Oct 21. 3rd Friday ArtWalk & Drive, 5-8pm, in Bath

October 21 marks the last of the season ArtWalk in Bath.  Openings are planned for Markings Gallery and Just Framing and many of the artists’ studios.  Take the evening to explore Bath’s fine artists and craftspeople in their studios and several galleries.

Just Framing, 149 Front St will hold a reception for “Baum Studio Student Show” during the ArtWalk. The exhibit includes oil paintings by students of Martha Baum.  And at Markings Gallery, 50 Front St, two multihued exhibits:  “Delicious Wool, Local Color” and “A Colorful Palette.” The first feattures Maine artist and Farmer Nanne Kennedy’s Seacolor yarns and Maine Blankets and the latter highlights artists Annette Kearney, Heidi Daub, Ann Sklar, Liz Messler, and Natasha Kempers-Cullen and other Maine painters working in oils, watercolors, encaustics, and acrylics.  Truly a colorful palette at Markings Gallery.  Images: Abstract by Sam Armentrout, on view at her Front St Studio this month.  Below: Nanne Kennedy at Markings Gallery.  Image by Lindsey Horowitz.

Chocolate Church Arts Center will be open 5-7 to show “Drawn From Nature, Three Maine Artists,” work of kdb-Karen Dominguez, Nancy Keenan Barron, Allen Ponziani.  Sam Armentrout invites the public to her 72 Front St Studio, and the Carriage House, one of Bath's preservation landmarks, will again be open to show works by Roz Martin and Judy Conlan.

 

Live music is on tap at C Ford Gallery, which hosts “Artifacts;” Solo Bistro features “Sue n' Blue” with Sue Sheriff, vocals and Pete Blue, Keyboard; and singer songwriter Michael Krapovicky will play at Bath City Hall.

 

Open studios welcome visitors in downtown Bath and in the city’s north end and outer Congress Street environs.  If you have missed the “Drive” part of this event before, these sites are just a few minutes from downtown Bath.  Whether you explore by foot, or by car you will find all the makings of a great evening in Maine’s Cool Little City. Brochures and information can be found at the Bath City Hall Group Show, 55 Front St.

Click here for 3rd Friday brochure with map! 

A choice group show by local artists can be found at Roy Farmer Associates/Carleton Group at their offices overlooking the Kennebec River. 

The 3rd Friday ArtWalk & Drive is presented by Five Rivers Arts Alliance with support of Season Sponsors Roy Farmer Associates/Carleton Group and Kennebec Tavern & Marina.

The 3rd Friday ArtWalk & Drive is also featured on a brand new website that promotes ArtWalks statewide: www.ArtWalkMaine.org. For additional information contact Five Rivers at 207-798-6964.

3rd Friday ArtWalk & Drive is presented by Five Rivers Arts Alliance with support of Season Sponsors: Roy Farmer Associates/Carleton Group and Kennebec Tavern & Marina and Brochure Sponso: North End Artists Coastal Art Glass, Wayne Robbins, Linda Murray and Danielle Lambrechts.  Thanks to our advertisers: Terry Driscoll of Allen & Selig Realty, Maine Maritime Museum, City of Bath, Coastal Art Glass, and the Studio Theater of Bath for their support of this event! Promotional support  for the 3rd Friday ArtWalk is also provided by Main St. Bath. Several new studios and businesses participate in this season’s ArtWalk & Drive.  For complete details, look for new full season, full color brochure at participating locations, businesses and online here.

The Bath ArtWalk & Drive is held on 3rd Fridays of the month, May – October 2011  For complete details, look for new full season, full color brochure at participating locations, businesses, or write to us at 108 Maine St, Brunswick Maine and ask for a copy (please enclose an SASE) For additional information contact Five Rivers at 207-798-6964.
Thank you sponsors:

• Roy Farmer Associates/Carleton Group
• Kennebec Tavern & Marina.

