exhibition will start Weds., June 17th, running through July 12th, with be an Opening Reception for the public 5-8 p.m. This exhibition will feature watercolors, photography, oils, mixed media, all interpreting the artists' vision and meaning of water. FMI, www.mulfordgallery.com/








Kenny Cole “Improbabilities” at Perimeters Gallery

Kenny Cole is having a one man show called “Improbabilities” at Perimeters Gallery at Chase’s Daily in Belfast, through mid July. FMI, www.kennycole.com










Melissa Greene at Blue Hill Fine Craft Show

The first annual Blue Hill Fine Craft Show takes place July 18th and 19th at the Blue Hill Consolidated School, featuring the works of 40 accomplished fine Maine craftsmen, demonstrations and locally harvested food creations. See pictures and more information at www.bluehillfinecraftshow.com.







Marieluise Hutchinson, Oil on Panel, “The Art of Hope”

“The Art of Hope,” at Carver Hill Gallery

Carver Hill Gallery will host “The Art of Hope,” a benefit art auction for New Hope for Women,Thursday evening, June 25th. Twenty-five artists from New Hope’s three-county service area (Lincoln, Knox, Waldo) contributed their works to this venture including painting, pottery, wood, and mixed media. Gallery co-owner Jana Halwick, artist James Macdonald, and New Hope development director Glen E. Rainsley are collaborators for the event. Reservations are encouraged as seating is limited. Cost is $35.00/ticket with all proceeds benefiting New Hope for Women. Tickets for the 6:30 – 9:00 PM event may be obtained by calling Glen E. Rainsley at 594-2129, Ext. 19, or grainsley@newhopeforwomen.org. or FMI, carverhillgallery.com/

The University of Maine Museum of Art is pleased to present the following exhibitions to open to the public on June 26, 2009: Highway of Thought: Photographs by David Hilliard; Elegant Darkness: Photographs by Connie Imboden; Recent Sculptures by Christopher Frost. FMI, www.umma.umaine.edu/


“The Business of Art” at UNE Gallery

The University of New England’s Gallery of Art will feature “The Business of Art” June 17 – September 2, at UNE’s Portland Campus.This exhibition will feature works from 10 gallery owners who will feature works by artists they sponsor, as well as address in a series of educational programs how they have developed their niche and what the economic challenges of the hour mean to them: June 24, July 22, and August 12 5-6:30 p.m. There will be conversations with each of the gallery owners on these three evenings. FMI, www.une.edu/artgallery/

Also open at the UNE Gallery is the Eighth Annual Sculpture Garden Invitational, on view until October 31st.

Gleason Fine Art in Portland is showing "Clarence K. Chatterton: An Artist's Artist” through June 30. This exhibit features oil paintings from the artist's estate. FMI, www.gleasonfineart.com/

Greenhut Galleries - New Paintings by Thomas Connolly. The exhibit will be on display through June 27th. FMI www.greenhutgalleries.com/


Artists of Great Spruce Head Island at Handworks Gallery in Blue Hill, through June 29

Thanks to Anina Porter Fuller, each summer since 1993, a group of 12 artists have spent a week exploring the artistic process on GSHI. The Island has been the summer home of the Porter Family for over a century and is where Fairfield Porter painted and Eliott Porter photographed. The GSHI show presents work of artists who have participated in art week. This year the artists represented are Marcia Stremlau, Anina Fuller, others to be announced. FMI, www.handworksgallery.org/


Call for Artists

The new Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival is calling for artists interested in being in the 3 day show August 14-17 at the Bar Harbor Inn. Artists should apply at www.zapplication.com.

First Person Arts is looking for short memoirs and essays, documentary films, and photographs that depict Americans from all walks of life. Finalists in each category (writing, film, and photography) will be featured on the First Person Arts website and at the First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art, November 4 to 8, 2009. Deadline is June 30th. For more information, go to firstpersonarts.org.


