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Forging Ferrous an Exhibition at Maine Craft Portland

Maine Craft Portland 521 Congress St, Portland, ME, United States

Maine Craft Portland Exhibition: Forging Ferrous 

Steel works by Nick Rossi, Wicks Forge and Jason Morrissey 

On View: September 2 - October 31, 2022 

This autumn exhibition at Maine Craft Portland features handmade chef knives, damascus steel hammers, forged steel lamps, cookware & beyond – all masterfully made to last for generations. Nick Rossi, Jason Morrissey and Nick Wicks, all uniquely skilled in their craft and each an accomplished Maine craftsman, all approach working with steel in distinct and creative methods. This unique opportunity to view their collective work on exhibition is conveniently located in Portland’s arts district. 

Maine Craft Portland is a retail gallery + resource center in the historic Mechanics Hall downtown Portland, Maine. The gallery promotes craft in Maine through exhibitions and public programming and directly benefits Maine craft artists through sales of their work. Maine Craft Portland opened in July 2018 and exhibits and sells the work of over 200 MCA member craft artists.

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Bliss Celebrates Maine Crafts: Fall Sale and Craft Demos

Bliss 93 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Unique is one of our favorite words... we carefully create and curate beautiful items to bring joy .... and well, bliss! Many of the items in store are made in Maine with a focus on well crafted pieces that combine form and function in a beautiful way.
We'll be showcasing our own Studio made products and our Local Artisans by offering a 20% Discount all weekend on all made in Maine items featuring a great selection of Comfy Clothing, Jewelry, Art, Ceramics, Textiles, Leather Accessories and Musical Instruments as well as sumptuous Personal Care Products formulated in-house.
On Saturday October 10am-5pm you can see demonstrations of Folk Flute making by multi-instrumentalist and Bliss Co-Owner, Scott Mayer. Watch as Scott transforms common and natural materials (even office paper or kitchen vegetables work!) into delightful sound making instruments representative of many cultures. Stay a while and you can learn about the physics of sound, take home a simple guide and get started on your own musical journey!

Coveside Market

Coveside Coffee 28 Vannah Avenue, Portland, ME, United States

Stop by Coveside Coffee for another fun-filled market with local makers and food trucks plus puppet-making for the kiddos with STAGES Youth Theatre!

FEATURING MAINE MAKERS:
Alien Ceramics
Bloodroot Metalworks
Burnt Wave Pottery
Cece and the Seams
Claytec Boutique
Dunter Goose / Lin Snow Art
Jose Gouveia Pottery
Lunalux Botanicals
Pam Chévez
Pickwick Independent Press
Rouxco Leather Goods
Strong Moon Metals
Sundew Sewing Co.
Woodnote

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Blacksmith, Boatbuilding & Woodcarving Demonstrations at Maine Maritime Museum

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St., Bath, ME, United States

Join us in the historic Percy & Small shipyard and meet our volunteer blacksmiths and woodcarvers and see them demonstrate their trades. Then swing by the Boatshop to take a look at the craft of traditional boatbuilding. Lunch is also available on site at the Sail Shed by Long Reach Kitchen & Catering.

Saturday & Sunday, 10 - 2 p.m., included with museum admission

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The Shady Lady

Port O' Call 69 Main St, Bucksport, ME, United States

Saturday, October 1: 10:00am - 5:00pm + Sunday, October 2: 10:00am -4:00pm

Watch local handmade papers artist Gigi Sarsfield as she works her magic with the making of lampshades at Port O' Call. With all of her own handmade fibrous, textured papers, Gigi crafts beautiful shades that will add ambiance to any room for years to come. She owns and operates the Handmade Papers Gallery in Brooklin, Maine.

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Chaya Studio Jewelry Show + Live Demos @ The Hidden Gem

Chaya Studio- The Hidden Gem 90 Saco Falls Way Suite 201, Biddeford, ME, United States

Join Chaya at the Hidden Gem (located in the Counting House Mill) for a personal tour of her studio, peruse her jewelry designs, enjoy some demonstrations and admire the gorgeous view of downtown Biddeford. She loves to talk shop, jewelry design, tools, gemstones - anything about jewelry and metal! Shop her unique designs and enjoy some complimentary refreshments. The studio will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 5pm.

