First Friday Art Walk - Portland, Maine




		Browse through our comprehensive listings of venues participating in the First Friday Art Walk: Portland, Maine. Download a printable, pocket-sized brochure here. Registered users can add or update their listings here.		04-02-2010 AUCOCISCO GALLERIES 89 Exchange Street Grace DeGennaro INDIGO Works on Paper and Oil Paintings www.aucocisco.com 207 775 2222 Venue Description: Aucocisco Galleries, established in May 2000, is a contemporary fine art gallery that represents both emerging and mid career artists that have significant connections to the state of Maine or for whom the state has played a significant part of their identity as visual artists. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm and by appointment. Directions: We are located on upper Exchange Street in the block between Federal and Middle Streets on the eastern side of the street. BRIDGE GALLERY 566 Congress Street Rhonda Pearle & Gary Perlmutter Color and Light Oil on Canvas and Linen Brilliant color... fascinating light effect... these two artists bring very different styles together to compliment one another. Rhonda Pearle, an expressive colorist, and Gary Perlmutter, a classical realist, show their latest work in their gallery/studio. www.bridgegalleryportland.com 207 712 9499 Venue Description: Art Gallery and Working Studio of Artists Rhonda Pearle and Gary Perlmutter. Hours: First Fridays, By Chance or Appointment. Directions: 566 Congress Street, between Forest Ave. and Oak St. CASCO BAY FRAMES AND GALLERY 295 Forest Avenue, Suite 6 Rick Dennen Improvisations on Paper Watercolor, Drawing Rick lives and paints abstract watercolors in the town of Bethel, Maine."My work is an ongoing exploration in expanding techniques of application and process. A relaxed attitude toward the materials and application process lends itself to the current concept of going to paper with no intention or expectation." rickdennen.com www.cascobayframes.com 207 774 1260 Venue Description: Casco Bay Frames and Gallery offers quality custom picture framing using archival materials. Conveniently located in the Hannaford Plaza in Portland for over 25 years. Corporate orders, art sourcing, repairs, ARTIPLAQ mounting, framing supplies, installation, delivery and pick up. Fine American Crafts and unique art from emerging local artists Hours: 10-6 Monday through Friday. 10-5 Saturdays. Closed Sundays Directions: Located in the Back Cove Hannaford Plaza off exit 6B. CONSTELLATION ART GALLERY 511 Congress St Group Show Aries Various Media http://constellationart.com/ 207 409 6617 Venue Description: Artist Collective Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10 to 5 CORDUROY BOUTIQUE & GALLERY 59 Market Street Scott Patt Good Luck Acrylic, Wood, Molded Resin Works in Good Luck range from modern reliefs of hybridized folk symbols to bold invocations of ‘good luck' propaganda and contemporized objects of reverence and fortune. Patt's work has shown around the world-from Japan, Amsterdam to Portland and New York. Concurrent to his art career he’s been a designer for Giorgio Armani, Nike and Converse. www.corduroyboutique.com 207 347 3545 Venue Description: A small boutique + art gallery on a small side street in the small coastal city of Portland, Maine featuring apparel, accessories, art, and events inspired by salt water, city streets, independence, and community. Hours: tuesday - saturday 11am to 6pm Directions: Corduroy is between Sebago Brewing and the Big Easy on Market Street. CREATIVE WORK SYSTEMS 443 Congress Street YES Art Works Off We Go! painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics The artists of YES Art Works will be exhibiting work at our FINAL First Friday Art Walk at our 443 Congress St. gallery. We are moving to a new location in May. Please come and see us before we go... www.creativeworksystems.com 207 879 1140 Venue Description: Rotating exhibits of artwork produced by artists with disabilities including paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, and textiles. All work is offered for sale and is displayed in our working studio/art space. