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.		07-03-2009 KEVIN TACKA'S GARDEN GALLERY 110 High Street kevin Tacka The Storming of the Bastille painted fabric and other mediums Outdoor exhibit will include an image celbrating the 220th anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille. A fountain will also be on display, plus other items. 207 318 8050 Venue Description: A private garden on High Street showcasing original fine art. Hours: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Directions: High Street across from the Portland Museum of Art. Look for the OPEN sign on the wooden gate. THE LANDING CENTER FOR HEALING ARTS 116 Free Street Portland Maine 04101 Multiple Amateur Artists Willows Watercolor, Photography, Jewelry and other media Several local amateur artists will be displaying their art in The Landing studio. All pieces follow a willow tree theme. www.thelandingcenter.com 207 400 7111 Venue Description: The Landing Center for Healing Arts offers classes 7 days a week including Yoga, Pilates, LifeBreath, Zumba, KettleBell, Personal Training and much more. In our Willow Room we also offer Reiki, Nutrition Counseling, Psychic Readings, EFT, Aromatherapy and Life Coaching. Hours: Class Hours Monday-Friday 6:00am-7:00pm Saturday 8:00-1:00 Sunday- Workshops and Healing Retreats Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:30-6:00 SYLVIA KANIA GALLERY 148 High Street A Cooperative Gallery Representing over 20 Artists. Hues of Summer Painting, Photography, Textiles, Pottery, Jewelry& Sculpture A cooperative joining roughly two-dozen artists in all sorts of media, Sylvia Kania Gallery offers an eclectic selection including jewelry, photography, painting, sculpture, and whatever else its members have created of late. Join us as we welcome the sunshine with vibrant colors and dynamic art. 207 615 6019 Venue Description: Sylvia Kania Gallery is a post modern co-op of artists who create work with a high regard for technique, craftsmanship, and conceptual integrity in an invitingly offbeat space. Hours: Regular Hours - Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 6:30pm and Sunday 11 - 3pm Directions: Located in the State Theater Building at 148 High Street directly across the street from The Eastland Park Hotel. Parking is available at coin meters (free after 6pm and on Sundays and Holidays) and at the Gateway Garage directly across the street for a charge. GROOM 21 Chestnut Street Judith Long Explorations Monoprints, Collages and Black & White Photography 'Explorations' offers a six-year sampler of work by Brunswick artist Judith Long. The black & white photographs reflect architecture and portraiture, whereas the monotypes & collages reflect disparate interests in nature, houses, Middle Eastern architecture/spirituality, abstract composition and whimsy. www.groomportland.com 207 775 4940 Venue Description: Groom is a salon offering hair cuts, styling, and color, as well as brow shaping, manicures, and pedicures. We employ the latest techniques, use the best tools, and use the finest products available to achieve outstanding results from all of the services we provide. Hours: Tuesday: 11-7. Wednesday: 12-7. Thursday: 11-7. Friday: 9:30-7. Saturday: 9:30-2. Directions: Groom is located at 21 Chestnut Street (in the Chestnut Street Lofts). We face Cumberland Avenue and are adjacent to Portland High School; one block west of the Merrill Auditorium‎. A FINE THING - EDWARD T. POLLACK FINE ARTS 29 Forest Avenue Various artists from Portland, Maine, New England, and Beyond SUMMERTIME! and Works by Gallery Artists Prints, Drawings, Photography, Sculpture & Decorative arts Please come visit us in our new space in the Portland Stage building, 1 block from Congress St! We are showing work by various artists, all relating to the topic "Summer Vacation" - beaches, boats, swimming, and beyond. Also on view: metal works by local artist Nelson Bruns. www.afinething.com 207 699 2919 Venue Description: A Gallery specializing in Fine Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Sculptural Objects and Rare Books, located adjacent to Portland Stage on Forest Avenue. We have an inventory of over 1000 prints in all media, as well as books relating to the Arts. A list of artists can be found on our website at http://www.afinething.com/ Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM or by appointment. Directions: We are located 1 block from Congress St, in the Portland Stage Building. INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART AT MAINE COLLEGE OF ART 522 Congress Street MFA Visiting Faculty Magnify Variety of media Drawing upon ideas of exaltation, amplification, augmentation, and excess, Magnify brings together the work of artists who exaggerate or heighten the qualities of historical materials, events, and ideas. Participating artists include Paul Butler, Johan Freeman, Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay and Jane Wildgoose. 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 SALT INSTITUTE FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES 561 Congress Street salt spring 2009 student show! inside out there photography We will be closed July 3rd for 1st Friday! Please come check out our exhibit during our new summer gallery hours: Wednesdays and Fridays 12-4:30, Thursdays 12-8 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. CYGNET GALLERY - PORTLAND 568 Congress Edgar A. Reims Portland Impressions oil paintings Come see a true impressionists' view of Portland in all seasons with his unique and vibrant palette. Also showing Anne Ireland, Guy Corriero, Pat Chandler, Tim Gaydos, Susan Inoue, Elizabeth Kelley, Janet Ledoux, Vanessa Nesvig, Jac Ouellette, Dennis Rafferty, Nadine Schoepfle, Scott Tubby pottery and Al Kronk metalworks. www.cygnetgallerymaine.com 207 251 9925 Venue Description: Contemporary Fine Art Gallery featuring a rotating selection of original paintings, sculpture and fine art furniture. Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. First Fridays Noon - 8 p.m. Directions: Next block South of the Maine College of Art. Across the street from 555 Restaurant, then to the right six doors. ART HOUSE PICTURE FRAMES 61 Pleasant Street, Bakery Studio Building #110 Drew Wilen and Graham Wood Work by Drew Wilen and Graham Wood www.arthousepictureframes.com 207 272 4800 Venue Description: Picture framing and gallery space. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 6:00. Directions: We are located at 61 Pleasant Street right next to Artemisia Cafe, in the Bakery Studios Building. MEG PERRY CENTER 644 Congress Street Matt McInnis The Nature of Poland 35mm Digital C-Prints and an audio components The Nature of Poland- a photographic and ethnographic look into Poland's relationship with the natural world. Features 35mm Digital C-Prints and an audio component. www.megperrycenter.com 207 615 9970 Venue Description: Community Space for Peace and Justice. Monthly art shows focusing on political and social themes. Hours: Tues-Fri 1-5pm BLUE 650A Congress Street Jonathan Dunitz Mostly Maine Photography An eclectic collection of photos of varying subject matters. 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) JUNE FITZPATRICK GALLERY 112 High Street Brian Vanden Brink RUIN photography One of the most sought after architectural photographers in the United States, Brian Vanden Brink is known for his images of magnificent buildings. This exhibit shows the other side of the coin: his passion for abandoned and decaying structures, the sadness and nostalgia of a vanishing America. www.junefitzpatrickgallery.com 207 772 1961 DONALD M PETERSON / STUDIO+GALLERY 142 High Street / Studio 218 Donald M Peterson From Georgetown to Popham / New Work Acrylic Maine's dramatic yet subtle coastline uniquely interpreted. donaldmpeterson.com 207 415 0707 Venue Description: A Vibrant Second Floor Urban Studio Overlooking the Portland Museum of Art at the Corner of Congress and High Streets. Hours: Every First Friday Art Walk or by Appointment. Directions: On the Second Floor at the Intersection of Congress and High Streets Overlooking the Portland Museum of Art. PORTLAND PHOTO WORKS 142 High Street, 2nd floor Port City Show Photography Photography exhibit featuring Portland, Maine. From the Old Port to Morrill's Corner, over thirty photographers offer their diverse views of the City of Portland. www.portlandphotoworks.com 207 228 5829 Venue Description: Gallery and studio featuring Maine photographers. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12-6. EASTLAND PARK HOTEL 157 High Street James Barner, Dennis Fournier,James Mc Greal, Skye Priestley, J Walton From The West End Katahdin To The Eastland Park Oil, Acrylic & Multi-media Five Portland Artists, who have met and/or frequented the Katahdin Bar & Grill on High & Spring St., have decided to do a group showing at the Gallery at The Eastland Park Hotel. The subject matter and media are as diversified as the artists themselves. www.eastlandparkhotel.com 207 775 5411 Venue Description: 157 Cafe and The Gallery at the Eastland Park Hotel feature works by Maine artists. The Gallery is open for First Friday Art Walk, other viewings are by appointment only. Hours: 157 Cafe is open from 7am-11am for breakfast. 5pm-10pm for dinner. Lunch is served @ The Top Of The East 11:30am-2pm. The Gallery is open from 5-8pm the First Friday of every month, and for special events. Directions: The Eastland Park Hotel is located at 157 High Street, off of Congress. Parking is available (for a nominal fee) in the Gateway Garage right next door. HOLLY READY STUDIO/GALLERY 609 Congress Street Holly Ready and friends Coastal Reflections Oils and Gouache, mixed media, photography Works by 3 artists using different media to convey Maine summer. Holly Ready's coastal landscapes in oil and in gouache; Lydia Webber's rock fish creations; and Kevin Jordan's digital photography of coastal patterns. 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) FORE RIVER GALLERY 613 Congress Street Anna/Russo/Elizabeth Marks/Mike Marks At work Jewelry,Ceramics,Paintings Ongoing show of the Grand Opening show and will also display some new jewelry and wall art. www.forerivergallery.com 207 791 2723 Venue Description: A fine art gallery displaying artwork by Anna Russo, Elizabeth Marks and Mike Marks on an ongoing basis. Directions: Fore River Gallery is located at 613 Congress Street in the heart of downtown Portland's Arts District, near the intersection of High Street and Congress Street, diagonally from the Portland Museum of Art. 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. OVE BODY THERAPY 614A Congress St. Mugsi Rounsavall Faction Photography Photographs of local performers, friends and strangers w/ live belly dancer Ayperi. www.ovebodytherapy.com 207 772 1074 Venue Description: Health, Yoga, Massage Education and Art Gallery. Hours: walk-in hours 11AM - 6PM TUESDAY - SATURDAY Early mornings, evening after 6PM, SUN and MON by appointment only. Directions: 614a Congress near High St. 9 HANDS GALLERY 615a Congress Street Catrina Marshall 9 Hands welcomes Catrina Marshall clay Please stop in and join TJ McDermott, Elizabeth Prior, Ann Thompson and Marian Baker in welcoming Catrina Marshall as our guest artist for the summer. 