Photographer Patrisha McLean discusses the making of her best-selling new book, Maine Street: Faces and Stories from a Small Maine Town, which focuses on eighty residents of a small coastal Maine town through stunning photography and compelling stories. Images from the book will be shown and autographed copies will be available. This event is part of Rockland's Wednesday Night Art Walk, and museum admission is free to the public.

This show features recent artworks by internationally recognized American artist Greg Mort in his historic Port Clyde studio space. Mort’s art is in many prestigious permanent collections around the world, including the Smithsonian, Corcoran, Portland, Farnsworth, and Delaware museums. Currently he has an ongoing exhibition at the Portsmouth Museum of Fine Art titled "Greg Mort: Gifts of the Sea." Mort’s son, Jon Mort, a gifted young artist also showing at the Portsmouth Museum, debuts his large-scale portraits and oils at the open studio event as well.

The United Maine Craftsmen celebrate forty years with displays from more than three hundred artisans.

The Penobscot Marine Museum will welcome renowned artist and musician, Gordon Bok, for a benefit exhibit June 19- July 9, 2009. The public is invited to attend an opening reception June 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mr. Bok’s woodcarvings will be shown in the museum’s Main Street Gallery. The art will be available for purchase, and Mr. Bok will donate a portion of the proceeds for the preservation of the museum’s 83-foot Maine-built sardine carrier Jacob Pike.

The Penobscot Marine Museum will welcome renowned artist and musician, Gordon Bok, for a benefit exhibit June 19- July 9, 2009. The public is invited to attend an opening reception June 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mr. Bok’s woodcarvings will be shown in the museum’s Main Street Gallery. The art will be available for purchase, and Mr. Bok will donate a portion of the proceeds for the preservation of the museum’s 83-foot Maine-built sardine carrier Jacob Pike.

Bath-Explore Bath’s historic downtown and neighborhood artist studios and galleries during the 3rd Friday ArtWalk, from 5-8 p.m. Beginning on June 19 and held monthly through September 18, twenty sites will be open to show artwork by more than 30 area artists, including new artist studios, Front Street galleries and an exhibit at Bath Train Station & Information Center. Many sites are within walking distance; artists also open their studios and galleries in their historic homes in Bath’s North End and South End.

Brunswick-Thirty artist studios, galleries, and businesses in downtown Brunswick & Topsham open their doors from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. All sites are within walking distance in downtown Brunswick and right over the bridge in Topsham. Receptions are offered at many locations. Make a night of it—enjoy dinner in town and Après Art choices after the ArtWalk. Sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance. Look for yellow ArtWalk brochures at downtown businesses and find complete listings and maps at www.fiveriversartsalliance.org

Discover Midcoast Maine artists and their work in this fast-paced showcase of art and ideas. Ten artists will make presentations about design, art, and innovation using the Pecha Kucha format: twenty PowerPoint slides viewed for exactly 20 seconds each. A great way to learn about local artists in a new presentation format that is catching on in Maine!

Over 100 artists and craftspeople display and sell their work in scenic Camden in this 24th annual show.

Over 100 artist and craftspeople display and sell their work in scenic Camden for this 32nd annual show.