Art walks
(please let me know if these need updating)

First Friday Artwalks
Portland
Belfast
Boothbay Harbor
Stonington

Second Friday Artwalk
Brunswick /Topsham – May – Dec. with 20 studios and galleries open

Third Friday Artwalk
Bath – June- Oct. with 20 studios & galleries open with free van shuttle from the Chocolate Church.

Weekly Artwalks
Belfast (high summer)

Sometimes
Downtown Bangor Artwalk Fri., June 19, 5-9

Artwalk Openings
Arts in Rockland is sponsoring another art walk on Wednesday, June 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. You can see a list of participating galleries and download a map at arts-in-rockland-dot-com.

Cafe des Artistes Maine art news for June 6

Hi Everyone,

Last night was First Friday Artwalk in Maine. It has only taken a few years, but the artwalk has caught on big and is now happening in Stonington, Belafst, Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, East Boothbay, Brunswick, Bath and of course, where it began in Portland (I expect to hear of new artwalks not included). Did you know Andy Verzosa of Aucosisco Gallery in Portland started Maine's very first artwalk?

I was at the Belfast Artwalk last night, to distribute more gallery guides and to see the shows. Aarhus Gallery was celebrating its second birthday and had a large sociable crowd (photo), great eats & wine and an excellent show by galley artists. High Street Studio Gallery was full as well as the Belfast Framer & Gallery. Musicians were playing on different street corners, shops were open & busy, restaurants were bustling. Belfast has never looked more like a fun, arty & happening place.

It's the same for Rockland and Portland, and I am sure on a smaller scale in places like Boothbay Harbor and Stonington. We have been hearing about the importance of "the creative economy" for years. This is not just the talk - this is local art taking the lead in revitalizing many downtown & village settings.

I say we keep building the momentum. A rising tide floats all boats.


Best for a great week,


Anthony


Don’t forget to tune in to Café des Artistes on WERU 89.9 FM, Sat. mornings at 8:30.
Want to see the new gallery guide online? Check it out – and all the links are live!
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David Vickery- Island Village, after Kent, oil on canvas, 32" x 52"

“Precise Light” opens at Dowling Walsh Gallery

Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland will be hosting an opening reception on June 17th, from 5-8:00 p.m. The show, titled “Precise Light,” features new work from artists Colin Page and David Vickery. In conjunction with the Farnsworth Art Museum’s Maine-in-America weekend, honoring Robert Indiana, there will be artist lectures throughout the week. Colin and David will be speaking about their show at Dowling Walsh on Friday, June 26th, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The show, Precise Light, will be open from June 17th through July 8th, 2009. FMI, www.dowlingwalsh.com or 596-0084.

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Stephanie Knowlton, Quilt

The Stadler Gallery In Kingfield is opening its summer season with two exhibitions of work by Stephanie Knowlton of Oakland, Maine, and Barbara Stewart of Kingfield, Maine. There will be a reception for the artists on Sunday, June 28, from 2-4 pm. The exhibition will be on view from June 27 through July 17 daily from 12 noon to 4 pm, or by appointment. FMI, www.stadlergallery.com




















Suzanne Siegel, “Moonlight” watercolor on rag paper

The Mulford Gallery in Rockland will host a new exhibition, “Water Colors of Maine,” a multi media show displaying the fascinating colors, textures and interpretations of the water which surround us. The exhibition will start Weds., June 17th, running through July 12th, with be an Opening Reception for the public 5-8 p.m. This exhibition will feature watercolors, photography, oils, mixed media, all interpreting the artists' vision and meaning of water. FMI, www.mulfordgallery.com/















Kenny Cole “Improbabilities” at Perimeters Gallery

Kenny Cole is having a one man show called “Improbabilities” at Perimeters Gallery at Chase’s Daily in Belfast, through mid July. FMI, www.kennycole.com














Melissa Greene at Blue Hill Fine Craft Show


The first annual Blue Hill Fine Craft Show takes place July 18th and 19th at the Blue Hill Consolidated School, featuring the works of 40 accomplished fine Maine craftsmen, demonstrations and locally harvested food creations. See pictures and more information at www.bluehillfinecraftshow.com.










