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.		09-03-2010 PORTMANTEAU 11 Free Street Mitch Eagan Drawn to Water III Photography Small fine art images of architectural elements on the coast.This elegant series created in a limited palette contrasts beautifully with Eagan's bold saturated photographs of the rocky shoreline. www.portmanteauonline.com 207 774 7276 Venue Description: Portmanteau is a small artisan based shop specializing in the design and construction of bags and outerwear. This year marks our 30th year of creating limited edition collections of bags,jackets and cloaks in Portland. Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5:30pm Sunday 12-4pm First Fridays 'til 8pm Directions: Portmanteau is in the block of Free`Street between Center and Cross Streets---From Monument Square--enter One Monument Way and walk thru to Free`Street and turn left---From The Portland Museum of Art -leave front entrance and turn right--we are two blocks to the east on the left. KEVIN TACKA'S GARDEN GALLERY 110 High Street Kevin Tacka Mountains Oil, watercolor, etc. The display in the Garden of painting and drawing will be of mountains. A new fountain ( #23) will also be in the Garden Gallery. 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 STATE THEATRE BUILDING 142 High Street and 615 Congress Street Other State Theatre Building Please join us at the State Theatre 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. WEAREX - WE ARE X - WAX 157 High Street The Geographic Observatory The Geographic Observatory Begins Its Take Over Multi-media Peaks Island artists Cole Caswell and Jessica George bring their multiple ways of knowing a place to WEAREX-WE ARE X - WAx www.geographicobservatory.com www.wearex.org 207 553 0740 Venue Description: WEAREX is an undefined multi modal space maintained by Peaks Island artists Cole Caswell and Jessica George. The space is open to the public by appointment or chance. Interested in: propositions, tintypes, signs, visitors, and patches. Directions: Located at the bottom of the historic Eastland Park Hotel at 157 High Street, Portland, ME. WEAREX is a minute walk off of Congress St. from the Portland Museum of Art. INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART AT MAINE COLLEGE OF ART 522 Congress Street Miller & Shellabarger, Alix Lambert, Andrew Raftery, Allison Smith Mindbending with the Mundane Mixed media An examination of the question of marriage equality. Three independent artists and one husband and husband team present the mundane realities of private lives for public examination. Curated by faculty member Adriane Herman. Artists’ Reception during Art Walk, 5-8 PM featuring Miller & Shellabarger Performance: Untitled (Pink Tube) 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 Kirk Torregrossa & Keisha Luce Sum & Parts Photography and Sculpture Salt is excited to push the bounds of "documentary" with this unique combination of documentary sculpture and photography. Salt alumnus Kirk Torregrossa traveled to Vietnam with friend, collaborator, and sculptor Keisha Luce to document the long term affects of Agent Orange. This is a beautiful, compelling, and extraordinary body of work. 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. SYLVIA KANIA GALLERY 566 Congress Street Gallery Artists Personal Studies Painting, Mixed Media, Textiles, & Clay The artists of SKG are hosting an open ended show highlighting ideas that are important to them. Rather than sharing a theme, we are simply delving into our own psyches and inviting you to come along for the ride... www.skgportland.blogspot.com 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 - Thursday - Saturday Noon - 6:30pm Directions: SKG is located at 566 Congress st near the corner of Congress and Forest Ave. We are nestled in between Two Point Gallery and Bridge Gallery and across the street from the SALT Institute. SUSAN MAASCH FINE ART 567 Congress St. Pablo Picasso Brenton Hamilton:Cyanotypes,Recent Photographs and Pablo Picasso Prints Lithographs and Etchings Brenton Hamilton,prominent Maine photography,teaches at Maine Photographic Workshops with current work. Pablo Picasso in our rotating shows of Picasso Prints enjoyed by many Maine art lovers who have come to appreciate and anticipate these rare opportunities to see pieces up close and in Maine. www.susanmaaschfineart.com 207 699 2966 Venue Description: Focusing on rotating shows by national and regional