207 865 1300 Venue Description: Elizabeth Prior....... Silver, gold and glass ...fine jewelry. TJ McDermott......wood, metal, stone, one-of-a-kind. Chris Becksvoort.....Cherry furniture Hours: Thursday, Friday Saturdy, 12:00 - 6:00 Directions: State Theater Building on Congress St. COFFEE BY DESIGN 620 Congress Street Pat Reed & Stephanie Reed Measured Perceptions Mixed Media Quantified and assessed concepts of reality are explored visually in this body of work. Pat Reed works with painting, collage & sculpture. Work layers dyed cloth, paper, spray & acrylic paint. Glass, copper, stone, & mirror are used in sculptural work. Drawings by Stephanie Reed illustrate poems from Pablo Neruda’s Book of Questions. www.coffeebydesign.com 207 772 5533 PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART 7 Congress Square Call of the Coast: Art Colonies of New England Including works by artists such as Edward Hopper, Childe Hassam, Robert Henri, Rockwell Kent, and George Bellows, among others. The exhibition chronicles the development of impressionist Connecticut and modernist Maine and features 74 works drawn from the collections of the Portland Museum of Art and the Florence Griswold Museum, Connecticut. 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. TOWER OF SONG The intersection of Congress St. and High St. Denise Dill Aly Spaltro Megahn Yates Amanda Gervasi &John Fountain Four Sirens and a Sailor Guitar & Voice Come out for a stripped down tower of song, this evenings line up of singer songwriters will trade songs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Featuring Denise Dill, Aly Spaltro of Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Meghan Yates, Amanda Gervasi and Johnny Fountain http://theottersden.wikispaces.com/ 973 454 4512 Venue Description: The Tower of Song is a monthly live performance from the Top Floor of the historic Schwartz building, situated at the very height of the Arts District. Local musicians are invited to play a 3-5 song live set that will be projected to the crowd below- creating an impromptu soundtrack for the streets of Portland. Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. THE DOGFISH BAR & GRILLE 128 Free Street Holly Ross Fish House Designs Artist and Creator of Fish House Designs. Holly has taken her signature style, her love of popular phrases and her own delightful prose and created Fish House Designs. www.FishHouseDesigns.com 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 COLEMAN BURKE GALLERY @ PORT CITY MUSIC HALL 504 Congress Street INDIVIDUAL - a four artist collective INDIVIDUAL mixed INDIVIDUAL first worked with sculptor John Bisbee at the Bonaroo Festival in 2005. They produce zoo gardens of life-sized animals made from recycled material. The materials are just as inventive as the animal characters. From film to sculpture to printmaking, INDIVIDUAL’s resourceful techniques are distinctive and often comical. www.portcitymusichall.com 207 899 4990 Venue Description: Coleman Burke @ Port City Music Hall is a gallery space visible from Congress Street 24/7. The space features art and installations curated by Maine sculptor and Bowdoin College Art Professor John Bisbee. The Port City Music Hall presents concerts by nationally touring musicians and the best of the thriving Portland music scene. Hours: 24/7 Directions: Port City Music Hall is located at 504 Congress Street, between Monument Square and Maine College of Art. PORTLAND HARBOR MUSEUM 510 Congress Street Dean Abramson and Nance Trueworthy "Harbor Views" and "Faces of the Working Waterfront" Photography In "Harbor Views," Dean Abramson exhibits striking photographs of the harbor and waterfront taken over a 25 year period. In "Faces of the Working Waterfront," Nance Trueworthy exhibits stunning portraits of the men and women who work in and around Portland Harbor. www.portlandharbormuseum.org 207 773 3800 Venue Description: Come visit Portland Harbor Museum's new Portland location. In 2009, we are featuring the photographs of Nance Trueworthy and Dean Abramson in addition to five other exhibits on maritime history. Hours: Open daily through October 18, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Directions: From Interstate 295, take exit 6A, Forest Avenue South. Stay on Forest all the way to Congress Street (1/4 mile). Take a left onto Congress. 510 Congress is on the right hand side of the street. CVS is the closest local business to our entrance. CONSTELLATION ART GALLERY 511 Congress St Maine Artist Collective Cancer Horoscope Jewelry, Paintings, Photos, Stained Glass David A. Marshall Michelle Estell Ben Halstead Meghan Donahue Kenji Funahashi Brian Chick http://constellationart.com/ 207 409 6617 Venue Description: Artist Collective Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10 to 5 FOTOSHOPS 517 Congress Street Rick Bean Framed Photography by Rick Bean Photography & HDR Imaging Join us for an evening with Rick Bean. A photography enthusiast. 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 MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSN LIBRARY 519 Congress St. - MCMA Library Private Collection Butterflies of the World Natural History 207 773 8396 Venue Description: photographs and poetry of Ron Roberts from his book Labor and Love. Hours: Tues-Thurs 10-3; First Fridays 5-8 MAINE COLLEGE OF ART 522 Congress Street Future of the Past Photography MFA student Ryan Conrad curated this photo exhibition of 80s and 90s queer activism in Maine. The photographs in the exhibit are drawn from the Annette Dragon papers of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Collection in USM’s Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine. 