Description: Members of the Union of Maine Visual Artists at the opening reception of Portraits/Self Portraits, Blum Gallery, Thursday, February 17, 2005. Image: Brinna Davis, by Chris Baker.
Description: "We are touched by what we touch. We are shaped by what we shape. We are enhanced by what we enhance." The Great Work -- Thomas Berry Sculpture invites us to more fully engage with our environment. It helps focus our attention on nature's materials and forms. Sculpture has presence and enlivens a setting. As we interact with sculpture, our senses are heightened and we become more acutely aware of the intricate beauty of our places. -- JL Image: Thin Green Line in granite and moss by Gary Haven Smith Opening Reception Sunday June 12, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Ethel H. Blum Gallery: How does nature nurture us? Sculpture made from granite, marble, moss, mica, and wood brings nature into our lives and explores the numinous quality of matter. June 8--September 30 The Farrand Gardens: Where we nurture nature, sculpture acts as a focal point for a contemplative setting. Sculpture sets up a dialogue with place and heightens our awareness of natural forces, cycles, and seasons. Sculpture Show and Sale Curated by Susan Lerner and June LaCombe--2005 [show more]
Description: Opening Reception - Blum Gallery Tuesday, October 4, 2005 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Featuring a panel discussion led by Prof. Gray Cox, Greg Field of Peace Action Maine, Pat Wheeler, Natasha Myers, and Robert Shetterly in the McCormick Lecture Hall, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. On exhibit from October 3 - 29, 2005 Image: Bread not Bombs: Conversion of the Heart, by Patricia Wheeler Some of the 40 featured artists include Pat Wheeler, Carolyn Caldwell, Robert Shetterly, Abby Shahn, Kenny Cole, Becky McCall, Katherine Bradford, Katherine Porter, Cathy Melio, Lesia Sochor and many others. [show more]
Description: An installation by Barbara Andrus of Swans Island, Maine and New York, New York Opening reception Friday, January 13, 2006 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ethel H. Blum Gallery Open exhibit from January 11 - February 19, 2006
Description: Religion and Politics - Church and State Image: Let's Leave God Out of It, Janelle Delacata Union of Maine Visual Artists February 27 - March 17, 2006 Ethel H. Blum Gallery Opening Reception - Thursday, March 2, 2006
Description: Wildness within Wildness without Exploring Maine's Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail An exhibition of photography by Bridget Besaw August 5 to September 29, 2007
Description: Moss & Wingspread Exhibit Celebrate the Moss and Wingspread galleries' artistic contributions to our community before the 2008 fire in Northeast Harbor. College of the Atlantic's Ethel H. Blum Gallery June 14--July 20, 2009 Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening Reception Sunday, June 14 from 5:30 --7:30 p.m. Panel Discussion Studio Patterns moderated by Suzette McAvoy* Thursday, July 2 from 5-7 p.m. McCormick Lecture Hall, COA Campus Participating Artists: Thistle Brown Rebekah Raye Philip Heckscher Adele Seronde *Suzette McAvoy is the former chief curator of the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Me. Studio Patterns will feature four exhibited artists discussing their studio practices. Images top to bottom: Moss Gallery exterior & interior shots (courtesy of the Moss Gallery), Wingspread Gallery (courtesy of Norvie Bullock), "Sail" by Wingspread artist Mark Newton (courtesy of Mark Newton). [show more]
Description: The Grierson Exhibit: Celebrating the work and vision of Ruth G. and Stanley O. Grierson Running through the summer at the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History at College of the Atlantic. Opening Reception Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 5:30 - 7 P.M. Front: "Snowy Owl," 2009 by Sarah Drummond '05
Description: Monday, July 20--Friday, August 14, 2009 Opening reception Monday, July 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A brief glimpse into a world of art without bounds: an aesthetic free-for-all where an African fetish figure sits beside an art deco polar bear and a folk art eyeglass sign hangs over both. It's the art of a passionate collector, and it's all part of the mix.