mid and late career artists. We specialize in fine art prints, paintings and photography. Our paintings range in stlye from realism to abstraction. We also have a full service art consulting business, building collections in Maine for over 10 years. Private appointments are always available. Hours: Open during First Friday Art Walks- Hours: Wednesday through Saturday.Wednesday through Saturday 11-5 and by appointment. Please feel free to make one. Directions: Near the corner of Congress St. and Forest Ave. Off 295 take the Forest Ave exit. We are a couple blocks from the Portland Museum of Art. ART HOUSE PICTURE FRAMES 61 Pleasant Street, Bakery Studio Building #110 Brita Holmquist - A Moveable Feast 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. SILVER CRAYON STUDIOS 75 Oak Street Sandi Amorello (aka: The Irreverent Widow) Random Reminiscences of Men & Events. oils/ collage/ vintage assemblages Who says widowhood, mid-life dating and single parenting can't be fun? Sandi Amorello continues to make the best of a bad situation by expressing her experiences in art and words -with humor and honesty. There's a story behind every painting. Or collage. Or oddly amusing vintage object. And she 's got 7 years worth of them. On rotation. www.silvercrayonstudios.com 617 851 2257 Venue Description: Fun, Inspirational, playful studio space overflowing with paintings, assemblages, writings/ musings and fun vintage stuff that will set your heart aflutter... (or cause you to break out in hives if you're OCD inclined). Browse, buy, and find out about our Cathartic Art seminars and Custom Commissions. Hours: First Fridays 5:00 till 8:00 or until we stop chatting...and by appointment. Directions: ALMOST on the corner of Congress & Oak. But not quite. Because that's where '"Nosh" is. We're just behind that. Diagonal from 555. A block up from MECA & across the street. You get the idea. BLUE 650A Congress Street Jill Tarkleson Wild Blackberries Acrylic on canvas, driftwood and old pretty metal Paintings of dancing peacocks, far off islands, euphoric and lonely feelings of barren mountain tops, love of adventures, totem poles, raising fluffy chicks, and the fantasticness of life. www.jilltarkleson.com 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) THE GREEN HAND BOOKSHOP 661 Congress Street Eric Pomorski Relics Photography A series of digital and traditional photographs depicting industrial decay, anachronism, and forgotten places around Portland and Southern Maine. greenhandbooks.blogspot.com 207 450 6695 Venue Description: A used bookshop that encourages writing and drawing as well as reading. With experience both as an artist and as a curator, owner Michelle Souliere endeavors to introduce new and unusual art to the Portland art scene in conjunction with her bookshop space. Hours: Closed Mondays WINTER HOURS-- Tues-Fri 11:00-6:00 (open until 8:00 First Fridays) Saturday 11:00-7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00 Directions: We are located just off Longfellow Square, at the corner of Congress Street and Avon Street, next to Joe's Smoke Shop. PORTLAND PHOTO WORKS 142 High Street, 2nd floor Various Artists Photography Photography by local artists. Prints and framed work available. www.portlandphotoworks.com 207 228 5829 Venue Description: Gallery and studio featuring Maine photographers. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12-6. THE STATE THEATRE BUILDING 142 High Street, All floors Other State Theatre Building Please join us at the State Theatre 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. LALO BOUTIQUE 142 High Street, Suite 222 leon g SALE on LOCALLY MADE CLOTHES! Skirts, Tanks, Tee's and Hats 50-75%OFF local designer leon g! All leon g tops, tanks and skirts $10!!! All leon g "207" hats $20! This is an end of summer BLOW OUT SALE! ALL MADE IN MAINE! Functional Fashion at affordable prices. www.laloboutique.com 207 423 0764 Venue Description: A boutique and gallery specializing in goods and creations made locally! Clothing, art, jewelry, candles, cards, gifts and more! Most items are one of a kind. All Made in Maine or New England! Hours: Thursday thru Saturday 11-6 or by appointment. Directions: We are located in the State Theatre Building. High Street entrance, 2nd floor. MARVIN LONDON GALLERY 142 High Street, Suite 511 Various artists and craftspeople Last chance...final sale Various media Gallery will be closing 1 Oct. Remaining arts and crafts available at attractive prices. 