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.		03-05-2010 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. SALT INSTITUTE FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES 561 Congress Street Salt fall 2009 graduates about face >> Maine stories in writing + radio + photography from Salt fall 2009 graduates photography + radio + writing Come by and see, read, and listen to exceptional stories told by the next wave of media makers -- our very own Salt students. Enjoy a gallery of images, listening stations for audio documentaries, online blogs full of beautiful written pieces, and a variety of multimedia projects. www.salt.edu 207 761 0660 Venue Description: Salt is a school for documentary radio+writing+photography. Our community space is dedicated to promoting the great work of documentarians of all kinds. Exhibits/events range from gallery walls of photography and text, listening stations for audio, and a 75 seat auditorium filled with multi-media and film. Come check us out! We'd love to have you. Hours: April/May Gallery Hours >> 9-4:30 // M-F + 1st Fridays --> check back soon for summer hours Directions: From I-295 >> Take Exit 6A {Forest South}. Continue straight through 3 lights. When the road Ts at Congress, turn LEFT. Salt will be immediately on your LEFT. BLUE 650A Congress Street Elaine Colella and Catherine Paul birds of a feather Acrylic, Watercolor and Callage Bird Art "The moment a little boy is concerned with which is a jay and which is a sparrow, he can no longer see the birds or hear them sing." -- Eric Berne Two teachers, a fascination with feathers and a mix of media. http://www.portcityblue.com 207 774 4111 Venue Description: Blue is perhaps Portland's most intimate live venue and wine bar, featuring live music of various genres every Wednesday through Saturday evening. In addition to Blue's extensive wine list, they also offer fine microbrews, French press coffee, desserts and a light menu. Blue hosts a new art show each month beginning on the first Friday. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday open at 6:00 P.M. Open at 5:00 P.M. on the first Friday of every month. Directions: From the south: 95N (Maine Turnpike). Take exit 44 to 295N. Take exit 5 toward Congress Street and stay left at the fork in the off ramp. Turn right onto Congress Street. Stay on Congress Street toward downtown (less than 1 mile). From the North: 295S to exit 6A (Forest Ave). Turn right onto Congress Street (less than 1/2 mile) DOORYARD 108 High St. Dooryard Group Show No Humans, No Masters. Multimedia Installation by mAhA81, Jamie and Irina, three artists from NYC. Dooryarders join them in creating a Monsters & Robots themed show! myspace.com/dooryard108 413 687 5987 Venue Description: Collectively run art and music studio, classroom and performance space. Monthly galleries, weekly events. Hours: First Fridays open 5-whenever, studio open by appointment. Ring the bell. Directions: High St. @ Spring St. LITTLE EYE DESIGNS 142 High St. Suite 302 Audrey Hotchkiss, Little Eye Designs TBA Assemblage, Jewelry Audrey Hotchkiss will be showing her original photoCAP jewelry and hosting graphic design artist selling T-Shirts! aehotchkissphotography.com 617 680 3187 Venue Description: Little Eye Designs specializes in one-of-a-kind jewelry made with Audrey Hotchkiss' own photography set in bottle caps. Come by and see and pick images on magnets, pins, hair clips, necklaces and earrings that reflect you! Custom pieces available and encouraged. Hours: First Friday Art Walks 4-8pm and enthusiastically by appointment! Directions: 615 Congress St. by the State Theater marquee. Take the elevator the 3rd floor and take a right. 142 High St. to the right of O2 Salon. Take elevator to the third floor and take a right and another right down the hallway. Suite 302! 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. HOLLY READY STUDIO/GALLERY 609 Congress Street Holly Ready Let There Be Light! paintings A selection of oils and gouache paintings capturing the essence of Maine light. 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) 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. CONSTELLATION ART GALLERY 511 Congress St Group Show Pisces Various Media http://constellationart.com/ 207 409 6617 Venue Description: Artist Collective Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10 to 5 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. 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 GENO'S ROCK CLUB 625 Congress Street Michael Bouchard Michael Bouchard - Music in Portland photography Michael Bouchard will present an exhibition of photographs taken of Portland musicians performing live. www.myspace.com/genos_artwalk 207 838 7030 Venue Description: Geno's Rock Club has been a haven for musicians, poets, & artists for over 26 years in Portland, ME. After a short hiatus, we have revived the First Friday Art Walk openings here, and are looking forward to helping local Maine artists promote their work! We will have original artwork hanging in our front lobby from each First Friday to the next. Hours: Geno's is open from 5p-1am, 7 days/week, and patrons are encouraged to visit anytime! Please be aware that Geno's employees will not be responsible for any art-related inquiries or sales, but will be able to provide contact information for the artist(s). Directions: Geno's is located in downtown Portland, ME at 625 Congress Street. It is just a few doors down from the State Theater building! THE TIME GALLERY c/o Community Television Network, 516 Congress Street Lea Peterson The Art of Lea Peterson Oil Painting Collection Join us Friday, Mar 5 from 5-8pm for an exciting new artist, Lea Peterson, frmo Georgetown, Maine. "When I paint, I feel connected to the natural world." The TIME Gallery is a programo f Hour Exchange Portland. Opening night festivites! 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. SANCTUARY TATTOO AND ART GALLERY 31 Forest Avenue Various HEAVY METAL-ISCIOUS!! Various HOLY COW!! We are rockin' now! We have a huge and amazing group show of everything celebrating HEAVY METAL!! Artists of all kinds will be submitting paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media work, jewelry, and who knows, maybe even some taxidermy in honor of everything MEATAL!! Exhibit continues through March. 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 MAINE POTTERS MARKET 376 Fore Street Beatrice Gilbert Pottery for the Garden stoneware 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.