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Held each fall, the Camden International Film Festival highlights works that show dedication to craft and a unique approach to telling a good story. All films are selected because of their ability to arouse discussion on documentary film as an art form, a catalyst for change, and as an outlet for the independent voice. Our sixth annual festival will occur Sept. 26-29, 2013.

The Centee aims to highlight the success of restoring puffins and other seabirds to their historic nesting islands. Children will enjoy crawling into a human-size puffin burrow and can step into a scientific bird blind. Additional exhibits, films, and lectures educate visitors about future challenges and threats to ocean life and how they can help protect puffins and other seabirds. Visitors can also enjoy the center’s annual art exhibit which highlights seabirds and their marine environment.

The Everyman Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre company committed to bringing live theater to the people of midcoast Maine. Performance locations include the Camden and Rockport opera houses.

The acclaimed blues music festival attracts world-famous blues musicians for a two-day outdoor event, July 13 & 14, 2013. Held at the Public Landing overlooking picturesque Rockland Harbor. Main Street is closed from traffic for the popular club crawl Saturday evening.

Dowling Walsh Gallery is dedicated to Maine's finest classic and contemporary art.

Excellent handmade pottery from 28 Maine potters. The best selection of Maine-made pottery in the Midcoast region. Studio on the premises. Shipping available. Located between Belfast and Searsport.

Dedicated to fostering and nurturing emerging and established Maine artists, Camden Falls is an exciting gallery that strives to put art within the reach of everyone. While continuing to sound the depths of fresh talent in the New England maritime tradition, the gallery also provides a showplace for fine hand-crafted furniture, unique sculpture, and art jewelry.

Books, videos, CDs, DVDs, audio books, homebound delivery, and interlibrary loan; robust internet connectivity including wireless access; over 600 programs and events each year; and the Walsh History Center’s artifacts and historic Camden photos. Story hours 10:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.

A knitting shop with a large selection of yarns, patterns, buttons, and other accessories. Local yarns are featured, including Swans Island wool, Blueberry Farm alpaca, and cashmere from Union, Maine. Warm, friendly service, drop-in classes, and weekly knitting groups. Bring your knitting, make new friends, and stay a while.

An evening lantern tour will explore Camden, discovering ghosts & history, spirits & mystery. Buildings that once seemed ordinary take on eerie new dimensions as The Lady in the Red Cloak relives their history & that of the ghostly entities said to still reside there. Walks are easy & suitable for all ages. Check website for more info. New in 2012 - Cemetery Tours of Mt. View in Camden! These are offered evenings before scheduled tours. We offer private or group tours & other specialty events.

Thomaston Place Auction Gallery is coastal Maine’s premier auction company, offering newly discovered, rare objects at our fine art and antique auctions. Quality consignments always accepted. Tuesday is Free Appraisal Day, or we can arrange “house calls”.

Please visit our showroom/weaving studio to observe the hand weaving and dying of nationally recognized blankets and throws. Winner of the Smithsonian Blue Ribbon for Excellence, we use local wool and natural dyes to create heirloom quality woven goods on the premises. Naturally-dyed knitting yarns! Nine miles north of Camden. Open daily June-October; open five days a week November-May.

The Charisma Artist Agency represents the finest touring artists specializing in a broad array of Americana, World, Roots, Indie, Jazz, and Swing genres. Offering a roster of renowned regional, national and internationally touring acts, our bands perform everywhere from the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall to weddings and your favorite local Festivals! We look forward to working with you to provide terrific music for your venue, festival or event.

The largest and most significant collection of lightshouse lenses and artifacts in the United States. See rare and priceless Fresnel lenses and learn about lighthouses, lightkeepers, the U.S. Coast Guard, and more! Tours welcome. Gift shop. Memorial Day to October 31st, weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekends 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See website for winter hours.

The finest collection of comic and cowboy character toys and illustration and cartoon art on public display in the U.S.A. The collection features Roy Rogers, The Lone Ranger, Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy, 1930s Disneyana, Betty Boop, Popeye, Felix the Cat, WW2 toys, Red Ryder, The Shadow, The Green Hornet, robots, space toys, Star Wars, tin wind-up toys, golden-age comic books, and animation art. Antique shop and art gallery. Open 10-4 Memorial Day-Columbus Day. 12-4 weekends until Christmas.

An intimate gallery featuring original watercolors, oils, etchings, and limited-edition work. We also exhibit hand-painted tiles and original sculpture. Quality custom framing always available. Evening hours through the summer. We’re happy to ship anywhere.

Stu Chait is an award-winning abstract watercolorist. "Watercolor is a unique and misunderstood medium, which I study and exploit through non-traditional means, making my abstractions elusive, simple, and suggestive. This allows my art to live on its own long after my brushes have been put away."

Celebrating Maine's role in American art, the Farnsworth offers a nationally recognized collection from many of America's greatest artists. The museum houses the nation's second-largest collection of works by 20th-century sculptor Louise Nevelson. Its Wyeth Center features works of Andrew, N.C., and Jamie Wyeth. Open all year, daily 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed winter Mondays and Tuesdays. Available for special events.

We bring nationally recognized artists to teach week-long classes in watercolor, oils, acrylics, and pastels July-October. Paint great coastal scenery plein air or strengthen your composition, color, and portrait skills in our Studio classes. We keep classes small to provide abundant personal attention--and we treat you to a complimentary lobster dinner! Discounted lodging available.

On July 18th, spend the day touring beautiful homes and gardens in Midcoast Maine, on the Camden Garden Club’s 66th Annual House & Garden Tour. From 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. you will see unique sites which include interesting and unusual art and accessories. Tickets are available in advance for $25 online or for $30 on tour day. See Events Calendar for details.