207 774 2174 Venue Description: An Eclectic Mix of Arts and Crafts HOPE.GATE.WAY. 185 High Street Beth Dimond Photography by Beth Dimond Photography www.newlightportland.org 207 899 2435 Directions: Located on 185 High Street just down from the Eastland Park Hotel, under the Gateway parking garage. Just up from the corner of Cumberland and High. HOLLY READY STUDIO/GALLERY 609 Congress Street Holly Ready Summer Landscapes oil and Gouache Paintings New work created during the summer. 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 on Canvas 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. 9 HANDS GALLERY 615a Congress Street McDermott, Prior, Thompson, Sober, Spies What did you expect? wood, glass, metal, fabric, clay, stone, corn & insects! Expect the unusual. 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. DAUNIS FINE HANDMADE JEWELRY 616 Congress Street metalheadsredux.com Material Exploration Mixed Media Exciting new jewelry and metal work created from an exploration of nontraditional and alternative jewelry materials is presented by nine local metalsmiths and jewelers. www.daunis.com 207 773 6011 Venue Description: Fine Handmade jewelry of national acclaim made right here in Portland and we have changing 2-D exhibitions of paintings or photographs. Hours: Monday through Friday 10 am to4:30 pm and by appointment. Directions: 198 steps from the Portland Museum of Art, across the street from Aucocisco Galleries & State Theater and the doorway is located between the Maine Ballroom Dance Studio and Mesa Verde at 616 Congress Street, 3rd floor DAUNIS FINE HANDMADE ART JEWELRY & ART 616 Congress Street, 3rd floor metalheadsredux~a group of Maine & NH artists Material Exploration Mixed Media Exciting new jewelry and metalwork created from explorations of nontraditional and alternative jewelry materials is presented by nine local metalsmiths and jewelers. www.daunis.com 207 773 6011 Venue Description: FINE HANDMADE ART JEWELRY created and made at our showroom/studio. DAUNIS designs have won DeBeers Diamonds Today, two World Gold Grand Prizes, Jewelers of America Jewel Award and many more. We truly specialize in custom jewelry that is “MADE IN MAINE AND WORN AROUND THE WORLD". We have exhibitions of 2-D and 3-D art and jewelry by local artists. Hours: Monday -Friday 10-4:30 and some Saturdays, Evenings (best to call) and of course, First FridayArtWalk. By appointment as well. Directions: We are located at 616 Congress St. on the 3rd floor, 198 steps from the Portland Museum of Art & between Mesa Verde & Maine Ballroom Dance Studio and kind of kitty corner from the State Theatre. COFFEE BY DESIGN 620 Congress Street Angela Ferrari "The Scapes" Found Objects and Paint Angela Ferrari grew up in Western Maine and graduated UMaine Orono with a B.A. She approaches her paintings by incorporating found objects into her canvas and painting with the brightest colors, neon's, and even glitter. In her latest series "The Scapes," she takes familiar locations around Maine and gives them all new identities." www.coffeebydesign.com 207 772 5533 PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART 7 Congress Square Winslow Homer Winslow Homer and the Poetics of Place oils and watercolors Last chance to see 28 watercolors, oils, and illustrations by Winslow Homer from the Museum's collection. Exhibition ends September 6, 2010. 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. THE DOGFISH BAR & GRILLE 128 Free Street Beth Rand Beth Rand Photography Photography Beth is a local artist who enjoys photographing the vibrant images of coastal Maine, with an emphasis on the wonderful colors of boat hulls, buoys and lines. www.bethrand.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 CONSTELLATION ART GALLERY 511 Congress St Group Show Organic Chemistry Various Mediums http://constellationart.com/ 207 409 6617 Venue Description: Artist Collective Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10 to 5 FOTOSHOPS 517 Congress Street James A Pierce James A Pierce Photography Join us for evening with photographer James A Pierce. Mostly Maine images from film and digital mediums. 