Description: Curated by Maine Farmland Trust On view through October 23, 2009 Opening reception October 2, 4-6 p.m. In collaboration with Maine Farmland Trust, COA is pleased to present this exhibit highlighting agriculture and food systems in Maine and beyond. Participating artists: Laurie Lofman Bellmore, Bridget Besaw, Judy Caden, Susan Camp, Avy Claire, Kenny Cole, Jared Cowan, Roger Doiron, Kathleen Florance, Kate & Ben Gatski, Sheep Jones, Richard Keen, Holly Meade, Elizabeth Otstrander, Kathleen Perelka, Robert Shetterly, Jessica Stammen, and others... [show more]
Description: 2010 Summer Exhibits July 9-31, 2010 Huellas: Past and Future A solo exhibit of Nancy Manter's newest works, from her residency at The MacDowell Colony. Opening reception Thursday, July 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. August 10-28, 2010 A Few of My Favorite Things A group exhibit showcasing some of MDI's most avid art collectors' favorite pieces and the stories behind them. Opening reception Sunday, August 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Front: Nancy Manter, Snow-Driven #1, Snow-Driven #3 and Snow-Driven #5, each 15" x 24", mixed media on aluminum panel. [show more]
Description: 2011 Summer Exhibits Join us for another summer of inspiring, educational, and fascinating exhibits at COA's Ethel H. Blum Gallery! July 8-23: Charting a Story: Martha Stewart's Maine Map Collection Come see an exhibit of Martha Stewart's exquisite map collection from her Mt. Desert Island home. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, July 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. and we hope to see you there. August 5-20: A Few of My Favorite Things 2011 A Few of My Favorite Things is back with new collectors, new pieces, and maybe a few surprises too. The opening reception for this exhibit will be on Thursday, August 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. [show more]
Description: From back text: The exhibit will showcase one piece from each collector alongside text explaining the piece's origin and why it is a favorite. These pieces may range from a favorite painting, to sculpture, to coins, to family heirlooms. The story accompanying the artwork will be just as important as the piece itself. The text should explain why the item is one of your favorites--thus enabling the viewer to understand how the artwork came to be a part of the collection. A Few of My Favorite Things 2011 is currently scheduled for the month of August 2011 in the Ethel H. Blum Gallery. Drop off of artwork will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, August 2 and 3, with an opening reception on Thursday, August 4, 2011. The show will run through Saturday, August 20. Curated by Rebecca Woods, summer curator, Ethel H. Blum Gallery, College of the Atlantic [show more]
Description: An exhibition: Talking Graphics with Waterscapes created by Jane Davis Doggett July 7 through August 3, 2012 Image description: Eagle over the Porcupines off Bar Harbor, at sunrise from atop Cadillac Mountain Opening reception is Friday, July 6, 2012, 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Exhibition is open July 7 through August 3
Description: Elizabeth Moss Galleries and College of the Atlantic presents Ethel H. Blum Travels Near and Far, A Retrospective August 30 - September 29, 2012 Opening Reception Thursday, August 30 from 5 - 7 p.m. Front image: Detail from New York Skyline by Ethel H. Blum, 14" x 20", oil on canvas
Description: August 17 - September 21, 2012 Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, August 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Middle Eastern travels of Clare Stone are seen, felt, and experienced in this exhibit for the senses.
Description: July 12 - August 23, 2013 The Blum is proud to exhibit the work of two alumni artists this season -- Blakeney Sanford '02 and David Vickery '89. Blakeney's site-specific installation and David's paintings will be on display Friday, July 12 through Friday, August 23, with an opening reception Thursday, July 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Images from top: Blakeney Sanford, Blue Tube -- 7.85, epoxy resin, fiberglass screen, rebar, 35' x 9' x 2.5', 2009. David Vickerey, Rockport, oil on canvas, 30" x 32," 2010. [show more]
Description: Glaciers to Granite: Acadia--A Centennial Celebration Thomas Blagden at College of the Atlantic's Ethel H. Blum Gallery July 11-August 26, 2016 An exhibit of Thomas Blagden's work depicts his personal vision from years of photographing Acadia National Park, and is based on his new book Acadia National Park: A Centennial Celebration. Tom's photographs show the many moods, habitats, and subtle details that create Acadia's unique sense of place, even to those already familiar with the area. Glaciers to Granite: Acadia--A Centennial Celebration is on view July 11 to August 26, through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at COA's Ethel H. Blum Gallery. Opening reception & book signing: Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. Slide presentation & book signing: Monday, August 22, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. in COA's Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center These events are co-hosted, with Friends of Acadia, free, and open to the public. Front: Receding Wave on Cobble Stones, Ocean Path, Acadia NP (2014), dye transfer/sublimation print on metal, 24" x 36", copyright Thomas Blagden. [show more]
Description: The Art of the Book Fine 20th-Century Bindings from a Private Collection Opening reception: Sunday, September 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. Exhibition runs through Saturday, October 10
Description: Opening reception: Sunday, September 21, 5-7 pm Exhibition runs through October 25. The exhibition was made possible with the assistance of Lenore Hansen, Frances McKenney and the town of Patten: and the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrish Milliken, Diana and Luigi Albertini, Anne and John Milliken, Cornelia T. Winthrop, Chi Mei and Raffaello Orlando, Stuart Bernstein, and Art Matters, Inc. Image: Fred Bates, Puddle Maker, by Arturo Patten, photograph, 1996 [show more]
Description: Marin in Maine Oils and watercolors by John Marin (1870-1953) from private collections and the artist's estate. Photographic portraits of Marin by George Daniell. Opening reception: Thursday, August 13, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Exhibition runs through September 12 Special thanks to Norma Marin, the Richard York Gallery, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward McC. Blair for making this show possible. Image: Lobster Boat Off Cape Split, watercolor, 1939, 13 ¾ by 18 inches. Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Edward McC. Blair. [show more]
Description: Opening reception: Sunday, August 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Exhibition runs through September 13 Image: Popova Liubov, Med Vervis. Brush and India ink and watercolor, 1921. Photo: Warren Hill