with Dr. Kim Conaty, Whitney Museum Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawings and Prints, and Dr. Will Coleman, Wyeth Foundation Curator and Director of Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Study Center Join us at Rockland’s Strand Theatre for a lively conversation to celebrate Andrew Wyeth’s birthday. Farnsworth Chief Curator Jaime DeSimone will be joined by […]
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!
Make it new!, poet Ezra Pound proclaimed. How can poetry & art reorient our relation to the world, allowing us to transform the materials & forms we use? Using the work of two U.S.S.R-born, Ukranian-Russian-Jewish immigrants, artist Louise Nevelson & poet Ilya Kaminsky, this one-day workshop with poet Kathleen Ellis will widen our ability to […]
This remarkable exhibition is an unprecedented opportunity to view artworks by two great American artists in the city that inspired them. Edward Hopper is famed for his portrayal of the big city and its disconnection, while Andrew Wyeth is revered for his depiction of rural isolation–despite these clear differences, both artists explored our beloved Rockland […]
This remarkable exhibition is an unprecedented opportunity to view artworks by two great American artists in the city that inspired them. Edward Hopper is famed for his portrayal of the big city and its disconnection, while Andrew Wyeth is revered for his depiction of rural isolation–despite these clear differences, both artists explored our beloved Rockland […]
Director and President Circle Members Friday, July 21 Enjoy a private home in Rockport for a special collection viewing. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served in this spectacular location overlooking the ocean. For more information, contact Ann Holton.
Monday-Thursday, July 24-27, 2023, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Farnsworth summer camp experience offers artists ages 7-12 years an opportunity to work with artist Jen Peppe. Each day, the studio workshops will also include Farnsworth gallery tours to inspire art making from our exhibitions. Explore the art of Shibori Indigo dyeing for example, inspired by this […]
This remarkable exhibition is an unprecedented opportunity to view artworks by two great American artists in the city that inspired them. Edward Hopper is famed for his portrayal of the big city and its disconnection, while Andrew Wyeth is revered for his depiction of rural isolation–despite these clear differences, both artists explored our beloved Rockland […]
This remarkable exhibition is an unprecedented opportunity to view artworks by two great American artists in the city that inspired them. Edward Hopper is famed for his portrayal of the big city and its disconnection, while Andrew Wyeth is revered for his depiction of rural isolation–despite these clear differences, both artists explored our beloved Rockland […]
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 […]
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 author and illustrator Connie and Peter Roop for a reading of their book Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. This book tells the exciting true story of Abbie Burgess, who in 1856 managed to single-handedly keep the lighthouse lamps lit during a dangerous storm off the coast of Maine. On four consecutive Wednesdays, beginning August […]
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, […]
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 noon, break for special lunch at the Rockland Farmers Market, resume 1:30-4 p.m. (Students can sign up for one or the other, or both of these full day workshops.) Choose a one-day or two-day workshop experience where you'll immerse yourself in the fundamentals of landscape painting! Whether you're a […]
Join author Fran Hodgkins for a reading of her beautiful new book In a Patch of Grass. This is the hilarious story of a documentary film being shot by director Stephen Spielbug. He is working withnature-documentary narrator David Antenborough, and a cast of insects and worms who keep missing their cues. Fran is the author of ‘Andre […]
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 noon, break for special lunch at the Rockland Farmers Market, resume 1:30-4 p.m. (Students can sign up for one or the other, or both of these full day workshops.) Choose a one-day or two-day workshop experience where you'll immerse yourself in the fundamentals of landscape painting! Whether you're a […]
Curator, Director, and President Circle Members Thursday, August 10 Visit the studios of Kenneth Noland in Port Clyde and Jamie Wyeth in Tenants Harbor on our signature studio tour of iconic local studios. Enjoy a reception with friends overlooking the ocean. For more information, contact Ann Holton.
