Community Calendar

Sports Illustrators, curated by Illustration Institute, explores the stories of sports and athletes through visual art. Sports are the source of popular lore, legend, tall tales and poignant histories across cultures. This exhibition showcases renowned illustrators’ vision of a wide range of sports. (closed Tuesdays and Federal Holidays)

For more information on the Illustration Institute visit: www.illustrationinstitute.org

'Floating Filaments: Seaweed', a group exhibition opens at the Blue Hill Coop on May 1st and runs for the month. An artists reception will be at the Coop on May 4 at 3 pm. All are welcome.

The show is inspired by the seaweeds that are a little noticed but important component of our coastal shores but attract the eye of both artist and scientist. In addition to the Coop, the exhibit is sponsored by the Blue Hill Peninsula Rockweed Forum a voluntary organization promoting education about intertidal rockweed and conservation of rockweed which is a critical habitat for the sheltering and nurturing of hundreds of marine creatures including larval and juvenile stages of most of our commercial fish and shellfish species. It is the hope of the Rockweed Forum that this exhibit will draw attention to the intertidal habitat and the numerous seaweeds that are an integral part of our Maine coast.

Fifteen artists have contributed work to the show in a wide range of media (oil, watercolor, photography, collage, pressed seaweed, fiber art, cyanotypes, jewelry, etc). The featured artists are Krisanne Baker, Jordan Chalfant, Galen Davis, Pamela Elias, Kate Emlen, Lisa Tyson Ennis, Michele Gower, Christine Guinness, Jeannet Lendertse, Lyn Mayewski, Ron Miriello, Sarah Scamperle, Marcia Stremlau and Tanya Washburn.

The Brick Store Museum chose to feature work by artist members of Maine Women In the Arts (MWA) to Open its Bauman Gallery season this year. And MWA chose "The Female Gaze" as its theme. 30 distinct works of art will be on exhibit from Friday April 11th til Sunday May 25th, 2025.

The public is invited to an artists' reception SATURDAY APRIL 19th 4-7 pm. Light snacks and bubbly will be served.

Seal Cove Auto Museum Announces New Exhibition: The Collector's Eye
Opening May 1, 2025

Seal Cove, Maine — The Seal Cove Auto Museum is proud to announce the opening of its new exhibition, The Collector's Eye: What, Why, and How We Collect, on May 1, 2025. This captivating exhibition invites visitors to step into the mind of the collector and explore the many ways history, beauty, preservation, and passion converge through the world of antique automobiles.

The Collector's Eye features three thought-provoking exhibits that each offer a unique lens into automotive heritage:

London to Brighton Veterans Automobiles
Discover the pioneers of motoring through a group of pre-1905 automobiles that participated in the legendary London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. These remarkable machines tell the story of the earliest days of travel by motor, where innovation outpaced infrastructure and daring drivers embraced the future.

Preserve, Conserve, or Restore
This exhibit explores the crucial decisions collectors face when caring for historic vehicles. Should a car be preserved in its original condition, conserved to halt deterioration, or fully restored to its former glory? Visitors will gain insight into the philosophy and ethics behind each choice, guided by examples from the Museum's collection.

Collectors, Collections, and Museums
Dive into the personal stories behind the passion. This portion of the exhibition showcases vehicles from a number of collectors, each offering a glimpse into what motivates an individual to gather, protect, and share pieces of the past. It's a celebration of vision, obsession, and the art of curation.

The Seal Cove Auto Museum invites the public to experience this immersive exhibition beginning May 1st. Admission includes access to The Collector's Eye and the rest of the Museum's extensive early automobile collection.

A poignant series of immigrant portraits from around the world by Jean Kigel, from May 1 through May 31. The public is invited to a reception with the artist on Friday, May 16, from 5 - 7 p.m. interactive post-it board includedTENANTS HARBOR — Jackson Memorial Library presents "Displacement," a poignant series of immigrant p ortraits by Jean Kigel, from May 1 through early June. The public is invited to a reception with the artist on F riday, May 16, from 5 - 7 p.m.

These portraits illuminate the human condition, Kigel's political sensibility, and her advocacy for human rig hts and justice.

