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Children’s Mural Painted in the Workshops

“Every Maine Lighthouse” Show

May 10 – September 22, 2013

65 paintings by Ernest DeRaps of Richmond, former lighthouse keeper, photographer, Coast Guardsman retired

Friday May 10 PREVIEW for Teachers and Friends 5-8 pm

Friday June 28 Annual Arts Center Gala $10

Tuesday July 16 10-12 am Lighthouse Story Time at Bowdoinham Public Library

Thursday July 18 10-12 Lighthouse activities at Drop In Art

Sunday July 21 3 pm Slideshow and Talk by Ernest DeRaps

Saturday August 10 2 pm Talk on “Kennebec Lights & the men who kept them” By Duane Prugh

Saturday September 7 9 am guided walk to Kennebec light site with Duane Prugh

Wonderland Tea Party – May 5!

The Merrymeeting Arts Center is holding a Wonderland Tea Party “fun-d raiser” on May 5th from 1-3 at the center in Bowdoinham.

Wonderland Tea Party will feature fun fruits & veggies, sandwiches, delectable desserts and of course tea! The Queen of Hearts will teach you “chess moves” while a variety of games, art activities and pony cart rides will precede the sit down tea. Come dressed in your best or be whimsical and come as a Wonderland character. Hat making and dress ups at the event will help complete your outfit.

Tickets are limited and MUST be purchased in advance by May 3 @ 5 pm. Tickets are on sale at Gulf of Maine Books (Brunswick), Main St. Fuel (Richmond) and Town Landing (Bowdoinham) for $10 for adults, $5 for children, seniors, veterans.

Don’t miss this fun and different event while supporting the arts center.

Merrymeeting Arts Center is located in Bowdoinham in the grey building with the red roof adjacent to Mailly Waterfront Park. For more information call 370-5002.

SHOW OPENING POSTPONED UNTIL 3-29

“Vernal Pools: Signs of spring and Emerging Artists” will open at the Merrymeeting Arts Center on Friday, March 29, from 5-8 pm a week later than planned. This is the
annual youth art show that features artists under 18. The Merrymeeting Arts Center is located at 9 Main Street in Bowdoinham and is open for winter hours 10-1 on Saturdays. For further information call 666-3426

MAC Announces Winter/Spring Art Opportunities to begin February 26, 2013

The Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham will begin its Winter/Spring Session of Art Opportunities on Tuesday, February 26. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Please contact Lee Parker at 841-5914 by Monday, February 25 to reserve a space. All classes will be held at Cathance Place, 6 Main Street in Bowdoinham – the “little green building” by Mailly… Continue Reading