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 Arts Guide
Author Eckhart Tolle once wrote, “All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness.”Whether Tolle is right, the quiet beauty of this area does breed creativity. Artists have claimed this corner of Maine for more than a century. Take the time to visit the area’s galleries, studios and venues. The variety of performing and visual arts available is sure to tempt one way or another! Professional graphic design, illustration, custom art and online art gallery.
86 Ellsworth Road
207-374-9292
Paintings by George Lee Crosby.
20 Moose Lane 207-266-5110 Historical and contemporary landscapes of Maine.
11 Tenney Hill 207-374-5773 Hours: Summer Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Utilitarian stoneware pottery with local wildflower decorations and more.
199 Ellsworth Road 207-374-5492 Fine art, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, wood toys.
P.O. Box 918
207-374-5613
Fine arts gallery featuring bronze sculpture, watercolor, pastel and oil paintings.
P.O. Box 753
207-374-9917
• 207-461-5307
204-460-2143
Hours: Mid June-mid Sep., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival One of the most significant chamber music programs in the U.S.
P.O. Box 648
Primary: 207-374-2811
• Tickets: 207-374-2203
Hours: Summer concerts, call for info. Established in 1966—our 47th year! American and European 19th- and 20th-century paintings, watercolors, old prints, maps, Russian icons.
14 Parker Point Road
207-374-5370
• toll-free: 800-287-5370
Hours: Open May-Dec., Open Daily July-Aug. Fine reproductions of Rowantrees tableware and accessories.
84 Union Street 207-951-8229 Porcelain art pottery.
289 Mines Road 207-374-5881 Paintings and works of Francis Hamabe, Vincent Hartgen, Fairfield Porter and more.
P.O. Box 554
207-266-6976
• 207-374-5870
New Surry Theatre & Performing Arts School Since 1972. Performances of well-known and original plays and teaching classes in the performing arts year-round in the Blue Hill Town Hall.
18 Union Street
207-374-5057
• tickets: 207-200-4720
Hours: Performances scheduled year-round. Superb handwovens for you and your home, custom rag rugs.
36 Main Street 207-374-2715 Hours: Call for current hours. Nigel Chase, director
23 Union Street 207-326-8684 Bed quilts, quilted wall hangings, nature quilts, children’s bibs, custom design work.
352 Mines Road
3 generations of family, beautiful pottery from family land clay. Won’t you stop in?
P.O. Box 392 Local: 207-374-2297 • Toll-free: 888-631-3321 Original watercolors capturing the timeless charm of Maine’s architecture and landscape. Open late June-September, 11:00-4:00 or by chance.
29 Pleasant Street 207-374-2510 A fine craft gallery, now featuring handrafted apparel. Across the street from the library in Brooklin, Miane.
5 Bay Road
207-359-8560
Custom lampshades, artist-grade papers, lamps, maritime linocuts by James Dodds, handwoven rag rugs by Hillary Hutton.
113 Reach Road 207-359-8345 Maine Hooked Rugs Gallery and Shop Hand-hooked rugs and supplies, miniature punchneedle, wood appliqué.
P.O. Box 30
207-359-2822
Hours: Summer: Tues.-Sat., 10-5 and by chance or appointment. Vibrant pastel landscapes and island paintings for the Maine coast.
29 Reach Road
Handknits, fine art and craft, eclectic gifts
180 Bay Road 207-359-8009
Asian artifacts, museum quality baskets, masks, eclectic artifacts, fabrics, statuary, ritual bells, art
Herrick Road
207-326-8241
Nigel Chase, director. World class professional steel band, for weddings, parties, concerts, and workshops.
121 Red Trail 207-326-8684
Fine handmade soap and gifts, original art, prints, cards by Patricia Arvidson, since 1984.
30 Bagaduce Road 207-326-9479 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 207-469-6060 Oil paintings by Joshua Adam and Susan Parish Adam.
