Tues. SEPT.17th: STUART KESTENBAUM & SUSAN WEBSTER

5th Maine, 45 Seashore Avenue, Peaks Island 7-8 pm

Poet Stuart Kestenbaum and visual artist Susan Webster make work that combines words and images, as well as making their own individual work. When they began making work together, they decided never to talk with each other when they are making the work, but to let the process be the conversation.  In this talk, they'll speak about how this works, and also present their own writing and visual art.

The Great State of Illustration in Maine exhibition - in its third iteration - now in Augusta!

UMA DANFORTH GALLERY SEPTEMBER thru OCTOBER 18th

Please join us for an opening reception Thursday, Sept. 12, 4:00 - 6:00 pm 

Gallery info and hours:  UMA's Danforth Gallery Jewett Hall 46 University Drive Augusta, ME 04330

 more info: https://www.danforth.uma.edu/

Mon. August 19th: THE FAR WOODS

Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland

5:30 -7:30 class limited to 25

Come learn the wonderful craft of crankies! A crankie is a box that holds a moving picture show- a story on a scroll told through images or shadow puppets, seen through a viewing window - like an analog TV.   While crankies date back to 19th century America, "moving picture" storytelling has been done across the world for many centuries. 

In this class each student will create their own crankie box!  Nina and Sonya Montenegro of The Far Woods Creative Studio will provide materials, inspiration, and step-by-step guidance to create the illustrated scroll and crankie box.  At the end of class we will share our crankie shows with one another! All skill levels are welcome.  Ages 10+

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Please note there will be a $10 materials fee per person. PLEASE SIGN UP HERE:  https://mechanicshallmaine.org/programming/

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Weds. August 14th: THE FAR WOODS

5th Maine, 45 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island 3- 4:30pm 

authors of Mending Life - A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts

all are welcome, bring a project, share your tips & tricks

Mon. August 12th:  Mice in the Bookshelves exhibition opens!

Wells Library, 1434 Post Rd, Wells

A rare treat to see illustrations of favorite rodents from children’s literature.

From Stuart Little to Desperaux and many more. Come enjoy these gems in person.

Stay tuned for associated events!

Weds. August 7th: GISELLE POTTER

TEIA, 12 Trefethen Avenue, Peaks Island 10am - 12 pm

Acclaimed illustrator Giselle Potter will lead a dynamic workshop, open to all abilities, sharing drawing/collage examples that she uses to jump start/explore ideas. 

Free! Class limited to 25, all ages, all welcome. 

Registration required: nancy@illustrationinstitute.org THANK YOU workshop is full, but we have a waiting list. Send me an email and I’ll let you know if we have a cancellation.

Weds. July 31: LEO ESPINOSA

Peaks Island Community Center, 129 Island Avenue, Peaks Island 7-8pm

Esteemed illustrator of delightful picture books and more divulges his “Secret Sauce”. With the intent to deconstruct his recipe, Leo will share with us his favorite ingredients and show us how he mixes them together to create his illustrations.

Free, all are welcome.

Tues. July 23: BILL PLYMPTON 

Maine College of Art + Design, 522 Congress Street, Portland 7 - 8:15pm 

Renowned animator of favorites -”Your Face” and shorts on the Simpsons, Bill will show some of his shorts and discuss independent animation. This is a rare opportunity to gain insight from an animation guru, mentor to many!

Free, all are welcome.

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED til SEPTEMBER, scheduling update to follow in this space.

Join beloved author Megan McDonald of Judy Moody and Stink! fame and acclaimed local illustrator Scott Nash of Flat Stanley and Blue Jay the Pirate fame at a lively booksigning with drawing and two baddie characters sharing secrets on their kids series collaboration! Free and open to all ages!

POSTPONED _SEPTEMBER DATE TBA

Our apologies, this event postponed til September. Scheduling updates will follow in this space.

Thanks for your patience, and stay well, COVID is back out there!

MEGAN MCDONALD & SCOTT NASH

TEIA,12 Trefethen Avenue, Peaks Island 6:30 -7:30 pm  

Join beloved author of Judy Moody and Stink! series, Megan McDonald and her co-conspirator, acclaimed illustrator Scott Nash for a spirited evening of stories, drawings and insights on creating their new book BUNNY & CLYDE. 

Perfectly timed for adults and littles alike at the lovely TEIA porch on Peaks.

Free, all are welcome.