Participating ArtWalk & Drive Studios and Galleries

October 21

Off Congress

• 2 Anchor Gallery, 2 Anchor Rd (north off Congress; 1/2 mile north of Rt 1on left) “Two at 2 Anchor: Two Siblings.” Oils and acrylics of diverse subjects by Diane Dahlke. Art furniture and outdoor furniture by Tom Dahlke. www.northforkwoodworks.com May - October

• Creekside Studio, 15 Creekside Ln. (Creekside Ln is off Old Brunswick Rd on Whiskeag Creek. From Bath: Creekside is 1st right after RR underpass.) Studio-Gallery has original watercolors, pastels, etchings, prints, and cards. Work is representational, kid-friendly, scenes of Maine and journeys away. Homemade refreshments. 207-443-9524 (Handicap Accessible) May - October

North End Artists

• Coastal Art Glass Studio,1486 Washington St. (Upper Washington St, past Harward St, 500 yards ahead on left side).  Joy & Larry Scott, Our studio produces unique, handcrafted fused glass art that demands attention.Make a statement with our jewelry and studio pieces. Own a piece of Joy! 207-522-0888, www.coastalartglass.com  Image Below: Pendant by Joy Scott

• Wayne Robbins Wood Carving Studio and Gallery 1302 High St. Whales, seals and seabirds are created in hardwoods and natural finishes so that the natural beauty of both is stunningly presented. Refreshments. 207-443-2287 www.waynerobbins.com May - October

• Art by the River Studio, 1 Curtis Pl. Linda Murray’s open studio overlooking the Kennebec River features tree, landscape and abstract watercolor images. Do a painting, no experience required, sample refreshments or just watch the river roll by. 207-443-8801, www.artbytheriver.com May - October Image: Linda Murray in her home studio. Photo by Lindsay Horowitz.

• Daniele Lambrechts Open Studio, 1321 Washington St. Artist studio and house tour. Oils, drawings, acrylics. 207-386-3267, Expressionist Paintings. 386-3267, www.danielelambrechts.com May - October Image above: Lambrechts' home studio and gallery. Photo by Lindsay Horowitz.

• Elaine Reed Open Studio, 133 Oak Street.  Watercolors celebrating Maine’s unique coastal light and atmosphere. Paintings of mid-coast including cover image “Morning Light Georgetown.” Open studio. Refreshments. (Go west on Oak St from Washington St. 133 Oak Street is between High & Preble St) 207-319-2375, reedart@sover.net  May - October

Washington Street

• C. Ford Gallery, 848 Washington St.. Over 60 paintings on view; prints also available by this master visionist. This season: Tarot series: 22 48” x 36” canvases of the Major Arcana. Sign up to win a free painting at the end of the season each time you visit. This month: Drawing. Every month: Live Music: “Artifacts.”Refreshments. 443-1272, www.cfordstudio.com May - October
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• Chocolate Church Arts Center Gallery.  Chocolate Church Arts Center Gallery, 804 Washington St. Four " Drawn From Nature, Three Maine Artists" featuring the work of kdb-Karen Dominguez, Nancy Keenan Barron, Allen Ponziani. Opening Reception:  Friday September 16 from 5 – 7 p.m. 207-442-8637, www.chocolatechurcharts.org  (Handicap Accessible) (Handicap accessible) May - October

Downtown Studios, Galleries and Exhibits

• Roy Farmer Associates/Carleton Group, Roy Farmer Associates/Carleton Group, 99 Commercial St . Our Associates, clients, and visitors love the changing exhibits of original, varied, and affordable work by MidCoast Maine Artists. Every home and office needs art!. On the Kennebec River just steps from the Waterfront Park. 207-443-3388, ncarleton@royfarmer.com, sweiss@royfarmer.com (Handicap accessible on first floor) May - October

• Kennebec Forge, 47 Commercial Street. Stop by this new retail shop to see hand forged implements for garden, hearth and home. 443-4222, http://kennebecforge.com/

• Just Framing, 149 Front St.  "Baum Studio Student Show” Reception during the ArtWalk. The exhibit includes oil paintings by students of Martha Baum.  New exhibits monthly by local artists of distinction. 207-443-3076 www.justframing.com May - October, except for June

• Sam Armentrout Open Studio, 72 Front St, Studio 12.  Upstairs. (Door is next to Intown Shop) Bi-monthly exhibits. Abstract, Expressionistic and Representational.  207-837-1492 May - October

• Susan McChesney Studio, 72 Front St. Upstairs. Visit Susan at her new location.  Artists studio exhibiting current work by Susan McChesney, including Watercolr Paintings, and Color Pencil Drawings, Giclee Reproductions and Greeting cards.  Changing monthly.  207-232-7759.  Images and monthly artist updates: www.mcchesneyart.com

• Solo Bistro, 128 Front St.  October 21: “Sue n' Blue” with Sue Sheriff, vocals and Pete Blue, Keyboard. Live Jazz every Friday night. Award winning, eclectic dining featuring regional specialties in an inviting and friendly atmosphere. 6:30-9:30pm. 443-3373, www.solobistro.com May - October

