Visitors to the current exhibition at the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will find an exuberant celebration of Mainers at work that is not to be missed. “Working Maine” encompasses a wide variety of mediums ranging from photography, watercolors, pastels, acrylics and oils to whimsical wood assemblages. And the images in the show represent the grit, determination, and creativity of the people who make our state so special.

The Maine Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges show sponsors Camden National Bank, and J. Edward Knight Insurance. Season sponsor is Sherri Dunbar of Tim Dunham Realty.

“Working Maine” will be followed by a Members Show and Sale that begins Thursday, Aug. 17

In addition to exhibitions, the Maine Art Gallery offers educational experiences. Visit the website, maineartgallerywiscasset.org for details on August and September classes: Painting with Acrylics with Melanie Therrien and  Drawing for Beginners and Intermediates with Diane Dubreuil.

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 open Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. It 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.