Marieluise Hutchinson, Oil on Panel, “The Art of Hope”

“The Art of Hope,” at Carver Hill Gallery

Carver Hill Gallery will host “The Art of Hope,” a benefit art auction for New Hope for Women,Thursday evening, June 25th. Twenty-five artists from New Hope’s three-county service area (Lincoln, Knox, Waldo) contributed their works to this venture including painting, pottery, wood, and mixed media. Gallery co-owner Jana Halwick, artist James Macdonald, and New Hope development director Glen E. Rainsley are collaborators for the event.

The trio of organizers says it extends a heartfelt pre-event thanks to many whose generosity contributes to the quality of the event: auctioneer Kaja Vielleaux; musicians Nick Apollonio and Kristen Tescher; food and beverage providers Lily Bistro, Sweetgrass Winery and Black Dinah Chocolates. KeyBank has generously underwritten publicity for the event. Others have donated a number of silent auction items designed to add a bit of joy to your life. Reservations are encouraged as seating is limited. Cost is $35.00/ticket with all proceeds benefiting New Hope for Women. Tickets for the 6:30 – 9:00 PM event may be obtained by calling Glen E. Rainsley at 594-2129, Ext. 19, or grainsley@newhopeforwomen.org. or FMI, carverhillgallery.com/

The University of Maine Museum of Art is pleased to present the following exhibitions to open to the public on June 26, 2009: Highway of Thought: Photographs by David Hilliard; Elegant Darkness: Photographs by Connie Imboden; Recent Sculptures by Christopher Frost. FMI, www.umma.umaine.edu/

“The Business of Art” at UNE Gallery

The University of New England’s Gallery of Art will feature “The Business of Art” June 17 – September 2, at UNE’s Portland Campus.This exhibition will feature works from A Fine Thing (Edward Pollack), Aucocisco Gallery (Andres Verzosa), Elizabeth Moss Gallery, Greenhut Gallery (Peggy Golden), Jameson Gallery (Michael Rancourt), June Fitzpatrick Galleries, Susan Maasch Fine Art, Sarajo (Yosi Barzilai), The Daniel Kany Gallery, and Whitney Art Works. Portland is a veritable mecca for fine art across all media, and these 10 gallery owners will feature works by artists they sponsor, as well as address in a series of educational programs how they have developed their niche and what the economic challenges of the hour mean to them: June 24, July 22, and August 12 5-6:30 p.m. There will be conversations with each of the gallery owners on these three evenings. FMI, www.une.edu/artgallery/

Also open at the UNE Gallery is the Eighth Annual Sculpture Garden Invitational, on view until October 31st.

Turtle Gallery in Deer Isle will open for the season with an opening reception June 7 at 2 pm. The following Sunday, June 14th, at 4 pm, there will be a gallery talk with the several artists whose work is currently being displayed.

Stemwinder Sculpture Works & Gardens in Warren is beginning its second full year with an Open Studio Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14. The entrance for the open studio will be at 131 Camden Road (Rt 90) 1/4 mile from Rt. 1 look for Maine’s most photographed pickup.

Gleason Fine Art in Portland is showing "Clarence K. Chatterton: An Artist's Artist” through June 30. This exhibit features oil paintings from the artist's estate. FMI, http://www.gleasonfineart.com/

Greenhut Galleries - New Paintings by Thomas Connolly. The exhibit will be on display through June 27th. FMI www.greenhutgalleries.com/

Artists of Great Spruce Head Island at Handworks Gallery in Blue Hill, through June 29

Thanks to Anina Porter Fuller, each summer since 1993, a group of 12 artists have spent a week exploring the artistic process on GSHI. The Island has been the summer home of the Porter Family for over a century and is where Fairfield Porter painted and Eliott Porter photographed. The GSHI show presents work of artists who have participated in art week. This year the artists represented are Marcia Stremlau, Anina Fuller, others to be announced. FMI, www.handworksgallery.org/

Call for Artists

The new Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival is calling for artists interested in being in the 3 day show August 14-17 at the Bar Harbor Inn. Artists should apply at www.zapplication.com.

