Artists from all over Maine will create paintings this week in Wiscasset and throughout Lincoln County during Maine Art Gallery’s “Paint Wiscasset and Beyond” event. The public is invited to observe the artists as they interpret the local landscape beginning Monday, June 12. On Thursday June 15, previously completed (dry) paintings by the 20 participants will be on view at the gallery at 15 Warren Street. 

The newly created (wet paint) art will be revealed at a reception on Saturday, June 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. All the art will be on exhibit through July 9. Gallery hours are Thursday - Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gallery visitors are invited to participate in a raffle for a portable easel, donated by Salt Bay Art Supply, Damariscotta. 

Some of the well-known Maine artists who are participating in Paint Wiscasset and Beyond include Michael Vermette, Diane Dubreuil, Eric Glass, Anthony Watkins, Deborah Chapin, Deena Ball, and Stephen Giannini. All the artists will display previously completed works in the gallery during the time they are out and about creating new paintings. 

The Maine Art Gallery acknowledges with thanks exhibit sponsor Barnes Custom Window Treatments and season sponsor Sherri Dunbar of Tim Dunham Realty. 

A nonprofit organization, the Maine Art Gallery is dedicated to the advancement and preservation of the visual, fine and applied arts through exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations and educational programs for children and adults since 1958. More information can be found at www.maineartgallerywiscasset.org and on Facebook at Maine Art Gallery Wiscasset. 

The gallery is located at 15 Warren Street, Wiscasset, with free on-street parking. From the north on Route 1, turn right onto Federal Street (Rt. 218) then left onto Warren Street. From the south on Route 1, turn left onto Federal Street, then left onto Warren Street. From Main Street shops, it’s an easy 8-minute walk.