Celebrate Nature, Art and Creativity in Maine.
Wendell Gilley delighted in helping others find connections with nature and creativity. Our Museum sustains his legacy through vibrant art exhibitions and a wide range of hands-on creative and educational programs for all ages.
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Paint 'n' Sip: Maine Islands
Join us for our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way.
Each month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. For July, we’ll be painting a landscape of islands in Maine.
Sip on wine, tea or seltzer as part of this adults-only class, which is suitable for artists of all levels who are at least 21 years old. All materials and beverages provided.
Closed July 4
The Wendell Gilley Museum will be closed on July 4th and will reopen at 10am on Tuesday, July 7. The Gilley’s summer schedule is Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm each of those days, with some events outside that time frame. Check the web calendar for complete event information.
Family Paint 'n' Sip: Wild and Wacky Birds
Paint a Wild and Wacky Birds in this fun Family Paint ‘n’ Sip. Artist Erika Elizabeth will guide students through a step-by-step process. All materials provided along with tea, seltzer, juice and snacks. This family-friendly paint ‘n’ sip is suitable for all experience levels, and those age 6 and older. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Small-group Puffin Tour
Join noted ornithologist, field biologist and trip leader Seth Benz on this private small-group tour to Petit Manan Island aboard the 40-foot Tricia Clark out of Steuben, Maine; watch for Atlantic puffins, terns, razorbills, eagles, eiders, black guillemots and more with expert insights from Seth. The smaller boat size provides a more intimate experience than on larger tour boats, and allows the Tricia Clark to get closer to Petit Manan. Boat leaves promptly at 10am from the dock in Steuben; arrival required no later than 9:30am.
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"A Line Is..." with award-winning children's illustrator and author Will Hillenbrand
Author Talk with Children's Author/Illustrator Will Hillenbrand
Shape Drawing with children's author Will Hillenbrand
Small-group Puffin Tour
Family Paint 'n' Sip: Wild and Wacky Birds
Paint 'n' Sip: Maine Islands
Woodburning Workshop
Flight of Swallows Wine-tasting Fundraiser
Carving and Woodburning a Bird for Beginners
Carve a Preening Duck with Master Carver Josh Brewer
People-Nature-Art with Painter Heidi Daub
People-Nature-Art with Multi-media Artist Helene Farrar
People-Nature-Art with Birding Guide Lillian Stokes
People-Nature-Art with Sculptor Spencer Tinkham
People-Nature-Art with Painter Sean Murtha
People-Nature-Art with sculptor and photographer Alex Turanski
Pattern-making for Carving with Josh Brewer