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (First Friday ~ 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) Directions: 443 Congress Street, on the corner of Congress and Elm Street (across the street from the Portland Public Library - Elm Street side). Please enter from 443 Congress Street, 1st floor. DONALD M PETERSON / STUDIO & GALLERY 142 High Street / Studio 218 Don Peterson Pot Luck donaldmpeterson.com 207 415 0707 Venue Description: An urban studio overlooking the intersection of Congress and High Streets in downtown Portland Maine. Hours: Open Every First Friday Art Walk / 5-8pm. Or by Appointment. EMBER GROVE 247 Congress Street 12 Maine Artisans Maine Made American Craft All Mediums Local designed & created Jewelry, Clothing, Lighting & Accessories, Clay, Home Decor embergrove.com 207 761 0408 Venue Description: Functional Art Gallery!! Freeform Sculptural Illuminations by Lisa A. Ferreira Accepting Functional Art Portfolios! Hours: Wed 11-5pm Thurs & Sat 11-6pm FOTOSHOPS 517 Congress Street John Allen Jr Paintings by local artist John Allen Jr Oil Paintings Join us for an evening with MECA Graduate John Allen Jr. www.fotoshopscamera.com 207 773 6461 Venue Description: Located in the historic Mechanics Hall Building, fotoshops will feature local photographers and painters with works for sale, framed and unframed. Hours: 5:00pm-8:00pm for First Friday Art Walk Regular business hours: Tues-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm Sat 11:00am-4:00pm Directions: Across from Maine College of Art at 517 Congress St Portland, Maine 04101 (207)773-6461 FREE ST GALLERY AT MECA 87 Free St Group show That Old Black and White Magic Black and white photography An exhibition of the work of students in Joseph DellaValle's Continuing Studies Intermediate/Advanced Photography classes at Maine College of Art. Artists' reception 5:00 - 8:00 pm http://www.meca.edu 207 775 3052 Venue Description: Gallery on Free Street at the left of the rear door of Maine College of Art's Porteous Building.Exhibitions are also mounted in the associated hallway space on the ground floor of the Porteous Building.Handicapped accessible. Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, all year 5-8pm on First Fridays Directions: 87 Free Street, at the rear entrance of Maine College of Art. Also accessible from the main entrance of the Porteous Building at 522 Congress St. The Free St Gallery at MECA is adjacent to the Friedman Gallery at MECA. GLEASON FINE ART 545 Congress Street Kevin Beers, Andrew Winter, Ralf Feyl, Emil Holzhauer and more Centuries of Monhegan Artists oils and watercolors Inventory selections featuring art created by Monhegan artists over the last two centuries. www.gleasonfineart.com 207 699 5599 Venue Description: After nearly 25 years of running a highly successful gallery in Boothbay Harbor, Gleason Fine Art has opened a second gallery in Portland. We offer exceptional 19th-21st century art and are the exclusive representative in Maine of artists Scott Kelley, Peter Sculthorpe, Ralf Feyl, Helen St. Clair, Genetta McLean, Andrea Peters, and Don Meserve. Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; anytime by appointment; open First Fridays until 8:00 pm Directions: 545 Congress Street across from the LL Bean Outlet. HOLLY READY STUDIO/GALLERY 609 Congress Street Holly Ready Reawakening paintings New work in gouache and oils. www.hollyready.com 207 632 1027 Venue Description: Art Gallery and Working Studio of artist/painter Holly Ready Hours: Open First Fridays, by chance and appointments most welcome. New store hours coming soon. Directions: First Gallery on right on Congress Street, going west, after State Theater (and intersection of High and Congress) INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART AT MAINE COLLEGE OF ART 522 Congress Street Variety of artists Exchange Mixed media Lewis Hyde, Max Gimblett, Deb Todd Wheeler, David K. Ross, Caitlin Berrigan all explore collaboration as the means to transfer ideas and generate new modes of thinking. www.meca.edu 207 879 5742 Venue Description: The ICA at MECA features leading-edge exhibitions and public programs that showcase new perspectives and trends in contemporary art. Programming includes provocative talks by leading artists and critics, forums on current issues in art and design, and interactive workshops for young people. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11am-5pm Thursday 11am -7pm First Fridays 11am-8pm LOST COIN CAFE 140 Portland Street Kimberly Morrell New Beginnings Water color, photography Each month, the Lost Coin cafe hosts a revolving collection of mixed media fine arts. Local artists display work that reflects their fresh and inspiring view of life. Through paintings, prints, fiber, sculpture and music, the artists share with the community to encourage others to make art. Come share the joy in art! www.lostcoincafe.net 207 423 0916 Venue Description: A contemporary cafe serving a 4-course dinner on Friday evenings for $12.50 per person. We will be hosting musical entertainment and local artist, performing their crafts live. Hours: 5-9 PM Directions: 150 yards from Portland Post Office, across from Dyer's Variety. Located in a large pink building with black awning. MAINE COLLEGE OF ART 522 Congress Street Greg Nanney and Joseph Velasquez Drive-By Press Printmaking Drive-by Press is a van that travels across America with a printing press in the back and two committed artists in front. Bring a t-shirt, choose one of the hand-carved woodblock designs and for $10 you can get it printed on your shirt while you watch. www.meca.edu 207 775 3052 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. MAINE COLLEGE OF ART FREE STREET GALLERY 87 Free Street J.P.Vilkman J.P. Vilkman Woodworking & Furniture Design J. P. Vilkman of Finland is the 2009-2010 Visiting Artist in the Woodworking & Furniture Design Department. On view through April 23. Opening reception on First Friday Art Walk. www.meca.edu 207 775 3052 Venue Description: The Free Street Gallery is a streetfront space for exhibiting the work of MECA students. Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. MAINELY LABS STUDIO 613A Congress St Jim Williams Lab Art Acrylic New works and ongoing exhibition of original paintings of images of labrador retrievers. Prints, greeting cards, and other gift ideas. www.mainelylabs.com 207 756 3264 Venue Description: New works and ongoing display of original paintings featuring images of Labrador Retrievers. Also prints and greeting cards. Hours: Wed-Sat 2-6 and by appointment. Directions: Located in Two Paths Gallery, Congress Building, street-level. MAYO STREET ARTS 10 Mayo Street Group Show New Beginnings Maps, Photographs, Encaustic, Graphite Works by in-house artists and groups. East Bayside Neighborhood Organization: "Visions of East Bayside" photographs, maps, planning sketches from the American Institute of Architects of the East Bayside revitalization project. Bryan Bruchman: new photographs, South by Southwest Festival, Josh Dallaire: drawings, Willa Vennema: encaustic paintings. www.mayostreetarts.org 207 615 3609 Venue Description: Mayo Street Arts is a gallery, music and performance venue, and artist studios housed in a unique 18th century church. Directions: From 295, take exit 7 to Franklin Arterial. Go left on Cumberland Ave, take third left onto Mayo Street. Ample parking on Mayo, Oxford, and Boyd Streets. MUSEUM OF AFRICAN CULTURE 13 Brown Street, Portland. ME 04101 Oscar Mokeme Ebune the Ram puppet Workshop Mixmedia Come to MECA and make a mask and or Puppet Join the museum and MECA students as we prepare for the 8th Ebune ( the RAM procession) April 11th . starting from MECA to the Eastern Prom. www.museumafricanculture.org 207 871 7188 Venue Description: Exhibition title: "Women's World" African Tribal Traditions and Women of tribal Southwest Ethiopia Exhibit by Photographer Marta Morse Complemented by Exhibition Spirit masks and artifacts highlighting the " The Role and Power of Women in the Society March 5th-31st Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays: 10:30-4:00PM Directions: one Block West of Monument Sq. Portland Maine. PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART 7 Congress Square Max Beckmann Modernism and Masquerade: Max Beckmann (1884-1950) Featuring more than 40 prints of the graphic work of Max Beckmann (1884–1950), providing important focus on the German artist whose powerful approach to the human condition continues to move and inspire viewers. www.portlandmuseum.org 207 775 6148 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Memorial Day through Columbus Day, open Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Directions: Located at the intersection of High, Free, and Congress Streets in downtown Portland. From 295, take exit 6A (Forest Ave So). Right before the first light, bear right onto Rt. 77 (State Street). Drive through the park and proceed to the light at the top of the hill. Turn left onto Congress Street, and proceed 2/10 mile to the Museum, on the left. SANCTUARY TATTOO AND ART GALLERY 31 Forest Avenue Various 2010; A SPACE ODDITY... Various In celebration of a new decade for SANCTUARY TATTOO We are putting together this huge surprise exhibit. Even WE don't know what all it will bring... you'll just have to come see for yourself! Continues through May. www.sanctuarytattoo.com 207 828 8866 Venue Description: The Sanctuary Tattoo Art Gallery was created as a venue to showcase the most interesting and challenging work available; both locally and nationally. Through out the year, we offer a wide variety of exhibits and artists whose work is not often found in traditional gallery settings. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday; 11am - 7pm (usually) Open every First Friday until 9pm. Directions: Sanctuary is located on Forest Ave., just a half block down from Congress Street, in the Portland Theater Company Building. (where ZOOTS used to be) THE DOGFISH BAR & GRILLE 128 Free Street David A Marshall David A Marshall Whether portraiture, still life, figure, or landscape, David A. Marshall’s paintings are all strong in composition, color, form, and perspective. He describes himself as an adventure artist sighting his direct, observational approach to portraying classic themes whether on the street or on the edge of a cliff. thedogfishbarandgrille.com 207 772 5483 Venue Description: Great food, drink and service in a casual and unpretentious atmosphere. A great place to hear live music & see artwork by local artists. Local musicians play a mix of jazz, acoustic, folk, & blues. An intimate, informal restaurant with a great dinner menu and daily specials. Come in and check us out! Hours: Monday - Saturday 11:30am-12:30am Sunday 12pm-8pm Food served till 10pm Dinner Specials 5-9pm Reservations for parties of 6 or more Directions:* Located right next to the Portland Museum of Art. 128 Free Street 207-772-5483 THE DOGFISH CAFE 953 Congress Street Mary Brooking Mary Brooking Most of my painted images are interpreted landscapes, definable as such to greater and lesser degrees. My visual process is one of reduction rather than embellishment. I use the least amount of detail necessary to express what I feel are essential truths, both about actual places and the interactions of color, texture and form within them www.thedogfishcompany.com 207 253 5400 THE MAINE POTTERS MARKET 376 Fore Street Barbara Walch The Art of Flower Arranging stoneware Handbuilt pottery for spring flower display. Also new one of a kind work by the long time pinch potter. www.mainepottersmarket.com 207 774 1633 Venue Description: A cooperative gallery owned and operated by 15 potters with studios throughout the state of Maine. Hours: Open year round, 7 days a week. Friday and Saturday until 9pm. Directions: Located in the Mariners Church Building on the corner of Fore and Moulton. THE STATE THEATRE BUILDING 142 High Street, All floors Other The State Theater Building Please join us at the State Theater Building for First Friday. Over 40 artists all under one roof. Art studios and business offices available for lease. www.stonecoastproperties.com 207 772 1540 Venue Description: Please join us at the State Theater Building for First Friday. Over 40 artists all under one roof. Art studios and business offices available for lease. Hours: 5:00-8:00 Directions: Corner of Congress and HIgh Street. Enter at 142 High Street. THE STATE THEATRE BUILDING 142 High Street and 615 Congress Street Other The State Theater Building Please join us at the State Theater Building for First Friday. Over 40 artists all under one roof. Art studios and business offices available for lease. stonecoastproperties.com 207 772 1540 Venue Description: Over 40 artists, jewelers, craftsmen,body artists, and galleries all under one roof. We're open every First Friday. Check out our listings for artist studios available for lease. Hours: 5:00pm-8:00PM every First Friday Directions: At the corner of Congress and High Streets in the State Theatre building. Enter at 142 High Street or 615 Congress Street. THE TIME GALLERY c/o Community Television Network, 516 Congress Street Group Show: Ages 4-17 2nd Annual Kids Show Extravaganza Mixed - You Name, They Made It! Group show of local children celebrating the fun and creativity of artistic expression! Fun and festivities including face painting, Wall of Wonder and more....Everyone welcome to get out of the cold and have some fun! www.hourexchangeportland.org 207 874 9868 Venue Description: The Hour Exchange Portland, formerly Portland Time Bank recently moved the TIME Gallery to CTN, Channel 4pm, at 516 Congress Street, Portland. The Gallery is located on the first floor, is handicap accessible and provides a great space to show our members art. 30% of proceeds benefit our nonprofit. Hours: The TIME Gallery is open the First Friday Art Walks from 5-8pm at CTN, 516 Congress, or by appointment. Call 874-9868 for an appointment to view the gallery other than during the First Friday events. Our main office is open Monday thru Friday 9-5pm. Directions: TIME Gallery is now located at our host site at CTN, Channel 4, 516 Congress Street, in Portland, next to MECA and SPACE Gallery, in the HEART of the ARTS DISTRICT! Come see us. Call 874-9868 for more information. TWO PATHS GALLERY 613A Congress Street Jeff Swanson & Jim Williams Photography & Lab Art Photography & Acrylic Featuring Photography by Jeff Swanson and Mainely Labs Studio, "Lab Art" by Jim Williams www.twopathsgallery.com 207 756 3264 Venue Description: Featuring Photography by Jeff Swanson and Mainely Labs Studio, "Lab Art" by Jim Williams Hours: Wed-Sat 2-5pm and by appointment WHITNEY ART WORKS 492 Congress Street Debra Yoo and Catherine Lo Lo/Yoo paint A celebration of great painting! www.whitneyartworks.com 207 780 0700 Venue Description: Contemporary gallery exhibiting painting, sculpture, prints and photography Hours: Wed - Saturday 12-6 PM