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 ASSOCIATION LIBRARY 519 congress st. Justin Woollard Mixed Media mixed media www.mainecharitablemechanicassociation.com 207 773 8396 Hours: Tues-Thurs 10-3pm BIBLE SOCIETY OF MAINE 519 Congress St., Suite 2A Artist Barbara Bagshaw, mixed media biblesocietyofmaine.org 207 772 8566 Venue Description: Small Bible Bookstore on the 2nd floor across the hall from the Maine Charitable Mechanics Association Library Hours: Mon - Thurs 10-2; Fri 10-12 Directions: Located in Mechanic Hall at the corner of Congress & Casco Streets SPACE GALLERY 538 Congress Street Kimberly Convery and Kreh Mellick Some. Thing. Curious pen and ink, guoache, pencil on paper Artists Kimberly Convery and Kreh Mellick transform SPACE into a living room or a study, with wallpaper, family portraits, vignettes and texture. The drawings, numbering approximately 60 from each artist, work in conversation with one another, sometimes with melancholy, sometimes with humor. 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 GLEASON FINE ART 545 Congress Street M. Sayen & R. Solotaire; D. Witbeck & J, Barrett; R. Majorowicz Urban Geometries; Birds, Boats and Big Fish; Tong Series Paintings and Sculpture Paintings of city scenes by Murad Sayen and Robert Solotaire. Fun and funky paintings by David Witbeck and folky, colorful sculpture by Jeff Barrett. Welded steel and iron sculpture by Roger Majorowicz. 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. BRIDGE GALLERY 568 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: 568 Congress Street, between Forest Ave. and Oak St. THE GALLERY AT HARMON'S & BARTON'S 584 Congress Street Chris Nielsen Cape Elizabeth and Her Neighbors Oil on Canvas Renowned Maine artist, Chris Nielsen, presents a new show at The Gallery featuring paintings of his beloved Cape and Portland area. In traditional Monet style, Chris' work embraces the romance of our coastal communities highlighting areas so often overlooked! 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 GENO'S ROCK CLUB 625 Congress Street Mandy Lacourse Geno's First Friday Rock Walk with Mandy Lacourse mixed Mandy Lacourse joins us for the month of September. 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! LOCAL SPROUTS CAFE AND BOMB DIGGITY BAKERY 649 Congress Street Prorgram Artists, Youth Growers, Cultivating Community Staff, Etc..... Art from Turkey Hill Farm all Celebrate Turkey Hill Farm & Cultivating Community.Art displayed will come from Bomb Diggity Baking & Arts Program artists & staff, CC Youth Growers, CC Americorps, CC staff, &more.Food served will be harvested from the garden.The evening & art will be inspired by the amazing work that Cultivating Community does for the Portland community & beyond! 207 899 3525 Venue Description: We are the Local Sprouts Cafe and Bomb Diggity Bakery as well as a show space for artists of all abilities!! We celebrate the talents of the artists of the Bomb Diggity Baking & Arts Program as well as other local Portland artists. Hours: Sunday 8am-4pm Monday-Wednesday 7am-8pm Thursday-Saturday 7am-11pm Directions: We are on Congress Street between High Street and State Street. THE TIME GALLERY c/o Community Television Network, 516 Congress Street No Show 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. 39 STEPS STUDIO One Forest Ave. 3rd Floor Colleen Kearney-Graffam Open Studio Painting, Drawing, Digital, Mixed Media An ongoing exhibition of original art and works in progress in the artist's workspace. Surprising and poetic pieces that may leave the viewer smiling or feeling philosophical. Stop in and see something just left of the mainstream. 207 332 3526 Venue Description: A musery and workspace featuring an ongoing exploration of Painting, Collage and Mixed Media Construction inspired by dreams, magical renderings, former lives and synchronicity. It's worth the heart pumping 39 steps! Hours: First Friday: 5-8pm other times: varies Directions: At the corner of Forest Avenue and Congress Street, look for the Acoustic Artisans Building located at the top of Forest Ave. The studio is located on the third floor. OTHERS! FAIR TRADE COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY 15 Monument Square Meghan Howland Recent Works by Meghan Howland paintings 207 874 7411 Venue Description: Across the Square from the Public Library in Monument Square's only yellow brick building! Ground Floor--no stairs to climb! Hours: Always open for First Friday Artwalk evenings! Plus: 8 AM to 4 PM, and most evenings M-F Directions: You can find Others! in Monument Square's only yellow brick building... directly across from the Portland Public Library. Gelato and Fair Trade Certified Coffees & Teas-- a