PHOTOS: Opening Reception for Late Summer Art Exhibitions 2025 at Barn Gallery, Ogunquit, Maine

Some came for the art. Others for the wine and laughter. But everyone left with the same thought: This is why Ogunquit, Maine has been an art colony for generations. At the 2025 Late-Summer Exhibitions opening (on the evening of Saturday, August 16th, 2025) the legacy of the Ogunquit Art Association felt palpable — not as history, but as a living, ever-evolving, and inspiring force.

Inside, the crisp walls came alive with a striking collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and mixed-media works, each piece a bold declaration of artistic vision. At the center of it all: “OAA Expressions,” a dynamic showcase of the Ogunquit Art Association’s juried members, where tradition and innovation collided in a riot of color, texture, and form. This was art in its purest state — unfiltered, unrestrained, and undeniably magnetic, undeniably now.

Adding depth to the evening were two standout features:

• A 50th Anniversary Showcase honoring sculptor David Schneider, whose five decades with the OAA have left an indelible mark on Maine’s artistic landscape.
• The Expanded Collectors Gallery, where accessible, ready-to-hang treasures (all 16×20 or smaller, priced under $850) invited visitors to take home a piece of Ogunquit’s creative soul.

Outside, the Sculpture Court transformed into an open-air gallery, where works by OAA sculptors and Invited New England artists stood in dialogue with the salt-tinged breeze and fading summer light.

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Photos of the Artist Reception for the 2025 Late-Summer Exhibitions at Barn Gallery (by OAA Artist Member, Dave Wade)

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For those who missed the evening’s magic, glimpses of some of the exhibitions live on right here at barngallery.org and across Barn Gallery’s social media accounts. But as any attendee could attest: no screen can capture the thrill of standing before these works, sharing stories with artists, and feeling the pulse of Maine’s longest-running art collective.

The Late-Summer Exhibitions run through September 6th — don’t miss your chance to experience them. Enjoy these images from the Artist Reception for Late-Summer Exhibitions 2025 — and visit Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine 7 Days a Week (Monday – Saturday 11 AM – 5 PM and Sunday 1 – 5 PM) until October 13, 2025.

The Ogunquit Art Association—Maine’s original artists’ group, inspiring creators and collectors since 1928.