NORWAY — The Norway Memorial Library has announced a new exhibit by local artist Sandra Pealer, on display now through the month of November. Pealer’s art is of landscapes, people and still life. She is inspired by light — how it reflects and how it gives life to the object she is painting. Pealer’s exhibit […]
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Sally Rowe to exhibit art quilts at SugarWood
FARMINGTON — Art quilter Sally Rowe will be the featured artist during October at SugarWood Gallery. An Open House reception will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. The public is invited and refreshments will be provided. Rowe’s work will be on display throughout the month of October for the public to view […]
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Hailey Mealey's 'Insecta' series comes to Wilton library
WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library will present Hailey Mealey’s new series, “Insecta,” from Saturday, Sept. 29, to Thursday, Nov. 15. A reception with light refreshments will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4. This new series fuses her love of color, anatomical structures and insects, which is inspired by the insect-related work […]
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Matolscy Art Center to open 'Forever Changing' exhibit in October
NORWAY — What happens when two veteran visual artists consider a concept as fluid as change? Nikki Millonzi and Peter Herley considered concept as a fluid change. They used the idea as a jumping off point which developed into their new show “Forever Changing” at the Matolscy Art Center, 480 Main St. The opening is from […]
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'The Long Sixties' exhibition to be held at Mantor Library
FARMINGTON — The Shiretown Bookers are proud to announce their fall exhibition, “The Long Sixties, 1957-1974,” running from Oct. 7 through Jan. 11, in the Shiretown Bookers’ Hall in Mantor Library at 116 South St. The opening reception is open to the public and will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the library. […]
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UMF arts center to hold contemporary Iranian art exhibit
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center will be presenting “Inner Fragments,” an exhibition of art by 16 Iranian female artists. Curated by Iranian artists Parisa Ghaderi and Mahsa Soroudi, this show is the first time many of these original works have been exhibited in the United States. The exhibit […]
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The Harlow seeks work by printmakers for 'Proof Positive' exhibit
HALLOWELL — The Harlow invites artists to submit artwork to be considered for “Proof Positive,” an open call juried exhibition of art incorporating processes used in printmaking. Submissions may include any and all techniques of printmaking; including but not limited to: screen prints, block prints, linocuts, woodcuts, intaglio, etchings, etc. Entries will be juried by […]
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New exhibit features art of Kennebec rail trail
HALLOWELL — The Harlow, in partnership with Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail (FKRRT), invites Maine artists to submit work inspired by or depicting the Kennebec rail trail for an upcoming exhibition “Life on the Trail.” The deadline for email submissions is 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. Submissions will be reviewed by a curatorial […]
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'Women Who Run With the Wolves' exhibit in Norway
NORWAY — The Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., will open its doors to another unique art exhibit. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. Curated by Rochelle Draper and Judy Schneider, this exhibit features 13 women artists: Diana Arcadipone, Sandra Bell, Katey Branch, Om Devi Reynolds, Rochelle […]
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Roddy A. Glover
MONMOUTH — Roddy A. Glover Jr., 57, of Monmouth died unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 16, at his home. He was born in Augusta on April 17, 1961, the son of Roddy A. Glover Sr. and Jacqualyn (Cooper) Prescott. Roddy was a lifelong avid outdoorsman who trapped, musket, rifle and bow hunted year-round based on the season. […]