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. How does poetry allow us to break through thresholds and try out new forms and spaces? In this four-day, in-person workshop with poet Kathleen Ellis, we will explore old and new places, both real and imagined, and widen our ability to pursue possibilities for change in both subject matter and form. […]
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. How does poetry allow us to break through thresholds and try out new forms and spaces? In this four-day, in-person workshop with poet Kathleen Ellis, we will explore old and new places, both real and imagined, and widen our ability to pursue possibilities for change in both subject matter and form. […]
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, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. How does poetry allow us to break through thresholds and try out new forms and spaces? In this four-day, in-person workshop with poet Kathleen Ellis, we will explore old and new places, both real and imagined, and widen our ability to pursue possibilities for change in both subject matter and form. […]
Join author Chris Van Dusen for a reading of his wonderful book The Circus Ship.Loosely based on a true historic event, this is the story of a circus ship which runs aground off the coast of Maine. The circus animals must find their way to the shore of a small island. At first the townspeople […]
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. How does poetry allow us to break through thresholds and try out new forms and spaces? In this four-day, in-person workshop with poet Kathleen Ellis, we will explore old and new places, both real and imagined, and widen our ability to pursue possibilities for change in both subject matter and form. […]
Join poet Kathleen Ellis for our annual poetry reading at the Farnsworth Museum, bring a poem to recite and share with the vibrant midcoast poetry community. The Farnsworth is happy to announce this program is free and open to the public, donations are welcome to support continued education at the museum. Cost: Free to the […]
Join Coretta Scott King and Caldecott Honor winner Daniel Minter for a reading of Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky—which he illustrated. The book addresses the question, ‘where did the color blue come from-and how did it evolve to be the color […]
The Annual Stephen May and Kathryn B. Wilson Lecture Daniel Minter is an American artist known for his work in the mediums of painting and assemblage. He is a visual storyteller and accomplished illustrator. Minter’s artwork reflects abiding themes of displacement and diaspora; ordinary/extraordinary blackness; spirituality in the Afro-Atlantic world; and the (re)creation of meanings […]
Join us for a fun conversation with two artists who have recently had their works acquired by the Farnsworth, Kathy Butterly, and Tom Burkhardt. Exploring concepts of color, form, and process, Farnsworth Chief Curator Jaime DeSimone will moderate this lively conversation—the perfect way to spend a Summer afternoon at the museum. Cost: $10; $8 for […]
Join us on Friday, September 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, […]
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 the exhibition The Farnsworth at 75: New Voices from Maine in American Art. Space is limited, so please let us know you’re interested by June 1st if you’d like […]
Margaretta Lovell presents a fascinating new study on iconic artist Fitz Henry Lane with connections to land, global economy, history, and American culture. Join the Farnsworth in a live zoom book lecture with the author as we explore Lane’s contributions to how Americans, especially New Englanders, view their land as sustainable, productive and balanced. Margaretta […]
Tuesdays, September 19 through October 10 From its rugged coast, to its deep, clean lakes and expansive forests, Maine has attracted artists for centuries. Painters come to capture its natural beauty and the people who work and play amongst it. In this class, you will explore how to draw and paint the human figure, as […]
1-2 p.m. Book Reading in the Farnsworth Library; 2-3 p.m. Art Making in Gamble Education Center In partnership with Indigo Arts Alliance The Farnsworth Art Museum and the Center for Maine Contemporary Art present the Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival in Rockland, Maine. Author Dinah Johnson will be reading from her picture book Indigo Dreaming […]
Tuesdays, September 19 through October 10 From its rugged coast, to its deep, clean lakes and expansive forests, Maine has attracted artists for centuries. Painters come to capture its natural beauty and the people who work and play amongst it. In this class, you will explore how to draw and paint the human figure, 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, September 19 through October 10 From its rugged coast, to its deep, clean lakes and expansive forests, Maine has attracted artists for centuries. Painters come to capture its natural beauty and the people who work and play amongst it. In this class, you will explore how to draw and paint the human figure, as […]
