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SUMMARY:The Art Department: 1969-NOW · A Collaboration between Tim Sample & Linda Rowell-Kelley
DESCRIPTION:Visual Artists Tim Sample & Linda Rowell-Kelley have been friends and collaborators for more than 50 years. Their friendship began in art school in Maine in 1969\, and their artistic journeys have taken them down very different roads. \n  \nNow\, they come together in a new archival exhibit of drawings and paintings to explore the winding paths\, unexpected detours\, and incredible views that shape a lifetime of creative expression. \n  \nThe Art Department: 1969 – NOW is on view in the Meetinghouse Arts Gallery from October 25 – November 8\, with an Artists’ Opening Reception planned for the evening of Sunday\, October 25. More details to follow. \n  \nGallery Hours: Wed–Sat: 10 AM – 5 PM | Sun: 12 PM – 4 PM
URL:https://meetinghousearts.org/event/the-art-department-1969-now-%c2%b7-a-collaboration-between-tim-sample-linda-rowell-kelley/
LOCATION:Meetinghouse Arts\, 40 Main St\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetinghouse Arts Gallery
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SUMMARY:Listening Session #2: Meetinghouse Arts & First Parish Church
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE LISTENING TO YOU! \nThe historic First Parish Church building has stood at the heart of downtown Freeport for generations. What should its next chapter be? \nMeetinghouse Arts and Freeport First Parish Church invite you to help imagine the future of this remarkable community space. \nHow should the building serve Freeport? What role should Meetinghouse Arts play within it? How can its history\, its connection to First Parish Church\, and its potential as a home for arts\, culture\, performance\, and community come together? \nJoin Meetinghouse Arts and Freeport First Parish Church for an open community conversation. \nWednesday\, October 28 • 6–7:30 PM\nWednesday\, November 11 • 6–7:30 PM\nMeetinghouse Arts\, Downtown Freeport \nNo predetermined answers. We want your ideas\, questions\, and imagination. \nThis building belongs to Freeport’s story. Come help us imagine its next chapter.
URL:https://meetinghousearts.org/event/listening-session-2-meetinghouse-arts-first-parish-church/
LOCATION:Meetinghouse Arts\, 40 Main St\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
CATEGORIES:On Stage
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SUMMARY:Schooner Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Meetinghouse Arts Theater on Sunday\, November 15 for an intimate matinee performance from Schooner Fare\, sponsored by Liberty Graphics \n  \nSchooner Fare has won unanimous critical praise for captivating harmonies and winning stage presence. In addition to their numerous original songs on both contemporary and traditional themes\, the band also writes and performs topical songs\, country ballads and maritime masterpieces that have made their name synonymous with the “Down East” style. \n  \nConsummate entertainers\, their energetic concerts are laced with a Maine brand of universal humor. Combining their talents on six-string guitars\, twelve-string guitars and banjos\, Schooner Fare’s distinctive vocal and instrumental arrangements have been hailed by such folk music icons as the Kingston Trio\, the Limeliters\, the Chad Mitchell Trio\, the Clancy Brothers\, Tommy Makem and Tom Paxton. \n  \nSchooner Fare’s many recordings receive radio play on four continents and world-wide on satellite radio. The original songs of Schooner Fare’s Chuck and Steve Romanoff continue to be recorded and performed by other artists in the U.S.\, Canada\, Britain\, Ireland and Australia. \n  \nTickets go on sale Thursday\, October 1 here via eventbrite     PLEASE NOTE! This show WILL sell out—we do not anticipate tickets to be available at the door!