Did you know that Café des Artistes is a blog, a radio show and an email newsletter? Tell friends they can get timely weekly Maine art news sent to their email each week. Sign up for the Cafe des Artistes email newsletter is at www.mainegalleryguide.com.


Thanks for tuning in - see you next week!

Cafe des Artistes Maine art news for May 30, 2009

Hi Everyone,

I can’t believe it’s already almost June. The sun is playing peek-a-boo on the lake here and has been a sorry stranger lately. If I get the café blog & newsletter done in time I'm going to try to get in my first sail in before it starts to rain again.

Web site update
The lengthy data updates on our web site are now complete. Thanks for your patience. The site is getting a total make over and should be up very soon. In the meantime, if you have any calendar items you would like me to list on Café, please email me at mainegallyguide@gmail.com.

Want to see the new gallery guide online? Check it out – and all the links are live!
Want to see our 2010 media kit?

Got guides?
Everyone should have their guides by now or within a few days. If not, please let me or Stan know know at 1-888-482-4405 or stanleyisrael@hotmail.com

Social Media Marketing
Last Friday in Portland, I attended a half-day workshop on Social Media Marketing presented by the Maine Marketing Association. They say using Social Media today is as important as having a web site was 10 years ago. The speakers were Maine’s top experts and gave me a much clearer understanding of how it all works together. Stay tuned in future newsletter for tips, links, and conversations on how to improve gallery and studio traffic using Social Media.

Don’t forget to hear Café des Artistes on WERU 89.9 FM, Saturday mornings at 8:30.

OK I did sneak in a sail. It was beautiful & then got dark & moody. There were young people on a dock making giant soap bubbles that would tumble along slowly, just above the water’s surface. I am so happy summer is here.

Best,

Anthony
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Åarhus Gallery in Belfast Turns Two

Sometimes two years can feel like ten or sometimes be like an instant... Åarhusians are thinking it feels like both as their second anniversary comes sauntering through the doors in June at DSL speed. It’s been a long, short, slow, quick, couple of years for Åarhus Gallery, having now had 24 opening receptions, shown over 235 artists, shared 30 cases of wine, sliced 130 pounds of cheese, and participated in the mastication of over 30,000 little crackers (that last one was an exaggeration but you get the point). With many thanks and warm regards to the community, friends, supporters and visitors, the six artists of Åarhus Gallery announce their Second Anniversary Show, June 2-28th, and invite the public to join them for an Opening Reception June 5th from 5-8pm with more cheese, more refreshments and more crackers. The company of Åarhusians; Annadeene K. Fowler, Kevin Johnson, Mark Kelly, Richard Mann, Wesley Reddick, and Willy Reddick will enthuse artistically with a smørgasbørd of work in celebration of this timely event. FMI www.aarhusgallery.com or call 338-0001.

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Thomas Connolly at Greenhut Galleries

Greenhut Galleries in Portland will host an opening reception on Thursday, June 4th, from 5 to 7 p.m., for their show of New Paintings by Thomas Connolly. The exhibit will be on display through June 27th. FMI www.greenhutgalleries.com/













Harlow Gallery in Hallowell is having an Opening Reception June 5 from 5-8pm showing photography by George Patton and acrylics by Judith Krischik. Both artists will give an art talk on June 23, at 7pm.

