Tents, town, lobster pots and people
Plein air painting by Maggie Trout.
From the 2007 "Paint The Town" event.

Coastal Creativity Week in Rockland
The Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show has sparked a city-wide collaboration of fun events in Rockland, loosely called “Coastal Creativity Week.” Here's a guide
to some of what's happening:

Open daily during gallery and museum hours, Rockland
Art Walk Treasure Hunt
Explore the museums and galleries of Rockland and search out the special piece of maritime artwork that each participating gallery has on display. Look for the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbor Show logo to identify the artwork. Many galleries will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6. FMI visit: www.artsinrockland.com.

Click here to view a gallery of the selected "treasures" that you'll find during the Art Walk Treasure Hunt
Click here to download a map of downtown Rockland with gallery locations.
Click here for the artwork "treasure" list.

Wednesday, August 6, 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, Rockland
Bay Chamber Concerts presents “Old Friends”
Pianist and founder of the Beaux Arts Trio, Menahem Pressler, joins with the St. Lawrence String Quartet and bassist Timothy Pitts. FMI: 207-236-2823 or www.baychamberconcerts.org

Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m. to dusk, downtown Rockland
“Paint the Town”
The Farnsworth Art Museum’s annual event brings together participating painters, photographers, sculptors, and poets to create artwork in various mediums throughout town from 9 a.m. until dusk. Registration is free; open to artists ages 14 and up. All creations will be auctioned at the museum, from 4-6 p.m. on lawn of the Farnsworth. Proceeds to benefit the Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St. FMI: 207-596-6457 or www.farnsworthmuseum.org

Saturday, August 9, 6-9 p.m.
at Harbor Square Gallery, 374 Main St., Rockland
Rooftop Soirée and Raw Bar Benefit
Explore all three floors of the gallery’s historic building including the new rooftop gallery and garden with views of Penobscot Bay. $25 admittance includes raw bar and hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Tickets are available at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show at the Soireé table, or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Kno-Wal-Lin Hospice House. FMI: www.penbayhealthcare.org/rooftop

August 8-10, Watts Hall, 174 Main St., Thomaston.
Silent auction: Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 12-3 p.m.
Live auction: Sat. 6-8 p.m.
“Art For the Animals” Fundraiser Auction
Items include artwork created by local artists, and gift items and certificates from local restaurants, shops, and service-providers. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Knox County. FMI: 207-594-4897 or www.humanesocietyofknoxcounty.org

Click here to download a map of downtown Rockland with gallery locations.