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SUMMARY:Waste Water Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Mariah Reading: Waste Water\n\nWaste Water\nA collection of painted litter and marine debris scattered and retrieved throughout our Maine coastline.\nBy Mariah Reading\, Maine Island Trails Association\, and Casco Bay Artisans\nThrough the extensive efforts of coastal cleanups\, the Maine Island Trails Association has provided Mariah Reading with canvases ranging from a bike seat to a car door. All items were found within and around the Atlantic Ocean and repurposed into landscape paintings.\n\n\nArtist Statement:\n\nI have been contemplating my relationship with art and the vast amount of waste creating can produce. Classically trained as a landscape painter\, I pivoted to eco-art when the parallel between painting landscapes and feeding landfills became overwhelmingly apparent. The landscapes that so richly inspired me were being hurt by the waste I created in order to depict them. To rectify this unwanted connection\, I have developed a limited-waste practice that involves creating canvases from debris found during my travels through National Parks and protected landscape environments. The physical pieces of trash are painted only on one side and intentionally left untouched on the reverse so the original piece of debris remains evident. Once completed\, I photograph the painted object aligned with the physical landscape to both obscure and highlight the discarded object. My practice revolves around ways I can lessen my footprint upon Earth and leave it better than I found it. \n\n\n\nArtist Bio:\n\nMariah Reading is an eco-artist and strong advocate for the existence\, preservation\, and accessibility of the National Parks. She was born and raised in Bangor\, Maine where the surrounding landscape gave her a deep appreciation of nature’s beauty that was reinforced by her degree in Visual Arts at Bowdoin College. The 2016 National Park Centennial propelled her Recycled Landscapes\, designed to bring attention to the need of preserving and protecting the environment. Mariah has dedicated herself to the field of eco-art through her Artist in Residence at Acadia\, Denali\, Zion and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks\, working as an Arts In the Parks Volunteer at the Guadalupe Mountains National Park\, assisting in Yosemite Facelift efforts\, developing a K-12 STREAM curriculum with University of California Santa Barbara Oceanography students\, and creating conservation workshops with the Channel Islands National Park. She has exhibited work in San Antonio\, TX; Seattle\, WA; and Fort Collins\, CO; Kamuela\, HI; Poughkeepsie\, NY; Davis\, CA; Bar Harbor\, ME; and Rockland\, ME. From April through September Reading is an environmental interpreter for the Park Service. \n\n\nOpening Night RSVPMaine Island Trail Association (MITA) is proud to collaborate with renowned eco-artist Mariah Reading to present WASTE WATER\, an exhibition featuring marine debris that has been collected by MITA volunteers and transformed by the artist into exquisite and impactful works of art. A portion of the proceeds from all art sales will go towards supporting MITA’s programming.\nThe gallery show will run from Thursday\, March 30 to Sunday\, April 16 at Casco Bay Artisans (on The Maine Wharf\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland). \nThe Opening Reception will be held March 30 from 5-8pm at Casco Bay Artisans and New England Ocean Cluster\, which is just upstairs from the gallery at The Maine Wharf. This free-to-attend event will begin at the gallery at 5pm with light fare and beverages\, and then expand upstairs to New England Ocean Cluster for more fun and offerings from our partners following remarks from the artist. \nThanks to our partners at Bangs Island Mussels\, Casco Bay Artisans\, Love Point Oysters\, Maine Oyster Company\, New England Ocean Cluster\, and Rising Tide Brewing for their support in hosting the WASTE WATER Opening Reception!