Arts in Rockland, a group of 22 galleries and studios, has an art walk each Wednesday from 5 to 8. This has become one of the most popular art walks in Maine so be sure to make reservations for dinner in time. You can download a walking map at artsinrockland.com

This is the last week to see the 2009 Biennial at the Portland Museum of Art. The show closes June 7. The museum has announced that it is now open 7 days a week through Columbus Day. FMI, www.portlandmuseumofart.org/













Jeff Loxterkamp at Turtle Gallery

Turtle Gallery on Deer Isle hosts their first Opening Reception Sunday, June 7 at 2 pm featuring paintings, turned wood, clay and gallery artists, and a gallery talk with artists Sunday, June 14 at 4 pm FMI, www.turtlegallery.com

Joy to the Wind Gallery in Boothbay Harbor is Introducing the new winter work by artists Lynne & John M. T. Seitzer. Friday June 5th with an Artist Reception and refreshments from 2-5 pm. Joy to the Wind Gallery is Located at 34 Atlantic Avenue,. (just across the footbridge) 633-7025.











Old Post Office Gallery in Georgetown is having an Opening Reception June 5 from 4 – 7. FMI llpmaine@hughes.net

Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset also is inviting you to their Opening Reception on Thursday, June 4th, from 5 to 7pm. There you will see the Visiting Jurors' Exhibit, which will continue through June 28th.

On Friday, June 5th, there will be an opening reception at Whitney Art Works in Portland for an exhibit by Aaron T. Stephan. His work may be viewed until June 27th.


Artists of Great Spruce Head Island at Handworks Gallery in Blue Hill, through June 29

Thanks to Anina Porter Fuller, each summer since 1993, a group of 12 artists have spent a week exploring the artistic process on GSHI. The Island has been the summer home of the Porter Family for over a century and is where Fairfield Porter painted and Eliott Porter photographed. The GSHI show presents work of artists who have participated in art week. This year the artists represented are Marcia Stremlau, Anina Fuller, others to be announced. FMI, www.handworksgallery.org/

The Mulford Gallery is hosting a retrospective of the works of Charles Geer, through June 15th. Geer was one of the most respected and prolific illustrators of children's and romantic novels by authors such as Stephan Birmingham, Georgette Heyer, Mary Stewart. Colorful and imaginative examples of these sketches and illustrations will be on view, as well as the most exquisite depictions of the coast of Maine and Nova Scotia, where he and his wife, Mary retired and sailed from their home in Rockland. FMI, 594 4775

Ben Coombs blowing glass

The Daniel Kany Gallery announces the Opening of the first exhibition in the new gallery space at the Portland Glassblowing Studio in Munjoy Hill. The Portland Glassblowing houses the studio of glass artist Ben Coombs, who will be giving glassblowing demonstrations during the exhibition opening on June 5th – the First Friday Art Walk for June, from 5 to 8. The Daniel Kany Gallery’s June exhibition, Glass Masters, will feature works by Coombs and other gallery artists from Maine, across the country and around the world, including: Rockland artist Richard Remsen, Japan’s Hiroshi Yamano, Italy’s Massimiliano Schiavon, Portland’s Nicholas Repenning, and major artists from across the country including Alex Gabriel Bernstein, Gregory Grenon, Randy Walker, Martin Kremer, and Sonja Blomdahl. FMI, info@portlandglassblowing.com, gallery@kany.net

The Eighth Annual Sculpture Garden Invitational will open Friday, June 5th, at the University of New England Gallery on the Portland campus of Westbrook College, and you can see it until October 31st.
















Don't forget the (June) First Friday Art Walk in Portland, is next Friday, the 5th. You're invited to take a free, self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues from 5 to 8 pm. You can see a map of the participating sites at www.firstfridayartwalk.com/


Did you know that Café des Artistes is a blog, a radio show and an email newsletter? Tell friends they can get timely weekly Maine art news sent to their email each week. Sign up for the Cafe des Artistes email newsletter is at www.mainegalleryguide.com.


Thanks for tuning in - see you next week!

Hi Everyone!

The new Gallery Guide is here, looks awesome, and is being distributed as you are reading this. You should be getting yours from Stan soon.

More good news: our web site is getting an exciting makeover and soon will be up for all to see and use. In the meantime, we ask to please not call asking why the updates are not up - give us just two more weeks.

