River Arts in Damariscotta has announced a call to artists for “Wild Things.” Participants are invited to respond to the theme to reflect their own interpretation. Work can be representational or abstract. Submission to “Wild Things” is open to original artwork in all media including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed […]
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Damariscotta organization seeks entries for pumpkinfest, regatta
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta invites Maine artists to submit a design for this year’s official festival T-shirt. The deadline to submit a design entry is Thursday, May 19. A decision regarding the winning design will be reached shortly thereafter. A $500 prize will be awarded to the artist whose design is selected, according to […]
Damariscotta-based Democratic committee to honor political activist
DAMARISCOTTA — Barbara “Barb” Burt, longtime Democratic political activist, is scheduled to be honored by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee with the biennial Frances Perkins Award at a virtual celebration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 1. “Barb’s brilliant leadership, her careful cultivation of an enthusiastic volunteer base, and her innovative strategies surrounding person-to-person […]
Historical association plans summer programs for children
Lincoln County Historical Association plans to offer its annual program — Summer with the Past, Discovering 18th and 19th Century Art, Crafts and History — for children ages 7-11. This year’s sessions will be held from June 27 to July 1 at the Chapman-Hall House, on Main Street in Damariscotta, and from Aug. 8 to […]
Damariscotta gallery unveils ‘New Works’ show
River Arts of Damariscotta plans to present “New Works,” intended as a hopeful vision in challenging times, at its 36 Elm Street Plaza gallery. The show runs through May 7. From a record-breaking number of entries, juror Bob Keyes selected 87 pieces by 85 artists for this show. The opening reception is scheduled for 2 […]
Damariscotta series to cover mud season, spring blooms
DAMARISCOTTA — The third and final part of the Inn Along the Way’s Seasonal Conversation Circle series is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27, via Zoom. People can join local singer, songwriter and gardener Heather Hardy for an opportunity to share gardening stories and personal thoughts of renewal, according to a news release from […]
Damariscotta library to receive federal humanities grant
DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Public Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries nationwide for the American Library Association’s American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries opportunity, an emergency relief program to assist libraries that have been adversely affected by the pandemic. With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities through the American Rescue […]
Women’s suffrage film screening and discussion planned
A special online screening of “Votes for Women: A History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song” followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Barbara Cray of Westport Island, will will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, as part of the Lincoln County Community Conversations series. The details including the Zoom link can […]
Damariscotta committee to screen women’s suffrage film
DAMARISCOTTA — Lincoln County Community Conversations plans to screen “Votes for Women: A History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, on Zoom, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Barbara Cray of Westport Island. Women’s History Month marks an occasion to discuss the 19th Amendment, which made denial of […]
Damariscotta gallery to enter ‘Realm of the Subconscious’
River Arts of Damariscotta plans to present artist Bernadette de Cesare’s solo show, “Realm of the Subconscious,” in the River Room from Friday, March 18, through Wednesday, April 6, at 36 Elm Street Plaza. An opening reception is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 19. de Cesare is a signature member of both the Pastel […]