Our Mellon Room exhibition for the month of December will feature the paintings of Mary Ternus & Mark Kandutsch. Ternus has studied with some of the greatest contemporary realist painters, including the legendary Max Ginsburg, Seth Haverkamp, Tony Ryder, Nick Alm, Mark Boedges, and Sharon Sprung, among others. She is also a dedicated teacher of . . . read more
Exhibits
November Exhibit: Jack Merrill, Paintings and Poetry
The Northeast Harbor Library is pleased to welcome Jack Merrill to display his paintings in the Mellon room for the month of November. Jack graduated from Antioch College in 1975, majoring in Biology and English. College internships had him working in a marina in South Lake Tahoe, CA, instructing at the Outward Bound School at . . . read more
October Exhibit: ArtWaves Members Fall Exhibit
This October we are exhibiting work from ArtWaves members including Maggie Johnston, Leigh Culver, Katherine Noble Churchill, Vicky Smith, Brian Caine, Neil Ira Needleman, Rick Osann, Kelly Cutler, Joan Vienot, Rebecca St. John, Liz Cutler, Bonnie Chase, Kathie Platt, Mary Ternus, Kaitlyn Miller, Richard Huck, Mark Kandutsch, Roger Brignull and Nikki Moser. All are invited . . . read more
September Exhibit: Differing Perspectives of Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island, Maine – August 20, 2023. Five creative MDI artists who collectivelyrefer to themselves as Photo Friends are excited to announce their September 9-30, 2023,Northeast Harbor Library exhibition titled “Differing Perspectives of Mount Desert Island”.The show is a captivating photographic journey showcasing the beauty, mystery, anddiversity of MDI, Acadia National Park and its . . . read more
July Exhibit: James Graves, My Artistic Journey
We are delighted to welcome James Graves to exhibit his work in the Mellon Room this July. This exhibit includes his paintings, drawings, and photographs. Read James’s artist bio below: I was born in Bar Harbor, Maine. I spent my early years on Mount Desert Island living in Northeast Harbor and Bar Harbor. This is . . . read more
June: MDI Photo Club
In June the library is featuring the MDI Photo Club for their annual exhibit in the Mellon Room. The 2023 exhibit features 35 images from 22 club members and will be available for viewing during library hours, except when the room is booked for private use. The object of the MDI Photo Club is the enjoyment, mastery, . . . read more
May: Acadia Senior College 14th Annual Exhibit
The 14th annual Acadia Senior College Art Show ison display at the Northeast Harbor Library through May 27th . Over twenty-five talented artistsare showcased in the exhibit which features a variety of media including watercolor and oilpaintings, mixed media, wood carvings, photographs, and collage. This year’s show is generously sponsored by Camden National Bank. The . . . read more
April: Women & Water, CTWH Group Show
This April the Northeast Harbor Library is hosting the Women & Water exhibit. Curated by Liz Cutler, the idea for this exhibit started as a solo show celebrating the wondrous places the Cold Tits, Warm Hearts (CTWH) swim. CTWH is a year round woman centered cold-water swimming group on MDI. The talents, creativity, generosity, and . . . read more
March: Robert Shetterly and MDES Students, “Americans Who Tell The Truth”
This month we are featuring three portraits painted by Robert Shetterly from his “Americans Who Tell The Truth” series and the project of the same name. The portraits featured in our exhibit are of Rosa Parks, Jane Addams, and Woody Guthrie. Americans Who Tell the Truth (AWTT) is dedicated to the belief that a profound . . . read more
February Exhibit: “Art for the People!” An Exhibition of Marquee Messages By Jillian
This February, the Northeast Harbor Library is delighted to host an exhibit of photos documenting a public marquee sign in Cherryfield, Maine. For the past six years, Jillian has been responsible for choosing a message to put on the sign. She has titled the project, “Art For the People!” and taken photos of every message . . . read more