Finally, last week I sent out a survey (my very first) in the Cafe newsletter. If you filled it out and got an "Oooops!" message, I am so sorry. Soon after it was sent, the survey application went down for much of the day. So if you got that message and would not mind taking it again (it is short) here is the link: https://app.icontact.com/icp/sub/survey/start?sid=4449&cid=295899

Reading the responses was enlightening and made me feel more in touch with the Maine collective artistic mindset. I will be sending it out again in the next newsletter and publishing some results soon.

Almost forgot! Victor Hathaway and I will be starting up the Cafe des Artistes radio show this coming Memorial Day Weekend on "Saturday Moring Coffee House" at 8:30 on WERU 89.9-FM and streaming live on weru.org. You will always be able to hear a podcast of the show here on the Cafe blog. Let me know of events you would like publicized.

So, enjoy our lovely wet Spring, hope you like the guides when they arrive and hope you love the new web site.


all my best,

Anthony

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Re-inventing Yourself:
Building a Career as a Creative Professional

Is it time to dust off your resume and re-invent yourself? David Lyman, founder of The Maine Photographic Workshops and Rockport College, will deliver his historically effective lecture on the creative mind at The Cider Barn at Carver Hill Gallery on Friday evening, May 15, from 7 to 9 PM. An optional supper of soup, bread and wine begins at 6 PM and will kick off an evening of discussions, questions and sharing on the creative process. This lecture, which David has been delivering for more than 30 years, is a sampling of a more comprehensive, all day workshop to be held on the same weekend, Sunday, May 17 from 10 – 5:00.

David’s lectures and workshops have inspired and changed the lives of countless numbers of photographers, filmmakers, writers and visual artists who have attended The Workshops (now Maine Media), over the past three decades.

Cost of the evening discussion is $10, and can be paid at the door. Seating is limited, and advanced registration would be appreciated. Please email: julielyman@mac.com
PLEASE NOTE: This lecture is free for those who register for the all day workshop on Sunday.
More information at: www.OnBeingCreative.com. Click on The Creative Mind Workshop under the Menu.

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Opening and Shows

Anina Porter Fuller

Artists of Great Spruce Head Island at Handworks Gallery in Blue Hill, May 22 - June 29

Thanks to Anina Porter Fuller, each summer since 1993, a group of 12 artists have spent a week exploring the artistic process on GSHI. The Island has been the summer home of the Porter Family for over a century and is where Fairfield Porter painted and Eliott Porter photographed. The GSHI show presents work of artists who have participated in art week. This year the artists represented are Marcia Stremlau, Anina Fuller, others to be announced. FMI, http://www.handworksgallery.org/




Portland Galleries change locations

The Daniel Kany Gallery on Exchange Street occupied by Aucocisco Gallery. The Daniel Kany Gallery will reopen for the June First Friday Art Walk at 24 Romasco Lane in Portland – along with the Portland Glassblowing Studio and the hot shop of glass artist Ben Coombs. The June exhibition is titled “Glass Masters” and will feature works by gallery artists from around the world. FMI, http://kany.net, 207-774.2100

Aucocisco Galleries was written about in this past weekend's Maine Sunday Telegram: Audience Section about its recent relocation to the Old Port District. This article also announced gallery artist Dozier Bell receiving the Adolf & Esther Gottlieb Individual Artist Grant as well! The article is titled, "Gallery owner busts a move", and can be read online in its entirety at: pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=253995&ac=Audience

Celebrating 10 years at 244 York Street, York, Maine, the Village Gallery will have an anniversary party on May 22, 5-8 PM. The reception will offer the clients and the public a chance to meet the artists. Several new artists will also be attending to talk about their work. Above is the Village Gallery with three of the original artists, Doris Newson, left, Gloria Gustafson, center, and Jacoba Remick Goldman, right. FMI, www.yorkvillagegallery.com/




Portland museum Lectures & Talks - Aaron Stephan: BOOM
Saturday, May 16, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free with Museum admission

Aaron T. Stephan’s sculpture, titled Boom, will be Maine’s largest public art commission to date. The 65-foot high sculpture, composed of 10 crane booms radiating from a central pillar, has been commissioned with private funds in memory of Portland businessman P.D. Merill and will be donated to the city of Portland. Aaron will speak about his inspirations for the work, the unique process involved, and the work’s importance to Maine’s communities. don’t miss this sneak preview of a work of art that is sure to have a major impact on Portland’s image as a vibrant arts community.




