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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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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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 ReviewKennebecHudson 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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News

Classes canceled but Museum is open

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Winter Session starts Jan. 10!

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Closed until Jan. 10

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Job Opening: Director of Development

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Community Art Show & Open House!

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Events

Mixed Media Miniature Art-a-Palooza!

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George Archibald: Helping the Rarest of Cranes

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Felting Workshop: Landscape with 3-D Trees

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Reading with Wings: Haiku & Hope Eco-poetry Workshop

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Reading with Wings: Haiku & Hope Eco-poetry Reading

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Nature Journaling

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Textile Art with Elaine O'Neil

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Full-day Printmaking Workshop with Sherrie York

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People-Nature-Art with Printmaker Sherrie York

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3 Restoration Projects in Maine: Bald Eagles, the Penobscot River, and American Chestnut

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Flash Fiction with Annaliese Jakimides

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People-Nature-Art with Kate Malone

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Bird Chatter with Seth Benz

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Out the Studio Windows: An Online Illustrated Talk by Barry van Dusen

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Acadia Birding Festival

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Paint 'n' Sip

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Paint 'n' Sip

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Paint 'n' Sip: The Wave in Ink & Watercolor

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Paint 'n' Sip: Puffins

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Paint 'n' Sip: Magical Mushrooms in Ink & Watercolor

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Paint 'n' Sip: Robins in Watercolor

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Community Open House & Art Show

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Paint 'n' Sip: Klimt-inspired Forest

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People-Nature-Art with Peggy Clark Lumpkins

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Poetry: Blanket of the Night / Carl Little

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Family Paint 'n' Sip: Red-winged Blackbird

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Haiku Workshop with Kristen Lindquist

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