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. JUNE FITZPATRICK GALLERY AT MECA 522 Congress Street, at Maine College of Art Carl Klimt in search of Jungles gouache on paper and mixed media sculpture New Work by gallery artist, Carl Klimt. In his third exhibit at Fitzpatrick Klimt draws on his recent travels, adventures and explorations around the world to tell a sometimes whimsical, sometimes serious story of life and the importance endurance. www.junefitzpatrickgallery.com 207 879 5742 Venue Description: Paintings, sculpture and works on paper by established artists and selected newcomers with strong Maine connections. Hours: noon - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and by appointment. Directions: from interstate 295 take exit 6A, Forest Ave. South. Stay on Forest all the way to Congress Street (1/4 mile). Left onto Congress. Gallery is one block down. Right hand side of street. MAINELY ART GALLERY & FINE FRAMING 534 Congress Street Maine ly Art Collection 19th and 20th Century Antique Maps as Art Various North American Antique Art Maps detailed with location and footprint of nearly all structures existing during these two centuries, often containing owner's or occupant's names adjacent to the structures. Collection includes nautical/topographic charts/ pictorial bird's eye views. mainelyart@mainelyart.com www.mainelyart.com 207 828 0031 Venue Description: Choose from a wide selection of signed and numbered, fine art and photography from a dozen famous Maine Artists. We are reknowned for our framing expertise, using Larson Juhl's finest custom frames. Mainely Art also leases Art to Corporations and Institutions. Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Thursday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday, 10:00 AM-6:00PM Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 PM Directions: From the South, take 295 to Exit 4, go straight up Congress Street to 534 Congress Street to Mainely Art Gallery. From the North, take 295 to exit 6A onto Forest Avenue, and turn left onto Congress Street. Go to 534 for Mainely Art Gallery. SPACE GALLERY 538 Congress Street Members from Vox Populi, Philadelphia-based artist collective Expanded Marks Drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video Expanded Marks features work by 15 members of Vox Populi, a Philadelphia-based artist collective, founded in 1988. Curated by Vox’s Executive Director Andrew Suggs, the show takes “drawing” as a starting point to investigate a range of contemporary works across media, including: drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, and video. www.space538.org 207 828 5600 Venue Description: Presenting contemporary, emerging and unconventional arts, artists, and ideas. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12pm to 6pm Directions: Located on Congress St. between L.L. Bean and the Maine College of Art STONES & STUFF 556 Congress Street Rick Green Fractal Nature of Minerals and Wax Encaustic, Oil and Pastel The encaustic medium is especially suited for depicting the fractal patterns found everywhere in nature. There are landscapes, and pieces whose inspiration comes from minerals embedded within the canvas surface. 207 874 0789 Venue Description: Features fine minerals, crystals, jewelry and fossils. Hosts a new artist each Month. The featured artist for June 2009 is Rick Green, an encaustic artist featuring fractal patterns and minerals. www.rickgreenart.com Hours: 11:00 - 5:00 Tue - Thurs & Sat 11:00 - 8:00 Friday Directions: 556 Congress Street just a block up from Maine College of Art TWO POINT ART GALLERY 564 Congress St The Bakery Photographic Collective The Bakery Photographic Collective Photography A group show by the Westbrook based Bakery Photographic Collective. Twenty different artist, 70 different photos ranging from portrait to landscape. Show runs from June 16 to July 12. www.twopointgallery.com 207 699 4107 Venue Description: An exciting new gallery promoting community and art diversity. Hours: mon-weds 1-5. thurs. 11-5. fri-sat 11-7. and by appointment Directions: 295 to forest ave exit b - merge left onto state st - left on congress - 562 congress st 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 two 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. SUSAN MAASCH FINE ART 567 Congress Street, Portland ME 04101 Julie Lutts, Steve Perkins, David Campbell, and more..... Julie Lutts:Mixed Media Works, Paintings by Gallery Artists all mediums every and all mediums....sculpture, Small Bowls Show continues, paintings of Maine. www.susanmaaschfineart.com 207 699 2966 Venue Description: A fine art gallery specializing in mid to late career regional and international artists - photography, prints, painting and sculpture. Hours: Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am-5pm & by appointment Directions: From 295, take exit 6a. Follow Forest Avenue until nearing Congress Street intersection. The gallery is near the corner of Congress Street and Forest Avenue. Take a left onto Congress Street and it will be a few doors up on the left. SPRINGER'S JEWELERS 580 Congress Street Wearable Art... Italian Designer Jewelry REBECCA Jewerly Italians have never compromised on their effort, material or the quality of their work. The Italian lifestyle is about love and living life to its fullest. When this passion for life is coupled with the emotional desire to design jewelry, true Italian innovation emerges. www.springersjewelers.com 207 772 5404 Venue Description: Since 1870, Springer's Jewelers has been celebrating life's precious moments with families throughout New England. Springer’s Jewelers offers a diverse selection of gemstones, pearls, bracelets, earrings and necklaces with a special emphasis Designer Jewelry, fine diamonds, luxury Swiss watches and Estate jewelry Hours: Monday-Satuday 10-6pm Fridays until 8pm Directions: 580 Congress Street at the top of Forest Avenue Located at the center of the downtown Arts District, near the Children's Museum of Maine and the Portland Museum of Art. Parking is available on Free Street or any Public parking garage or lot. Springer's will validate your parking slip. THE GALLERY AT HARMON'S & BARTON'S 584 Congress Street Chris Nielsen Impressions of Maine Plein Air Painter Often called the 'American Monet', Chris' impressionistic style captures the beauty and serenity of simple outdoor scenes. Painting since the age of 16, Chris paints things he believes people don't take the time to appreciate. Chris debutes his Garden Collection at The Gallery during the month of June. www.harmonsbartons.com 207 775 2303 Venue Description: Inspired floral arrangements for over 100 years. Newly renovated space includes collections of specialty giftware, eco-friendly containers, yummy gourmet and artwork by talented local artists. Hours: M - F 8am - 5:30pm Sat 8am - 3pm Closed Sunday Open until 8pm every 1st Friday of the month Directions: Coming from the north or the south, Congress Street east exit off 295. Located next to Starbucks on Congress Street or Free Street. 