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Make Art Outside with Plein Air Painters of Maine

  • laurenbrafgallery
  • May 16
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jul 3

Painting on an easel of an island in the ocean set agains the backrop of the ocean, the island and the sky
Photo courtesy of Diane Dubreuil, PAPME

Our friends at Plein Air Painters of Maine (PAPME) invite artists to create outdoors this summer! These FREE events, subject to weather conditions, offer a fantastic opportunity to paint out in the open air in some beautiful locales.


Here's a preview of some upcoming dates and locations. For the complete schedule, rain dates, directions, and RSVP details, visit the PAPME website or their Facebook page.


  • May 21: Capture the coastal scenery of Southport Island, Cozy Harbor, and Hendricks Head Beach.

  • May 28: Paint amidst the natural beauty of Boothbay's Knickerkane Island and Porter Preserve, a Boothbay Region Land Trust property.

  • June 4: Visit Smiling Hill Farm, a historic 500-acre New England farm dating back to 1720.

  • June 11: Explore Harpswell Center's architectural gems, historic sites, and nature trails, including the Horticultural Club gardens.

  • June 12-15: Enjoy free artists' days at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (sign up through mainegardens.org).

  • June 16: Discover unique subjects at Elmer's Barn Antiques in Coopers Mills, ME.

  • June 24: Paint the picturesque Ice Follies Farm, featuring a beautiful old barn and horses.

  • June 25: Capture the iconic Pemaquid Lighthouse in Bristol, ME.

 2025 Exhibit Calendar

Don't miss out! Download BRAF's 2025 calendar of exhibits including special themed shows and receptions. 

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The Boothbay Region Art Foundation, an inclusive, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been a cornerstone of this region's artistic community for over 60 years. Our mission is to create opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy, learn from, and participate in the visual arts.

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

PO Box 124

1 Townsend Ave

Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

 

(207)633-2703

BRAFgallery@gmail.com

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