Visitors to the Chapman-Hall House historic site at the head of Main Street in Damariscotta can have an opportunity to dress the part during Maine’s Bicentennial Week. From Wednesday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 21, visitors are invited to pose behind a cutout of a lady and gentleman dressed in the circa 1820 costumes they […]
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Damariscotta gallery to display abstract art
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts Gallery’s 2021 “Abstract” show is scheduled to run through Sept. 11. Representing contemporary artists from all over Maine, this show encompasses the breadth of abstract art, according to a news release. Some creations of abstract expressionism, minimalism, geometric, and abstract lyricism as well as works that expand upon cubist concepts are […]
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Damariscotta YMCA displays land, water scape paintings
DAMARISCOTTA — “Land and Water Scapes,” a solo show by Sally Loughridge, is on display this month at the Central Lincoln County YMCA, 525 Main St. “Maine’s ragged coastline continually stirs me to paint,” said South Bristol artist Sally Loughridge, in a news release from the artist. “The process of painting engages me deeply […]
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Damariscotta museum celebrates local Disney illustrator
Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House museum is kicking off a new fundraising project to celebrate the art of Maurice “Jake” Day and support the historic site. The stewardship committee for this antique cape is selling 100% cotton tea towels imprinted with Day’s pen and ink drawing. Formerly of Damariscotta, Day is best known for […]
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Newcastle center, Damariscotta theater partner to show film
The Frances Perkins Center has partnered with the Lincoln Theater to present the remastered film “The New Deal for Artists” (1976) at 2 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at 2 Theater St., in Damariscotta. Sarah Peskin, chair of the Frances Perkins Center board, will present a post screening talk after both the matinee […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks works for ‘Abstract’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts invites artists to submit work for a juried show of abstract art. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Ingrid Ellison, the juror, is a painter and arts educator working in oil, mixed media and visual journals. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from American University […]
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Damariscotta-Newcastle rotary recognizes community members
DAMARISCOTTA — In keeping with Rotary Foundation’s mission to “enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty” during the club’s annual Change Over Dinner on June 28 at the 1812 House, the Rotary Club of Damariscotta – Newcastle presented a […]
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River Arts features Salt Bay Art Supply’s ‘Black & White Show’
A summer “Black & White Show” will run from Thursday, July 15, through Wednesday, Aug. 4, in the River Room at River Arts Gallery in Damariscotta. Salt Bay Art Supply’s owner, Carol Jaeger, has collected work in black and white from artists in the region for this special exhibit. Artists submitted pieces in media ranging […]
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‘Land and Sea’ show to open with new gallery manager
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to open its juried show, “Land and Sea,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 29. This will be a modified reception without the customary food and drink, but the event will be the gallery’s first public reception since its move to 36 Elm St. The exhibition, selected by […]
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Aububon, library, to host talk on horseshoe crabs ecology
Mid-Coast Audubon and Camden Public Library will cohost a free online Zoom presentation on the ecology of horseshoe crabs in the Great Salt Bay on at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 15. To register for the event, email Julia Pierce at [email protected] to request the Zoom login information. The Great Salt Bay in Damariscotta hosts one […]