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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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News

Closed July 4

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Meet the Artists!

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Closed for Exhibit Installation until May 27

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Phones temporarily down

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Acadia Poet program rescheduled for September

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Events

"A Line Is..." with award-winning children's illustrator and author Will Hillenbrand

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Author Talk with Children's Author/Illustrator Will Hillenbrand

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Shape Drawing with children's author Will Hillenbrand

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Small-group Puffin Tour

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Family Paint 'n' Sip: Wild and Wacky Birds

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Paint 'n' Sip: Maine Islands

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Woodburning Workshop

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Flight of Swallows Wine-tasting Fundraiser

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Carving and Woodburning a Bird for Beginners

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Carve a Preening Duck with Master Carver Josh Brewer

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People-Nature-Art with Painter Heidi Daub

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People-Nature-Art with Multi-media Artist Helene Farrar

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People-Nature-Art with Birding Guide Lillian Stokes

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People-Nature-Art with Sculptor Spencer Tinkham

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People-Nature-Art with Painter Sean Murtha

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People-Nature-Art with sculptor and photographer Alex Turanski

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Pattern-making for Carving with Josh Brewer

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