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Enjoy Arts of New England at De’Bramble Gallery
De'Bramble Gallery 16 Middle Street, Freeport, MEMeet and Greet the Artists of De’Bramble !
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Galleries + Exhibitions
Marking Time – A Measure of Craft: An Exhibition Presented by Lights Out Gallery
The Carriage House 476 Main Street, Norway, MEAn exhibition that explores how traditional craft techniques and materials, developed over time and practice, influence and inform artistic expression. Craft has often been associated primarily with utility and decoration. This collection of work aims to challenge the delineations between form and function, decorative and expressive, practical and emotional.
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Festivals + Fairs
Visit Freeport’s 25th Annual Freeport Fall Festival
Downtown Freeport Downtown Freeport, Freeport, ME2024 is our 25th Anniversary!
Each year on the first weekend in October, Visit Freeport brings together over 200 of the best New England artists, makers and local food producers for a three-day festival throughout downtown Freeport!
In addition to browsing local art, join us at the Discovery Stage on the L.L.Bean campus and the Second Stage in the Mallard Parking lot for three days of live music. There are also plenty of free activities for kids from make ‘n take crafts, to scavenger hunts and more. Free parking and complimentary ADA-accessible shuttle makes visiting easy! And, thanks to our generous sponsors, it’s all FREE!
Friday, October 4 from 12 - 6 pm
Saturday, October 5 from 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, October 6 from 10 am - 4 pm
See freeportfallfestival.com for the event schedule, shuttle details and profiles of the participating artists, makers & food purveyors!
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Activities
Live Theatre: Disney The Litttle Mermaid
The Grand Theater 165 Main Street, Ellsworth, MEDirected by Ashley Terwilliger, Music Direction by Rebecca Edmondson
On the Stanley Subaru Stage
Performance Dates: October 4-6/11-13/18-20
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
SAVE THE DATE – Maine Craft Weekend 2024!
Center for Maine Craft 288 Lewiston Road, West Gardiner, MECelebrate Maine's rich craft scene by planning a route for Maine Craft Weekend! Statewide events, coming soon!
Madison Business Association Presents the Madison Handmade Market at Somerset Abbey
Somerset Abbey 98 Main Street, Madison, METhe Madison Business Association is proud to present the Madison Handmade Market! We'll be featuring local makers, crafters and artists at Somerset Abbey in Downtown Madison, Maine. Last year we welcomed more than 25 makers to Somerset Abbey and we anticipate even more to join us this year as we will have indoor and outdoor under the tent.
6th annual PVHS Craft Fair
Penquis Valley High School 48 Penquis Drive, Milo, METhe annual craft fair features 30+ craft artisans, artists, food vendors, school clubs, and local community organizations. There are basket raffles and lunch options available as well.
The “Mountain Street Pottery” Studio of Peter Jones in Camden, Maine
Mountain Street Pottery 80 Mountain Street (Rte 52), Camden, MEPeter has been a potter in Maine for 51 years and forty of them in Camden. His pottery showroom and two days of a chance to watch him make his wares in the studio will take place at 80 Mountain Street (Rte 52) at the foot of Mount Battie on Maine Craft Weekend. Take a trip to beautiful Camden, climb a mountain if you wish and watch what Peter has loved doing for more than half a century. Yikes, 51 years! I still love it, and hope to see you here on the weekend.
Everyday Wares @ Camden Hills Studio
Camden Hills Studio 202 Beaucaire Avenue, Camden, MEEveryday ceramic wares for you to love or give. Practical, pretty and functional! Sale seconds available. Hours 9am ~ 4pm, October 5 & 6, 2024 Visit my new showroom at 202 Beaucaire Avenue, Camden, @camdenhillsstudio
Celebrate Craft Weekend @ The Merry Barn
The Merry Barn 417 River Road, Edgecomb,, METhe Merry Barn, Midcoast Maine's innovative venue for the creative community, will host a presentation and sale of work by regional artisans in celebration of Maine Crafts — artisan booths, demonstrations, workshops, and seasonal refreshments
Open Studio Day
Karen Olson and Hilary Mank team up for an exciting open studio day during Maine Craft weekend. Karen offers fine art photography prints, artist books, and paper sculpture. Hilary offers wood and leather pyrography, items for the home, accessories, and tools.