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/waste-water-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist
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SUMMARY:Russ Cox: Origins Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Explorations of gesture\, form\, and color from a bold abstractionist. \nCox’s oil paintings evoke the sensory feeling associated with place\, nature and experience. Works evolve from a process of applying layer upon layer with multiple glazes to create movement\, translucency and depth. These works are deeply meditative\, becoming more complex as they unfold. ⁠ ⁠ Artist’s Statement:⁠ ⁠ I endeavor to create paintings that evoke a sensory feeling associated with place\, nature and experience. Paintings evolve from a process of applying layer upon layer with multiple glazes to create movement\, translucency and depth. A painting becomes completed for me if it reaches a point of evoking an experiential feeling\, with multiple viewers connecting with their own individualized interpretation.⁠ \nFull Exhibition CatalogueRuss Cox ‘Day Off’ Oil on Canvas 40”x60” $6\,800 \nRuss Cox ‘Marseille’ Oil on Canvas 48”x72” $9\,500 \nRuss Cox ‘Party On The Wharf’ Oil on Canvas Scroll 48”x80” $6\,200 \nRuss Cox ‘Genèse’ Oil on Canvas 48”x72” $8\,500 \nRuss Cox ‘Sunspot’ Oil on Canvas 48”x60” $5\,400 \nRuss Cox ‘Dance’ Oil on Canvas 48”x60” $5\,200 \nRuss Cox ‘Uncovered Oil on Canvas 48”x36” $4\,200 \nRuss Cox ‘Clouds’ Oil on Canvas 40”x60” $5\,200 \nRuss Cox ‘Moment’ Oil on Canvas 48”x72” $6\,800 \nRuss Cox ‘Finale’ Oil on Canvas 48”x60” $5\,200
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/russ-cox-origins-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:CBA Summer Soiree
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Celebration!\nJoin us for a joyous evening at the CBA Summer Soiree! Get ready to celebrate art and the summer season in style. This in-person event will take place on Fri Jul 21 2023 at 68 Commercial Street #building a\, Portland\, ME 04101. \nOur Summer Soiree promises a night filled with great art\, wine\, and people. Whether you’re looking to meet our artists\, find that perfect piece of art\, or simply have a fantastic time\, this event is perfect for you. \nMark your calendars for the CBA Summer Soiree and get ready to toast to the art and artists who make CBA ‘the most beautiful gallery in Maine’. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nRSVP
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/cba-summer-soiree/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Mulcahy/Walsh Double Feature Opening
DESCRIPTION:Mulcahy | Walsh: Double FeatureJoin us on Friday October 13th from 5-8pm as we dive into new works from sculptor Andrea Mulcahy and painter Patrick Walsh. \nAndrea Mulcahy: Artist Statement \nEnergy is a part of all that exists. I seek to capture the essence of an energetic state–the visible as well as the subtle\, invisible energy that surrounds us. A swirl of wind power can be observed if matter\, such as sand\, is pulled into the force. Even if the sand isn’t present\, the power of nature still moves energy in all directions. I’m drawn to the power and the form. I’m fascinated by the way the energy centers draw in information from our surroundings as well as radiate an energy of vibration. My sculptures capture a moment of an energetic state. They hold the dynamism of the moment while the lines extend outward\, continuing the movement out into space. I discovered that steel rods\, while durable\, could be bent and welded to reveal a graceful fluidity\, ultimately yielding the energetic forms I envision. As a result\, I create the forms that become an integral part of the energetic flow of the space. \n  \nPatrick Walsh: Artist Statement \nCurrently\, my work consists primarily of acrylic paint on canvas. I use color and gesture to encompass human emotion and socio-economic themes. My work is sporadic and aggressive\, using a vast range of techniques and mediums to help me convey these topics. Collecting ideas from history as well as current events\, my paintings can be seen as abstract cultural representations that tell a story reflecting the human condition. Aside from these concrete themes and ideas\, I rely heavily on the unexpected and subconscious mind as well as personal experiences to lead my hand through these conceptual eruptions of vivid color. The viewer can find dark imagery and subject matter that is illustrated with a vigor and intensity of pigment that an overarching feeling of hope is unavoidable.  \nFigures: \nI create these figures as a representation of the feelings and emotions we hide from the world and people around us. Jealousy\, Sadness\, Hatred\, Love\, Lust etc. What people tend to stray from showing for fear of judgment. I use aggressive mark making and line work to convey these feelings and emotions in order to bring them to the surface of the canvas to confront the viewer. Thus\, creating a connection between the viewer and subject. We can empathize with the figures.  \nRSVP
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/mulcahy-walsh-double-feature-opening/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Russ Cox: Immersion Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Maine artist Russ Cox presents new works that pull you in close\, and then pull you even deeper. \nCox’s oil paintings evoke the sensory feeling associated with place\, nature and experience. Works evolve from a process of applying layer upon layer with multiple glazes to create movement\, translucency and depth. These works are deeply meditative\, becoming more complex as they unfold. \nJoin us as we celebrate Russ Cox’s new works and step deeper into his visionary world. \nA full catalog of works available. We are happy to arrange private showings and studio tours. All are welcome. \nRSVP
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/russ-cox-immersion-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Salt Water & Sunshine
DESCRIPTION:It’s Summer in Maine! \nJoin us as we revel in the dynamic colors of the seas and skies. Artists Paul Brahms\, Christina Davis\, Anastasia Gatto\, and Ryan Kohler each bring their own vision to showcasing the coast of Maine. Brahms is known for his masterful understanding of light and water. His new works push deeper into movement and gesture\, capturing the visceral experience of the tides. Davis shows off dramatic skies that seem to glow on their own. Gatto continues to push the possibilities of encaustic painting. Her seascapes contain layers of blues and greens that undulate with the light\, echoing the ocean itself. And gallery newcomer Ryan Kohler brings a sophistication to playful mixed media pieces. Using cutouts from maps\, magazines\, posters\, and more\, Kohler paints and constructs images that exist somewhere between reality\, imagination\, and memory. \nOpening Reception Friday June 28th\, 5-7:30pm. \nHighlighted WorksPaul Brahms\nPaul Brahms ‘Afternoon Tidal Pools’ Acrylic on Canvas 50”x50” $9700 \nPaul Brahms ‘BackShore’ Acrylic on Canvas 25.5”x31.5” $4600 \nChristina Davis\nChristina Davis ‘Scarlet’ Oil on Canvas 60”x48” $7900 \nChristina Davis ‘Changes’ Oil on Canvas 30”x24” $3120 \nAnastasia Gatto\nAnastasia Gatto ‘Breakthrough’ Encaustic on Panel 37″x37″ $6415 \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Surf’s Up’ Encaustic on Panel 49” x 25” $6415 \nRyan Kohler\nRyan Kohler ‘Strum’ Mixed Media on Canvas 36” x 24” $2375 \nRyan Kohler ‘Buddied’ Mixed Media on Canvas 20” x 20” $1745
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/opening-reception-salt-water-sunshine/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Salt Water & Sunshine Vol.2 Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Summer in Maine Continues! \nThe days are getting ever so slightly shorter and the golden sun has started adding more oranges and pinks to the sky. Hot sunny air lingers until night falls and the breeze cools\, carrying the faint smell of campfires and the songs of loons. The works of Ben Boothby\, Lee Gordon\, Rebecca Hayes\, and Robin Swennes exemplify this incredible season in Maine. Boothby brings together shape\, form\, color\, and line in the masterful detail of his wood sculptures. Gordon fuses the elements of Maine’s marshes and oceans in his glass vases. Hayes turns her hyperrealistic style toward the Forest City\, painting iconic locations from the greater Portland area. And Swennes honors one of Maine’s most important agricultural crops and symbols in her immersive paintings of blueberries. \nSummer isn’t over. Come see us on the wharf. \nOpening Reception Friday August 2nd\, 5-7:30pm. \nHighlighted WorksBen BoothbyBen Boothby ‘Duality Sequence’ Oil on Inlaid Veneer Panel 16” x 