URL:https://meetinghousearts.org/event/schooner-fare/
LOCATION:Meetinghouse Arts\, 40 Main St\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
CATEGORIES:On Stage
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SUMMARY:Sparkle: Annual Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:This is our annual Holiday show and sale of fine art and high-end crafts. Featuring paintings (oil\, acrylic\, watercolor)\, hand pulled prints\, giclee prints\, photography\, ceramics\, glass work\, sculpture\, fiber arts and high-end crafts. Perfect for Holiday gift giving! \nCALL FOR ART: Gallery Members are invited to register by November 13th!\nImportant Dates and Info for Artists:\nShow Dates: November 20 – December 27\, 2026\nGallery Hours: Wed–Sat: 10 AM – 5 PM | Sun: 12 PM – 4 PM\n   Holiday Hours: Closed Nov. 25 and 26  \n   Open for Sparkle parade Dec. 4 until 7 PM \n   Reception Dec. 10\, 5-7PM Open to the public \n   Closing 1 PM Christmas Eve. \n__________________________________________________________________________________ \nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, November 13\nArtwork Drop-off: November 15 & 16\nOpening Reception: Details to be announced\nArtwork Pick-up: Monday\, December 28\nShow Fees: The $20 show fee is due upon delivery of artwork. We gratefully accept cash\, check\, or credit card.\nGallery Shifts: Participating artists are required to work gallery shifts during the show. A sign-up sheet will be emailed to all participating artists on Nov 15th. Please reserve your shifts early if you have limited availability during this show.\nImportant Details:\n\nWall hung work artists may enter up to 2 large pieces 18”x18” (aprox 320 sq inches) and over or up to 3 pieces under 18”x18”. Art for walls must be framed or have a finished edge and be ready to hang with a wire hanger. Please no sawtooth hangers on pieces over 8×8.\n\n\nSmall work- Artists may submit up to 4 small works (approx. 6×6 and under) to be displayed in the gift area. There will also be additional tables set up for small work for this show. This is in addition to wall hung work. Bin pieces – artwork on paper or flat canvas panels are acceptable for bin work and must be in a plastic sleeve with a ridged backing such as foam core or paper board (unframed work on stretched canvas is not acceptable as bin pieces). Fine art prints for bin pieces are accepted for this show. Artists may submit up to 15 bin pieces.\nCards- artists may submit up to 12 cards of printed images from original paintings and/or handmade cards.\n3-D work and high-end crafts- Crafts such as textile crafts (knitted\, quilted\, embroidery\, weavings)\, paper crafts\, fashion art (hats\, bags\, scarves)\, wood and stone crafts will be accepted and displayed on pedestals\, tables\, windowsills or in the gift area.\nInventory and restocking- Artists are encouraged to check their stock routinely during the show\, especially small items\, unframed bin pieces\, cards\, calendars etc. Please restock during gallery hours and add new items to your inventory with the date. \n\nBelow are the Artist Agreement Form\, Artist Inventory Form\, and Tags for Artwork. Print\, fill out and bring them with your art on the drop off date along with the $20 Submission Fee.\n 
URL:https://meetinghousearts.org/event/sparkle-annual-holiday-show-2026/
LOCATION:Meetinghouse Arts\, 40 Main St\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Painting the Working Waterfront with Philip Frey (rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:  \n•Rescheduled from October \n*If you were registered previously\, your fee has been refunded. Please register again to be a participant in this class. \nMeetinghouse Arts\, Freeport\, Maine \nJanuary 20\, 21\, 22\, 2027 \n9:00- 3:00 (with an hour for lunch each day)  \n$400 per student \nMinimum 8\, Maximum 12 \nThis engaging 3-day workshop is focused on painting the visually exciting world of the working waterfront and landscapes with man-made structures. Using source material\, students will learn to simplify and integrate natural and fabricated elements\, as well as to organize composition and color with clear intention. Small-group immersion\, demonstrations\, short lectures\, and one-on-one guidance help ensure visible progress in your work. \nWhat You Will Learn \nThroughout the workshop\, we’ll focus on the core problems that tend to hold painters back in landscape paintings of the working waterfront and manufactured structures: \n\nSimplifying complex natural and man-made scenes into clear\, paintable forms\nSeeing and organizing value and color relationships\nChoosing effective color palettes through an understanding of color harmony\nBuilding strong compositions using harmonic armature (dynamic symmetry)\nDeveloping a repeatable painting process you can use after the workshop\n\nEach concept is taught through demonstrations and lectures\, guided practice\, and direct instructor feedback via Procreate. A materials and reading list will be supplied at registration. \nAll levels are welcome but students should be familiar with their medium. Acceptedmediums are oil\, watercolor\, gouache\, or acrylic or other water-based media. Philip will be painting in oil color. \nFor a full description and supply list\, please click here  . \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://meetinghousearts.org/event/painting-the-working-waterfront-with-philip-frey/
LOCATION:Meetinghouse Arts\, 40 Main St\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
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