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Adam Gallery

adamgalleryonline.com

Oil paintings by Joshua Adam and Susan Parish Adam.

140 Battle Avenue
Castine, ME 04614

207-326-7123

Hours: Memorial Day-Columbus Day, Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.- 5p.m.


Asian Spirit Arts

Asian artifacts, museum quality baskets, masks, eclectic artifacts, fabrics, statuary, ritual bells, art

Herrick Road
Brooksville, ME 04617

207-326-8241

Hours: July-Sep. by appt.


Atlantic Clarion Steel Band

www.atlanticclarion.com

Nigel Chase, director. World class professional steel band, for weddings, parties, concerts, and workshops.

121 Red Trail
Brooksville, ME 04617

207-326-8684


BW Bulger Furniture Studio & Gallery

www.brucewbulger.com

Furniture, paintings and sculpture by Bruce Bulger and fabric art by Holley Mead.

11 Church Street
Seamark Building
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-9393

Hours: Open business hours or by appt., Mon.-Fri.


Bagaduce Chorale

bagaducechorale.org

Several concerts a year. Community chorus with music ranging from Bach to show tunes.


207-374-2956


Barbara Joy Hare Gallery and Studio

Colorful landscapes and images of coastal Maine.

167 Wardwell Point
Penobscot, ME 04476

207-326-4574
joyhare@uudmaine.com

Hours: By appt. year-round.


Benjamin Grace Gallery

www.barbarabradyart.com

Contemporary paintings by Barbara Brady.

75 Reach Road
Sedgwick, ME 04676

207-359-2259

Hours: Thu.-Sat. 12-5 p.m. June-Oct.


Blue Heron Gallery

www.blueherondeerisle.com

Fine crafts in clay, glass, wood, fiber, metal and contemporary paintings

22 Morey Farm Drive
Off Sunshine Rd.
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-6051

Hours: Mid-June to mid-Oct., Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 1-5 p.m.


Blue Hill Artist

bluehillartist.com

Paintings by George Lee Crosby.

20 Moose Lane
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-266-5110

Hours: Open Memorial Day through Christmas by appt.


Blue Hill Bay Gallery

www.bluehillbaygallery.com

Historical and contemporary landscapes of Maine

11 Tenney Hill
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-5773

Hours: Summer Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


Blue Hill Concert Association

www.bluehillconcerts.org

World-class chamber ensembles.


Hours: Sun. afternoons, four concerts in Jan., Feb., Mar.


Blue Hill Fine Crafts Show

www.bluehillfinecraftshow.com

Featuring 45 of Maines’ finest craftsmen. July 23, 10-5, July 24, 10-4. Admission $5, children under 16 free.

60 High Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614


Blue Moon Images Gallery

www.bluemoonimagesgallery.com

Custom framing, local arts, Maine children’s books, local photography

1208 Surry Road
Surry, ME 04684

207-667-8494

Hours: May-Dec., Mon.-Fri., 10-4, Sat., 9-4; Jan.-May, Mon.-Fri., 10-4, Sat., 9-4


Bunzy Sherman the Potter

Wheel-thrown functional pottery, microwave and dishwasher safe.

56 Pressey Village Road
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-6422

Hours: Mid June-Oct., Thu.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.


Castine Arts Association

www.castinearts.org

Lyn Mayewski. Non-profit group promoting appreciation of visual, literary, and performing arts.


Hours: Programs and workshops throughout the year for all ages.


Castine Town Band

www.castine.orgband.html

Silas Yates, band conductor. Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic, children and dogs.


Town common

207-326-0663

Hours: Free outdoor concerts in July and Aug. Late afternoon or evening.


Deer Isle Artists Association

www.deerisleartists.com

Cooperative gallery; exhibits changing every two weeks of painting, sculptures, prints, drawings and photographs by artist members.

15 Main Street
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-2330

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 12-6 p.m.


Down to Earth Pottery

dtepottery.com

Utilitarian stoneware pottery with local wildflower decorations and more.

199 Ellsworth Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-5492

Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. year-round.


Dowstudio

www.dowstudiodeerisle.com

Clay, glass, metal, mixed media, rotating shows of emerging and established studio artists.

