Celebrate Nature, Art and Creativity in Maine.
Wendell Gilley delighted in helping others find connections with nature and creativity. Our Museum sustains his legacy through vibrant art exhibitions and a wide range of hands-on creative and educational programs for all ages.
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3 Restoration Projects in Maine: Bald Eagles, the Penobscot River, and American Chestnut
Ray “Bucky” Owen, former Commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW ) and a longtime conservationist, teacher, and outdoorsman, will share insights on three successful conservation projects in Maine on Saturday, April 19, at the Wendell Gilley Museum in a program co-sponsored by Downeast Trout Unlimited.
“Three Restoration Projects in Maine: Bald Eagles, the Penobscot River, and American Chestnuts,” is a free program in person only. Registration is required at www.wendellgilleymuseum.org.

Family Paint 'n' Sip: Red-winged Blackbird
Paint a colorful red-winged blackbird in watercolor in this fun Family Paint ‘n’ Sip.
Artist Erika Elizabeth will walk students through a step-by-step process. All materials provided along with tea, seltzer, juice and snacks. This family-friendly paint ‘n’ sip is suitable for all experience levels, and those age 6 and older. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. Special family pricing available.

Mixed Media Miniature Art-a-Palooza!
Join artist Kathie Pratt for an afternoon of nature-themed art with mini canvases, polymer clay, natural materials, and more. Get creative, get crafty, have fun! Adults and families welcome; children under 12 please bring an adult. All materials provided, but you are welcome to bring your own natural materials to include in your art.
Special family pricing available.

Poetry: Blanket of the Night / Carl Little
Join us for a special evening with poet and arts writer Carl Little at the Gilley as he shares works from his new book of verse, Blanket of the Night. Little’s poetry has appeared in a wide range of literary journals, including the Paris Review, Kennebec, Hudson Review and Maine Arts Journal.
He is the author of two prior poetry collections: 3,000 Dreams Explained (1992) and Ocean Drinker: New & Selected Poems (2006). His poetry has also been included in several anthologies edited by Wesley McNair, as well as Local News: Poetry about Small Towns and 3 Nations Anthology: Native, Canadian & New England Writers.
Carl lives and writes in Somesville.
There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.

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Mixed Media Miniature Art-a-Palooza!
George Archibald: Helping the Rarest of Cranes
Felting Workshop: Landscape with 3-D Trees
Reading with Wings: Haiku & Hope Eco-poetry Workshop
Reading with Wings: Haiku & Hope Eco-poetry Reading
Nature Journaling
Textile Art with Elaine O'Neil
Full-day Printmaking Workshop with Sherrie York
People-Nature-Art with Printmaker Sherrie York
3 Restoration Projects in Maine: Bald Eagles, the Penobscot River, and American Chestnut
Flash Fiction with Annaliese Jakimides
People-Nature-Art with Kate Malone
Bird Chatter with Seth Benz
Out the Studio Windows: An Online Illustrated Talk by Barry van Dusen
Acadia Birding Festival
Paint 'n' Sip
Paint 'n' Sip
Paint 'n' Sip: The Wave in Ink & Watercolor
Paint 'n' Sip: Puffins
Paint 'n' Sip: Magical Mushrooms in Ink & Watercolor
Paint 'n' Sip: Robins in Watercolor
Community Open House & Art Show
Paint 'n' Sip: Klimt-inspired Forest
People-Nature-Art with Peggy Clark Lumpkins
Poetry: Blanket of the Night / Carl Little
Family Paint 'n' Sip: Red-winged Blackbird
Haiku Workshop with Kristen Lindquist