Maine Art Scene

08/22/2026

Left Bank Books invites the public to a free talk and booksigning by Maine authors Tess Gerritsen and Paul Doiron on Tuesday, August 25. The event will take place at The First Church in Belfast, located across the street from the bookshop. Doors will open at 6:30 pm; the event will begin at 7:00 pm.

08/21/2026

“Creations in Cushing” is the final community show of the season at Arts In The Barn. The exhibit will feature a variety of media, crafts & arts, including weaving, hand painted panels, photography, paintings and much more. The show will take place the weekend of August 28 to August 30, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, August 28 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm; refreshments will be served. On Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, visitors may enjoy the show from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

(Cushing, ME) "Creations in Cushing" is the final community show of the season at Arts In The Barn. The exhibit will feature a variety of media, crafts

08/20/2026

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites Maine artists to submit work for ARTinME 2026, the fourth annual juried exhibition celebrating the power and presence of large-format art. This highly anticipated exhibition will be on view September 30 through November 7, 2026, at the BRAF Gallery.

(Boothbay, ME) The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites Maine artists to submit work for ARTinME 2026, the fourth annual juried exhibition

08/19/2026

Graven Images: Stone, Wood, Copper, Steel, Bone, Michael Rothschild‘s first exhibition in the United States, is on view at The Monson Arts Gallery through October 12, 2026. The show is a collection of precious obsessions; and the drawings that inspired etchings accompany the sculptures; each medium has its own power over the subject.

(Monson, ME) Graven Images: Stone, Wood, Copper, Steel, Bone, Michael Rothschild's first exhibition in the United States, is on view at The Monson Arts

08/19/2026

A night of comedy, this original has to be seen live! The Umbilical Brothers are coming to Johnson Hall Opera House in downtown Gardiner on Monday, September 21, bringing their wildly inventive blend of physical comedy, sound effects, slapstick, stand-up, and surreal theatrical imagination to the Reehl Stage.

From New York to Tokyo, this internationally acclaimed duo has earned a reputation for turning almost nothing into a full universe of laughter. No big sets. No predictable punchlines. Just two brilliant performers, razor-sharp timing, and comedy that moves faster than you can explain it.

Read the Maine Art Scene feature, then grab your tickets before this unforgettable night at Johnson Hall sells out: https://www.maineartscene.com/the-umbilical-brothers-live-in-gardiner-maine-physical-comedy-phenomenon-comes-to-johnson-hall-opera-house/

Tickets and event details: https://www.johnsonhall.org/event/the-umbilical-brothers/

The Umbilical Brothers Live in Gardiner, Maine: Physical Comedy phenomenon comes to Johnson Hall Opera House on Mon Sept. 21, 2026. INFO/TICKETS >

08/18/2026

The City of S**o Arts Commission is calling for art submissions for a new initiative which will feature piping plovers - a mother and two chicks - at Joe Riley Park, a small pocket park at the intersection of Main and Beach Streets in downtown S**o. Finalized location within the park will be determined by the Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Parks Department and the existing elements in the park.

(S**o, ME) The City of S**o Arts Commission is calling for art submissions for a new initiative which will feature piping plovers -- a mother and two

08/15/2026

Slates Hallowell will host a fundraising art show with 50% of the proceeds to benefit World Central Kitchen. The exhibit will feature new oil paintings of Paris, France by Maine artist Marc Poirier. On Sunday, August 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, there will be an opening reception with refreshments served. The show runs through September 20, 2026.

08/13/2026

Arts in the Barn, Cushing/Cushing Historical Society presents “Landscape: Degrees of Abstraction”, featuring the paintings of Seth Aylmer, Lisa Kyle, Lee Talboys and Jim Lynch. The exhibit runs the weekend of August 21 through August 23. There will be an opening celebration on Friday, August 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm; refreshments will be served. Additional viewing hours are Saturday, 8/22 and Sunday, 8/23 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

(Cushing, ME) Arts In The Barn/Cushing Historical Society presents "Landscape: Degrees of Abstraction", featuring the paintings of Seth Aylmer, Lisa Kyle,

08/12/2026

Seasoned on Monhegan is an exhibition at Salt Pond Studio Gallery of paintings by Alison Hill and Emily Morse. These two terrific artists have weathered summer, spring, winter and fall for over 35 years on Monhegan Island, painting their way through the seasons. There will be an opening artists reception on Saturday, August 15 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm; adding to the celebration will be a live performance by musician Gary Aronsen of the 77 Apes at 5:00 pm.

(Cushing, ME) Seasoned on Monhegan is an exhibition at Salt Pond Studio Gallery of paintings by Alison Hill and Emily Morse. These two terrific artists

08/11/2026

This Temporary Space is pleased to present The Tree That Became Everything, a two-person exhibition featuring Sophie Anna Gibbings and Wills Phillips. A public opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 15, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm; the exhibit runs through September 12.

(Thomaston, ME) This Temporary Space is pleased to present The Tree That Became Everything, a two-person exhibition featuring Sophie Anna Gibbings and