Arts Downtown & All Around: December 3, 4, and 5, 2010

Enjoy the weekend!  Shop locally and support your local artists.

Image: "A Safe Harbor" by Evelyn Dunphy, on view at her West Bath studio during Arts Downtown & All Around.

The thirteenth annual Arts Downtown & All Around  is an invitation to visit artist studios, take in several group shows and downtown galleries and top off the day with music, theater, dance.  Our region's artists create beautiful work-from the practical to the sublime.

We hope you will take time to visit, explore and support local artists and businesses this holiday season. Listings for the weekend follow.  Check back for PDF of brochure, complete wiht maps.  You can find brochures around town and as an insert in the November 26 edition of The Times Record.

Dresden

• Tandem Glass Works, 6 Eagle Lodge Ln. (Just off Rt 127). Hand blown art glass by Terrill and Charlie Jenkins. Visit studio and gallery. Weekly demonstrations in winter. Call ahead for details.  737-2781, www.tandemglass.com  Fri, Sat, Sun

Bowdoinham

• Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans' 7th Annual Holiday Show & Sale, 13 School St.  Bowdoinham crowned “A Very Crafty Town” by Downeast Magazine.  Come see why. (Directions: From Rt 24, turn onto Rt 125; School St is 2nd left) The Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans is a local group dedicated to fostering excellence in fine arts and crafts, making them more significant in cultural life. Show includes fifteen furniture makers, potters, jewelers, quilters, painters, and more. Live music both days, homemade snacks, a raffle. www.bowdoinham.com  Fri 6-8pm, Sat 10-4

    Image: Bowdoinham Town Hall Group Show. Stop by for local art, crafts, music and refreshments in Friday and Saturday.

• Merrymeeting Arts Center. “Smitten: Hands and their Coverings.” The exhibit features Latvian mittens by Angela Kimberk as well as a wide variety of mittens and hand coverings by other area textile artists.  Photographs, prints, oils, and sculptures with hand-mitten-sheep-wool themes are also included, tying the exhibit to the area’s historic sheep farming industry. “Hands-on’ children’s activities Sat 10-12. 710-0349, www.merrymeetingartscenter.org Fri, Sat  .

Topsham

• Maine Fiberarts. 13 Main St. "Diagonal Knitting: Book Sale/Exhibit," knitted wearables and sculpture by Katharine Cobey. Book Signing and Meet the Artist, Dec. 3, 10-2. Sale/Exhibit continues for ADAA and through February. 721-0678, www.mainefiberarts.org  Fri, Sat   

Brunswick-Fort Andross, 14 Maine St. – Studios & exhibits

• Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery. (First Tower entrance; 1st fl, take hallway to right.) VSA Maine is proud to present “A Matter of Perception 2010,” an art exhibition showcasing the work and creativity of Maine artists with disabilities.  On view through Dec 4th.  For more information visit www.vsartsmaine.org, www.explorefrontier.com Fri, Sat  

• Full Circle Dance Studio & Gemini Dance Company. Suite 0101. Performances Fri (6pm) and Sat. (2pm and 6 pm) See Schedule below. 837-5575, www.fullcircledancestudio.com

• Hatch Studio. (Ground Floor, use 2nd Tower entrance; downstairs, left at “T”) Furniture gallery, custom furniture, accessories and pool tables, 14 Maine St. Fort Andross, www.hatchstudio.com, 721-0070 Fri, Sat Image: Hatch Studio design.
• Accolades-Basement Woodworks. Custom furniture, shadow boxes and trophies. (Ground Floor, use 2nd Tower entrance; downstairs, left at “T”)  207-522-8943, www.basementwoodworks.com Fri, Sat
• Isabelle Pelissier Open Studio. (Ground Floor, use 2nd Tower entrance; downstairs, right at “T”) Steel sculpture, paintings, found object assemblage. 666-3479, www.isabellepelissier.com Sat, Sun
• Mildred Johnson Open Studio. Assemblage, collage, drawing–whatever. (Cumberland Storage entrance; 2nd fl). 319-4201, mjsftandross@gmail.com.  Sat, Sun Image above: Mildred Johnson in her studio.
• Ed McCartan Open Studio. (Cumberland Storage entrance; 2nd fl). Experimental works, combining abstract and realistic forms, symbolism. 449-0208,  www.artists-in-residence.com/edsart/  Fri, Sat, Sun  Image: Ed McCartan painting "Wildflower Friends."
• Joe Godleski at Alan Mast Studio. 228B, Ft. Andross, 14 Maine St. (Cumberland Storage entrance; 2nd fl). My representational paintings are direct and structured compositions. I look to make each painting a time slice, connecting to what is found around us. joegodleski.blogspot.com  Fri, Sat, Sun