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 THE TIME GALLERY c/o Community Television Network, 516 Congress Street Group Show: Dave Bullard and Others One Earth Ink Drawings in Pen & Ink and More Come to 516 Congress Street for group show with HEP members Dave Bullard others. Dave does drawings with pen and ink with a focus on the environment! Fun, music & festivities from 5-8pm. Music by Dave Bullard, Dale Lockman, Brian Cullen & others. A fundraiser/ program of Hour Exchange Portland. 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. WHITNEY ART WORKS 492 Congress Street Mark Wethli, William Roy Dawes, Ling Wen Tsai New Work mixed media New works by William Roy Dawes, Ling Wen Tsai, and Mark Wethli. Approach these works like music, finding the presence of mind to look without pretension. Tsai dips into infinity with rearranging colors and forms. Wethli creates vibrational meditations on memory while Dawes riffs on essence. Translation, distillation, repetition, ecstasy! www.whitneyartworks.com 207 780 0700 Venue Description: Contemporary gallery exhibiting painting, sculpture, prints and photography Hours: Wed - Saturday 12-6 PM GOOD CAUSE THRIFT SHOP 16 Forest Avenue Discover a Bit of Maine An interesting collection of various items related to Maine including: Maine authors,art work and bottles. 207 772 4903 Venue Description: Established in 1994, Good Cause Thrift Shop located at Congress Square Plaza, provides clean usable clothing, household items, linens, furniture, books, art, fine and costume jewelry and other commodities at affordable prices. Proceeds strengthen the Student Financial Aid Program at Catherine McAuley High School. goodcause@maine.rr.com Hours: Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm Directions: Located in the Congress Square Plaza building, near the intersection of Forest Avenue and Congress Street. SANCTUARY TATTOO AND ART GALLERY 31 Forest Avenue Various MOVIES MADE ME GAY! Various In celebration of Pride month, we present this amazing group show, designed for artists to reflect on the history and personal impact of Gay Cinema in their lives. The show will open in June with a special GAY-LA event TUESDAY, MAY 16th 6-9pm! Through July. 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) JAMESON GALLERY 377 Cumberland Avenue Group exhibition And the Walls Were "Bear" Various It's a Bear market out there and Jameson Gallery is selling off its collection with prices that you won't believe. Our entire personal collection is on view through the end of July and it's your chance to buy some fabulous works at rock bottom prices. As Jolly John would say, "C'mon down!" www.jamesongallery.com 207 772 5522 Venue Description: Established in 1992, the Jameson Gallery represents a prestigious group of artists and estates including William Manning, Charles DuBack, Jason Berger, Denis Boudreau, Nathaniel Larrabee, Jon Marshall, Geoff Smith as well as the estates of Lynne Drexler (1928-1999) and Edward Christiana (1912-1992). Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 12 pm to 5:30 pm, and by appointment. First Fridays until 8 pm. Directions: One block west of Congress Street and one block north of Forest Avenue at the corner of Cumberland Avenue and Hanover Street in the space formerly known as 3 Fish Gallery. BLACKBIRD STUDIOS One Forest Ave. #3D Genevieve Levin Worth the Walk Up Mixed media, cut paper, henna on wood Yes we are on the 3rd floor, just think you get exercise and art. www.remarkableblackbird.com 207 232 9014 Venue Description: Mixed media artist specializing in the art of henna. Hours: by Appointment or drop in Directions: Situated just behind the Empire, at One Forest. Just keep going up and find out whats going on among the roof tops of Portland MAPLE'S GELATERIA 151 Middle Street Amanda Edwards Mosaics: A New Twist on an Ancient Art Form Glass, beads, recycled treasures Through the use of found objects, items that would have ended up in the landfill, and many varieties of glass, Amanda strives to create a new kind of mosaic. This mixed medium art is colorful, full of texture, and alive with movement. www.maplesorganics.com 207 774 2665 Venue Description: Maple's Gelateria is an organic dessert and coffee shop, offering a full espresso bar, locally made gelato, and other sweet treats. Hours: Monday-Thursday 11-8 Friday & Saturday 11-10 Sunday 12-6 Directions: 151 Middle Street Portland, ME 04101. Located in the Old Port in the East Brown Cow building, above Videoport and Bull Moose. COREY AND CO. 19 Pleasant St. Ronnie Wilson Wild Thing! Paintings to make your heart sing. oil on canvas This is a show of erotic paintings from the artist's sensual life and reverie. Barbara Corey of Corey and Co. has designed clothing and accessories to go with the paintings. 