perfect half-way stopover respite on your way between the Upper Arts District and the Old Port. Come in and relax with Fair Trade beverages and our famous gelato! MIKE'S ROCK AND ROLL SANDWICH SHOP 437 Congress Street Bill Dixon Sound and Fury oil, print Bill Dixon will be displaying his oil paintings, works filled with color and texture. He will also be signing and discussing two recent books, Guitar Collecting and Disorderly Conduct: Tales of the 60’s. Bill’s new book, a murder mystery, will be set in Portland, Maine, and is expected to be published later this year. 207 809 5113 Venue Description: Mikes Rock and Roll Sandwich Shop specializes in affordable food with a dash of local music. As well as playing Portland's local music over the sound system everyday, our food is named after various local artists. We will be showcasing local artists each month as well as musicians. Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-8pm Sat-Sun 10-6 Directions: 437 Congress Street GUITAR GRAVE 441Congress Street Daniel Meiklejohn New Figurative Works by Daniel R. Meiklejohn oil on canvas Several new figurative works by Maine artist Daniel R. Meiklejohn are on display at Guitar Grave this month. The works showcase a new direction for Meiklejohn's art--lush with texture, greater abstractism and colors with a southwestern flare. www.guitargrave.com 207 775 4414 Venue Description: Guitar Grave is a full service guitar/music shop with an ecclectic mix of new and used items. We welcome special orders and consignments. notary public,pawnbroker:buy,sell,trade,rent;video games,jewelry,dvd's,clothing. Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10 - 6 pm, except First Friday Artwalks- 10am to 8pm Directions: 441 Congress Street Portland, Maine. Guitar Grave is located in the Metropolitan building on Congress Street - directly across from One City Center. MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 Congress Street Photographs from 1860-1975 Exposed: Rare Photographs of Life in Maine Black and White Historic Photographs NEW IMAGES! Our exhibit parties are the best in town- lots of food, drinks, music, and the $25 print sale. This month's series in our ongoing exhibit features images including a woodworking class at Portland High in 1920, surgeons operating on a patient in 1942, and OLD SCHOOL BICYCLES! www.vintagemaineimages.com 207 774 1822 Venue Description: Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in the United States. Our campus includes the Museum, Gift Shop, recently renovated and expanded Brown Library, historic Longfellow House, the childhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and the Longfellow Garden- one of the city's hidden gems! Hours: First Fridays 5-8pm. Other times: Brown Library Tue-Sat 10-4, Museum and Museum Store Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Longfellow House opens in May for daily tours from 10-5, Sun 12-5. Garden open to the public during operating business hours. Directions: We are located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district on Congress Street, at the corner of Brown Street. Free Parking from 5-10pm for First Friday Art Walk in our Brown Street Lot. WHITNEY ART WORKS 492 Congress Street Tanja Hollander, Gary Green, and David Caras New Work Photography A wonderful exhibition from three contemporary photographers whose subject matter involves representation of the palimpsest of life in various forms. History and ruin, dignity and survival are all elements of this exhibition. www.whitneyartworks.com 207 780 0700 Venue Description: Contemporary gallery exhibiting painting, sculpture, prints and photography Hours: Wed - Saturday 12-6 PM PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY LEWIS GALLERY 5 Monument Square Marta Morse and Roger Prince Impressions of Sicily and Sardinia, Photographs by Marta Morse. Sculptures by Roger Prince. Photography and Sculpture Photographs by Marta Morse that capture the islands of Sardinia and Sicily each having long histories both of isolation and connection, Complemented by the bronze sculptures of Roger Prince. www.portlandlibrary.com 207 871 1700 Venue Description: Lewis Gallery features Maine artists and is open to the public year round, additional gallery spaces feature historic and cultural exhibits. Hours: Mon-Thur: 10am-7pm Fri: 10am-6pm (open until 8pm First Fridays) Sat: 10am-5pm Directions: on Monument Square, corner of Elm and Congress Streets GOOD CAUSE THRIFT SHOP 16 Forest Avenue Leather, Leather, Leather Leather and suede coats, jackets, vests, pants, hats and accessories. Old and unique books also featured. 