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Meet The Artist Demonstrations @ Markings Gallery in Downtown Bath

Markings Gallery 50 Front Street, Bath, ME, United States

Markings Gallery is pleased to join the MCA Studio Tour Weekend this year! We represent over 50 Maine artisans and you will be able to visit a few in the gallery, talking about their work with some demonstrating parts of their techniques. You can ask questions of them and watch while in the process of creating their pieces. The gallery will be featuring them from 10:30 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, October 1, and from 10:30 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, October 2.

Pop Up Shop! Creator of America’s Best Bus Stop

Akakpo & Co. Pop Up Shop 132 Washington Ave, Portland, ME, United States

Come see Akakpo and Co., founded by artist, educator, and industrial designer Ebenezer Akakpo. Ebenezer's designs are inspired by ancient symbols from Ghana and Maine wildlife. Each intricate pattern tells a story. Visit the shop and find your story

Metalcraft Demonstrations

Town House Corners Campus 125 North Street, Kennebunkport, ME, United States

The Benson Forge is a working recreation of R.P. Benson & Son, Horse Shoeing; one of Kennebunkport’s landmark businesses.  The shop is fitted out with Benson’s original tools, photography, memorabilia and diaries that record the history of Kennebunkport in the early 1900s.  Visitors to the working forge can learn about the art of the farrier’s trade from blacksmith, Nathan Blakemore. 

Local metalsmith, Ann Thompson, will be hosting visitors next door in the Barn with demonstrations of pewter casting and family-friendly "drop in" activities." 

Metalwork will be for sale to benefit the Kennebunkport Historical Society.

Open Workshop Party

Bradbury Metalworks 56 Minot Road, Pownal, ME, United States

Bradbury Metalworks will be celebrating 5 years in business! Thank you to our customers, vendors, and community! Please feel welcome to check out our workshop and join us for light refreshments.

Open studio @ Dromore Grange

Dromore Grange 516 Main Road, Phippsburg, ME, United States

Xenos Works jewelry studio, and the Dromore Grange where it is housed, are exploding with creative energy and handmade goodness. The open studio event will have live jewelry demonstrations, one of a kind custom jewelry pieces for sale and light refreshments.

Open House @ Brant & Cochran – Maine’s Axe Makers

Brant & Cochran 110 Breakwater Annex, South Portland, ME, United States

Come visit our shop and see how Brant & Cochran has revived the art of craft axe making in Maine. Our unique Maine wedge pattern camp axe - The Allagash Cruiser - was named one of the best axes being made in the world! You can kick start your holiday shopping with a one-of-a-kind gift for home hearth or camp.

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Jewelry Demonstration by Fretz Design

Bucksport Historical Society Museum 92 Main St, Bucksport, ME, United States

See world-renowned jewelry tool designer Bill Fretz (Fretz Design) demonstrate the use of his tools at the Bucksport Historical Society Museum! Mr. Fretz’s jewelry-making tools are distributed worldwide. This is a special opportunity to see him work, demonstrating traditional silversmith techniques. 

The museum is located at 92 Main St., in Bucksport.

Event Series Galleries + Exhibitions

Open house at Galleria Gardella and Imagine Lamps at 7 Washington St in Greenville

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville, ME, United States

Galleria Gardella and Imagine is a unique gallery in the Moosehead Lake Region. We have paintings, sculptures, Lamps, wooden puzzles and signs. Baskets, kids crafts, clothing and jewelry items. Our gallery is colorful and fun. We will be having refreshments, sales and demonstrations during this event. More info can be found at facebook.com/robinlowngardella

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24th Annual Freeport Fall Festival

Freeport Fall Festival 95 Main Street, Freeport, ME, United States

Each year on the first weekend in October, Visit Freeport brings together over 175 of the best New England artists, makers and local food producers for a three-day festival on the L.L.Bean campus, behind the Freeport Historical Society, and in the Freeport Village Station courtyard in Freeport, Maine.