207 761 4200 Venue Description: retail boutique of hand made and self-designed clothing, selected wear by other designers, and accessories. Hours: Monday thru Sat. 11 to 5. WATERLILY 26 Milk Street Kimberly Curry, Peter Koster, and several Thai artists. Here and Away Encaustics, and mixed medium This first friday we will be showcasing the works of two local artists, as well as those of two Thai artists. Come drink wine with us, and celebrate here and away! www.waterlilyimports.com 207 266 9445 Venue Description: Waterlily owner, Renee Garland, spends time in India, and S.E. Asia working with craftspeople, designing and buying funky, contemporary, conscious trade products. Bags, jewelry, scarves, home deco, and gifts. She also will keep a fantastic collection of art, created by local artisan friends. Stop by for a taste of the journey to exotic lands. Hours: Mon-Sat 11-6 Sunday 12-5 GEORGE ANDERSON GALLERY 340 Fore Street George Anderson New Work Acrylic and mixed media Recent paintings of a nautical nature in George's signature colorful style. Check out his work on the website rockportartist.com www.rockportartist.com 978 500 3661 Venue Description: Fine art gallery featuring the work of George Anderson, a contemporary artist specializing in marine/nautical and abstract motifs. A painting area is located in the rear of the gallery where you can usually find the artist at work on a canvas. The gallery also features handmade Mexican jewelry and and pit fired and Raku pottery by Scott Tubby. Hours: Open 11-5pm most days, sometimes later, and by appointment. Please call Scott (207) 329-2586 or George (978) 500-3661 Directions: The corner of Fore and Silver streets in the Old Port. FORE STREET GALLERY 372 Fore Street Paul Black, Sylvia Dyer, Claudette Gamache Gallery Group Show Oils and Pastels www.forestreetgallery.com 207 874 8084 Venue Description: Rotating gallery group show specializing in Maine landscapes and seascapes Hours: 11am - 5pm daily THE MAINE POTTERS MARKET 376 Fore Street Nancy Button Summertime Pots porcelain 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. W. W. IMAGERY 428 Fore Street William Wohler W.W. Imagery Photography Live Music, Food, Wine and Good Vibes. www.lifeisgood.com 207 253 5048 Venue Description: A variety of ideas comprise the style of William Wohler's photos. From story-telling abstracts, to calm nature images, to unique looks at everyday places; Will tries to capture the uniqueness of what he is trying to shoot. Everything around him has potential to be a story. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10am-9pm Sundays 10am-6pm Directions: We are located at 428 Fore Street across from the parking garage, and a few doors down from the Portland Harbor Hotel. CORDUROY SURF BOUTIQUE AND GALLERY 59 Market Street various artists extended family mixed works by four of corduroy's house artists. 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: Wednesday through Saturday 11am to 6pm. Directions: Corduroy is between Sebago Brewing and the Big Easy on Market Street. DAUNIS FINE HANDMADE JEWELRY & ART 616 Congress Street, 3rd floor Lori Rae Curole CATS!... and dogs Acrylics Painted portraits of Cats and Dogs fill the showroom of Daunis. This show is full of artistic energy and the striking personalities of the animals (as well as the artist). It will make you smile! www.daunis.com 207 773 6011 Venue Description: Fine handmade jewelry in gold, sterling and platinum made here at our studio in Portland and worn around the world. We feature monthly exhibitions of wall art as well exibitions of handmade jewelry by guest jewelers. Hours: Monday -Friday 10-4:30 and some Saturdays (best to call). By appointment as well Directions: Located on the 3rd floor, 1/2 block from the Portland Museum of Art & between Mesa Verde & Maine Ballroom Dance Studio, across the street from Aucocisco Gallery, State Theatre and 9 Hands Gallery. FURNITUREA 75 Market Street Claudia Mills Claudia Mills, Weaver 100% Cotton and Leather rugs Colorist Claudia Mills' contemporary rag rugs have a timeless quality. While many cultures have traditionally used recycled textiles, Claudia designs rag rugs in a fresh pallette of colors and new fabrics, updating the age-old technique to create contemporary rugs for today's living spaces. www.furniturea.com 207 774 7472 Venue Description: Rural Modern furniture designed and manufactured here in Portland. Blending the tradition of maple painted furniture for home, camp and cottage, with modern styling in 24 fabulous colors. Chilewich and Anne Black home accessories also available. Hours: Mon - Sat 10AM - 6PM, Sun 12PM - 5PM Directions: Furniturea is on the corner of Market St and Middle St in the Old Port. We have five big, colorful windows across Market St from Post Office Park. We are diagonally across from Starbucks. SE VENDE 81 Market Street JOSHUA DALLAIRE REARRANGED COLORED PENCIL A unique exhibit of drawings in colored pencil that took hundreds of hours and many months to produce. Opening reception for the artist Friday July 3rd, 2009 during the First Friday Art Walk 207 761 1808 Venue Description: Showcasing the finest affordable art, crafts, and jewelry imported from Mexico. From funky do-dads to functional elegance. Sterling silver, scarves & ponchos, Talavera planters & dinnerware, glass & copperware, sinks & vases, rugs & lampshades, handbags & hammocks, & hordes more. Exhibitions open on First Fridays and run through the month. Hours: Winter hours Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm ADDISON WOOLLEY AT STUDIO 203A The Bakery Building, 61 Pleasant Street, Studio 203A Group show featuring, Bruce Brown, David Wade, Ruth Sylmor and others Addison Woolley Redux Photography An inaugural exhibit in Addison Woolley's new space in Studio 203A of The Bakery Building. A salon style photography exhibit opening on First Friday and open each day from 1 - 5 through July 11th. www.addisonwoolley.com 207 450 8499 Venue Description: Addison Woolley Gallery, formerly on Market Street has relocated to The Bakery Building for salon style exhibits of photography during the first week of each month, opening on First Fridays. While the emphasis will remain on photography, other art will be exhibited as well, especially as it relates to a particular theme. Hours: 1 - 5 p.m each day of the first week of each month beginning with First Friday openings. BARD COFFEE 185 Middle Doug Haley and Sara Bartlett Gateway Abstract and photograhpy Sarah is an abstract painter whose art is inspired by the inherent power found within the ever changing elements of nature. Doug's work redefines photography. His images are so breathtaking that you will find yourself wondering if the images are photographs or