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. PORTLAND STAGE 25A Forest Avenue Portland Stage's Affiliate Artists Portland Stage Unplugged Live theatrical performances Portland Stage's Affiliate Artists host an informal theater salon, downstairs at 25 Forest Avenue. From Daniel Noel as Scarlett O'Hara to outtakes from Machiavelli's "The Prince," or selections from Gregory McGuire's latest work, the Affiliates will take a look at a wide variety of genres from great literature to pulp fiction, movies, and plays. www.portlandstage.org 207 774 0465 Venue Description: The leading professional theater in Northern New England, Portland Stage entertains, educates and engages its audiences by producing a wide range of artistic works and programs that explore basis human issues and concerns relevant to the communities served by the theater. Hours: Live professional theater performances September thru May each season. Classic, contemporary and original plays performed on two stages plus extra special events. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 7:30PM Saturdays 4:00PM & 8:00PM Sundays 2:00PM SANCTUARY TATTOO AND ART GALLERY 31 Forest Avenue DEREK JACKSON BEFORE THE DAYS WHEN NEGRO MUSICIANS WERE THE FASHION IN MONTMARTRE MIXED MEDIA INSTALLATION installation by Derek Jackson exploring themes of obsession, denial and regret. Lyrics from the song "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by the post-punk band Joy Division are combined with actual text messages between estranged lovers and juxtaposed with self portraits of the artist performing deconstructed rituals of romantic obsession. 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) HERON POINT GALLERY 164 Middle Street, Suite #4 Dominique DeVillers Dominique DeVillers Oil Paintings of Dominique Devillers (France), from a private collection in Maine. Deviller's paintings are small but capture realisim with amazing inner light. http://www.heronpointgallery.com 207 846 0817 Venue Description: Paintings of Dominique Devillers (France), from a private collection in Maine. Deviller's paintings are small but capture realisim with amazing inner light. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm Directions: Behind Sebago's Brewing TRINKET AND FERN 172 Middle Street Jessica Dow Different Seasons Jewelry jewelry and rare gem stones Jessica Dow will be here for a gemstone show. D.S.J. specializes in custom cut designer cabochons and heirloom quality jewelry. Jessica will have a wide variety of exotic gemstones for sale including various opals, dinosaur bone, rare agates and jaspers, spectrolite, fire agate and more. This is a must for gem collectors and jewelers. www.trinketandfern.com 207 699 4030 Venue Description: Trinket and Fern is a new shop selling Fine Art and Contemporary Crafts. We will have both rotating and permanent exhibits. Hours: Sunday 12-5 Monday-Thursday 10-6 Friday-Saturday 10-8 Directions: corner of Market and Middle DELISE DECOR 324 Fore Street Glen St. Jean Patina of Use Series Photography Glen St. Jean captures the beauty of the refuse of New York City in a series of photographs of tattered and abused seat chairs. www.delisedecor.com 207 774 7791 Venue Description: Unique home furnishings and decor; vintage, antique, recycled wood and architectural salvage pieces Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm Directions: Fore Street between Pearl and Silver Streets DOCKFORE 336 Fore St Jesse Bluementhal Jesse Blumenthal mixed Using multiple layers of spray-paint,acrylic,oil,pastel and marker , Jesse builds the surface to a highly graphic aesthetic firmly rooted in the immediacy of street art.This body of work borrows from comics & cartoons. A fun and energetic show. 207 772 8619 Venue Description: A neighborhood lounge in one of Portland's nicest neighborhoods, since 1980. Featuring local artist year round ,on a 4-6 week rotation.Give your feet a break from the walk and relax with our great happy hour deals while you enjoy the artist of the month ! Hours: Monday and Tuesday , 3:00 - 9:00 , Wednesday and Thursday 3:00 - 10:00 , Friday 2:00 - 1:00, Saturday noon - 1:00 and Sunday 2:00 - 8:00 Directions: 336 Fore St in Portland's Old Port , under the red awning. We are located in Boothby Square , directly accross from the public art known as "Tracing the Fore " GEORGE ANDERSON GALLERY 340 Fore Street George Anderson Local Color Acrylics on canvas Nautically themed paintings by George, new raku pottery by Scott Tubby and San Miguel Allende jewelry. www.rockportartist.com and www.scotttubby.