In addition to browsing local art, join us at the Discovery Stage on the L.L.Bean campus 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. And, thanks to our generous sponsors, it’s all FREE!

New for 2023, park at the L.L.Bean headquarters on the corner of Casco Street and Route 1 and enjoy our complimentary shuttle to the center of town!

Event Series Galleries + Exhibitions

Open house at Galleria Gardella

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville, ME, United States

Galleria Gardella is a haven for handmade treasures including mixed media paintings, whimsical canvas sculptures, and guest artisans who create pottery, wreaths, wooden puzzles, cutting boards, lamps, baskets, clothing and signs. Greenville is on the shore of beautiful Moosehead Lake so this will make the perfect outing to visit our gallery and wander our region. Refreshments will be available throughout the weekend.

Event Series Open Studios

Rick Osterhout Open Studio

Rick Osterhout Studio 64 Hymie Norton Rd, Farmington, ME, United States

Maine Craft weekend is the opening of Rick Osterhout's new studio. Woodworker, sculptor, creator of Maine Rockers https://www.mainerockers.com , Rick is putting the finishing touches on the new studio/workshop at his home in Farmington. Made from wood and stone from the beautiful property it sits on, and many reclaimed materials, the small timber frame barn is a piece of art in itself. There will be sculptures on display, some Maine Rockers animals and various folk art for sale. Stop in on your way to or from Sugarloaf's Homecoming.

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Pop Up Art Market at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME, United States

The Belfast Art Market brings a cast of talented Maine artists. Come by and check out the eclectic array of high-quality ceramics, clothing, jewelry, paintings, and more!

The Belfast Art Market at Waterfall Arts is a fantastic place for locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re visiting the area and looking for a special handmade Maine souvenir or you’re a local looking for the perfect gift, the Belfast Art Market has something for you.

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Artisan Trunk show @ Elizabeth’s

Elizabeth's Fine Goods 124 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

Join Maine artists Anne Woodman and the creators of Maine Shellware for a trunk show at Elizabeth Fine Goods in the heart of downtown Ellsworth. Meet the artists behind these Maine-inspired creations and shop at one of the most unique shops in downtown Ellsworth.

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Artisan Hub + Glass Pumpkin Patch at Artsworth

Artsworth Studios 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME, United States

Maine crafts artists will gather at the downtown warehouse to demonstrate and show their work.  Artisans plan to fill the gallery and parking lot with autumn inspired work for sale. Artisans who make pottery, weaving, fiber art, house wares, painting and sculpture will be showing and demonstrating and discussing how they make their work. As usual at this annual harvest season event, you can watch the Atlantic Art Glass team create blown glass pumpkins. The studio of Atlantic Art Glass will be turned into a glass pumpkin patch as the molten glass is pulled from the furnace, blown and hand formed on the end of a blowpipe. The glass pumpkin patch charms visitors of all ages. Fogtown brewery located in the building, will be slinging wood fired pizzas and their delicious and creative brews including cider, beer, wine and seltzers.
artists in attendance;
Emit ito, weaver -https://www.emiito.com
Maeve Perry, multi media-https://maeveperry.com/bio/
Diane Abatemarco-@irrationaldress_mvmt
Mary Lou Reid, pottery-https://www.facebook.com/yellowchickadee
Susan Bushman, spinning, knitting, https://www.facebook.com/sue.bushman.10
Brier Rose Werner, glass blowier, @elsewernerglass

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Open Studio- Witness The Magic

Antje Roitzsch Studio 310 Youngtown Road, Lincolnville, ME, United States

Have you ever wondered how a mobile gets its balance? During this open studio, you will get the chance to see works in progress and you can witness the magic of sculptures taking to the air, balancing and moving. Additionally, walk through the garden display and enjoy the artwork on the open porches. Dynamically moving sculptures need to be seen in person, no photo will give justice to the magic. Enjoy this chance of seeing mobiles as well as a line of jewelry and belt buckles in different sizes and materials. I look forward to meeting you. - Antje
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm | Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

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Running With Scissors Open Studios

Running With Scissors Artist Studios & Community 250 Anderson St, Portland, ME, United States

Saturday, October 7 | 11am - 4pm Open Studios at Running with Scissors Studios! 

