It’s been ten years since John Spain, owner of Maine Art, first saw Lyman Whitker’s copper Wind Sculptures. It’s been ten years since conversation began with Stacy Christiansen, Whitaker’s wife and business partner. It’s been ten years since the amazing kinetic sculpture garden began greeting all who visit the Kennebunks. Ten years— it is time to celebrate.
Tag: Shows
Planning Ahead – 2017 Show Schedule for Maine Art
Next summer’s show schedule is finished, and we couldn’t wait to share the excitement with all of you. Summer calendars fill up quickly, and we want to make sure you fit us in. We will do our best to keep you up to date on all the goings-on. Please add your name to our email list for reminders. We’ll keep your information private and not inundate your inbox. We look forward to seeing you soon, no matter the season.
Rebecca Kinkead – A One-Woman Show
The nationally acclaimed paintings of Rebecca Kinkead have arrived in the Kennebunks. Her love of animals, children in motion, and the outdoors is celebrated in this one-woman show at Maine Art Shows in Kennebunk. Whether you are a collector, or viewing her work for the first time, this dynamic show is an intimate step into the heart of the artist.
Holly Ready, Opens at Maine Art Shows
Maine is famous for seascapes, skies and sunlight, and no visit to the coast is complete without them. This month, Maine artist Holly Ready and Maine Art Shows celebrates all three with the upcoming show at 10 Chase Hill Road in Kennebunk. This is a one-woman show of Ready’s most recent work and features the most amazing skies of summer. We open Saturday, July 2 and run through Thursday, July 21. We will kick off the show with an Ready’s Artist Reception from 5pm – 7pm Saturday, July 2.
The 2016 Summer Season
As everyone in Maine begins to celebrate the coming of spring, here at Maine Art Paintings and Sculpture, we are already looking toward the coming summer. Which means…The Summer Show Schedule! We have planned four single artist shows and one group show. All will contain new and unique pieces from many of our amazing artists.
Just a Little Something for the Holidays
Our Small Works show opens Saturday, November 28th. We will have the entire first floor of the gallery dedicated to works that are 20” by 20” or smaller. Each make the perfect holiday gift or wonderful addition to your home as you celebrate this season. We have over twenty artists participating in this show, many of which created new works for this show specifically*.
Tangle – A Liz Hoag Show
Maine Art Paintings and Sculpture is pleased to announce our most recent addition to the family, as well as our upcoming show, Tangle. This one woman show is an up-close look at a piece of Maine’s most intricate natural works of art. Her trees.
Opening Day – From A Distance – A Craig Mooney Show
Thanks so much to all those who came out to support Craig Mooney and Maine Art Paintings and Sculpture during his opening day. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Remember, the show runs until October 23rd. Please feel free to bring a friend in and share this incredible show. The gallery is open everyday, and as always, the on-line show is a great way to take a peek if you are far away and wishing you could be here.
From A Distance – A Craig Mooney Show
On Thursday, September 24th, the online catalogue for the show will be available to view. On Saturday, the 26th, “From A Distance” officially opens at 10 am. You will find Craig’s work on the first floor of Maine Art Paintings and Sculpture on 14 Western Ave in Kennebunk. Consider this your invitation to come in, step back, take a deep breathe, and enjoy.
Everybody Likes Birds, by Ric Kasini Kadour
All of these artists have in common a love of birds. Their keen observations of them help give their paintings and sculpture a veracity that ultimately allows us share in their affections. Everyone likes birds, indeed.