paintings of someone's idea of how things could be. www.bardcoffee.com 207 899 4788 Venue Description: Simply the Best. Experience the ultimate coffee, decadent desserts and breathtaking artwork all in one location. Recently opened, Bard Coffee features organic coffee locally roasted, locally baked desserts and the best local artist. Hours: Sunday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday / Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Directions: Corner of Middle and Exchange Street. Next to Tommy Park. THE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE 80 Exchange Street - Suite 24-26 We will be closed for the July Art Walk www.immersionprograms.com 207 772 0405 Venue Description: The Language Exchange has offered language training to the local community, tailored to skill level and learning capabilities since 1992. In addition to dynamic and intensive small-sized weekly group classes, we offer private instruction, weekend workshops, ethnic social events and monthly cultural seminars for both beginners and advanced students. Hours: 1st Friday 5:00 - 8:00 pm T and Th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and by appointment Directions: We are on upper Exchange St. between Federal & Middle St. in the Historic District. Going down the street, we are on the right in the last building before Tommy’s Park. Our space includes both traditional classrooms and a series of function rooms where artwork is featured. Bricks and solid colored walls are light by ground and ceiling spotlights. AUCOCISCO GALLERIES 89 Exchange Street All Aucocisco Artists SUMMER SALON EXHIBITION Various Aucocisco Galleries represents predominantly mid career artists and a smaller number of emerging newer artists. All the artists affiliated with Aucocisco have a significant connection to the state of Maine or the state has played a significant part of their identity as visual artists. 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 - the block between Federal and Middle Streets on the eastern side of the street. GREEN DESIGN FURNITURE CO. 267 Commercial Street Nina Fuller Nina Fuller, Photograpy Photography Fourty photographs by Maine based photo journalist, Nina Fuller. www.greendesigns.com 207 775 4234 Venue Description: 40 Works by Portland Photojournalist Nina Fuller June 6 through August 3 Opening Reception: Friday June 5, 5:30-9:00 Set in an historic 1866 warehouse, Green Design's Commercial Street showroom displays Doug Green's ingenious designs has become a destination for furniture lovers and collectors. Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 Sunday Open by appointment Directions: Green Design Furniture is located on the Corner of Commercial Street and Cross Street, just across the street from Brown's Trading Company. FRASER ART STUDIO: EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS BY ELIZABETH FRASER 81 Congress Street Elizabeth Fraser Summer Garden Art Show of Small Daily Paintings oils Celebrate Summer with a visit to Fraser Art Studio to see Elizabeth's daily paintings & pet portraits in an outdoor garden setting! Hope to see you! Daily paintings & pet portraits are affordable & make for wonderful gifts! www.PaintSquared.com 207 650 3437 Venue Description: Visit Elizabeth's NEW Art Studio & see paintings from her daily paintings project called "Paint Squared: 8 Days a Week," as well as larger oil paintings & wood block prints. Hours: First Fridays 5-8pm & by appointment. Directions: Fraser Art Studio is located between the Blue Spoon & the Front Room at 81 Congress, right hand side. Enter through front door & then the door on the right. NORTH STAR MUSIC CAFé 225 Congress Street Tom Antonik – Paintings and Photographs – Recent Work Paintings and Photographs Portraits, landscapes, and still life work with personal connections to the artist, particularly in relationship to community and his sense of place, geographically and spiritually, to Portland and to New England. www.northstarmusiccafe.com 207 699 2994 Venue Description: We are community oriented cafe and acoustic music venue serving all-natural and organic soups, salads, and sandwiches, fair-trade and organic coffees, and local micro-brews. We are commited to supporting local farmers, businesses, and artists. Hours: Monday-Wednesday 7a-10pm Thursday-Saturday 7a-11pm Sunday 10a-5pm Directions: We are at the bottom of Munjoy Hill at the corner of Congress St. and Washington Ave. EMBER GROVE 247 Congress Street 12 Local Artisans Maine Made American Craft paper, fiber, wood, metal, glass & more! Quality American Craft by Maine Artists, Accessories for the body & home ~ jewelry, clothing, lighting, & more. Come visit for a piece of Creative Maine. 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 DANIEL KANY GALLERY 24 Romasco Lane Glassblowing demo by Ben Coombs & others Glass Sculptures and Paintings For the First Friday Art Walk, Daniel Kany will feature works in glass by Richard Remsen, Dale Chihuly, Martin Kremer and Ben Coombs - who will also be leading a live glassblowing demo for the public. Paintings by Roy Germon, Jane Rosen, and Brigitte Keller. www.kany.net 207 774 2100 Venue Description: Kany Gallery features contemporary glass, painting and sculpture by national and international artists. Artists include: Sonja Blomdahl, Nancy Callan, Ben Coombs, Gregory Grenon, Robert Kantor, Michael Kessler, Judith Kindler, Emily Leonard, Eric Nelsen, Trinh Nguyen, Stephen Powell, Janusz Pozniak, Nick Repenning, Randy Walker, Hiroshi Yamano Hours: Thurs - Sat: 11 - 5pm Or by appointment Open for all First Fridays Directions: The gallery is located 24 Romasco Lane - one block northeast of Washington off of Cumberland Ave. From north or south on I-295, get off at Franklin and take a left at Cumberland(second light, about 1/4 mile). Go about 1/4 mile to take a left on Romasco, which is one block past Washington Ave. The gallery and hot shop are one block