To show our appreciation, we’ve put together a tour just for new members! Jane Bianco, one of the Museum's curators, will be leading a tour of our latest exhibition The Farnsworth at 75: New Voices from Maine in American Art. Space is limited, so please let us know you’re interested by March 16th if you’d […]
Join us for a playful workshop where we dive deep into working with encaustic on a basic level and its relationship to textile, photographs, natural materials, and more. Beautiful things happen when the ancient medium of encaustic meets with mixed media materials! Students will investigate how to transfer images, stencil, collage and the various techniques […]
Saturday, April 1, 9:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. at theCenter for Maine Contemporary Art and the Farnsworth Art Museum The Farnsworth Art Museum is partnering with the Center for Maine Contemporary Art to host the 2023 professional development open to all Maine educators, with support from the Maine Arts Education Association (MAEA). Museum education staff at both institutions will guide […]
Get ready to test your knowledge of all things Maine at our upcoming trivia night in the Farnsworth Art Museum library! From famous Maine landmarks to local legends, our trivia night will challenge you with questions that celebrate all things Maine. Join guest host Andrew Stewart, of Bluebarren Distillery for a night of Maine-themed trivia, […]
3rd Fridays of the Month starting March 17 This four-part Painter’s Forum, which meets online once a month, fosters engagement with one’s work while sharing with a community of fellow painters. Discuss your work with fellow painters while working on a series of cumulative, sequential exercises that promote greater depth of expression and increased technical […]
This program in in partnership with Portland Ovations. The Malaga was a 183 ton brig built in Brunswick, Maine by Joseph Badger in 1832. Not long after launch, the ship found itself a part of the Transatlantic slave trade, despite the 1808 law that prohibited the importation of enslaved people. The Malaga Ship Story is […]
Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m. on Zoom Watercolor is a beautiful medium that can create complex and expressive paintings, but can also feel overwhelming and frustrating. In this class you will learn how to understand the nuances of watercolor behaviors, gain an understanding of the different tools and supplies used, and about fundamental techniques that act as […]
The Two X Two tours, from noon - 1:00 pm., take participants through current exhibitions, comparing and contrasting thematic artworks from both organizations. Led by a member of the education staff from each organization. The group walks to each art institution to view works in person and learn about varied contexts, art-making approaches, and artistic […]
Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m. on Zoom Watercolor is a beautiful medium that can create complex and expressive paintings, but can also feel overwhelming and frustrating. In this class you will learn how to understand the nuances of watercolor behaviors, gain an understanding of the different tools and supplies used, and about fundamental techniques that act as […]
Tapestry weaving is not a new craft form by any means, but the endless variations one can employ while weaving can lead to exciting, modern takes on this traditional craft! In this workshop, students will create woven wall hangings and learn (or review) the basics: fibers, assembling a loom, warping, stitches and knots, shapes and finishing […]
Join us on Friday, May 5, from 4-7 p.m. for another First Friday at the Farnsworth! The event, part of the Arts in Rockland First Friday Art Walk, offers free admission to the public to the Farnsworth's galleries. This is the 14th consecutive year that First National Bank has sponsored the event for the Farnsworth, […]
Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m. on Zoom Watercolor is a beautiful medium that can create complex and expressive paintings, but can also feel overwhelming and frustrating. In this class you will learn how to understand the nuances of watercolor behaviors, gain an understanding of the different tools and supplies used, and about fundamental techniques that act as […]
Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m. on Zoom Watercolor is a beautiful medium that can create complex and expressive paintings, but can also feel overwhelming and frustrating. In this class you will learn how to understand the nuances of watercolor behaviors, gain an understanding of the different tools and supplies used, and about fundamental techniques that act as […]
3rd Fridays of the Month starting March 17 This four-part Painter’s Forum, which meets online once a month, fosters engagement with one’s work while sharing with a community of fellow painters. Discuss your work with fellow painters while working on a series of cumulative, sequential exercises that promote greater depth of expression and increased technical […]
The Two X Two tours, from noon - 1:00 pm., take participants through current exhibitions, comparing and contrasting thematic artworks from both organizations. Led by a member of the education staff from each organization. The group walks to each art institution to view works in person and learn about varied contexts, art-making approaches, and artistic […]
Join us on Friday, June 3, from 5-8 p.m. for another First Friday at the Farnsworth! The event, part of the Arts in Rockland First Friday Art Walk, offers free admission to the public to the Farnsworth's galleries. This is the 14th consecutive year that First National Bank has sponsored the event for the Farnsworth, […]
Patrons are invited to preview Alvaro’s World: Andrew Wyeth and the Olson House. Enjoy an intimate conversation with Wyeth collector Katsushige Susaki and enjoy a classical flute recital performance by Narumi Marukami. For more information, contact Ann Holton.