A local gallery and studio set in a small park on the road between the Beach and Lincolnville Center, we offer original Maine flea market art and concrete poetry, as well as antiques and collectibles from the Americas and Asia (particularly Peru and Tibet). Jacks Boxes can also be found on facebook. Open 2-7 p.m. Friday-Monday and by appointment.

Educational displays of the old days in fishing and shipbuilding; a stocked library, a conference room, and a gift shop. Museum closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Sharp's Point South, Professional Building, offers, Waterfront, Office Space available,2 minutes from Downtown. at 75 Mechanic St., Rockland, ME. Wired for Internet, newly renovated, carpeted and have a wonderful waterfront ambiance. ….”My clients all we

Original modern/abstract paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media. His work combines sensitive color use with exact shapes and movements.

The historic, exquisitely renovated and air-conditioned Opera House located in downtown Camden is open year-round featuring dynamic theater, music, film, and dance. The 516-seat auditorium and three additional spaces are also available for rent for meetings, weddings, conferences, etc. Offering state of the art sound, stage lighting and projection equipment.

Located on the scenic Kennebec River in Bath. Galleries, exhibits, and activities for all ages. Stroll through the historic shipyard, learn about lobstering, take lighthouse cruises and trolley tours, lunch under the schooner Wyoming sculpture, tour the Victorian-era Donnell House, and play on a pirate ship. Daily 9:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Members free; general admission for all others. Special Exhibit Until May 26: Ahead Full at Fifty: 50 Years of Collecting at Maine Maritime Museum

Specializing in American Realism, offering a distinguished list of leading contemporary American artists, including Stephen Scott Young, Burton Silverman, Peter Poskas, Gary Akers, Bo Bartlett, and the legendary Wyeth family. Open seasonally from June through September. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and by appointment.

Located at 22 Pearl Street, Camden, three blocks from downtown, we specialize in platinum/palladium photographs, one-of-a-kind handmade books of original photographs, and limited-edition photography books. Workshops and private tutorials for all levels of expertise offered year-round. Watch platinum printing demonstrations during our Gallery Open House Weekends (June 9-10, July 14-15, August 4-5, and September 1-2). Gallery open by appointment all other times.

Beautifully restored classic movie house and performing arts center is open year round, and offers a regular schedule of film, concerts, and special events. Fully equipped modern facility available for rent. On the National Register of Historic Places.

Maine's oldest maritime museum. One of New England's finest collections of furnishings, artifacts, ship models, paintings, photographs, and small boats. The museum is a great place to learn about Maine's maritime history, with exhibits and activities designed for children, families, and adults. Open Memorial Day weekend through the third Sunday in October. Please check our website or call the museum for hours of operation.

Our brochure describes the work and location of over 20 accomplished local artists and craftspeople in the Midcoast area. Make plans to attend our 13th anniversary free Open Studio Tour July 26-28, 2013.

We invite you to visit our 1800s-era farmhouse showroom with 14 rooms of custom-made furniture including Windsor chairs, dining tables, beds, buffets, and surprises around each corner. Our Shaker gallery is home to our newest line, a selection of classic Shaker furniture. Tour the workshop and watch furniture being made. Six miles north of Camden.

Men’s barbershop chorus performs many functions throughout the greater Camden area. This year's show at the Rockport Opera House is September 21 at 7 p.m. We are available for your event.

Colored diamonds set in 18k gold and platinum by Maine’s award-winning diamond jewelry designer. Call for appointment, Monday through Saturday for design consultations.

Books, books on CD and cassette, DVDs and videocassettes, interlibrary loan. Free public Internet access and Wi-Fi. Special collection of marine books. Preschool story time Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

The General Henry Knox Museum honors General Henry Knox - Revolutionary War hero, America’s first Secretary of War in President Washington’s cabinet, and one of Maine’s most prominent residents. Montpelier, his historically recreated Federal-style mansion, hosts tours, educational programs, and cultural events from Memorial Day thru Columbus Day. Guided tours of the elegant 19-room mansion highlight significant examples of 18th & 19th cenury decorative arts and original Knox family furnishings.

One of the world’s premier nautical photographers, Alison's images capture the essence of world-class yachting and power boating along with the tradition and pure elegance of classic boats. Alison is available to photograph your commercial or private yacht. Visit her gallery, Tuesday through Saturday 9-3 or by appointment, to browse and purchase a large range of nautical prints and products. Visit her website to view her portfolio.

A visit to the American Lighthouse Foundation’s Interpretive Center & Gift Shop, located in the keeper's house at Owls Head Light Station, is your key to discovering lighthouses that you can visit, climb, and even spend the night. The nonprofit organization manages 22 historic lighthouse sites, 11 in Maine. Shop for official Owls Head & Rockland Breakwater Light gifts! Mailing address: P.O. Box 565, Rockland, ME 04841

Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) is a non-auditioned, multi-generational chorus, performing concerts in June and January. Singing as a community for the community, MCC donates all proceeds from its June concerts to local non-profits addressing needs in the community. In Fall 2011, a new children's chorus (MC3!) was launched for singers ages 7-12 years. MCC is a non-profit 501c3 organization serving the Midcoast region.

The world’s best guide to Maine art! Pick up your free annual guide to Maine art at most fine art galleries, studios, and the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce. 150 pages of beautiful Maine art in glossy color, with maps, contact info, and statewide calendar.

For more than 38 years this international non-profit school has been offering hundreds of one- and two-week workshops for photographers, filmmakers, and media artists. Programs are available for beginners, serious amateurs, working professionals, and high school and college students. Professional certificate and MFA programs are available through Maine Media College.

Featuring the work of established and emerging contemporary Maine artists for 59 years, in downtown Rockport. In addition, our Gallery Shop offers gifts for sale. Open May to December, Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

Artisans gallery featuring fine Maine-made art and contemporary crafts.