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. GALLERY 37-A 37-A Wharf Street Jeffrey Clancy Vestige Hollow Forming and Fabrication of Nonferrous Metals Gallery 37-A is pleased to present Jeffrey Clancy, “Vestige” from August 5th through September 26th, A conversation with the artist will be held on First Friday, September 3rd from 6 – 10pm. http://www.thirtysevena.com/ 207 415 5605 Venue Description: Presenting exhibitions of emerging and mid-career artists, 37-A is project space initiated by Brook Delorme and Daniel Pepice. Located at 37A Wharf Street in Portland Maine's Old Port District. Gallery 37-A is open to the public Thursday – Monday 12 – 6pm Hours: Thursday – Monday 12 – 6pm Directions: Gallery 37-A is on Wharf Street in the Old Port district in Portland, Maine. Parking is usually available at the Portland Harbor Hotel Garage. THE MAINE POTTERS MARKET 376 Fore Street Jacqueline Hickey Serving up the Local Harvest stoneware Serving pieces for summer's bounty. 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. CORDUROY BOUTIQUE & GALLERY 59 Market Street various printmakers Editions of Ten wood-cut, screen print, monotype, letterpress 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. BARD COFFEE 185 Middle Doug Haley, Sarah Bartlett, Jackie Reis, Laura Bubar, & Mercedes Foss HodgePodgeOhMyGod Photography, acrylic oils, and encaustic wax. Doug has a new, gigantically beautiful photo up in the front room! www.bardcoffee.com 207 899 4788 Venue Description: Simply the Best. Experience the ultimate coffee, locally baked treats and breathtaking artwork all in one location. Bard Coffee features organic coffee locally roasted, locally baked desserts, friendly staff and the best local artists. Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 9:00PM Saturday 8:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 6:00PM Directions: Corner of Middle and Exchange Street. Next to Tommy's Park. MAINE MAGAZINE 75 Market Street, 2nd Floor Ragna Bruno and Greg Day Off the Grid themainemag.com 207 774 3775 Venue Description: Maine magazine is an energetic advocate for the arts in Maine. Every month art writer Debra Weisgall presents the work of Maine artists in the See department. Each First Friday we present work from featured artists at the MH+D/Maine magazine offices while distributing free copies of magazines. Hours: 5 pm -8 pm Directions: At the corner of Market and Middle Street and above David Wood Clothier and Furniturea. Come into the lobby and take the elevator to the second floor. MAINE HOME+DESIGN MAGAZINE 75 Market Street, Second Floor Ragna Bruno and Greg Day Off the Grid mainehomedesign.com 207 772 3373 Venue Description: Maine Home+Design magazine is the definitive design resource in Maine and an energetic advocate for the arts. Every month former Farnsworth curator Suzette McAvoy presents three artists in the Canvas department. On First Friday we present works from featured artists at the MH+D/Maine magazine offices while distributing free copies of magazines. Hours: 5 pm - 8 pm Directions: At the corner of Market and Middle Street and above David Wood Clothier and Furniturea. Come into the lobby and take the elevator to the second floor. NORTH STAR MUSIC CAFé 225 Congress Street Heather Libby Art by Heather Libby Collage 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 Select Maine Aritsts Anniversary Sale 10-30% off Select Items lighting, jewelry, clothing, clay & home decor We are celebrating 6 years !! As our thank you to YOU we are having our 6th Annual Anniversary Sale! Select work on sale 10-30% off for the month of September! 