Fort Andross Group Show

14 Maine St.  Use Cumberland Storage entrance. Show is to right, on the first floor between Cumberland Storage office and Cabot Mill Antiques. Fri, Sat, Sun   Image: Earings by H. Monique Designs.

 

• H. Monique Designs. Unique handcrafted silver jewelry by Heather Atwood. Silver jewelry-hand carved, lost wax-casting method. 729-1539, hmoniquedesigns@yahoo.com  Fri, Sat, Sun
• Lynette Breton & Patty Olds. Breton’s Leaf and flower presses are made from salvaged wood from Moosehead Lake and elm from “The Herbie Project.” Spoon carving demonstration; find out about future classes.  Olds’ pressed leaf collage-pictures and scrolls will be for sale.  725-1313, pattyolds@gmail.com, www.sevenscrolls.com, Fri, Sat Image: Leaf and Flower press by Lynette Breton.
• Maria Castellano-Usery. Acrylic Paintings and collage. www.brushstrokesbymaria.com
• Lee Cheever. Dis n’ dat, a selection of the teacher/artist’s work: jewelry, prints, painting, photography and more Fr, Sat, 725-7137, cheeverteacher@gmail.com
• Coryell Clayworks: This year Coryell Clayworks will have our Holiday sale at the Fort Andross Group show in Brunswick.  All of our pottery at the same sale prices and some close outs and seconds. coryellclay@gmail.com Fri, Sat, Sun  Image: teapot by Harold Roberts
• David Jacobson. Blown Glass Ornaments and Bud Vases. 914-715 6848, jcubson@fairpoint.net, www.davidjacobsonglass.com Fri, Sat, Sun  Image below: Handblown glass ornament by David Jacobson.
• Monika Kirtland. Art Quilts. Wall hangings Realistic and abstract, including landscapes, close-ups of trees, leaves, flowers and rocks. 504-9017, mkirtland@gwi.net, Fri, Sat
• Margaret Leonard. Paintings on paper. 833-6051; mflspictures.multiply.com/photos, mleonard207@yahoo.com Fri, Sat
• Susan Perrine. Hand woven shawls and scarves with Maine fibers, hand painted and stitched greeting cards. www.susanperrine.com, susanperrine@gmail.com 449-2978. Fri, Sat, Sun
• Studio Pig & Fish.  An eclectic gallery of useful arts, Studio Pig and Fish features works by Deb Gill, Nanako O'Donnell and Lari Washburn. 504-0018, hello@pigandfish.com, www.pigandfish.com Fri, Sat Image: Ai Lantern by Studio Pig and Fish. 
• Allison Price. Soft pastel paintings, pen and ink drawings, dry point and collagraph prints of imagined figures and landscapes. 729-8575, aprice@brunswick.k12.me.us  Sat, Sun
• Beverley Price. Giclee prints of still-life, city and countryscape paintings. Commissioned pet portraits in pastel capture the unique personalities of beloved family members.  Sat, Sun
• Hillary Schwartz. Sterling and Argentium Silver crocheted necklaces in brilliant colors and soft pastels. 799-0252 Sat, Sun Image: Periwinkle Necklace by Hillary Schwatz
• Bill Tomsa. Original paintings. Land, sea and urbanscapes, mostly from the Brunswick, Topsham and nearby areas, some of which you may be familiar with. 729-7089, BillTomsaArt912@aol.com. Fri, Sat, Sun
• Mary Alice Treworgy. Oil Paintings and Giclee Prints of Monhegan and Brunswick. Also notecards, www.maryalicetreworgy.com Sat