15” x 4” $4945 \nBen Boothby ‘Parallax Motif II’ Oil on Inlaid Veneer Panel 27” x 12” x 4” $5980 \nBen Boothby ‘Fascia Catalyst’ Oil on Inlaid Veneer Panel 14″x26″x3″ $6\,900 \nBen Boothby ‘Cantilever Iteration’ Oil on Inlaid Veneer Panel 12” x 16” x 4” $4140 \nLee GordonLee Gordon ‘Marsh View Series (Teal)’ Hand Blown Glass 8”x13”x4” $550 \nLee Gordon ‘Small Touchstones (Teal)’ Hand Blown Glass 3”x6”x3” $240 \nLee Gordon ‘Small Touchstones (Dark Blue’ Hand Blown Glass 4”x6”x2” $240 \nLee Gordon ‘Small Vase’ Hand Blown Glass 5” Round x 8” $290 \nRebecca HayesRebecca Hayes ‘Harbor Fish Market’ Oil on Canvas 32”x22” $8700⁠ \nRebecca Hayes ‘Custom House Wharf’ Oil on Canvas 21.5″x17.5″ $4200 \nRebecca Hayes ‘Top of the East\, 2024’ Oil on Canvas 48” x 30” $8500 \nHayes ‘The Honey Paw’ Oil on Canvas 31.75” x 25.5” $8800⁠ \nRobin SwennesRobin Swennes ‘Get Your Maine On’ Acrylic on Wood 30″x30″ $4100 \nRobin Swennes DNA Blue’ Acrylic on Wood 30″x30″ $4100 \nRobin Swennes ‘Red\, in the Crantextual Sense’ Acrylic on Wood 16″x16″ $825 \nRobin Swennes ‘Blue Impressions’ Acrylic on Panel 12” x 12” $475
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/salt-water-sunshine-vol-2-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gesture. Color. Form. Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Opening Friday\, September 20th\, 5-7pm\nGesture. Color. Form.  \nFive Maine Artists and the Influence of Abstract Expressionism on Their Work.  \nAbstract Expressionism is considered the first distinctly American art movement. Emerging after the post WWII era and emboldened by more experimental ways of painting from Europe\, the Abstract Expressionist (AbEx) painters continued to push the ideas of movement\, color theory\, and non-objective shapes into practices that challenged how to ‘paint’ a painting\, full immersion in fields color\, and the emotional impact of the artist’s gesture on the canvas.  \nWorks of this era prioritized expression and spontaneity rather than formal subject matter. These paintings explored the unconscious mind and the inner self. There were two primary offshoots of the movement: the action painters and the color field painters. The pioneers of Abstract Expressionism include Jackson Pollack\, William deKooning\, Mark Rothko\, Barnet Newman\, Lee Krasner\, Helen Frakenthaler\, and Robert Motherwell.  \nWe have invited gallery artists Russ Cox\, Cade Jarvis\, Erika Manning\, Rachel Somerville\, and Patrick Walsh to examine how this movement and its precepts influence their own practice as abstractionists today. Here’s what they have to say:  \nRuss CoxAs an artist\, the mental imprinting of cultural exposure\, places\, landscapes\, and their associated experience are integral to my approach as I move in and out of a canvas.  The freedom to draw upon this within my process of painting – although not always achieved – is movement without constraint while creating abstract relationships within the work. This is when the act of painting is truly satisfying\, and achieving a balance between what’s considered pure expressionism and abstraction is what I find particularly compelling. More simply\, I move with tools in hand and the work emerges.    \nPainting for me is a physical act\, and the freedom to express within that movement has been guided by the previous generation of expressionists and color field artists.  My champions of “modern” expressionism and color field styles start with Joan Mitchell and Willem de Kooning’s exceptionally strong colors and brushstroke\, Jackson Pollock’s gestural movement\, Helen Frankenthaler’s staining and magnificent shapes that utilize negative space so brilliantly\, and the masterful Indian artist V.S. Gaitonde’s soft moods achieved within his non-objective work.  Not only have these artists influenced my process and discernment while painting\, their risk-taking demonstrated a pathway for my ongoing experimentation in developing my own techniques and approaches in completing my paintings.   \nJoan Mitchell said\, “I carry my landscapes around with me”.  I love this idea as I too bring out cherished landscapes I carry.  While Mitchell didn’t exactly say this at the time\, my guess is that she might agree that our experiences and feelings not just of place\, but of actions\, nature\, and our shared human condition have no place to go but eek onto the canvas\, sometimes boldly\, sometimes subtly\, for us to create our own meaning.   \nFeatured WorksRuss Cox ‘Daybreak’ Oil on Canvas 48″x60″ $7200 \nRuss Cox ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Oil on Canvas 48″x60″ $7200 \nRuss Cox ‘All The Places You’ll Go’ Oil on Canvas with Handcrafted Spalted Wood 39” x 51” $7200 \nRuss Cox ‘Party On The Wharf’ Oil on Canvas Scroll 48”x80” $6550 \nCade JarvisIn these paintings\, painter Cade Jarvis wanted to continue to push his fascination with the colors of the sky and the beauty it displays for all to witness. These paintings act as captured moments in time while also pushing the viewer to create their own emotional attachment to each painting. This approach is reflected in the works of many artists in the Abstract Expressionist movement who focused heavily on color theory and the relationships their artworks had on viewers. Artists like Mark Rothko\, Joseph Albers and Al Reinhardt are some of Jarvis’s favorite artists who he constantly looks to for inspiration in his own paintings. Their Color Field paintings and interaction between color\, time and play between viewer and painting are ideas that Jarvis continues to push in his own work and continue to nurture in his expansive repertoire of techniques as an artist. \nFeatured WorksCade Jarvis ‘Evening Crescendo’ Acrylic on Panel 12”x24” $1850 \nCade Jarvis ‘19:52 – 18:05 (Perspectives of Time)’ Acrylic on Panel 7”x31” $950 \nCade Jarvis ‘22:18 – 17:57 (Perspectives of Time)’ Acrylic on Panel 7”x31” $950 \nCade Jarvis ‘18:56 – 12:03 (Perspectives of Time)’ Acrylic on Panel 7”x31” $950 \nErika ManningI consider myself an abstract painter whose work is loosely based on the routes traveled in both the inner and outer landscape of life. \nWhile steeped in classical ways of drawing and painting\, one of the overarching influences in my work has always been Abstract Expressionism. From a very early age I was enamored with AB EX artists such as Mark Rothko\, Richard Pousette-Dart\, Joan Mitchell\, Helen Frankenthaler\, Lee Krasner\, Richard Diebenkorn\, Willem Dekoonig and more recently Lynn Drexler and Alma Thomas. Other influences have been Stone Age Cave painting\, stained glass church windows\, religious icons\, Surrealism\, my life long practice of Yoga as well as intuitive Spiritualist artists such as Hilma Af Klint. \nMaking the work is about letting go\, improvising\, getting out of the way\, and letting the painting be what it wants to be…which generally is not what I as the artist thought it might be. I always start with big expansive line gestures of Prussian Blue paint\, and the Surrealist technique of “liquid down a vertical plane”. This helps to give me some loose structure to start with. The viewer can sometimes see these initial gestures peeking through the layers of paint in the \nfinished work. I feel this adds to the collective history of the painting\, and have always been drawn to the idea that artwork is comparable to human experience in that the story and what is underneath isn’t always visible on the surface. \nWhile I am not a color field painter\, I’ve always enjoyed that idea as well as the use of deep saturated layers of color in my work. I like incorporating hues that vibrate on either end of the color wheel to activate the surface of the painting. Recently I’ve been drawn to explore a more neutral and quieter pallet to see how that changes both my experience in creating the work\, as well as the viewers experience. \nMy painting practice has always been an intuitive form of personal expression. The process of making the work is linked to a form of spiritual growth\, and is in essence the way I navigate my world. It is my hope that the viewer completes the work by sensing a spirit of place that is known on some level\, but perhaps one that is more of an instinctive recognition. \nFeatured WorksErika Manning ‘Blue Harbor I’ Oil on Canvas 30” x 24” $4140 \nErika Manning ‘Blue Harbor II’ Oil on Canvas 24” x 24” $3450 \nErika Manning ‘Blue Harbor III’ Oil on Canvas 30” x 24” $4140 \nErika Manning ‘Blue Harbor IV’ Oil on Canvas 24” x 24” $3450 \nRachel SomervilleMy practice is about liberation\, rebellion\, and freedom. When I paint\, I’m processing my thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences—the good\, the bad- the drama. I’m swimming through the wins\, the failures-  sadness and the joy. \nMy practice is deeply connected to music; sound drives the dance of my brush. With music comes texture and color\, which also guide the flow. Painting is like dancing—an unrehearsed dance that bubbles up from the soul. As Ernst Ludwig Kirchner wrote\, “The painter needs to feel the power of life flowing through him like a river; otherwise he cannot paint.” For me\, painting is a release\, an escape\, a celebration\, and a confession.  