Join us on Friday, October 6, from 4-7 p.m. for a very special 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. On this particular First Friday, we'll be hosting a Fall Exhibition Opening celebration! MEMBER RECEPTION […]
Tuesdays, September 19 through October 10 From its rugged coast, to its deep, clean lakes and expansive forests, Maine has attracted artists for centuries. Painters come to capture its natural beauty and the people who work and play amongst it. In this class, you will explore how to draw and paint the human figure, as […]
Four Sundays weekly starting Oct 15; Oct 22; Oct 29; Nov 5 Step out of your comfort zone, and explore the process of collage and assemblage. Get inspired by the Farnsworth’s collection of Louise Nevelson, then walk across campus to our art studio to create something uniquely yours. In this four week workshop, students of all […]
Firefly, a member of the Penobscot Nation and traditional culture keeper of the Wabanaki, seeks to illuminate the beauty and power of his ancient Indigenous culture through a performance of electrifying music, visuals, storytelling, and creativity in a modern context. Firefly brings his hyper-creativity to the Strand stage in partnership with the Farnsworth Art Museum, […]
Back by popular demand, Maine Friends of Music, a professional chamber ensemble composed of renowned soprano Mary Sullivan, flutist Linda Brunner, bassoonist David DeBolt, and keyboardist Sean Fleming, are bringing music to the Farnsworth Art Museum. The program will feature music by Donizetti, Handel, Rossini, Mozart, Cherubini, Puccini, Floyd, and more. As a special treat, […]
Four Sundays weekly starting Oct 15; Oct 22; Oct 29; Nov 5 Step out of your comfort zone, and explore the process of collage and assemblage. Get inspired by the Farnsworth’s collection of Louise Nevelson, then walk across campus to our art studio to create something uniquely yours. In this four week workshop, students of all […]
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 […]
Four Sundays weekly starting Oct 15; Oct 22; Oct 29; Nov 5 Step out of your comfort zone, and explore the process of collage and assemblage. Get inspired by the Farnsworth’s collection of Louise Nevelson, then walk across campus to our art studio to create something uniquely yours. In this four week workshop, students of all […]
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct 31, Nov 1 and Nov 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Have you ever wondered about the process involved in the medium of fresco painting? Join artist Barbara Sullivan for a hands-on exploration of this age-old medium. During this three-day intensive workshop, students will develop an understanding and appreciation of true buon […]
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct 31, Nov 1 and Nov 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Have you ever wondered about the process involved in the medium of fresco painting? Join artist Barbara Sullivan for a hands-on exploration of this age-old medium. During this three-day intensive workshop, students will develop an understanding and appreciation of true buon […]
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct 31, Nov 1 and Nov 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Have you ever wondered about the process involved in the medium of fresco painting? Join artist Barbara Sullivan for a hands-on exploration of this age-old medium. During this three-day intensive workshop, students will develop an understanding and appreciation of true buon […]
Four Sundays weekly starting Oct 15; Oct 22; Oct 29; Nov 5 Step out of your comfort zone, and explore the process of collage and assemblage. Get inspired by the Farnsworth’s collection of Louise Nevelson, then walk across campus to our art studio to create something uniquely yours. In this four week workshop, students of all […]
This program will take place on Zoom How do Andrew Wyeth's depictions of nature celebrate the spirit of the environment in Maine where he painted? Join us on November 15th at 1 p.m. for a virtual conversation about the new exhibition now on view at the Farnsworth through March 24, 2024. This talk will feature […]
Please join us for the next installment of our Artists on Art series, featuring the talented Elizabeth Atterbury. Atterbury specializes in utilizing paper, wood, and clay as her artistic mediums to investigate how altering scale and manipulating spatial perception can transform the appearance of an object. Join the artist in the galleries to view Second […]
PechaKucha Night, an evening of visual storytelling, returns to Midcoast Maine! This edition takes place at the Strand, with a reception immediately following at CMCA (Center for Maine Contemporary Art). PechaKucha Night events celebrate the people, passion, and creativity in our community. The format is a unique presentation style where ideas and works are shared […]