• Catherine Worthington. Textile Art, Art Quilts. One of a kind hand painted textiles, gifts, & cards. 729-6836; cmworth@myfairpoint.net, http://www.earthtonesandfishbonesart.com Fri, Sat, Sun

  

 

 

Downtown Brunswick

• Bayview Gallery. 58 Maine St. Enjoy Bayview Gallery’s annual celebration of the holidays in conjunction with Arts Downtown and All Around.  The gallery will open its holiday exhibit on Friday, December 3rd from 5-7:30pm. Celebrate the arts and share holiday cheer while enjoying a wide selection of artworks by Bayview Gallery artists.  Whether you are just starting your collection or are looking for a signature piece to cap a lifetime of connoisseurship, come visit us and experience the joy of fine art! 729-5500, www.bayviewgallery.com  Fri, Sat Image: Moving Water by Stefan Pastuhov
• The Frank Brockman Gallery. 68 Maine St, 3rd fl. 729-5389. bro@gwi.net. Fri, Sat
• Gelato Fiasco.  74 Maine St.  Guest artist. 607-4002. Fri, Sat, Sun  
• Spindleworks. “All Dolled up for the Holiday” 7 Lincoln St. Our annual holiday celebration, featuring “and Sew it Seams” in the Whatnot Gallery and many new items in our store.  725-8820, www.spindleworks.org Fri, Sat,
• Little Dog Coffee Shop, 87 Maine St. 721-9500. paul@littledogcoffeeshop.com, Fri-6, Sat, Sun
• Connie Lundquist Open Studio. 98 Maine St. Mixed media collage and assemblage, gouache painting, graphite drawing. Refreshments. 607-2569, www.connielundquist.com  Fri, Sat, Sun
• Summer Island Studio, 149 Maine St, Tontine Mall. Patti L. Baker, Jewelry Designer will be showing her newest lines of hand wrought sliver and gold jewelry as well as gallery of 50 Maine artisans on display 373-1810.  sisgallery@suscom-maine.net Sat, Sun
• Gulf of Maine Books, 134 Maine St. Sunday at 4pm we will have a talk and slide show by Greg Marley, author of “Mushrooms for Health - Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi” and also “Chantarelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares - The Love, Lore and Mystique of Mushrooms.” 729-5083, gulfofmainebooks.blogspot.com Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
• Townsend Studios. 136 Maine St. (Upstairs from Gulf of Maine) Exhibiting photography by Jim Townsend and paste paintings, prints, cards and handpainted silk scarves by Fran Townsend. Fri, Sat. 725-0110,www.townsendstudios.net
• The Theater Project.  Center Stage Players’ Performance. 2pm Fri & Sat. 14 School St. 729-8584, www.theaterproject.com.    See events listings.
• Penobscot Bay Porch Swings. 4 Pleasant St. Handcrafted hammocks, porch swings, canvas bags and crafts local craftspeople-pottery, jewelry, photography, whimsical driftwood sculpture, fiber; all great gift ideas. 729-1616, www.penobscotbayporchswings.com  Fri, Sat, Sun
• Gallery Framing, 12 Pleasant St.  Brian McFadden. Art work of local oil paint artist Brad McFadden.  Brad is well known for his ability to capture the light and feeling of local scenes. 729-9108; galleryframing@yahoo.com F, Sa, Su 
• Gallery at 11 Pleasant St-VSA Arts. “Wreaths Trees and Baubles, Oh My! Holiday Art Sale.” Table top trees, wreaths, ornaments and holiday gifts by artists and local businesses (through Dec 14). 607-4016, www.vsartsmaine.org  F, Sa, Su

Harpswell

• Ash Cove Pottery, Gail Kass and Susan Horowitz, 75 Ash Cove Rd, off Rt. 123. Visit, Shop, Enjoy! Susan and Gail’s handthrown mugs, bowls, tide clocks, lamps -- colored in shades of sand, sea, earth and sky make great gifts. 833-6004, info@ashcovepottery.com, www.ashcovepottery.com.  Sat, Sun Image: Susan Horowitz with one of her mugs judged "Best in Maine" by Downeast Magazine.
• The Blue Door. 247 Basin Point Rd. Hati Modr’s painting studio is one of the oldest houses in Harpswell and features oil paintings of Maine and still life. Classes in painting and drawing offered.  Guest artist Christina Beebe offers fine art, furniture, note cards and heirloom-quality home accessories. 833-2815. Sat, Sun

