Events

MID-SEASON EXHIBITIONS: This exciting new season of art exhibitions and programs by artists of the Ogunquit Art Association continues with their Mid-Season Exhibitions — which include the annual “Regional Artists: An Open, Juried Show” (download prospectus here) — running Wednesday, June 24th through Saturday July 25th (with an Opening Reception on Saturday, July 27th from 4-7 PM). ***NOTE*** Our Open, Regional, Juried show is all in-person: no pre-registration, nothing e-mailed in ahead of time. Just show up at Barn Gallery on June 21, 1PM – 4PM (or send someone in your place) with your one or two submissions and payment [...]

Join us on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 (from 10 AM - 4 PM) for this exciting off-site Plein Air Painting workshop led by Ogunquit Art Association artist-member Russel Whitten. Suggested donation $75 Located at Robert Laurent’s farm studio in Cape Neddick (Deidre O'Flaherty will meet participants at Barn Gallery and give the directions), this class will provide training in the direct observation of form and its surrounding elements. The emphasis will be on plein air drawing and controlling watercolor media while re-creating the appearance of nature with use of surrounding forms. Demonstrating with watercolor, Russel will show the development of [...]

Join us at Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine on Wednesday, July 15th 2026 for a free "Watercolor Demonstration" (at 6pm) led by Ogunquit Art Association artist-member Dustan Knight. ALSO: Join us at Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine on Thursday, July 16th 2026 (from 10am - 3pm) for an inspiring "Watercolor Workshop - Watercolor Flowers" led by Knight. Suggested Workshop donation: $75 Additional Information Come join professional artist + educator Dustan Knight as she presents a workshop focused on the art of watercolor. Fabulous watercolor flowers: big, loose and easy! Watercolor florals with brilliant color, loose [...]

Join us at Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 for a "Mixed Media Workshop - Bands of Color in Watercolor and Collage" (from 10am - 3pm) led by Ogunquit Art Association artist-member Ethel Hills. Suggested Workshop donation: $75.00. Additional Information Come join accomplished artist + educator Ethel Hills as she presents a workshop focused on "Bands of Color in Watercolor and Collage". Enjoy an art play day and learn a new technique. We’ll be making small colorful abstract landscapes that celebrate your spirit. One of the fun pieces of this experience [...]

PREVIEW THE WORK AND LEAVE A BID: The OAA Art Auction Preview is between Wednesday (July 29th) and Friday (July 31st) from 11 AM – 5 PM and then on Saturday, (August 1st) from 11 AM – 2 PM. This Ogunquit Art Association tradition is the Biggest Annual Art Auction in Ogunquit, Maine and one of the MAJOR cultural events of the summer in 2026! Trust us – you don’t want to miss this VERY POPULAR Ogunquit art event! This adrenaline-infused evening regularly draws collectors and enthusiasts from across the Eastern Seaboard and beyond for an electrifying night of bidding [...]

Join us at Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 for a “Vinegar Painting Workshop” (from 10AM-3PM) led by Ogunquit Art Association artist-member Pamela Bearor-Amiralian. Suggested Workshop donation: $75 PLUS *materials fee $20.00. Additional Information Come join professional artist Pamela Bearor-Amiralian as she presents a workshop focused on bringing Vinegar Painting into the 21st century. The workshop will be an exploration of the historical folk-art finish (Vinegar painting) used in the colonies during the 1700’s/1800’s. This painting method was popular during this time partly because of the shortage of paint coming from [...]

Join us at Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 (from 10 AM - 3 PM) for a Printmaking Without a Press: Direct Trace Monotypes Workshop led by Ogunquit Art Association artist-member Jane Petschek. Suggested Workshop donation: $75 Additional Information Come join professional artist Jane Petschek for her Printmaking Without a Press: Direct Trace Monotypes Workshop. Monotypes are a kind of print that is “pulled” from a painting or drawing made on an inked metal or Plexiglas plate. Direct trace monotypes are a fun and easy way to create a unique print [...]

Join us at Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 for a "Printmaking Workshop - Gelatin Prints" (from 11am to 3pm) led by Ogunquit Art Association artist-member Deloris White. Suggested Workshop donation: $75 Additional Information The Ogunquit Art Association (OAA) invites you to a captivating exploration of gelatin printmaking! Join artist-member Deloris White at the Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine for a fun and informative Gelatin Printmaking Workshop on Tuesday, August 25th. Printmaking Workshop: Gelatin Print Landscapes by Deloris White Date: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Suggested [...]

Join us at Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 for a "Painting Demonstration - Still Life" (at 6pm) led by Ogunquit Art Association artist-member Pamela duLong Williams. ALSO: Join us at Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine on Thursday, September 3rd (from 10am - 3pm) for an inspiring "Painting Workshop - Still Life" led by Williams. Suggested Workshop donation: $75 Pamela duLong Williams' vibrant still life paintings are renowned for their captivating energy and rich colors. Her extensive experience as an instructor shines through, with workshops and college-level oil painting courses offered across the globe. Williams' artwork [...]