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Our region includes twelve communities in Midcoast Maine: Brunswick, Harpswell, Topsham, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Richmond, Bath, West Bath, Phippsburg, Woolwich, Arrowsic, and Georgetown.

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EVENTS
> THIRD FRIDAY ARTWALK

Bath Art Walk on August 15, 2008, 5-8 pm

includes new artists, free shuttle van and River Run boat ride on the Kennebec

Click Here for August ArtWalk map and brochure Maine Lobsterman by Sarah Greenier

Bath artists, businesses and galleries open their doors on Friday, August 15, from 5-8 p.m. for the 3rd Friday Art Walk in Bath. This self-guided tour offers glimpses into twenty art sites, including galleries, studios and of local visual artists, receptions across town and a choice of live music-at Library Park gazebo, or downstairs at Solo Bistro!  Enjoy Cynthia Babak’s world premier play "Where I Dwell" at the Chocolate Church Arts Center.  Visit the studio of Steven Perkins on Front St to see his landscapes in progress. Next to Waterfront Park on Commercial St, stop by DeTerre’s gorgeous new space exhibiting owner Heather Bertrand’s pottery and work by local artists. 

Pastel Painters of Maine imageThis year the ArtWalk offers a free van shuttle service from several downtown sites to outlying studios and galleries. Visitors can catch the van at DeTerre and take a ride to visit studios of North End artists, or to visit the Sarah Greenier Gallery in Bath’s South End. Also new this year is the chance to take a River Run Tour boat ride on the Kennebec.  For $5 a person, get out on the water for a new perspective.

This year more artists are showing work in their open studios.  See Bruce Goodwin’s sculpture and work by two local painters, Michael Branca and Neill Ewing-Wegman, at his Oliver St shop. Shirley Lewis joins a neighborhood of North End artists by opening her home gallery. This month Benjamin F. Packard House hosts Bath potter Noelle Horsfield and Just Framing shows Merry-Meeting Art Association member exhibit.  Kennebec Art Club work can bee seen at the Cosmopolitan Club, Washington St.

The ArtWalk is held in Bath on the third Friday of the month, June – September, 2008.  It is presented by Five Rivers Arts Alliance.  Season Sponsor is Suzanne Weiss, Realtor, CHR Realty/GMAC Real Estate.  Promotional support is provided by Main St. Bath.  Look for a bright blue brochure with a map of all sites, van stops and details.  Summer is here, so make a night of Bath’s first-of-the-season ArtWalk.  Complete details will be online at www.fiveriversartsalliance.orgBaileyIslandSunsetbyShirleyLewis 

For more information about the Third Friday Art Walk, contact Five Rivers ArtsAlliance at 207-798-6964 or go to www.fiveriversartsalliance.org.

  • Many sites are within walking distance and this year the Art Walk features a van shuttle and a river boat ride to reach additional studios. 
  • Van shuttle sites are marked on ArtWalk Brochure. Ask proprietor for van schedule.
  • Meet Ed Rice of River Run Tours at Waterfront Park of call 504-2628 for price and schedule..

The ArtWalk will be held on the third Friday of the month, June – September, 2008.  It is presented by Five Rivers Arts Alliance and Season Sponsor is Suzanne Weiss, Realtor, CHR Realty/GMAC Real Estate.  Thanks to Bath ArtWalk advertisers for their support: Alison Lee Freeman/Back River Music Works, River Run Tours and Solo Bistro. Promotional support is provided by Main St. Bath.