It embodies emotion and lived experience. It is the calm and the storm all at once—a mourning and a celebration. \nFeatured WorksRachel Somerville ‘Your Wish is My Command l’ Mixed Media on Canvas 16″x20″ $2200 \nRachel Somerville ‘Your Wish is My Command II’ Mixed Media on Canvas 16″x20″ $1800 \nRachel Somerville ‘Eighties Galaxy’ Mixed Media on Canvas 22″x28″ $2400 \n Rachel Somerville ‘En Route l’ Mixed Media on Canvas 11″x14″ $1800 \nPatrick WalshArtist Statement:\nMy recent work is deeply inspired by the natural world. Particularly\, the unique flora and fauna\nof Maine. These paintings seek to explore the subtle\, yet profound differences within natural\nenvironments\, reflecting how these variations mirror the individuality of human beings. I use a\nmostly monochromatic palette to encourage the viewer to look more closely and discover the\nminute details that often go overlooked in our fast-paced\, modern world. The work aims to\nchallenge viewers to appreciate the nuances of the natural world and\, by extension\, the diversity\nwithin humanity itself.\nAbstract Expressionism Reflection:\nFrom the time I saw my first Rothko\, I was overtaken by the abstract expressionist movement.\nArtists like Clyfford Still\, Willem De Kooning and Barnett Newman carried my love for this art\nworld movement and have heavily influenced my own work over the years. My use of\nexpressive\, vivid color palettes along with a sense of gesture and expression\, resemble similar\ncharacteristics of the Abstract Expressionist era. Much like many Abstract Expressionists’ work\naimed to evoke emotion through color alone\, my recent work makes use of contrasting colors\,\ncreating a dynamic visual tension that draws the viewer in. The brush strokes and mark making\nthat form the flora of my work convey a certain sense of movement and energy\, creating a\nconnection to nature that’s as much about feeling as it is about representation. The stylized and\nabstracted forms paired with intense pigment\, bring forth an emotional or even spiritual\nconnection to nature. Similar to artists from the Abstract Expressionist realm sought to explore\nthe sublime or question the human condition. I carry such a deep appreciation of all the Abstract\nExpressionist artists and work within me\, that it’s carried through into my own work\, and\, taking\na step back to observe that connection\, I’m so grateful that it has. \nFeatured WorksPatrick Walsh “Willard” Acrylic on Canvas 20”x24” $3200 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Coneflower’ Acrylic on Canvas 52″x64″ $5800 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Sweater’ Oil and Acrylic on Canvas 36” x 48” $6090 \nPatrick Walsh  ‘My Flowers’ Acrylic on Canvas 20″x24″ $3200
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SUMMARY:Diane Dahlke: A Few of My Favorite Things Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Diane Dahlke helps us usher in the season of giving with a show dedicated to the little joys in life and the moments that lift our spirits. Join us. \nOpening Reception Friday Nov 1st\n5-7pm
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/diane-dahlke-a-few-of-my-favorite-things-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Spring Double Feature Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Spring Double FeaturePetals & Leaves: An Offering to Spring and New Contemporary Glass\nWe’re kicking off Spring with an ode to the season and fresh contemporary glass art. Our double feature starts with Petals & Leaves\, a group show about the budding and blooming season with work by gallery artists including Diane Dahlke\, Russ Cox\, Jess Lauren Lipton\, Joyce Ellen Weinstein\, Patrick Walsh\, Sue Riger\, Robin Swennes\, Jonathan Eiten\, and more.  \nOur second feature focuses on new contemporary glass from nationally recognized artists Varda Avnisan and Wes Hunting to start with new glass arriving from Treg Silkwood.   \nFeatured WorksSue Riger ‘Softly & Tenderly’ Acrylic on Canvas 36”x36” $3100 \nWes Hunting ‘Large Colorfield Vessel (Pink Purple)’ Blown Glass 19″x17″x5″ $2900 \nDiane Dahlke ‘Rosemont Tulips’ Oil on Panel 18″x24″ $3500 \nVarda Avnisan ‘Purple Haze’ Glass 12”x13”x12 $2100 \nJonathan Eiten ‘In Memoriam’  Oil on Panel 10” x 12.5” $850 \nWes Hunting ‘Coral Optical (diamond shape)’ Blown Glass 14″x7″ $2000 \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘Sunflowers’ Oil on Canvas 30″x40″ $1600 \nVarda Avnisan ‘Coastal Sunrise’ Glass 12”x12”x12 $1120 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Willard’ Acrylic on Canvas 20”x24” $3200 \nFeatured Works at The Little Tap HouseWe are extending our Petals & Leaves feature to The Little Tap House located at the corner of Spring and High Streets across from the Portland Museum of Art. Be sure to stop in and see these gorgeous pieces in person. \nPatrick Walsh “Somewhere in Rhode Island” Acrylic on Canvas 16”x20” $2800 \nPatrick Walsh “Highway Goldenrod” Acrylic on Canvas 30”x24” $3045 \nPatrick Walsh “Meeting” Acrylic on Canvas 10”x10” $1800 \nPatrick Walsh “Grass” Acrylic on Canvas 24”x24” $3200 \nPatrick Walsh “The Lawn Outside Salvation Army” Acrylic on Canvas 48”x48” $5800 \nPatrick Walsh “Secret Beach” Acrylic on Canvas 12”x12” $2000
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/spring-double-feature-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T190000
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SUMMARY:June Summer Feature Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off summer on the wharf featuring some our gallery favorites and new artists! \nFeature HighlightsGene Barbera ‘Last Trap’ Archival Silk Screen 35″x29″ Framed $1800⁠ \nChristina Davis ‘Daydream’ Oil on Canvas 18”x24” $3100⁠ \nZ.L. Feng ‘Kaleidoscope Morning’ Watercolor on Paper 20″x24″ $920⁠ \nWes Hunting ‘Large Colorfield Platter (Light Blue)’ 26″x23″x5″ Blown Glass $2700⁠ \nErika Manning ‘Pink Sunrise Surprise’ Oil on Canvas 20”x20” Framed $2800 \nJoin Us for Our Summer 2025 Feature Openings! \n\nJune 12th\nGene Barbera\, Christina Davis\, Z.L. Feng\,\nWes Hunting\, Erika Manning \nJuly 17th\nPaul Brahms\, Anastasia Gatto\, Jaclyn Janis\,\nDavid Lazarus\, Treg Silkwood \nAugust 28th\nRebecca Hayes “From Maine With Love”\nfeaturing historical images of greater Portland’s past. \nSeptember 25th\nRuss Cox: New Works
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/june-summer-feature-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250717T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T193156
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SUMMARY:July Summer Feature Opening
DESCRIPTION:Summer is in Full Swing on the Wharf! \nLet’s celebrate the sunny season with new works from gallery masters Paul Brahms and Anastasia Gatto. \nThis summer we are introducing painter David Lazarus\, printmaker Jaclyn Janis\, and glass artist Treg Silkwood.\nCome see why the best place to be this summer is on the Maine Wharf.\nThursday July 17th\, 5-7pm \nFeatured WorksPaul Brahms ‘Tidal Line’ Oil on Canvas 50”x50” $14\,800 ⁠ \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Stormy Sea’ Encaustic on Panel 37″x37″ $6415 \nJaclyn Janis ‘Dawn Patrol at Higgins’ Reduction Print Framed 38.5″ x 30.5″ $2000 \n\n\n\nDavid Lazarus ‘One Fine Day’ Oil on Panel 11” x 9” $800 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTreg Silkwood ‘Smokey Grey Driftwood Trio 2025’ Blown Glass 27”h x 18”w x 9”d $7500⁠ \nNext Up\nFrom Maine with Love Opens August 28th \n\n\nThrough her stunning photo-realistic paintings\, artist Rebecca Hayes takes us on a journey through greater Portland history finding forgotten moments and cherished memories. \n\nRebecca Hayes ‘Red’s Dairy 1970’s’ 16″x12″\nPresale Available. Please Contact Us. \nRebecca Hayes ‘Harbor Fish Market 1970’s’ 16″x12″\nPresale Available. Please Contact Us. \nJoin Us for Our Summer 2025 Feature Openings! \n\nJuly 17th\nPaul Brahms\, Anastasia Gatto\, Jaclyn Janis\,\nDavid Lazarus\, Treg Silkwood \nAugust 28th\nRebecca Hayes “From Maine With Love”\nfeaturing historical images of greater Portland’s past. \nSeptember 25th\nRuss Cox: New Works
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/july-summer-feature-opening/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Glass Art,Meet the Artist,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250828T190000
