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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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Mountain Paint 'n' Sip

 

Create a painting of mountains in the moonlight with local artist and teacher Erika Rosso in this step-by-step class. You’ll learn how to apply masking fluid, how to use salt for special effects, and how to make a watercolor wash. Suitable for all levels. In-person only at the Gilley. Sip on wine, tea or seltzer. Fee: $25 for members and $30 for non-members.

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People-Nature-Art with journalist Bob Duchesne

Bob Duchesne will bring his unique perspective as a birder, birding guide, and journalist to the Gilley for this in-person People-Nature-Art event. He writes widely about birding in Maine, including a weekly birding column for the Bangor Daily News. He served six terms in the Maine House of Representatives, chairing the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Committee. Currently he serves on Maine Board of Environmental Protection.

This event includes an in-person reception at 5:30pm at the Gilley followed by an in-person presentation, which will also be livecast via Zoom. There is no charge, but reservations are required. When you sign up, please indicate whether you will attend remotely or in person.

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Peacock Paintings

Dive into the whimsical world of artist Starla Michelle to create a beautiful peacock painting with Erika Rosso on canvas with acrylics. Erika will lead you through a step-by-step process and you’ll leave with a canvas painting of your own. This class uses acrylic paint, so wear old clothes or bring a smock. Suitable for ages 7+.  Fee: $20, members & $25 non-members.

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Online: Watercolor with Barry van Dusen

Learn from this award-winning and internationally renown wildlife artist, in a class with an emphasis on color and using washes. This class happens online, but with a twist. Barry will be on the big screen at the Gilley and you can choose to paint in person at the museum, or take the class online from home.

Fee: $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

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News

Book Giveway Just in Time for March 21 Author Event

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Closed March 4 due to Weather

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Gettin' Wild: Animal-based Game Play with Camp Beech Cliff

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Reopen today, Jan. 21!

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Bar Harbor Bank & Trust sponsors People-Nature-Art

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Events

Story Time!

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Story Time!

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Online: Watercolor with Barry van Dusen

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Poetry with Stuart Kestenbaum

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Acadia Sunset Paint 'n' Sip

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Peacock Paintings

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Mountain Paint 'n' Sip

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Bird Chatter: Informal Discussions, Observations, and Gossip

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Beginners' Carving Class

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People-Nature-Art with journalist Bob Duchesne

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People-Nature-Art with poet & printmaker Leslie Moore

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Bee House Workshop

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