Carver Hill Gallery in Rockport and VoxPhotographs of Belfast and Portland announced the opening of MID-COAST CHROMA: Six Maine Fine Art Photographers: Susan Guthrie, Cig Harvey, T. Jackson MacC, Jim Nickelson, Liv Kristin Robinson, and Sarah. All of the fine art photographers in the show work in color.


Dianne Horton

Wine and Cheese Art Showing at The Retreat at French’s Point

Enjoy an evening with Dianne Horton at the recently renovated French’s Point in Stockton Springs, to sip wine, make friends, and view a showing of Dianne’s work. The event takes place Friday, May 29 from 5 – 8 pm. Please RSVP to diannehorton@prexar.com or 207-338-3613. FMI, www.theretreatatfrench'spoint.com.

Historical Native American Artwork Highlighted in Maine's Capital

Artwork created to raise awareness of ancient Passamaquoddy rock carvings, possibly dating back as far as 10,000 years, is now on display throughout Maine's Capitol complex. The Equinox Project, that features works from 22 women artists, native and non-native, and over 30 Passamaquoddy children from Pleasant Point and Indian Township schools, is touring the state to increase awareness of Passamaquoddy culture.

In October of 2006, one of the most sacred and well-documented sites of ancient petroglyphs on the eastern seaboard of the United States was returned to its original peoples, the Passamaquoddy Tribe. The site is known as "Picture Rocks" and lies on the Machias Bay in Downeast Maine. The rock carvings and peckings date as far back as 3,000 to 5,000 years and its most ancient peckings may be as old as 10,000 years. Believed to be made by Shamans, the petroglyphs are positioned in a way that makes them most visible at the fall or spring equinox. FMI, www.MaineArts.com.

Island Journal turns 25, honors Andrew Wyeth

On Saturday, May 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., the public is welcome to preview the 2009 Island Journal, the Island Institute’s celebrated yearly magazine of island life and to raise a glass in tribute to Andrew Wyeth, “a man who loved islands” This year’s expanded edition, entitled Island Journal: Waypoints 1984-2009, includes an extraordinary folio of his island work. This event will follow a tribute to Wyeth at the Strand Theatre from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., FMI, www.islandinstitute.org, 207-594-9209

Gallery owner/director Elaine Austin Crossman

New Era Gallery in Vinalhaven Opening for Season

There will be an Opening Reception Saturday, May 23 4:00 -7:00 showing gallery artists Chris Clarke, Peter Codella, Elaine Crossman, Jackson Gregory, Britta Lindgren, Laurel MacDuffie, Michele O’Keefe, Carol Petillo, through June 17. FMI, www.neweragallery.com or neweragalleryvh@yahoo.com






University of Maine Museum of Art Director George Kinghorn

serves as juror for "New American Paintings"

George Kinghorn, Director of the University of Maine Museum of Art, was invited to serve as juror of the 81st edition of the national publication "New American Paintings" that will be released at major booksellers such as Borders and Barnes and Noble later this week. "New American Paintings" is a juried art exhibition in print that surveys the finest contemporary painters working in a wide range of styles from abstract to representational. Kinghorn reviewed over 800 artist submissionsand selected the 40 painters to be featured in the publication. „This was a most rewarding project which allowed me to view an enormous amount of exceptional art. It was a daunting task to select only 40 artists for the publication” said Kinghorn. Kinghorn is the first Director and Curator from a Maine museum to be invited to serve as juror of the publication.

Ying Li

Greenhut Galleries presents FROM AWAY

Paintings by Joseph Nicoletti and Ying Li. Through May. FMI, http://www.greenhutgalleries.com/