July brings an exhibit of local art to the Mellon Room of the Northeast Harbor Library – Sara J Cary is exhibiting illustration and photography work inspired by the flora and fauna of Maine. Science and nature drive Sara J Cary’s creative process. She researches her subjects and translates what she learns into illustrations and . . . read more
The MDI Photo Club is pleased to present its 13th annual photo exhibit, showcasing the talents of its members. The exhibit will be on display throughout June 2026 in the Mellon Room of the Northeast Harbor Library. This year’s exhibit promises a diverse collection of photographs capturing the essence of Mount Desert Island and beyond. An opening reception will . . . read more
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, May 1, 2023 – The 17th annual Acadia Senior College Art Show is on display at the Northeast Harbor Library through the month of May. Talented artists are showcased in the exhibit which features a variety of media including watercolor and oil paintings, mixed media, wood carvings, photographs, and collage. This year’s . . . read more
Northeast Harbor Library is pleased to welcome artist Joan Vienot to exhibit her paintings in the spacious Mellon Room. Ms. Vienot will be displaying 60 small works painted since her move from Florida to Maine. Her exhibit will run from the 1st to the 30th of April 2026. The public is invited to “Meet-the-Artist” in . . . read more
March brings an exciting exhibit to the Mellon Room of the Northeast Harbor Library – Kaitlyn Miller is displaying her colorful, impressionistic paintings! “Within the confines of water and land, an island is an intimate place, where nature defines community, history, and beauty. In the ever changing light and life of these surroundings, painting, like . . . read more
This February artist Mary Ternus will display works from two series, “Monumental Landscapes” and “Women Erased” in the Mellon Room of the Northeast Harbor Library. Monumental Images: Look close. Look closer. Put the vast and intricate majesties of our world and galaxies beyond our imagination into manageable form and… Well, that’s the goal with these . . . read more
Laura Markey is a mixed media artist and Massachusetts native. After moving to Maine over sixyears ago, she has focused her art on the beautiful landscapes of this area. Her artworkincludes whimsy, 3D elements, geometric shapes and bold graphic lines. Inspired by thepsychedelic art from the 60s, as well as comic books, her pieces show . . . read more
This fall students at Mount Desert Elementary School have been working together to create something big. This year’s MDES art show will be on display at the Northeast Harbor Library throughout the month of December. This show will feature work by students in grades PK-8 and each work is a collaboration between classmates. This show is less about individual mark making and . . . read more
The Northeast Harbor Library is excited to welcome realist painter Susannah Fisher to show work in the Mellon Room. “An Expedition of Wonder: The Birds Of Mount Desert Island and Downeast Maine,” which explores the beauty and vulnerability of our avian neighbors, opens November 4, 2025 and runs throughout November. Susannah Fisher, an emerging artist . . . read more
This October the Northeast Harbor Library is pleased to welcome artist Terre Lefferts to exhibit her paintings in the Mellon Room. Terre Lefferts has been drawing and painting most of her life, professionally since the 1980s. She is drawn to the beauty of pastoral and coastal settings of Maine, most of her work based on . . . read more