Visit Richard Boyd Art Gallery in May to see a magnificent annual exhibition of original oil paintings. Whether you are someone who appreciates the beauty of fine art or an avid collector, this exhibit will captivate and inspire you with a selection of paintings in a range of styles from the magnificently layered optics of pointillist style landscapes to brilliantly textured abstracts.

The exhibit is comprised of a collection of exquisite paintings, each telling a unique story through the rich textured medium of oil and showcases the talents of esteemed artists. Among them Deena S. Ball a nationally renowned art educator and art instructor known for her plein air landscape paintings; Patricia Chandler a distinguished nationally renowned fine and commercial artist, art instructor, illustrator, and retired art educator acclaimed for her knowledge and ability to convey powerful emotions through her art; Carrin Culotta known for her traditional style plein air and in studio landscapes; Kevin Daley recognized for his landscape paintings; Tim Eaton a distinguished commercial and fine artist recognized for his landscape paintings and beautifully textured abstract works; HM Saffer II an internationally renowned, award-winning performing and visual artist famed for his magnificently layered pointillist style landscape paintings.

Although each artist has their own style and approach to using the medium, they are joined by a passion – painting with oils. The exhibit is open free of charge from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily from May 1st through May 30th, 2025.

For more information about the exhibit contact the gallery by phone (207)-712-1097, email mailto:info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit the gallery’s website www.richardboydartgallery.com .

For exhibit updates follow the gallery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery and on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/richardboydartgallery9327 .

Image of ‘Evening Reflections’ an 18” x 24” oil on canvas landscape painting by Tim Eaton.

Sports Illustrators, curated by Illustration Institute, explores the stories of sports and athletes through visual art. Sports are the source of popular lore, legend, tall tales and poignant histories across cultures. This exhibition showcases renowned illustrators’ vision of a wide range of sports. (closed Tuesdays and Federal Holidays)

For more information on the Illustration Institute visit: www.illustrationinstitute.org

Each Thursday, join us to spend time with a work of art on view in the Colby College Museum of Art’s galleries. This week, Virginia Lopez-Anido, the Coordinator of Community and Visitor Engagement, will facilitate a conversation focusing on I Am Somebody: Together We Are Strong.

Art Break programs are grounded in the practice of slow looking, an educational approach that asks people to give patient, immersive attention to a work of art as a way to make connections and create meaning for yourself. These looking experiences will be facilitated by museum staff, interns, community collaborators, and special guests.

Join us at Libby Library in OOB on Thursday, May 1st from 4:00 - 6:00 pm for the Opening Night of our OOB High School Art Show display with live music & refreshments!

Student artwork will be on display in the library for the entire month of May. Visit the library to see the incredible talent coming out of OOB High School, and join us for opening night to celebrate these hardworking artists!

'Floating Filaments: Seaweed', a group exhibition opens at the Blue Hill Coop on May 1st and runs for the month. An artists reception will be at the Coop on May 4 at 3 pm. All are welcome.

The show is inspired by the seaweeds that are a little noticed but important component of our coastal shores but attract the eye of both artist and scientist. In addition to the Coop, the exhibit is sponsored by the Blue Hill Peninsula Rockweed Forum a voluntary organization promoting education about intertidal rockweed and conservation of rockweed which is a critical habitat for the sheltering and nurturing of hundreds of marine creatures including larval and juvenile stages of most of our commercial fish and shellfish species. It is the hope of the Rockweed Forum that this exhibit will draw attention to the intertidal habitat and the numerous seaweeds that are an integral part of our Maine coast.

Fifteen artists have contributed work to the show in a wide range of media (oil, watercolor, photography, collage, pressed seaweed, fiber art, cyanotypes, jewelry, etc). The featured artists are Krisanne Baker, Jordan Chalfant, Galen Davis, Pamela Elias, Kate Emlen, Lisa Tyson Ennis, Michele Gower, Christine Guinness, Jeannet Lendertse, Lyn Mayewski, Ron Miriello, Sarah Scamperle, Marcia Stremlau and Tanya Washburn.