Monday, May 14, 2012

Edge of The Sea, Artist by Artist...

The Edge of the Sea is a very lively ART Exhibit. We have 11 Artist's participating in this show. The inspiration from Maine's 4000 miles of rocky coastline is evident. You will not be disappointed, stop in today.



We are so excited to feature the talents of Pam Cabanas, Pastel Artist. She is brilliant, Birds,  Islands, Landscape, Plants and Trees. She is truly an inspired person and she lives out near the end of the reach in a little town called Friendship.


 We are also featuring the sculptures of Anne Alexander. The texture, style and perfect definition of her shells are rich with color and intention. She is a keen observer of nature.





We are showing lovely paintings by Prentiss Weiss, a mid-coast Artist who is in love with the sea and the beauty of Maine. She and understands the nuances of the shape, texture and colors of shells that end up on the shoreline.  


Katharine Cartwright NSW is a talented Artist who lives out near Clarks Island, we are featuring her Watercolor and Oil paintings. Her passion for the Sea is evident in her finely executed paintings.




The Artist Jean Stephens hails from Rochester New York, but summers in mid-coast Maine. We are excited to show her Oil paintings depicting rock formations sculpted by continuous wave and wind action on the coastal reaches.




We are happy to have been able to include the accomplished Textile Artist Catherine Worthington. In this collection she takes her inspiration from the sea and salt ponds and Maine's abundant sea shells. What she can do with a bit of fabric, some paint and some thread along with her imaginative designs is truly a wonderful thing.
Jean Kigel is returning for this exhiibit, sharing her fine watercolors of Ocean creatures and shells. Her watercolors are rich in color and highly detailed.



Patricia Boissevain found  the shells for this collection of jewelry on the shoreline out at the edge of the Harpswells, her golden periwinkle's are pure magic when fashioned into a bracelet, earrings or necklace.





Andrea Black is a local Artist who has dabbled in the Art world since she was a young girl. She loves the sea and is all about color, texture and the subject at hand.




 Stan Tupper contributed his fantastic Steel and Stone lamp. He finds the rolled stones here on the mid-coast and chooses them in a careful manner so they can stack ever so artfully.




We also have work by kdb-Karen Dominguez, a local Artist who works mainly in Encaustics and has a passion for the edge of the sea. Most summer days if she is not in her studio, she is out walking on the edge of the sea on the rocky coast of Maine.  kdb is also the 2012 Curator for the Art Exhibits at this gallery.


A special thanks to Patricia Porell for the fun summer cottage Wicker Furniture. It is comfy and it is for sale!  "Timeless Cottage" New & Vintage Home Furnishings.







Also a special thanks to  Shankman & Associates for their very generous support of the Gallery Opening Night Refreshments.



Friday, April 20, 2012

Edge Of the Sea Exhibit...



Thursday April 26th, 5-7
The Chocolate Church Art Gallery presents the opening reception of
Edge of the Sea Art Exhibit.
Please join the artists in a celebration of the sea with their individual interpretations of this delicate Eco-System. A wide range of styles and mediums in this exhibit allow the viewer to experience the magical life at the very edge of the Inter-tidal Zone.


Come and check out "The Edge of the Sea" through the eyes of this very special group of Artists.
Featuring: Encaustic, Textile, Watercolor, Assemblage, Acrylic & Oils. Photography & Jewelry.
Stan Tupper
Andrea Black

Friday, February 24, 2012

Springtime Floriade Exhibit


Opening Night for this Exhibit is Friday March 9th 5-7. See you there.
The Chocolate Church Art Gallery presents another fantastic multi-disciplinary exhibit that takes place when we are in the grips of late winter/early spring. This will be a treat for all. Featuring Floral Paintings and Photographs of Flowers, Gardens, and Moments of Spring, such as birds and nests.

Inspiration: Presented when we are in the grips of late winter early spring, this will be a treat for all. Featuring Floral Paintings and Photographs of Flowers & Gardens.

Please celebrate spring with our eclectic group of featured artists:
Painters: Encaustic, Textile, Watercolor, Acrylic & Oils. Photography & Jewelry.


Monday, January 30, 2012

Music Night with Peter Alexander in the Chocolate Church ART Gallery

An exceptional evening of music and art is planned for Friday the 3rd of February at the Chocolate Church Art Gallery. Come out of the cold and step into a warm but brilliant winter wonderland. The Midwinter's Night Dream exhibit has transformed the entire gallery into a dreamy white winter theme with stunning paintings, photographs and fine art crafts.

Peter Alexander, President of Maine Songwriters’ Association, brings his wholehearted talent to the night adding his personal warmth and wonderful songwriting and guitar playing to create a perfect cross-disciplinary event.

The Chocolate Church Art Gallery presents an evening combining music and art. Consider this the best Cabin Fever Reliever Party around in the month of February! We look forward to seeing you.

Event: Music in the Gallery with Peter Alexander
Date: Friday, February 3rd
Location:Chocolate Church Art Gallery
Time: 7:00 - 8:30PM
Cost: $10 at the door
Contact: curatorccartgallery@gmail.com 207.442.8455

A MidWinters Night Dream Opening...

We had a splendid turnout for this event.
It was wonderful to see so many
Art lovers in one place! The room was packed and filled with conversation, laughter and lots of ART talk!
So for all of you who joined us and for those of you who purchased pieces, Thanks so much, we loved hosting this magical ART Opening! For all of you who missed the big night, we have a special night of music coming up, Feb. 3rd, in the CC ART Gallery. 7-8.30. Stop in and listen to the music of Peter Alexander and be surrounded by Winter inspired ART.
Come and be a part of the Mid-Winters Night Dream. You will be inspired!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

A MidWinters Night Dream Group Art Show...

The opening of the MidWinters Night Dream Group ART Show show is just around the corner! Join us on Friday January 20th from 5-7 in the CC ART Gallery. Come by and check out the Gallery, meet the Artists and their beautiful pieces of ART that have a magical winter theme. Maine is known for lots of snow and starry winter nights, with the sound of ice cracking on the rivers and ponds. These Artists have captured the essence of winter in this far northern part of the world. We are looking forward to seeing you on the big night.
We are located in the Annex at The Chocolate Church ART Gallery.
See you on Friday Night, the 20th of January.
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