The Flowered Apron and Friends Pop Up Market at The Maine Craft Weekend
The Flowered Apron 15 Kennebec Street, Bar Harbor, MEMeet the artists and makers at our Bar Harbor Pop Up Market and Bake Shop! MDI artist Jeanne Seronde Perkins will be there with her Collages in 3D: Paper Mache Stars + other creatures embellished w/ hand painted papers. Bar Harbor artist Ann Jenkins will offer a collection of Sterling and Mixed Media Jewelry. Karen Ressel will show her 2024 Apron Collection. Our porch bakeshop will be fully stocked with Cakes, Cookies, Bars, Scones, Whoopie Pies and more! Stay tuned for updates regarding additional artists.
Biddeford Mills Museum Open House
Biddeford Mills Museum 2 Main Street Building 18, Room 108, Biddeford, MEBiddeford Mills Museum will be holding an Open House at our new location - 2 Main Street, Building #18, Suite 230. New Exhibits and a continuous showing of slide shows and films.
Chris Becksvoort Final Open Studio Tour + Sale
C.H.Becksvoort Furniture 186 Durham Rd, New Gloucester, METhis is my last open studio sale and showroom clearance. Tables, lamps, clocks, music stands, shelves and cabinets will be reduced for two days only. No more orders taken, this will be the last chance to own a Becksvoort original. There will be cider, donuts and cookies. Even a few books (signed) and tools. Also cards and photos form Juniper Ledge Designs. Well worth a trip down a dirt road in New Gloucester.
Open Studio and Art Market – Puzzle Mountain Glassworks
Puzzle Mountain Glassworks 1029 Bear River Road, Newry, MEStep into our annual Open House event's colorful world of stained glass! Discover the artistry behind each vibrant piece, meet our fellow talented artisans, and learn about the techniques that bring glass and other mediums to life. Whether you're just passing through Western Maine, or live locally, this is a rare chance to interact with the artists and browse our work. Located along the Grafton Notch Scenic Highway, this is a great opportunity to pause during leaf peeping, shop, meet the makers, enjoy a snack, and browse all the colorful and handcrafted pieces.
Dragon’s Breath Pottery
Dragon's Breath Pottery 191 Depot Rd, Warren, MEDragon's Breath Pottery is a well-known Staple on the Coast of Maine. Bridgette makes a wide variety of functional dishware and sometimes sculptural pieces, as well as full dish sets. A Stoneware pottery open shop with guest artists and pottery wheel demos throughout the weekend. Full Shop with plenty of pottery and other Maine-made products as well. New pots are brought into the shop every few weeks.
Sale at Kremer Glass Studio
Kremer Glass Studio 621 Sligo Road, North Yarmouth, MEIn North Yarmouth Maine, come by and be wowed by the works of the award winning Glass Artist Martin Kremer and his students.
The influence of architecture, quilts, Maine scenery, Native America, and more can be seen in these glass works. Glass is a fascinating medium. Some pieces come out exactly as planned while others send us in a whole new direction!
Stop by, browse, buy, and enjoy Cider and cookies!
Maine Craft Weekend at The Red Door Pottery Gallery and Studio
The Red Door Pottery Studio 44 Government Street, Kittery, MEJoin us at the Red Door Pottery Gallery & Studio for our Maine Craft Weekend Open House and Studio Sale.
We’ll be hosting hands-on workshops, and demos, and light refreshments will be served. Make your own figurine, pumpkins, ghosts, or tiny animal.
All ages are welcome.
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Demonstrations
Glass Torchworking Artist Demonstrations at Mainely Gallery + Studio
Mainely Gallery & Studio 181 Searsport Avenue (route 1), Belfast, MEJoin us Maine Craft Weekend to watch Belfast glass artists create in our on site working studio. Want to try making a glass bead yourself? We will be offering walk-in beginner experiences for the weekend, and can lead you through a beadmaking process. Visit our gallery shop building also which has over 30 local artists in different mediums including glass, ceramic, wood, metal, fiber, painting & wood.
Open Studio and Sale @ VKP Studio
VKP Studio 37 Rockbound Lane, Surry, MEColorful handmade porcelain tableware and lamps at a charming display shed on Newbury Neck in Surry.