Bath

• Wayne Robbins Wood Carvings, 1302 High St. Come join our seasonal celebration. The gallery of sea creatures will be decorated and light snacks will be served.  (From Rt.1 take High St. exit. Go north 1.5 miles. Studio on left.) 443-2287;  www.waynerobbins.com Fri, Sat, Sun by appt.
• Elaine Reed Open Studio, 133 Oak St. Watercolors of Maine’s coastal landscape, Current works include “Fall in the Blueberry Barrens, Georgetown, Bath & vicinity.” F, Sat, Sun 319-2375, reedart@sover.net  Image: "Early Morning Light" by Elaine Reed.
• Chocolate Church Arts Center, “Members Holiday Show” 804 Washington St. 442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org    Sat 12 noon-4.  See events listings
• Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine, 170 Front St. Made-in-Maine artists and products, including work by local artists. 443-2225, lisamariesmadeinmaine.com
• Solo Bistro, 128 Front St. Friday Night Jazz 6:30pm. 443-3373. Tom Porter (Keyboard) Sat. open for dinner.  www.solobistro.com.  Fri See events listings.

City Hall Group Show, 55 Front St

• ArtVan Program. Works of art by ArtVan kids, pottery/cards made by ArtVan youth artists!! Learn more about the Art Van program. www.artvanprogram.org Fri, Sat  
• Coastal Art Glass offers unique, one of a kind fusion glass from jewelry through Gifts for the home. Fri, Sat    Image: A selection of jewelry from Coastal Art Glass, on view at Bath City Hall.
• J Dare Johnstone. Contemporary jewelry designs, bronze, copper, silver, raku beads. 443-2446, jdjdesigns.com Fri, Sat, Sun 
• Claudette Gamache.  Pastel paintings, prints and cards of the area. www.claudettegamache.com F, Sat  

 

• Tina Ingraham Painting Studio, 4 Centre St (entrance next to Cafe Creme). Open studio on 3rd floor www.tinaingraham.com, 703-463-6043. Sat
• Cafe Crème. 56 Front St. Art exhibit. Corner of Front & Centre Sts. 443-6454. Fri, Sat, Sun
• Susan McChesney, 53/9 Front St. "Bracelets and Drawings” - new original work, Giclee Prints, Greeting Cards, Architectural Portraits.  Guest Artists including Avery Duncan, Graphic Artist. 207.232.7759, mcc@mcchesneyart.com, www.mcchesneyart.com  Fri, Sat Image: Blossom by Susan McChesney.
• Judson Pottery Open Studio, 52 Front St. Pottery, sculpture, paintings and drawings. Ceramic art by Carolyn Judson, Betsy Fear, Nan Moran, Cathy Bloom and Lyla Ross.443-6941. Fri, Sat
• Markings Gallery, 50 Front St.  Come celebrate the creative spirit at Markings! Our artists are presenting unusual holiday ornaments to intrigue and delight you….wonderful treats for a host or hostess! Creativity abounds at Markings! 443-1499, www.markingsgallery.com Fri, Sat, Sun  Image: Markings Gallery.
• Sarah Greenier Studio/Gallery, 428 Middle St. Maine coast watercolor & oil paintings and prints.  Open studio & watercolor demonstration.  Refreshments & drawing for a framed art print Saturday afternoon, (From Rt. 1, take Rt. 209 south on Washington or High Streets ¾ mile and follow directional signs to gallery.) 443-3936, http://www.sarahgreenier.com   Fri, Sat  Image below: "Townsend Gut," by Sarah Greenier

West Bath

• Evelyn Dunphy Studio & Gallery, 596 Foster Point Rd. You are invited to an open studio featuring original watercolors and small prints. A donation for food bank gives you a gift certificate toward purchase.  Contact: 443-5045, artist@evelyndunphy.com, www.evelyndunphy.com. Fri, Sat
• Earth Circle Studio, 569 Berry's Mills Rd.  Open studio. www.maryannabock.com.