We are happy to be opening our 16,000 sq ft fine art studio workspace housing Clay, Wood & Print departments as well as many other mediums serving over 80 artists Saturday in Portland's East Bayside neighborhood. Tour the workspace, meet the artists, watch demos, get interactive with Pottery Painting with Armstrong Pottery, and live t-shirt printing from woodblocks. Free and open to all. A great neighborhood to walk around in before or after. Full of artists, beverage artists, food trucks, and more. 

250 Anderson Street, Portland ME | Off-street parking is available.

Join us later that evening at Belleflower Brewing Co., located at 66 Cove Street, from 5 - 7 pm for an informal meet and greet and to view the annual RWS 6x6 Show. Each piece is 6” x 6” and up to 6” deep, an accessible and unifying format that showcases members' diverse styles and talents. The exhibit will be up through the end of November. 

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Open House & Axe Making Demo

Brant & Cochran 110 Breakwater Annex, South Portland, ME, United States

Come visit our shop in South Portland to see how Brant & Cochran is bringing the craft of axe making back to the Pine Tree State! We'll have blacksmith demos, show you how we put handles on our heirloom quality axes and hone them to get them wicked sharp. We'll also have custom and vintage axes for sale along with accessories to take care of your axe and apparel to look good doing it!

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Fete Market Biddeford

265 Main Street 265 Main Street, Biddeford, ME, United States

A free-to-attend outdoor craft market of fine and local craft, organized by Fete Market and Mill Pond Ceramics Studio. The market will be located on the corner of Jefferson and Main Street, across from Elements Books Beer and Coffee, courtesy of Maine Community Bank.

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Open house at Galleria Gardella at 7 Washington St in Greenville

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville, ME, United States

Galleria Gardella is full of Robin's fine art and whimsical sculptures that reflect the Northwoods as well as coastal Maine. There is also a section where families can create their own art. The gallery also features local artisans with their pottery, baskets, wood and metal work . Refreshments will be provided.

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Local Maine Artists Featured

Common Roots Studio 165 Main st, Biddeford, ME, United States

Swing by our studio and check out the constantly growing Common Roots! Monthly featured artists that work in a VARIETY of mediums! We average around 18 artists in our gallery space with new pieces being swapped out by those artists weekly! Prices start at just $10 and up for local hand made pieces! Come check out our community driven art studio that has programs from a painted bus to teaching young artists how to develop their career as an artist!

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Running with Scissors Studios Annual 6 x 6 Show @ Belleflower Brewing Co.

Belleflower Brewing Company 66 Cove Street, Portland, ME, United States

Annual 6x6 Show from the Artists at Running with Scissors Art Studios

Join us the evening of Friday, October 4, 2024 at Belleflower Brewing Co., located at 66 Cove Street, from 5 - 7pm for an informal artist meet and greet and to view the annual RWS 6x6 Show. Each piece is 6” x 6” and up to 6” deep, an accessible and unifying format that showcases members' diverse styles and talents. The exhibit
will be up through the end of November.

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Madison Business Association Presents the Madison Handmade Market at Somerset Abbey

Somerset Abbey 98 Main Street, Madison, ME, United States

The 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.

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United Farmers Market

United Farmers Market 18 Spring Street, Belfast, ME, United States

Find makers of food, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, flowers, fabrics, and so much more with move than 60 vendors.

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Open Studio + Showroom with Doug Wilson of Wilson’s Forge

Wilson Forge 455 Eggemoggin Rd, Little Deer Isle, ME, United States

Douglas E. Wilson, MCA's Maine Craft Artist Award Winner of 2020, will host an open studio and showroom at his studio Wilson Forge in Little Deer Isle. Watch the artist and his apprentice demonstrate the time-honored trade of blacksmithing. They will have two forges going...