140 Battle Avenue 207-326-7123 Leila Day Antiques and Gallery Quality, affordable antique furniture and accessories for everyone’s budget. Art and contemporary paintings and fine gifts.
P.O. Box 200
207-326-8786
Hours: Open seasonally. Goody-B. Wiseman, Lyn Mayewski, Louise Bourne, Gregory Dunham, Judy Wylie, Heidi Daub and guest artists.
5 Main Street 207-356-2008
Wheel-thrown functional pottery, microwave and dishwasher safe.
56 Pressey Village Road 207-348-6422 BW Bulger Furniture Studio & Gallery Furniture, paintings and sculpture by Bruce Bulger and fabric art by Holley Mead.
11 Church Street 207-348-9393
433 South Deer Isle Road 207-266-9887 Paintings, sculpture, photography, prints and books by member artists with ties to Downeast Maine. Open from mid-May to late Dec.
15 Main Street 207-348-2330 Hours: Open from mid-May to late Dec. Clay, glass, metal, mixed media, rotating shows of emerging and established studio artists.
19 Dow Road 207-348-6498 Hours: Thu.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. or call for appt.
Clay, metalwork, art prints, felt, handspun yarn, blankets, sweaters, farm stand, more.
72 Reach Road
207-348-2601
Haystack's Center for Community Programs Haystack’s Center for Community Programs in Deer Isle village serves as an exhibition, workshop, and gathering space.
P.O. Box 518
207-348-2306
Hours: Exhibitions are open from June-Sept., hours are Wed., Fri.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Indoor and garden sculpture
41 Church Street 207-348-2363 Hours: Open all year Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies Peter Beerits Sculpture. Free samples, great coffee, homemade scones, whimsical sculptures
598 Sunshine Road
207-348-6142
The center is a home for theater, dance, musical performances, school-related activities and community events.
249 North Deer Isle Road ext. 227: 207-348-6301 Nine local artists’ cooperative plus consignment artists.
3 Main Street 207-348-2733 Sampling of over 1,200 pieces designed by award-winning metalsmith Ronald Hayes Pearson.
29 Old Ferry Road 207-348-2535 Fine art photography of Maine by Terrell Lester.
4 Main Street 207-348-2676 Paintings, prints, photography, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, glass, ceramics, book arts and wood.
61 North Deer Isle Road 207-348-9977 Barbara Joy Hare Gallery and Studio
Colorful landscapes and images of coastal Maine.
167 Wardwell Point
207-326-4574
Walter Smalling Studio-Gallery Maine landscapes, seascapes
130 Bayview Road 207-326-0510 Contemporary paintings by Barbara Brady.
75 Reach Road 207-359-2259 A Cultural Outpost. Landscape painting and public on-site events.
328 Caterpillar Hill Road 207-359-4600
245 North Sedgwick Road 207-359-2301 Celebrating 11 years. Handwoven textiles for you and your home, yarns, glass beads, shibori scarves.
497 Reach Road
207-359-5083
Hours: Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Tues. - Fri. 10-5, Sat. 12-5. www.caterpillarhillgallery.com Showcasing Maine landscape painting surrounded by a 225° view of Penobscot Bay
328 Caterpillar Hill Road 207-359-4600 Fine art paintings in the Maine tradition; prints, cards, gifts
8 Flower Farm Lane 207-359-2047
Specializing in affordable art from nature by Laura Dahlen, including gourds, painted feathers, carved eggs and more.
176 N. Main Street 207-367-2326
43 Main Street 207-367-6555
Framed original art, pillows, jewelry, candles, painted furniture, cards, antiques, new fresh art daily!
6 North Main Street 207-367-5908 Frame your memories. Custom framing, local arts, Maine children’s books, local photography.
P.O. Box 175 207-667-8494 Several concerts a year. Community chorus with music ranging from Bach to show tunes.
207-374-2956 Lyn Mayewski. Non-profit group promoting appreciation of visual, literary, and performing arts.
Silas Yates, band conductor. Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic, children and dogs.
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