The library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th for Veterans Day.
We’re pleased to welcome Lou Stanley to the Mellon Room for November. “I was once told that if I didn’t figure out who I was and what I was supposed to be doing, itwould eventually eat me alive. My guiding principle comes from Nick Cave: it isn’t the artist’s job to save the world, but . . . read more
The Northeast Harbor LIbrary is pleased to welcome three local artists to exhibit work this October – Judith Blank, Nancy McCormick, and Philip Heckscher. Judith Blank makes woven rugs in the tradition of Swedish and Norwegian loom weaving. She says, “For me, it’s all about color and texture, and arranging materials side by side and . . . read more
Alfred Juretschke was born in Germany in 1898 and started to draw and paint at an early age. Unfortunately, many of those early works were stolen while on exhibit in Berlin. He did not take up a pencil or brush again until he was in his fifties, after immigrating to the United States during WWll. . . . read more
This August, the Mellon Room at the Northeast Harbor Library will showcase the work of fifteen artists from ArtWaves Community Arts Center. The exhibit celebrates the diverse voices, visions, and creative processes of local artists inspired by the beauty and character of our surroundings. Featured artists include Bonnie Chase, Roger Brignull, Katherine Noble Churchill, Brian . . . read more
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
