2012 Exhibit Schedule…

We have an exciting line up for Art Exhibits this coming year.

All shows will feature a variety of mediums and a theme. We also will be featuring a live music presentation in the gallery on an evening during the third week of each show.

January 20th – March 3rd         A Midwinters Night Dream

Inspiration: The snow is piled upon the ground and the moon is shining brightly in a star filled sky. Incandescent blue and purple shadows mark the snow in shapes of leafless trees. The quiet cracking of ice on the rivers, lakes and ponds, is a beautiful sound akin to the extra cold climate of this far northern region.

March 9^th – April 21^st                  Springtime Floriade

Inspiration: Presented when we are in the grips of late winter early spring, this will be a treat for all. Featuring Floral Paintings and Photographs of Flowers & Gardens. Oversized Vases will be placed upon pedestals in the center space.

 April 26^th – June 9^th                      Edge of the Sea

Inspiration: The Sea is a delicate Eco-System. The viewer can experience the magical living things that live at the very edge of the Intertidal zone. Fish inspired Sculptures will be swimming up the center of the Gallery.

June 15^th – July 28^th                     Summertime Whimsy

Inspiration: This perfectly bright and fun collection will be a vibrant edition for the summer crowds. The walls will be filled with bright colors and unexpected subject matter. We will feature painted and embellished sculptures of walking houses and weathervanes up the center space.

August 3^rd – September 15^th        Inside/Outside: Maine Home

Inspiration: The viewer will feel like a voyeur into the lives of some interesting and sometimes funky, often old but always interesting Maine homes. We will also explore the gardens, structures and magic of the outdoors all of this through the lens of four Maine photographers. The center space will feature the works of two local furniture makers.

September 21^st – November 3^rd    Autumn Feast

Inspiration: Breaking bread after the harvest and sharing a feast is an archetypal activity. This show will feature a series of long tables up the center space. Each table will be set with different ceramic artists dinnerware and vases. The walls will feature contemporary autumn themed paintings & fiber-arts.

November 9^th – December 17^th     The Annual Members Group Show

Inspiration: A thematic show, “Living On the Mid-Coast of Maine”.

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