‘Near at Hand’ - Paintings and Drawings of John Whalley
An Exhibit in the Visitor Center
Wednesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 13

‘Near at Hand,’ an exhibit of more than 40 paintings and drawings by John Whalley, is an opportunity to view works of extraordinary detail and beauty by this noted artist. The show opens in the Visitor Center on Wednesday, July 9, and a reception at 5:00 p.m. will include delicious hors d’oeuvres and beverages. 

The artist, a resident of Damariscotta Mills, will present a talk on Sunday, July 13, beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Both the reception and artist’s talk are open to the public.

Pictured is ‘Round Pear,’ cropped according to this Web site’s parameters.  

‘Flower Girls’
Photographs by Patrisha McLean
July 29 – August 11

Patrisha McLean captures the essence of both flowers and girlhood in her 'Flower Girl' photographs. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will exhibit about a dozen of these delightful and beautifully executed works from July 29 through August 11 in the Visitor Center. Please allow some extra time during your visit to enjoy this show. All the photographs will be for sale.

On Sunday, August 3, please join us for a talk by the artist at 2 p.m., followed by a reception from 3-5 p.m. The exhibit, as well as the talk and reception, are free for members and with regular Gardens admission for non-members.

Patrisha uses a 2-1/4, non-digital camera. Her extensive gardens are her studio and furnish all of the flowers that she uses. In fact, she grows some specifically for their photogrenic properties. The models for these photographs are all young girls from her midcoat Maine community.

The 'Flower Girls' project begins with the arrival of spring's first flowers - dandelions and lily-of-the-valley - and continues through the growing season until the sunflowers and hydrangea.

Pictured is 'Isadora with Mask of Old Roses,' cropped according to this Web site's parameters.