• Bath City Hall Steps, 55 Front St., October 21: singer songwriter Michael Krapovickyl.  (207) 576-2460? myspace.com/krapovicky http://www.reverbnation.com/michaelkrapovicky http://michaelkrapovicky.rpmchallenge.com/

• Bath City Hall Auditorium, 55 Front St. Pick up complete information for the ArtWalk here
• J. Dare Johnstone. Contemporary jewelry in bronze, copper  and titanium, maybe a bit of silver, definitely some chainmaille and  hand made chains. Raku ceramic beads to wear or use as buttons. Fun enamel on copper pendants. 443-2446, www.jdjdesigns.com May - October
• Susan Perrine. Collaborative Art Making.  Construct inflatable sculpture with recycled materials. Find out about the process at City Hall! susanperrine.com    susanjohnsonperrine@blogspot.com May - October  Images: ABelow: A beautiful evening for an ArtWalk in downtown Bath.
• BGoodWorks. " I shape & color and describe my artwork as "over there", adjunct to outsider." 2011 offerings include Maine Beach Bag debut, plus La La Pops, Wind Watchers, Table Toppers, Wind Wavers, and Wall Hangers. 207-443-307

Image: watercolor by Elaine Reed, on view at her Oak St studio.

• Satori Massage Therapy, 4 Centre Street shows work by Amanda Rice (natural scenes in acrylic and gouache on canvas) and Ellie Porta (landscapes in oil on canvas).  Image: "Barn at Sunset" by Ellie Porta (above; oil on canvas)

• Ornament, 11 Centre St. KDB-Karen Dominguez and guest artist every month. Encaustic paintings of shells & nests. Ornament is filled with vintage and new cool stuff for your home and garden. May: Patricia Boissevain shows her jewelry. 207-442-6636 ornament-home.blogspot.com  May - October

• Roxanne Miller Open Studio, 15 Centre Street, Room 5, Upstairs (The door is located between Bath Sweet Shop and Ornamnet.), Join us for wine and cheese receptions at Seacoast Botany Company where seaweeds are preserved as original species through botanical pressing. 207-233-2015, roxie@seacoastbotany.comartists   

• Centre Street Hair Studio, 25 Centre St. Exhibits by local artists change monthly. Donations for sidewalk hair styling go to local charities. Musical Performances, weather permitting. 207-443-6868 June - October

• Tom Paiement Studio, Water St.. Oil Paintings (Go between Sunburst Guitar & health food store on Centre St, up steel staircase 3 flights & look for studio). 443-3201, http://tompaiement.com  May - October

• The Carriage House, 773 High St.  Work by Roz Martin, including "The Overlook" which captures the Bath skyline from this High Street site.  443-1752, www.lighthousescapes.com and Paintings by Judith Conlan.  Refreshments. August - October. Image: Judith Conlan's lighthouse. Conlan's work is on view at The Carriage House, 773 High St during the 3rd Friday ArtWalk & Drive.

• Café Crème, 56 Front St. Art exhibit, changing monthly, accompanied with fresh coffees and homebaked goods.  In the event of rain, live music scheduled for City Hall will be at Cafe Creme. 443-4718.  May - October

• Judson Pottery Open Studio, 52 Front Street. (Upstairs) Pottery, sculpture, paintings and drawings. 207-443-6941. www.judsonpottery.com May - October 

• Markings Gallery, 50 Front St. Two exhibits:  “Delicious Wool, Local Color” and “A Colorful Palette.” The first features Maine artist and Farmer Nanne Kennedy’s Seacolor yarns and Maine Blankets and the latter highlights artists Annette Kearney, Heidi Daub, Ann Sklar, Liz Messler, and Natasha Kempers-Cullen and other Maine painters working in oils, watercolors, encaustics, and acrylics.  Truly a colorful palette at Markings Gallery.  Monthly receptions during artwalks. 207-443-1499, www.markingsgallery.com, Daily 10-5.

Image: "Geranium" on view this month at Markings Gallery.

• Studio 48, 48 Front St., Top Floor. “I am a product of the 80's” by Joshua Holden. An exploration of motion, line and form. Portrait paintings, Figure drawings, and an animated mural. 443-9023, www.48front.com  May - October

For more information about the 3rd Friday Art Walk, contact Five Rivers Arts Alliance at 207-798-6964.

Bath has been named one of America’s “Distinctive Destinations”  by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and it has been called a "City of Surprises" by Downeast Magazine.  Click here for article.

 

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