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 ST. LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER 76 Congress St Gordon Bok Gordon Bok: Wood Carvings Wood Carvings Gordon's work represents the processing of some long-buried memories and the honoring of people he grew up with and the work in which they took pride. Bok has let his songs and carvings guide and inform him of his life over the years. He grew up among the woodcarvers, joiners and machinists of the boatyards in Camden, Maine. www.stlawrencearts.org 207 775 5568 Venue Description: The St. Lawrence Arts Center is a multi-functional space with a theater-style venue and art hanging on every wall. Directions: Heading up Congress St, look on the right for the large stone building next to a large empty lot. The address is 76 Congress St and it is beyond the big red observatory. STU D.O. 99 Atlantic Street Don Ogier "Munjoy Landscapes" Oil Traditional paintings of regional views , modest in size and price 207 408 6606 Venue Description: Don Ogier oils. "Hudson River School Revisited" Hours: 5:00-8:00pm Directions: Congress Street east to Atlantic. COFFEE BY DESIGN 67 India Street Nance Parker "The Birds & The Bees & The Babes" Mixed Media Portland artist Nance Parker brings her outstanding women and other people to life in a show of her latest work. www.coffeebydesign.com 207 780 6767 ADDISON WOOLLEY GALLERY 132 Washington Avenue Jim Kelly and Karen Bushold Intersections Photography and Mixed Media Patterns and vibrating color that delight the senses! Kelly's large masterful abstract photographs of surfaces are augmented by splashes of paint, reminiscent of Abstract Expressionism at its best. Bushold intrigues with photographs of foliage and painted Floridian walls, juxtaposed with ironic shadows, reflections and unexpected peripheries. www.addisonwoolley.com 207 450 8499 Venue Description: Addison Woolley Gallery, formerly on Market St and more recently at The Bakery Building, has re-located to full-time, permanent space on Washington Avenue. While the emphasis will remain on photography, other art will be exhibited as well. There will be a comprehensive program of workshops and a return to special evening events, lectures and more. Hours: 11:30 - 5 p.m Wednesday through Saturday. Directions: From Congress Street, going East, turn left on Washington Avenue and proceed to the corner of Fox Street. Street parking available. LOST COIN CAFE 140 Portland Street Kimberly Morrell School Days Watercolor, Acrylics, 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. OPEN CONCEPTS GALLERY & STUDIOS 50 Cove Street Group Summer Solstice Jewelry, Paintings, Pastels and Mixed Media Come join us for a night filled with creative works of art by Dietlind Vander Schaff, Joni Fox-Campbell, Patricia Salmon, Jennifer Swarts and Dana Trattner. 207 772 3822 Venue Description: Open Concepts Gallery & Studios is an artist space hosting a diverse artist community of Jewelers, Painters, Multi Media Artist and Much More! The entrance is located around the back of The Cove Street Art Center Building at the corner of Cove Street and Anderson Street. Hours: By Appointment or First Fridays from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Directions: Off Marginal Way before Uhaul turn right onto Cove Street, follow to first stop sign, turn right into the parking lot for The Cove Street Art Center. Open Concepts is located at the back of the building. JONI FOX-CAMPBELL DESIGNS Open Concepts, 50 Cove St Joni Fox-Campbell Welcome! End of summer! Silver, handmade one-of-a -kind & beaded jewelry 207 415 1932 Venue Description: New studio and location: in back of JS Ritters Jeweler's Supply; 50 Cove St. First time open for 1st Friday Art Walk...Have been working on my new designs in silver w/semi precious stone, etc. Of course, many beaded necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Stop by and say "hi" on 10/02! Hours: Open for First Friday Art Walks from 5 thru 8PM. Directions: 50 Cove St. East on Marginal Way to Cove St (just before the large U Haul location), take a right on Cove for 1 block. J S Ritters Jeweler's Supply on the right; right into parking lot; OPEN CONCEPTS in the back to the right. Plenty of parking! FOXY' JEWELS on the 2nd floor. MAYO STREET ARTS 10 Mayo Street Martha Brianna and Frank Pierobello At Frank's Place figure drawings, portraits Frank and Martha met at Edie Tucker's drawing class which Frank has attended for 25 years. Martha is a figure model and skilled artist. Frank owns Morrill's Corner Pub, where hundreds of his post-impressionist paintings can be found. This is the first time his work appears outside the barroom, joined by kindred spirit and cohort Martha Brianna. 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. THE DOGFISH CAFE 953 Congress Street Kate Kenyon Kate Kenyon Drawings Kate is a local artist and art student at USM who enjoys creating colorful, geometric shapes in her work. www.thedogfishcompany.com 207 253 5400