on the left. ST. LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER 76 Congress St. Various Art from the Hill various We will have a fabulous art show featuring artists from Munjoy Hill. Come check us out! www.stlawrencearts.org 207 775 5568 Venue Description: The St. Lawrence Arts Center has a 3-part mission: Arts and Culture: creating an affordable and accessible venue for diverse offerings of performance arts - theater, dance, music, film, meetings and workshops; Neighborhood and Community and Historic Preservation. Hours: Variable Directions: Take Exit 7 off I-295 at the end of the ramp you will be on Franklin Arterial. Go straight through three traffic lights. Turn left at the forth light (Congress Street) The St. Lawrence Arts Center is 6/10 of a mile up Congress Street on your right. There is plenty of parking within a one block radius HILLTOP COFFEE SHOP 90 Congress Street Creative Work Systems Yes Art Works Mixed Over 20 different artists are exhibiting a collection of paintings and wood assemblage this month. Come check it out! 207 780 0025 Venue Description: great space. friendly atmosphere, monthly shows of local artists. Hours: Daily 6 am to 6 pm open first fridays till 7:30 pm Directions: Top of the Hill on Congress ARTHUR FINK PHOTOGRAPHY 145 Ndwbury Street - 2nd floor (elevator) Arthur Fink Dance! and other photographs Color and Black and White Photography "I document the work and energy that goes into dance -- not just the final performance. Being in the studio as dances are created, or even as dancers prepare themselves, feels like being in a delivery room as children are being born. Amidst pain or anguish ..., tempered with rhythm and support, and bolstered with faith, new life emerges." www.ArthurFinkPhoto.com 207 615 5722 Venue Description: Color and black and white photography. Arthur Fink is best known for his images of dancers in rehearsal and in class, but his subjects also include boxers, dead fish, street scenes, dig safe graphics, and heartwarming houses. Fink teaches workshops on dance photography and also photographs weddings, births, and other events. Hours: By appointment, or by luck. Usually 8 - 5, but not always. Directions: From India Street, turn West (towards Franklin) onto Newbury Street (across the street from Coffee by Design). Studio is on the second floor of this former synagogue building, and there is an elevator. Park on the street -- not in the building lots. COFFEE BY DESIGN 67 India Street David Cedrone Works by David Cedrone Mixed Media Coffee By Design favorite, David Cedrone, joins us as we celebrate CBD's 15 year anniversary. Cedrone was the first artist to show with us in 1994 and his canvas of "the road to opening" is still a focal point at our 620 Congress Street shop. www.coffeebydesign.com 207 780 6767 FIELD 74 India Street Friederike Hamann & Colin Sullivan-Stevens Three years in the Field. Mixed Media Installation www.f-i-e-l-d.com 207 317 7065 Venue Description: Field is a collaboration between artists Friederike Hamann and Colin Sullivan-Stevens. Field creates monthly installations at their gallery space on 74 India Street. Their shows display an array of creative applications that range from painted walls and custom-made furniture to drawings and prints, sculptures and animation film screenings Hours: Opening Receptions on First Fridays 5-8pm and by chance or appointment ARM FACTORY 200 Anderson Street #8 Celeste Parke Stranger Acrylic, Oil on canvas & wood "When out of my element, my senses simultaneously dull and heighten. The effect is surreal. We are amazed by what is visually different in a new environment but don’t really comprehend how out of place we really are, or the exact limits of understanding. By being a visitor, a stranger, one affects the essential make-up of a place." www.thearmfactory.com www.evolve2advance.com 207 233 0742 Venue Description: An alternative workspace/show space & home to Arm Factory screen printing co-op; Evolve2Advance, a convergence of independent artists; and Synergy Home Interiors, a creative interior painting service using eco-friendly paints. We offer positive, artistic & progressive solutions to a myriad of aesthetic needs. Hours: MON: 11-2pm TUE: By appointment WED: 11-2pm THU: 2-6pm FRI: 11-2pm SAT & SUN: closed Directions: Between Franklin Art. & Washington Ave. Coming from Franklin: Take Fox St. and turn left onto Anderson St. Coming from Washington: Take Fox St. and turn right onto Anderson St. Proceed just past Cove St. and you will see the white building on the left. We are located at the far end through the side door. Ample parking. LOST COIN CAFE 140 Portland Street Kimberly Morrell & Kristan White Crossroads Watercolor, painting, photography The Crossroads is a series on Clarksdale, Mississippi Blues Artists. This triptych documents construction of a house foundation. Buttercups is a watercolor of the early spring wildflowers. CityLight is a series from NYC. Come explore the variety of depth in different mediums and subjects. For inquiries rrellinc@gmail.com. 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. ARTIST & CRAFTSMAN SUPPLY 540 Deering Avenue Donald Verger Work by Donald Verger Photography Please join us on First Friday and all month long during regular business hours to view photographs by Donald Verger. Donald's colorful and moody photographs portray scenes from Maine's landscape. M-F 8am-7:30pm, Sat 9am-7:30pm, Sun 10am-6pm. www.artistcraftsman.com 207 772 7272 Venue Description: Artist and Craftsman Supply offers quality discount art supplies, for professionals, students, children, and crafters since 1985. Hours: M-F: 8am-7pm S: 9am-7pm Sun: 10am-6pm THE DOGFISH CAFE 953 Congress Street Laura Friedman Laura Friedman- Photography Photography Photography Exhibit “I am driven to show how intense and complex life is, particularly in light of our global environmental concerns.” www.thedogfishcompany.com 207 253 5400