19 Dow Road
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-6498

Hours: Thu.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. or call for appt.


Eagle Mere Gallery

Specializing in art from nature by Laura Dahlen

176 N. Main Street
Stonington, ME 04681

207-367-2326

Hours: Mid-June to mid-Oct., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily


Eggemoggin Textile Studio

www.chrisleithstudio.com

Handwoven textiles for you and your home, yarns, glass beads, shibori scarves

497 Reach Road
Sedgwick, ME 04676

207-359-5083

Hours: June to mid-Sept., Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 12-5 p.m.


Gallery at Caterpillar Hill

www.caterpillarhillgallery.com

Showcasing Maine landscape painting surrounded by a 225° view of Penobscot Bay

328 Caterpillar Hill Road
8 miles south of Blue Hill on Rte. 15
Sedgwick, ME 04676

207-359-4600


George Daniell Archive/DeJoy Antiques

www.georgedaniell.com

Vintage photos and paintings

668 Ellsworth Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-266-5738 207-266-2112

Hours: June-Sept., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.


Greene-Ziner Gallery

Clay, metalwork, art prints, felt, handspun yarn, blankets, sweaters, farm stand, more.

72 Reach Road
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-2601
greeneziner@gmail.com

Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.


Hamabe Studio/Jennifer Mitchell

www.mitchell-nevinfineart.com

Francis Hamabe (1917-2002) paintings, works on paper. Proceeds benefit Maine Community Foundation.

99 Falls Bridge Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-5870: 207-266-6976

Hours: July-Sep. Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.


Handmade Papers Gallery

www.handmadepapersonline.com

Custom lampshades, artist-grade papers, lamps, maritime linocuts by James Dodds, handwoven rag rugs by Hillary Hutton.

113 Reach Road
Brooklin, ME 04616

207-359-8345

Hours: Wed.-Sun. 12-5 p.m.


Handworks Gallery

handworksgallery.org

Fine art, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, wood toys.

48 Main Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-5613

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May-Dec.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July and Aug.


Island Soap Gifts and Gallery

Fine handmade soap and gifts, original art, prints, cards by Patricia Arvidson, since 1984.

30 Bagaduce Road
Brooksville, ME 04617

207-326-9479

Hours: By chance or appt. year-round.


John Wilkinson Sculpture

www.sculptor1.com

Indoor and garden sculpture

41 Church Street
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-2363

Hours: Open all year


Jud Hartmann Gallery

www.judhartmanngallery.com

Bronze sculptures, watercolor and pastel paintings.

79 Main Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-9917

Hours: Mid June-mid Sep., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.


Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival

www.kneisel.org

Chamber music by distinguished faculty and gifted young artists in historic concert hall.

137 Pleasant Street
Office: 54 Main Street.
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-2203

Hours: Summer concerts, call for info.


Leighton Gallery

www.leightongallery.com

Contemporary art and outdoor sculpture garden

24 Parker Point Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-5001

Hours: May-Oct., Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.


Leslie Anderson Studio

www.leslieanderson.com

Fine art paintings in the Maine tradition; prints, cards, gifts

8 Flower Farm Lane
Sedgwick, ME 04676

207-359-2047

Hours: June-Sept., Thurs.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. and by chance or appointment


Liros Gallery

www.lirosgallery.com

American and European 19th/20th Century paintings, watercolors, old prints, and maps, Russian icons.

14 Parker Point Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-5370 800-287-5370

Hours: Open May-Dec., Open Daily July-Aug.


Lowell Hill Pottery

lowellhillpottery.com

Fine reproductions of Rowantrees tableware and accessories.

84 Union Street
Rowantrees Pottery building
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-951-8229

Hours: June-Oct., by appt. Schedule for July and Aug. online.


Maine Hooked Rugs Etc.

www.mainehookedrugs.com

Hand-hooked rugs and supplies, miniature punchneedle, wood appliqué.

6 Naskeag Rd.
Brooklin, ME 04616

207-359-2822

Hours: Memorial Day-Christmas, Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter, Thu.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.


Mark Bell Pottery

www.markbellpottery.com

Porcelain art pottery.