3rd Fridays of the Month starting March 17 This four-part Painter’s Forum, which meets online once a month, fosters engagement with one’s work while sharing with a community of fellow painters. Discuss your work with fellow painters while working on a series of cumulative, sequential exercises that promote greater depth of expression and increased technical […]
Farnsworth Art Museum educators will offer activities for children and families during the Rockland Main Street's Summer Solstice celebration. Details to come! Cost: Free
The Two X Two tours, from noon - 1:00 pm., take participants through current exhibitions, comparing and contrasting thematic artworks from both organizations. Led by a member of the education staff from each organization. The group walks to each art institution to view works in person and learn about varied contexts, art-making approaches, and artistic […]
Join us on Friday, July 1, from 5-8 p.m. for another First Friday at the Farnsworth! The event, part of the Arts in Rockland First Friday Art Walk, offers free admission to the public to the Farnsworth's galleries. This is the 14th consecutive year that First National Bank has sponsored the event for the Farnsworth, […]
Sponsors and Ticket Holders Friday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the museum’s 75th anniversary and the conferring of the Maine in America award to the Alex Katz Foundation. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here!
Director and President Circle Members Friday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. Join our Museum Director and Chief Curator at a spectacular private home in Rockport for a special collection viewing. Enjoy the incredible ocean views at a reception with fellow collectors and friends. For more information, contact Ann Holton.
Monday-Thursday, July 24-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The Farnsworth summer camp experience offers artists ages 7-12 years an opportunity to work with artist Jen Peppe. Studio workshops will also include a Farnsworth gallery tour to inspire art making. Explore the art of Shibori Indigo dyeing for example, inspired by this Summer’s Alvaro’s World exhibition, on loan from […]
Monday-Thursday, July 24-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The Farnsworth summer camp experience offers artists ages 7-12 years an opportunity to work with artist Jen Peppe. Studio workshops will also include a Farnsworth gallery tour to inspire art making. Explore the art of Shibori Indigo dyeing for example, inspired by this Summer’s Alvaro’s World exhibition, on loan from […]
The Two X Two tours, from noon - 1:00 pm., take participants through current exhibitions, comparing and contrasting thematic artworks from both organizations. Led by a member of the education staff from each organization. The group walks to each art institution to view works in person and learn about varied contexts, art-making approaches, and artistic […]
Monday-Thursday, July 24-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The Farnsworth summer camp experience offers artists ages 7-12 years an opportunity to work with artist Jen Peppe. Studio workshops will also include a Farnsworth gallery tour to inspire art making. Explore the art of Shibori Indigo dyeing for example, inspired by this Summer’s Alvaro’s World exhibition, on loan from […]
Monday-Thursday, July 24-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The Farnsworth summer camp experience offers artists ages 7-12 years an opportunity to work with artist Jen Peppe. Studio workshops will also include a Farnsworth gallery tour to inspire art making. Explore the art of Shibori Indigo dyeing for example, inspired by this Summer’s Alvaro’s World exhibition, on loan from […]
In celebration of the Farnsworth’s June opening of Alvaro’s World which is coming from a private collection in Japan, this one-day adult art-making workshop will explore a variety of dyeing techniques including Shibori, the Japanese resist-dyeing technique that involves twisting cloth and binding it to create a vast array of patterns on fabric. Our indigo […]
Join us on Friday, August 4, from 5-8 p.m. for another First Friday at the Farnsworth! The event, part of the Arts in Rockland First Friday Art Walk, offers free admission to the public to the Farnsworth's galleries. This is the 14th consecutive year that First National Bank has sponsored the event for the Farnsworth, […]
Curator, Director, and President Circle Members Thursday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m. Hop on board our shuttle to visit the Kenneth Noland Foundation studio in Port Clyde and Jamie Wyeth’s studio and art barn in Tenant’s Harbor. Enjoy a reception at Jamie’s overlooking the ocean following the tour. For more information, contact Ann Holton.
The Two X Two tours, from noon - 1:00 pm., take participants through current exhibitions, comparing and contrasting thematic artworks from both organizations. Led by a member of the education staff from each organization. The group walks to each art institution to view works in person and learn about varied contexts, art-making approaches, and artistic […]
Join us on Friday, ASeptember 1, from 5-8 p.m. for another First Friday at the Farnsworth! The event, part of the Arts in Rockland First Friday Art Walk, offers free admission to the public to the Farnsworth's galleries. This is the 14th consecutive year that First National Bank has sponsored the event for the Farnsworth, […]
The Two X Two tours, from noon - 1:00 pm., take participants through current exhibitions, comparing and contrasting thematic artworks from both organizations. Led by a member of the education staff from each organization. The group walks to each art institution to view works in person and learn about varied contexts, art-making approaches, and artistic […]
Join us on Friday, October 6, from 4-7 p.m. for another First Friday at the Farnsworth! The event, part of the Arts in Rockland First Friday Art Walk, offers free admission to the public to the Farnsworth's galleries. This is the 14th consecutive year that First National Bank has sponsored the event for the Farnsworth, […]
The Two X Two tours, from noon - 1:00 pm., take participants through current exhibitions, comparing and contrasting thematic artworks from both organizations. Led by a member of the education staff from each organization. The group walks to each art institution to view works in person and learn about varied contexts, art-making approaches, and artistic […]