Bonnie Chase Open Art Studio and Historic Barn Gallery
Bonnie Chase Studio 256 Oak Hill Rd, Bar Harbor, MEMixed media artistry, incorporating natural dyes, botanical prints, handmade paints and inks, natural fibers, hand stitching and local found objects. Joining us will be pop-up artists displaying hand forged metal work, turned wooden bowls and unique hand made lamps designed from found and vintage materials. The arts and crafts will be displayed in our historic 1810 barn gallery, working studio and workshop. Demonstrations on solar dying techniques using local plant and garden materials grown on the farm will be on going.
Open House at Tear Cap Workshops
Tear Cap Workshops 22 Hampshire St, Hiram, MEJoin us at Tear Cap Workshops in Hiram for an Open House on October 5, noon to 5 pm, featuring artisan demonstrations, open studios of our resident artisans, live music, food, and children's hands-on craft activities. Watch a Bell HIll Forge blacksmith Ryan Adams at work, and visit luthier Alex of Edney Guitars. Take a tour of our community Rent-A-Bench woodworking shop and the historic John Hammond & Son millyard.
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Activities
Wool Vessel Make and Take Plus Mini Market!
The Art Certificate Program 148 Main Street #108, Biddeford, MEFolks will be invited to try their hand at wet felting a small vessel over a resist! Suitable for all ages- if they can roll a ball they can felt a vessel! Cost includes materials, $25, plan to spend at least 40 minutes
While you are there you can check out the first ever Sew What?! mini market, where you will find fabulous hand made goods! Stop in anytime between noon and 5pm, demos start every half hour!
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Open Studios
oUTSKIRT STUDIO Open House
oUTSKIRT STUDIO 328 Goodwins Mills Road, Lyman, MEOpen house, studio tours and art sale!!
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Banded Brewing Brewery Tours
Banded Brewing 32 MAIN ST BLDG 13-W, STE 102, Biddeford, MEMultiple tours of the brewery throughout the whole weekend. Food and beverage specials.
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Blooms and Hues: In the Garden
Alan Day Community Art Garden 26 Whitman St., Norway, MECome explore a vibrant exploration of nature's palette with Blooms and Hues from Thymeline Print Co. This event celebrates the stunning colors that the natural world can offer. Stroll through the Alan Day Community Art Garden, a public growing space for community members, and witness the beauty of the natural dye garden beds as the growing season comes to a close.
View large artworks displayed next to their dye plant sources and gain insight into various natural dye techniques. Discover the magic that unfolds when you experiment with colors sourced directly from the garden.
This project is made possible with support from the Kindling Foundation via SPACE Gallery in Portland, ME, aimed at creating a dye garden and advancing the learning and testing of new natural dye techniques.
Live Music @ Elements
Elements Books Coffee Beer 265 Main St, Biddeford, MECome out to see Bird at Sea, an alt/indie songwriter duo, and check out our monthly rotating gallery featuring Victoria Gordon!
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Activities
Eclipse: A Night Of Dark Dance Music. Monthly Goth Night. Annual Halloween Gala.
Sacred Profane Brewery 50 Washington St, Biddeford, ME*-midnight- come dance your hearts out with Briar & Bone, Color Sound Oblivion and guest vendors and djs. Dress to impress at our Goth Night- Halloween Edition
Kimberley Harding Open Studio
Kimberley Harding Studio 20 Pamela Rd, Portland, MEVisit fiber sculptor Kimberley Harding in her studio and learn about her process of creating works with found objects, foraged fibers, natural fibers and other materials. She'll be demonstrating weaving in 3D throughout the day. Sculptures, jewelry and ornaments will be available for sale.
Bath Maker’s Market
Historic Bath Customs House 1 front street, BathJoin artisans from this region for the fourth annual Maker’s Market in front of the Historic Bath Custom House on Sunday, October 6th from 11-3 pm. Hand sewn leather bags, paintings, pottery, handwoven textiles, artisan soap, and more. Come enjoy the music and treats and get some early holiday shopping done. Afterward, stroll down to the waterfront park or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants in town. Family and dog friendly! October 6th from 11-3 pm, across the street from Now You’re Cooking and Markings Gallery in Bath.