A Stroke of Art !!

- Private group -
Tue, 09/08/2015 - 11:15am

Story Location:
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
United States

MONDAY -MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH - SEPTEMBER 13TH 
A STROKE OF ART

Internationally acclaimed artists Paint our Peninsula

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH 

Event Name:  ARTIST WELCOME RECEPTION

Event Time/Location:  5p-7p /Harborfields Waterfront Cottages

Event Summary:  Welcome Reception for Artists, presented by COCO VIVO Artful Living.

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH 

Event Name:  A STROKE OF ART:  QUICK DRAW, RECEPTION & SILENT AUCTION

Event Time/Location:  Quickdraw Noon-2p Footbridge/Reception:  2p-4p Andrews’ Harborside Restaurant

Event Summary:  Quick Draw noon-2pm, followed by a hors d’oeuvres reception and silent auction at Andrews’ Harborside Restaurant.  Public Welcome.  Free Admission.

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

Event Name:  A STROKE OF ART: OPA (OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA) GREAT PAINT OUT | ART SALE & RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

Event Time/Location:  9a-4p/Grimes Cove.  Reception 5p-7p, Spruce Point Inn

Event Summary:  OPA spend day painting various scenes of Grimes Cove, followed by an Art sale and hors d’oeuvres reception at Spruce Point Inn. Public Welcome.  Free admission.

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH

Event Name:  A STROKE OF ART:  QUICK DRAW

Event Time/Location:  10AM-Noon/Farmers' Market @ Boothbay Commons

Event Summary:  Artists Quick Draw our local Farmer's Market.  Public welcome.  Free event.

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH

Event Name:  A STROKE OF ART:  PAINT & POUR, HOSTED BY ROCKTIDE INN

Event Time/Location:  2p-4P/Rocktide Inn Waterfront lounge

Event Summary:  Artists work with art enthusiasts in a fun and light atmosphere. Ticketed event, call Rocktide at 207-633-4455 for reservations.  Followed by Happy Hour on Sea Deck.  Live music. Free admission.

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

Event Name:  A STROKE OF ART:  PAINT THE PENINSULA | ART SHOW & SALE | LOCAL ALES & EATS

Event Time/Location:  All day @ Various locations/3p-6pm: Art Show & Sale, Local Ales & Eats at Harborfields Waterfront Cottages

Event Summary:  Artists paint the peninsula.  Reception to follow featuring a Boothbay Craft Brewery Harbor Fest Ale tasting and local eats.   Public welcome.  Free admission.

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH

Event Name:  A STROKE OF ART:  QUICK DRAW

Event Time/Location:  2PM-4PM/Fishin' For Fashin Show @ Rocktide Inn & Restaurant

Event Summary:  Artists Quick Draw Fishin' models at this sell 0ut Harbor Fest event.  Admission tickets available here.

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th

The First Annual Stroke of Art Grand Finale Event (Meet the Artists Collectors Brunch) promises to dazzle.   Art Lovers, Collectors and friends will have the opportunity to attend the exclusive Meet the Artists Jazz brunch and be a part of a unique art experience reminiscent of Paint Outs on the great estates of nostalgic years gone by.  This year's Meet the Artists event will take place at the majestic and historic Harborfields Waterfront Cottages,owned by the Thorpe family since 1832.  Guests can spend the afternoon strolling the grounds of the waterfront estate and enjoy its commanding views of Boothbay Harbor.  View over 100 paintings created by local and nationally known artists who have captured moments on canvas of our beautiful peninsula during their week here. The work is assembled in an ‘open art show & sale’ that will be shared by the artists and art patrons alike.Tickets purchased by August 31st include a $50 voucher toward the purchase of any piece of art on display.   Can't be at the festival?  No problem, we will be featuring all paintings as they are finished, right here, beginning on September 8th.   Check back for information on how to bid.  

 

ALL WEEK:  The painters artwork will be on display (as created) in the boathouse of the Harborfields Waterfront estate.  All are welcome to visit throughout the week and enjoy this rare opportunity to witness works of art in the making.