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Hayes 'From Maine with Love' Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Hayes ‘From Maine With Love’ \nNew Paintings Inspired by Vintage Scenes \nThrough her stunning photo-realistic paintings\, artist Rebecca Hayes takes us on a journey through Greater Portland history finding forgotten moments and cherished memories. In collaboration with historian Paul Ledman\, author of “Walking Through History: Portland\, Maine on Foot” and  “Portland\, Maine: Connections Across Time\,” Hayes has brought her sharp brush work and eye for color to iconic locations including Harbor Fish Market\, Red’s Dairy Freeze\, and Congress Square. Each painting will be accompanied by text from Ledman for historical context.  \nAdditional paintings of contemporary Greater Portland will be on view in the gallery.  \nRebecca Hayes is an artist based in Portland\, Maine. She grew up in Cape Elizabeth\, Maine\, and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst. \nOpening Reception: Thursday August 28th\, 5-7pm  \nRebecca Hayes ‘Red’s Dairy 1970’s’ 16″x12″\nPresale Available. Please Contact Us. \nRebecca Hayes ‘Harbor Fish Market 1970’s’ 20″x16″\nPresale Available. Please Contact Us. \nJoin Us for Our Summer 2025 Feature Openings! \n\nAugust 28th\nRebecca Hayes “From Maine With Love”\nfeaturing historical images of greater Portland’s past. \nSeptember 25th\nRuss Cox: New Works
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/rebecca-hayes-from-maine-with-love-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260208T140000
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SUMMARY:Grace Cooper New Oil Paintings on Marble
DESCRIPTION:Grace Cooper: Oil Paintings on MarbleFirst opening of 2026! Join Casco Bay Artisans on SUNDAY February 8th from 12-2pm for an opening featuring new oil paintings on marble from artist Grace Cooper. During the event\, we will have a special tasting of champagnes from Victoreiux. ⁠\n⁠\nAbout Grace Cooper:⁠\nCreativity and a love for art and nature have been passed along in Grace’s family for generations. Her desire to be an artist took hold early on\, and with the encouragement of her parents\, the journey began while taking classes at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center in New Canaan\, Connecticut. Grace then continued her studies at the School of Visual Arts in New York City where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Before dedicating herself to painting full time\, she was a textile designer for printed fabric in both the apparel and home furnishing industries. Grace has been exhibiting her work in galleries and shows since her days at Silvermine\, and her paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the United States.⁠\n⁠ \nSneak peek:Grace Cooper ‘Lingering Clouds’ Oil and Cold Wax on Carra Marble 6″x6″ $690 \nGrace Cooper ‘Autumn Sunset’ Oil and Cold Wax on Carra Marble 6″x12″ $1400 \n\n\nThe Victorieux portfolio.\n\n\n\n\nOur portfolio includes only sustainable\, organic\, or biodynamic grower champagne from vignerons independents. We source our wines through exclusive relationships with recoltant manipulants in the Vallee de la Marne\, Montagne de Reims\, Cotes des Bars (Aube)\, and Cote de Sezzane. We emphasize our focus on female producers and wines from the rustic southern reaches of the region.
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/grace-cooper-new-oil-paintings-on-marble/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food Art,Meet the Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260315T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T193156
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SUMMARY:Cade Jarvis: Portals Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception Sunday March 15th\, 11-2pm\nCade Jarvis takes us on a journey into color and soft gradients that pull you deeper into the work. His technical precision allows your eye to flow through paths of color winding you into his world. \nSneak PeekCade Jarvis ‘Shimmering Lights on Acadian Tides’ Acrylic on Panel 48″x36″ \nCade Jarvis ‘Petals Drifting in a Spring Breeze’ Acrylic on Panel 11”x14” \nCade Jarvis ‘Soft Rays of a Spring Sun’ Acrylic on Panel 9”x12”
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/cade-jarvis-portals-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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