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REFUSE REIMAGINED: An Exhibition Featuring Erica Schlueter at the Center for Maine Craft

Center for Maine Craft 288 Lewiston Road, West Gardiner, ME, United States

REFUSE REIMAGINED

NON-TRADITIONAL MATERIALS IN UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS

A solo exhibition featuring Erica Schlueter at the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner.

On View: September 2nd – October 25, 2024

Shop Maine Craft Presents REFUSE REIMAGINED by ERICA SCHLUETER. This remarkable showcase blends artistry with sustainability, presenting a collection where upcycled and recycled papers and plastics are woven into intricate, eye-catching creations. Erica’s exceptional skills in fine metalwork jewelry further elevate the exhibit, merging texture and form in captivating new ways. Join us for a unique exploration of how artistry can reimagine refuse into something extraordinary.

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Ripley Fall Festival Maine Craft Weekend – Courser Memorial School

Courser Memorial School 47 W Ripley Road, Ripley, ME, United States

Discover the Finest of Maine's Locally Handmade Products - Free Admission, Hourly Door Prizes, & a Special Raffle!
Indulge in a dual delight of Shopping and Dining with The Community Club's tasty lunch + bake sale
Special Guests
'Look Out for Loon Project" - Maine Lakes Association -Fish Lead Free Program

Event Series Galleries + Exhibitions

Pop-Up Sale @ Handworks Gallery, Blue Hill, ME

Handworks Gallery Handworks Gallery 48 Main St, Blue Hill, ME, United States

A pop-up sale featuring Blue Hill area art and craft. Three local artists will be vending their work at Handworks Gallery in downtown Blue Hill.
Handworks will be open on Saturday, October 5 from 10 to 4 and Sunday, October 6 from 10 to 2.

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Maine Craft Weekend at Artsworth

Artsworth Studios 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME, United States

A weekend of open studio activities! Artsworth annually creates this "hub" of fine arts activities in the building we share with our glassblowing neighbor, Atlantic Art Glass. It's a grand celebration of creativity by local makers, and you can find many of them here in one dynamic location.

Linda Perrin's team of glassmakers will demonstrate traditional glassblowing all day as they make glass pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors! Atlantic Art Glass's studio will be turned into a glass pumpkin patch as the molten glass is pulled from the furnace, blown, and hand-formed on the end of a blowpipe. There are bleachers set up, and refreshments will be provided for your comfort as you watch demonstrations. The glass pumpkin patch charms visitors of all ages!

Artsworth is considered an MCA HUB. Local artisans will share their work at the 25 Pine St. Warehouse—fine jewelry, prints, pottery, fiber art, and more! Everyone will be showing, selling, demonstrating, and discussing how they make their work.

Come one, come all! Artsworth prides itself on being welcoming to all people and focusing on building community one event at a time. We want to see you out for this fabulous weekend—see you there!

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Glass Torchworking Artist Demonstrations at Mainely Gallery + Studio

Mainely Gallery & Studio 181 Searsport Avenue (route 1), Belfast, ME, United States

Join 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.

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Bike Art Open House @ APEX Youth Connection

APEX Youth Connection 45 Granite St, Biddeford, ME, United States

Join us for a sale of Bike Part Jewelry, Belts, and Bicycle Themed Fine Art with
a portion of the proceeds going to support the programming at the APEX Youth
Connection https://www.apexyouthconnection.org/

Saturday - 10:00 a.m - 4 p.m.
Sunday - 12 p.m. -4 p.m.

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Ember Grove at Tandem Glass Gallery and Studio

Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden, ME, United States

We will have a selection of our nature inspired, hand crafted lighting + jewelry at the Tandem Glass Open House + Guest Artist Pop Up. Come visit and see our newest creations that incorporate organic flowers from Sun Catcher Farm. Hope to see you there.

Event Series Galleries + Exhibitions

Maine Craft Weekend at Saltwater Artists Gallery New Harbor, Maine

Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor, ME, United States

Please join us for Maine Craft weekend at Saltwater Artists Gallery in New Harbor, Maine just steps from the Pemaquid Lighthouse! Explore our cooperative gallery with featuring 25+ local AMAZING Artists! Our Gallery is home to many accomplished Artists with a wide variety of mediums from Fiber Arts, Watercolors, Pastels, Glass Art, Wood Turnings, Encaustic , Oil, and Acrylic Paintings, Etchings, Mosaics, Mixed Media, Jewelry as well as Pottery.