Participating artists and sites

  • Shirley Lewis | 11 Harward St | Visit gallery in artist’s home: Maine landscapes in oil, prints and cards. 443-9626
  • Wayne Robbins | 1302 High St | Open studio: wood carvings of whales, seals, sea birds in exotic woods.  443-2287
  • Daniele Lambrechts | 1321 Washington St | Artist’s open studio (oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings) with guest artists Francoise Fetchko & Don Josephson.  386-3267, www.danielelambrechts.com
    Bouquet Recycling by Michael Branca
  • Linda Murray Open Studio | 1 Curtis Place (Please park on Washington or Park St.) | Abstract and experimental watercolor paintings. Visitors are invited to dip a brush and explore watercolors with the artist.  443-8801, www.artbytheriver.com
  • Lynn Koenig | 1201 Washington St | Open Studio: fine art prints from original artwork and photo restoration.  522-7397, www.thefineartprintgallery.com
  • Bruce Goodwin | 48 Oliver St (under the oaks) | Sculpture by Bruce Goodwin. Paintings by Michael Branca & Neill Ewing-Wegman.  443-3072
  • Benjamin F. Packard House | 45 Pearl St | This 1790 shipbuilder’s home, now a B&B, shows landscapes & acrylics by guest artist Bill Tomsa.  443-6004, www.benjaminfpackardhouse.com
  • Claudette Gamache Gallery | 1016 Washington St | Open Studio: pastel and silk paintings, fine hand painted silk scarves. 443-9978, www.claudettegamache.com . Guest Artist: Susan Perrine. Perrine's blithe perspective is evident in her work. 'Ocean' opens to reveal sculptural image of waves in watercolor on paper and glass beads. New this spring: paper jewelry. 443-9978.
    Arrowsic Marsh, by Claudette Gamache
  • Inn at Bath | 969 Washington St | Featuring guest artists.  443-4294, www.innatbath.com
  • Kennebec Art Club | Cosmopolitan Club, 894 Washington St | Various club members show & sell work each month in a variety of media.  443-8916, www.kennebecartclub.org
  • Library Park Gazebo | Corner of Washington St & Summer St | Concert, 7pm: Bath Municipal Swing Band.
  • Marnee’s Cookies | 23 Elm St | Cookie inspired paintings by guest artist Sean Bowlen of NYC.  Open mike night & free cookie samples. 371-8017, www.marnees.com
  • Lisa-Marie’s Maine Made | 170 Front St | Bath’s only “Made in Maine” artists and products, including work by local artists and craftsmen. This month: guest artist. 443-2225   lisamaries@gwi.net
  • Just Framing | 149 Front St | Maine 10 Plus show. 443-3076
  • Solo Bistro |128 Front St | Live Jazz: Tracy MacLean (Vocals) & Mick Felder (Keyboard) 6:30-9:30pm. 443-3373, www.solobistro.com
  • Steven Perkins Open Studio | 72 Front St, #12, 2nd Floor. (Entry is on Front St, next to the Intown Shop) | Landscape Paintings of Maine, New England and Upstate NY, in oil. 730-3262, sperkins14@verizon.net
  • Café Crème | 56 Front St | Featuring a local guest artist. 443-6454 Mohawk River by Steven Perkines
  • Judson Pottery | 52 Front St | Open studio: pottery by Carolyn Judson.  443-6941
  • DeTerre | 47 Commercial St | Open house 5-9pm. Wine & Hors d’oeuvres plus 20% off all pottery. 442-0852
  • Vine St Grille | 15 Vine St | Closed for August. 442-0960, www.maryellenz.com
  • Tom Paiement | Water St | Open studio: oil paintings (Go to parking lot between Sunburst Guitar & Tom Paiement Studio sign on Centre St, go up large steel staircase behind Subway & look for “Studio” sign with arrow). 443-3201
  • Chocolate Church Arts Center Gallery | 798 Washington St | Where I Dwell. Cynthia Babak’s world premier play, directed by Kevin O’Leary, performed by the Lanyard Theatre Company.  8pm.  $10-$15. 442-8455,  www.chocolatechurcharts.org
  • Sarah Greenier Gallery | 428 Middle St | Open studio: Maine coast and Monhegan oil paintings and prints on canvas and paper.  443-3936, www.sarahgreenier.com

The Third Friday ArtWalk is sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance.
Season Sponsor is Suzanne Weiss, Realtor. Click on logo to link to website:

Suzanne Weiss, Realtor logo

Images: "Maine Lobstermen ," by Sara Greenier; "Morning Mist on Monhegan" by Suzanne deLesseps (at The Chocolate Church Arts Center), Bailey Island Sunset," by Shirley Lewis, "Bouquet Recycling," by Michael Branca, "Arrowsic Marsh", by Claudette Gamache; "Mohawk River" by Steven Perkins.

For more information about the Third Friday Art Walk, contact Five Rivers Arts Alliance at 207-798-6964 or go to www.fiveriversartsalliance.org.



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