There will be an ArtWaves Exhibit at the Northeast Harbor Library during the month of November. Viewers will be interested in knowing that the show has two parts: a visual arts exhibit by ArtWaves member artists (watercolor, oil, acrylic, batik) and a display of the Fired Up! sculptures addressing the theme of Domestic Abuse that . . . read more
Exhibits
October Exhibit: West African Textiles and Photographs
From October 1st to 30th, the Northeast Harbor Library will be showing photographs of West Africa taken in 1968 and ‘69 by Lucas Kiers. These arresting images in black-and-white show people at home, in their villages and fields, in busy markets and urban streets in Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, and further north in Mali, Niger . . . read more
September Exhibit: REAL ENOUGH, Mattie Bowden & Benjamin Lincoln
The artworks of Mattie Bowden and Benjamin Lincoln are featured in “REAL ENOUGH”, the September 2021 exhibit at the Northeast Harbor Library, curated by Annette Carvajal of Art in Publics Spaces, LLC. Both artists explore shape and light, with an emotional response to their observations of the natural world. Inspired by the power of the . . . read more
August Exhibit: Sara Weeks Peabody: A Life in Line and Color | Garden Club of Mount Desert Photography Exhibit
Sara Weeks Peabody: A Life in Line and Color” opens at the Northeast Harbor Library on Monday, August 2nd and runs through the month. A reception is planned for Tuesday, August 3rd, 5-7 pm. All are welcome. The exhibition features oils, watercolors (some painted on silk), monotypes, and drawings, as well as two gilded and . . . read more
July Exhibit: Roc Caivano Art & Architecture
It is with great pleasure that the Northeast Harbor Library announces the exhibit of Roc Caivano’s life work; architectural drawings and paintings. Roc received his BA from Dartmouth College and a Master of Architecture degree from Yale University. He and and wife Helen arrived on MDI in 1974 where he was hired to start a . . . read more
June Exhibit: MDI Photo Club
The MDI Photo Club Annual Exhibit opens Tuesday, June 1 in the Mellon Room of the Northeast Harbor. The exhibit remains open to the public through Wednesday, June 30. The exhibit includes images from local photographers, with subjects ranging from landscape, wildlife, and nature, to travel and abstracts. The MDI Photo Club is a group . . . read more
May: Acadia Senior College Member Show
Acadia Senior College Art Exhibit Opens MOUNT DESERT, May 3, 2021 – The 12th annual Acadia Senior College Art Show is on display at the Northeast Harbor Library through May 29th. This year’s theme is “Go Lightly” which members have creatively interpreted in many ways. Over twenty-five talented artists are showcased in the exhibit which . . . read more
March & April: Local Fiber Exhibit
Local Fiber, an exhibit of work by nine Island women, will be on display at the Northeast Harbor Library for the month of March. Each participating artist’s work demonstrates a different way fiber can be manipulated. Barbara Andrus, Swan’s Island, knitting Judith Blank, Bar Harbor, weaving Judith Burger-Gossart, Bar Harbor, rug hooking Kate Russell Henry, . . . read more
February – “Through Their Lenses”, photographs from MDES students
Like a lot of things, the K-8 Mount Desert Elementary School art show is a little bit different this year. Students at MDES took some time during their virtual art classes back in January to talk about the moment we are living in right now. We can read and listen to lectures about certain moments . . . read more
November & December Exhibit: MDI Island Quilters
The Northeast Harbor Library is pleased to host the MDI Island Quilters this November and December. Their beautiful quilted projects will hang in the Mellon Room for two months; we welcome the public to come in and browse during regular business hours, 8 people can browse the exhibit at one time and maintain safe social . . . read more