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50 plus Maine artists @ Veras Iron + Vine

Veras Iron & Vine 319 Main Street, Wilton, ME, United States

Veras Iron and vine features 50+ Maine artists and makers.
Many items are made right in Wilton at Vera's studio 'Belle Creative arts'
Former W.S. Wells fiddlehead cannery
Blacksmithing, woodworking, repurposing, fiver Arts, watercolor,
Oil paintings, copper and sterling jewelry and so much more.

Event Series Open Studios

Factory 3 Open House — 105 Saint James St, Portland, ME

Factory 3 105 Saint James St., Portland, ME, United States

Come visit Factory 3 and meet our community!

Our 5000 square foot makerspace includes facilities for working with wood, metal, fiber, 3D printing, bicycle repair, and electronics—all yours if you become a member for $155/month.

We also offer private studios and 52 classes in art and fabrication.

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Brian Dubina Studio + Gallery: Grand Opening + Open Studio!

Brian Dubina Studio & Gallery 350 Head Tide Rd, Alna, ME, United States

Join us in beautiful Alna (between Wiscasset and Damariscotta) for our official launch! The gently renovated historic barn has a large first floor gallery space featuring original paintings, framed prints, and small works featuring local Maine scenes. In the rest of the barn, see the various workspaces and tools Brian Dubina uses to create his pieces, from oils to acrylics, illustration to printmaking, mixed media, and much more! Visit briandubina.com to see Brian's work and learn about his experience, and come meet the artist (and Jack the Dog) on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. as we begin a new adventure! Look for the big (attached) yellow barn, parking available on either side of the building.

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Open Studio Demonstrations + Mini Workshops – Maine College of Art + Design

Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress st, Portland, ME, United States

MECA+D Open Studios:
Join working students in their studios for a range of live demonstrations and discussions of their practice, and take part yourself in a beginner level mini workshops to take home a small work of your own. Workshop participants should expect a $10 cash only materials fee, workshops will run throughout the day and last approximately 15 minutes.

Showcasing 18 Craft students within their third year of study in ceramics, fashion and textiles, metalsmithing and jewelry, printmaking and woodworking. Organizers will meet guests in the Congress Street Lobby and direct visitors towards participating studios. Maps will be provided.

Saturday October 5th, 11:00am - 5:00pm

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Bonnie Chase Open Art Studio and Historic Barn Gallery

Bonnie Chase Studio 256 Oak Hill Rd, Bar Harbor, ME, United States

Mixed 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.

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Craft Fair + Exhibition – 49 Oak Student Gallery / Maine College of Art + Design

49 Oak Student Gallery / Maine College of Art & Design 49 Oak St., Portland, ME, United States

Showcasing 19 Craft students in their fourth year of study, artisan booths include ceramics, fashion and textiles, metalsmithing and jewelry, printmaking and woodworking. Expected graduates will be present to discuss and present their one-of-a-kind exhibition works, with a selection of production pieces available for purchase. Only cash and credit cards are available for purchases.

Saturday October 5th, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday October 6th, 11:00am - 6:00pm

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Open House at Tear Cap Workshops

Tear Cap Workshops 22 Hampshire St, Hiram, ME, United States

Join 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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80+ Artists! Explore Open Studios at Running With Scissors Art Studios + Community!

Running With Scissors Artist Studios & Community 250 Anderson St, Portland, ME, United States

On Saturday, October 5, 2024 stop by the studios located at 250 Anderson St, Portland from 12 - 5pm and wander 16,000 square feet of artist work spaces. Explore the life and works of 80+ artists working with diverse mediums, goals, backgrounds, ages, and experiences and watch live demonstrations including printmaking, felting, tiny stone house building, and wheel throwing.

