NEWS & EVENTS
GALLERY GRAND OPENING
The gallery will host a pre-season opening Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 25 through Monday May 27. The official 2024 Season starts on Saturday, May 31. A Grand Opening Reception, which is open to the public, is scheduled for Sunday, June 2 from 5 to 6:30 PM.
off season pga art show at Damariscotta River grill
Many of our member artists participate in a group show at the Damariscotta River Grill, 155 Main Street in Damariscotta. 2024 Show dates: January 29 - April 15.
patron reception
Artists refresh their panels with all new work August 1 each season in time for our Annual Patron reception, open to the Public as well.
A donated painting by a member artist is raffled off to a Patron at this event.
The annual reception for Patrons is Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5 PM.
art for outreach from donated paintings
Every year artists at the Gallery donate paintings to raise funds for an outreach program to encourage art education. Sales benefit area schools and programs, and a free family pass to the Portland Art Museum for use by anyone in the community, available through Skidompha Library in Damariscotta.
lighthouse day & plein air painters
In September, on Annual Lighthouse Day, visitors are admitted to the park free. Many of our member Pemaquid artists will be painting on location. We host a Welcome tent with light refreshments.
Open Lighthouse Day festivities will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR 2024 SEASON
JURYING FOR NEW ARTISTS
The Pemaquid Group of Artists will be jurying for new member artists on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. Drop off of three framed artworks, artist resume and a completed application form is Friday, April 12 from noon to 2 PM at the Lighthouse Park gallery location. See the attached 2024 application form for further instructions. If you need additional information, please direct any questions to Candace Vlcek, Vice President at candacevlcek@gmail.com.