Community Calendar

Last year's exhibit refreshed with new sculptures by Castine's Clark Fitz-Gerald (1917-2004)
From June 5 to September 4, open 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 pm to 4 pm on Sunday.
September 8 to October 9, open Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Join the Bar Harbor Historical Society as we reopen the La Rochelle Mansion and Museum! Come inside and learn about Bar Harbor’s history, take a walk through our gardens, view our three floors of exhibits, and lounge on the piazza! Whether you prefer self-guided tours or guided tours (now currently on off every Friday at 10am!), you’re bound to have an unforgettable experience!

For more information, please head to our website to plan your visit: barharborhistorical.org/visit

Stop in Richard Boyd Art Gallery in September and relax while viewing a presentation of beautifully detailed paintings in a range of styles that touched my soul and made me stop and think about what inspired the artist to create the work.

The exhibit offers a selection of paintings that make you pause to take in their beauty or contemplate the underling meaning behind the work. The paintings, created from the heart and soul of the artist, draw you into a moment in time when an event or scene inspired the artist to create. Was it light, mood, color, an emotion, event, sheer beauty of the scene, or something else? Whatever the inspiration, these are paintings that remain relevant through the years.

On exhibit are a select offering of paintings by Deena S. Ball – watercolor, CR Bryant - oil, Patricia Chandler - oil and cold wax medium, Randy Eckard – watercolor, Richard Eyster – watercolor, Jane Herbert – acrylic, Kristin Horton – oil, and HM Saffer II – oil.

The exhibition is on view free of charge from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily from September 1st through September 29th, 2023. 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 http://www.instagram.com/richardboydartgallery9327 .
Look forward to seeing you at the gallery.

Pamela Williamson

Image of Curtis Cove at Sunset a 32” x 36” oil on linen painting by Patricia Chandler.

Learn how important the environment is to Maine's way of life and identity. This must-see, major exhibition examines human influences on climate and biodiversity by reuniting collections from the Portland Society of Natural History (1836-1972) one of America's earliest natural history museums. CODE RED: Climate, Justice & Natural History Collections also explores Indigenous Science, Western scientific methods, Maine's pivotal role in the modern environmental movement, and actions visitors can take to be part of this positive legacy.

More: https://www.mainehistory.org/all-exhibitions/code-red/

This Memorial Day weekend, The Peace Gallery located at 112 Main Street in Damariscotta, Maine celebrates its one-year anniversary with the grand opening of its summer exhibition, “Proudly She Served” on Friday, May 26th, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This kick-off to the summer season features the artwork of five women veterans, showcasing their dynamic work along with work by other newly featured veteran artists. The show will run Memorial Day through October. The grand opening will also serve as the Gallery’s Spring Fundraiser.
More than 5,000 people visited the Gallery for last year’s World War II retrospective. Since its opening, an additional 2,000 people have frequented the Gallery space for discussions, classes, workshops, coffee houses and more.
The mission of this registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization is to showcase and support the creative works of veterans by providing a mixed-use arts space that fosters understanding and connection between veterans, active service members and the wider community. The Gallery also serves as a community space, with classes promoting the well-being of the mind and body. Classes are offered to the entire community, with financial support offered to any veteran interested in attending.
Operated solely by volunteers, the Gallery accepts tax-deductible donations to help support veteran programs, community engagement and operating expenses through the Gallery website https://www.thepeacegallery.com/get-involved or in person at the Gallery. Business sponsorships for 2023 can be made at three levels ($250, $500 and $1000) and will be featured in promotional materials from early May to October. For information about business sponsorship, please contact the Gallery at peacegallery112@gmail.com or call the Gallery at 207-563-1220.

Ocean advocate, Maine ecological artist and educator Krisanne Baker will give an Artist in Residence Lunch and Learn talk about her unique combination of art plus marine ecology research through video, glass installation and paintings as a means to connect more people to the importance of a healthy ocean in our lives.

Hour-long tours begin at the CHS Abbott School building. No reservations required.
Friday, Saturday, and Monday only.

Last year's exhibit refreshed with new sculptures by Castine's Clark Fitz-Gerald (1917-2004)
From June 5 to September 4, open 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 pm to 4 pm on Sunday.
September 8 to October 9, open Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Join the Bar Harbor Historical Society as we reopen the La Rochelle Mansion and Museum! Come inside and learn about Bar Harbor’s history, take a walk through our gardens, view our three floors of exhibits, and lounge on the piazza! Whether you prefer self-guided tours or guided tours (now currently on off every Friday at 10am!), you’re bound to have an unforgettable experience!

For more information, please head to our website to plan your visit: barharborhistorical.org/visit

Stop in Richard Boyd Art Gallery in September and relax while viewing a presentation of beautifully detailed paintings in a range of styles that touched my soul and made me stop and think about what inspired the artist to create the work.

The exhibit offers a selection of paintings that make you pause to take in their beauty or contemplate the underling meaning behind the work. The paintings, created from the heart and soul of the artist, draw you into a moment in time when an event or scene inspired the artist to create. Was it light, mood, color, an emotion, event, sheer beauty of the scene, or something else? Whatever the inspiration, these are paintings that remain relevant through the years.

On exhibit are a select offering of paintings by Deena S. Ball – watercolor, CR Bryant - oil, Patricia Chandler - oil and cold wax medium, Randy Eckard – watercolor, Richard Eyster – watercolor, Jane Herbert – acrylic, Kristin Horton – oil, and HM Saffer II – oil.

The exhibition is on view free of charge from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily from September 1st through September 29th, 2023. 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 http://www.instagram.com/richardboydartgallery9327 .
Look forward to seeing you at the gallery.

Pamela Williamson

Image of Curtis Cove at Sunset a 32” x 36” oil on linen painting by Patricia Chandler.