RWS is a multimedia artist space and home to the Clay, Print, and Wood Departments. Our studios are a community where members share equipment, ideas, tools, and support. RWS aims to help artists reach their independent creative goals by providing access to shared equipment, tools, information, and community. Open studios only happen twice a year. Support local artists and learn more about RWS at these family-friendly and free events!

Event Series Galleries + Exhibitions

Markings Gallery

Markings Gallery 50 Front Street, Bath, ME, United States

Markings Gallery will be proud to have several of our artists on location for both days to engage customers with discussion of their work.

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Artist Talk with Aminata Conteh, Juria Toramae and Kenny Shapiro

Sidle House 20 Bartol Island Rd, Freeport, ME, United States

Artists featured in “things we lost in the: The Legacy of St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre" at Sidle House (Oct. 3 - Nov. 1) This talk is from 2-3PM on October 5th.

“things we lost in the:The Legacy of St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre" is a captivating art exhibition set within a unique historical narrative. The guest curator is mid-coast Maine poet, artist and musician Colin Cheney; it opens on October 3 and will be on view through November 1, 2024. This exhibition invites visitors to explore a blend of contemporary artwork and thought-provoking historic artifacts inspired by the fictional St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre. A number of artist talks, musical events, and performances will occur throughout the show’s tenure.

Inspired by works such as Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Primitive and The Museum of Jurassic Technology, guest curator Cheney creates a superfictional space where reality and fiction complicate each other. The fictional St. Amelia’s College, which was destroyed in a fire in 1996 in rural Vermont, was a sanctuary for artists exploring unconventional art, sound, and ecological studies.

“things we lost in the” features a wide variety of artworks, including paintings, photography, sculpture, and time-based video and sound art. The exhibition highlights the talents of nineteen local and international artists, including Khaila Batts, Rita Bernstein, Jordan Carey, Aminata Conteh, Epiphany Couch, Maung Day, Fadl Fakhouri, Shaina Gates, Dana Guth, Jenny Ibsen, Marcus Jackson, Lokotah Sanborn, Adam Rosenblatt, Kalyn Pavliniç, Martin Pavliniç, Kenny Shapiro, Juria Toramae, Andrew Tosiello and Zizou Zou.

Each artwork will be accompanied by text providing lyric insights into the artist’s vision and their connection to the myth of St. Amelia’s. Additionally, the exhibition includes “artifacts” from the college, such as a disassembled pump organ, burnt timbers, archival files, and scientific apparatuses. While some artifacts will be identified, others will invite visitors to contribute their own stories.

I'm committed to valuing artists time and creative energy. Please help me support our speakers with a suggested donation of $10, all proceeds will go directly to the artists.

Thank you!

- Maddy Vertenten

Event Series Open Studios

Studio Tour @ Antje Roitzsch

Antje Roitzsch Studio 310 Youngtown Road, Lincolnville, ME, United States

Have you ever wondered how a mobile gets to balance? During this open studio, you will get the chance to see works in progress and you can witness the magic of sculptures taking to the air, balancing and moving.

Additionally, walk through the garden display and enjoy the artwork on the open porches. Dynamically moving sculptures need to be seen in person, no photo will give justice to the magic. Enjoy this chance to see mobiles as well as a line of jewelry and belt buckles in different sizes and materials. I look forward to meeting you.
- Antje

The Flowered Apron and Friends Pop Up Market at The Maine Craft Weekend

The Flowered Apron 15 Kennebec Street, Bar Harbor, ME, United States

Meet 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.

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Caravan ‘Feisty Fall Artist Market!’ at Bath Waterfront Park

Bath Waterfront Park 61 Commercial Street, Bath, ME, United States

Join us for a magical day of community, food, music, + ART!
Located in Bath Maine's beautiful waterfront park, featuring 40+ local artists, makers, + fine crafts.
A juried & curated show - you'll find a unique, high caliber, & quality shopping experience, from original art, paintings, pottery, printmaking, candles, skin care, glass, metals, textiles, children & adult wears, toys, & jewelry at every price point!
Coffee, food trucks & live music, FREE to attend, family friendly, good vibes only event!!
October 13th rain date.