289 Mines Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-5881

Hours: Open year-round 8 a.m.-6 p.m.


Nervous Nellies Jams & Jellies

www.nervousenellies.com

Peter Beerits Sculpture. Free samples, great coffee, homemade scones, whimsical sculptures

598 Sunshine Road
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-6142
jam@nervousnellies.com


New Surry Theatre & Performing Arts School

www.newsurrytheatre.org

Children’s theatre camp in July.

8 Union Street
Town Hall Theater
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-5556

Hours: Performances scheduled year-round.


North Country Textiles

www.northcountrytextiles.com

Superb handwovens for you and your home, custom rag rugs.

36 Main Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-2715

Hours: Call for current hours.


Pan Institute

www.peninsulapan.org

Nigel Chase, director

23 Union Street
Pan room, George Stevens Academy
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-326-8684

Hours: Child and adult pan classes during winter; Pan Coalition, all ages, w/experience, June-July.


Quilted Artistry

www.quiltedartistry.com

Bed quilts, quilted wall hangings, nature quilts, children’s bibs, custom design work.

352 Mines Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614

Hours: June-Dec. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by chance.


Rackliffe Pottery

www.rackliffepottery.com

Hand-thrown pottery mugs, blueberry ware, bowls, plates and gifts of native clay, gloriously colored.

132 Ellsworth Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-2297 Toll-free: 888-631-3321

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-4 p.m.


Randy Eckard Gallery

www.randyeckardpaintings.com

Original watercolors capturing the timeless charm of Maine’s architecture and landscape.

29 Pleasant Street
Rte. 15
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-2510

Hours: June-Sep., Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.


Reach Performing Arts Center

The center is a home for theater, dance, musical performances, school-related activities and community events.

249 North Deer Isle Road
Deer Isle, ME 04627

ext. 227: 207-348-6301


Red Dot Gallery

www.reddotgallery.net

Nine local artists’ cooperative plus consignment artists.

3 Main Street
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-2733

Hours: May 20-Dec. 24. Tue.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.


Ronald Hayes Pearson Gallery

www.ronaldhayespearson.com

Sampling of over 1,200 pieces designed by award-winning metalsmith Ronald Hayes Pearson.

29 Old Ferry Road
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-2535

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.


Sundial Framing and Photography, LLC

www.sundialframingandphotography.com

We are a family business in the business of preserving family history.” Our passion: “Fine Art with You in it!”

16 Mechanic Street
Bucksport, ME 04416

207-469-6060


Tarratine Gallery

www.tarratinegallery.com

Goody-B. Wiseman, Lyn Mayewski, Louise Bourne, Gregory Dunham, Judy Wylie, Heidi Daub and guest artists.

5 Main Street
Castine, ME 04416

207-356-2008

Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.


The Lester Gallery LLC

www.thelestergalleryllc.com

Fine art photography of Maine by Terrell Lester.

4 Main Street
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-2676

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Columbus Day, by chance/appt.


Tom Curry Studio

www.tomcurrymaineartist.com

Vibrant pastel landscapes and island paintings for the Maine coast.

29 Reach Road
Brooklin, ME 04616

Hours: July-Aug. by appt.


Turtle Gallery

www.turtlegallery.com

Paintings, prints, photography, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, glass, ceramics, book arts and wood.

61 North Deer Isle Road
Deer Isle, ME 04627

207-348-9977

Hours: Mon.- Sat. 10 a.m-5:30 p.m., Sun. 2-6 p.m.


Vanderkay Summer Music Series

Musical program organized and supported by members of church. Venue for choral, instrumental, classical, gospel, jazz and other genres.

22 Tenney Hill
First Congregational Church
Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-2891


Walter Smalling Studio-Gallery

www.waltersmalling.com

Maine landscapes, seascapes

130 Bayview Road
Penobscot, ME 04476

207-326-0510

Hours: June-Oct., Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.


Web of the Quill

www.webofthequill.com

Handknits, fine art and craft, eclectic gifts

180 Bay Road
Brooklin, ME 04616

207-359-8009

Hours: Mid-June to Christmas, Wed., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.


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