Woolwich

• Woolwich Fire Department Auxiliary Holiday Craft Fair, Woolwich Fire Station, 13 Nequasset Rd. (Just off Rt 1). 15-20 crafters. Sa, 9am-2pm

Weekend Events Schedule

Friday, December 3

• Maine Fiberarts. 10am-2pm. "Diagonal Knitting: Book Sale/Exhibit," Book Signing and Meet the Artist, Katharine Cobey. 13 Main St, Topsham. 721-0678, www.mainefiberarts.org
• Center Stage Players’ Performance. 2pm. Theater Project, 14 School St. Al Miller and Center Stage Players present delightful readers’ theater. $5.  729-8584, www.theaterproject.com.    
• Full Circle Dance Studio and Gemini Dance Company. 6pm Creative Dance and Street Jazz performance featuring students age 2-10 Suggested donation $5. Fort Andross 14 Maine St, Brunswick. 837-5575, www.fullcircledancestudio.com.
• Trolley Christmas Caroling! 6-8pm. Grab a blanket and a thermos of hot-cocoa and hop on the trolley with your family and friends. Passengers will be picked up at City Hall ever 30 minutes...free, first come, first served. 55 Front St, Bath. www.visitbath.com
• December Dance Concert. 8pm. Theater & Dance Dept. Wish Theater, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Free. 725-3375. www.bowdoin.edu/calendar   Image: Quilt by Cathrein Worthington.  On view at Group Show in Fort Andross during Arts Downtown & All Around.

Saturday Events, December 4

• Center Stage Players’ Performance. 2pm. Theater Project, 14 School St. Al Miller and Center Stage Players present delightful readers’ theater. $5.  729-8584, www.theaterproject.com.    
• Full Circle Dance, 2pm. Gemini Dance Company Performance. Teens perform break dancing and Hip-Hop. Suggested donation: $5 benefits scholarship program. 837-5575, www.fullcircledancestudio.com
• Bowdoin Chamber Choir Concert, 3pm Bowdoin Chapel, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, www.bowdoin.edu/calendar
• Full Circle Dance, 6pm. Gemini dance company adults and teens perform street jazz, whacking, Hip-Hop and more, suggested for older audiences. 837-5575, www.fullcircledancestudio.com
• December Dance Concert. 7pm. Wish Theater, Memorial Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The annual fall dance show features the introductory, intermediate, and advanced repertory classes. Free.  725-3375, www.bowdoin.edu/calendar
• Paul Sullivan. 7:30pm. Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St, Bath. Grammy Award winner Sullivan presents a holiday program.  $15advance/$17door/$13 members. 442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org
• December Dance Concert. 9pm. Wish Theater, Memorial Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The annual fall dance show features the introductory, intermediate, and advanced repertory classes. Free. 725-3375, www.bowdoin.edu/calendar Image: "Bear Spirit Blessing," by Maryanna Bock. On view at her West Bath studio.  Image below: Painting by Margaret Leonard, on view at Group Show at Fort Andross.

Sunday Events, December 5

• Bowdoin Chamber Choir Concert. 3pm. Free. Bowdoin Chapel, Bowdoin College, Brunswick.www.bowdoin.edu/calendar
• Gulf of Maine Books. 4pm. Talk and Slide Show by Greg Marley, author of “Mushrooms for Health - Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi” and also “Chantarelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares - The Love, Lore and Mystique of Mushrooms.” 134 Maine St, Brunswick. gulfofmainebooks.blogspot.com

 

Thank you to Brunswick Downtown Association and Main Street Bath for promotional support and to Waterfront Maine for contributing space for the Group Show at Fort Andross and City of Bath for providing space at City Hall Auditrium, Bath!  Image: Shopping at Spindleworks, 7 Lincoln St, Brunswick.

For more information, contact Harriet Mosher at 207-798-6964 or info@fiveriversartsalliance.org

Support your local artists this season.