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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Bird Chatter: Discussion & Observations
Flock to the Gilley for a fun and informative few hours with Seth Benz, the bird ecology director at Schoodic Institute. Seth will delve into research and share current sightings and insights. Bring your own questions and curiosity, a favorite bird-related reading, or your latest observations. Depending on weather, the group might go for a bird-sighting walk outside.
Photography Workshop in Acadia
This full-day workshop takes place on April 25, 2024, and runs from approximately 4:30 AM to 7:30 PM. It is designed to maximize learning opportunities and provide guidance on creating the kind of images you want to create. From sunrise to sunset, you will alternate between traveling around Acadia taking photos, and classroom time where we discuss a range of topics that lead to successful, self-expressive image-making. There will also be individual instruction based on your goals and your questions.
What do I mean when I say, self-expression? Am I talking about art? To be honest I struggle with calling myself an artist. I’m uncomfortable with that title. I’m a photographer. Photographer is a very comfortable title for me. But if I want my photography to be personal, I need to express my emotions, my thoughts, and the stories I want to tell through my imagery. I want to express to you, the viewer, how I connect with the subjects that I photograph.
The cost is $150 for Museum members and $175 for non-members. Spaces are limited. Registration is required.
Paint 'n' Sip: Monochromatic Landscape Painting
When we take away the options of various colors, we are left with a simple task of using value to create form. A monochromatic painting uses one color in various values or shades to create an image. This makes the watercolor painting process much easier to approach. Students will be guided step by step to create an image of layered mountains and trees in the foreground, choosing one shade of blue for their painting.
Suitable for artists of all levels who are at least 21 years old. All materials and beverages provided.
Creation Club
Come hang out Saturday night at the Gilley and get creative! Use our materials or BYOP (bring your own project) at this open-studio style community club. Each session we'll have a still life, carved bird sculptures, and a clothed model. Stop by any time between 5pm and 8pm to enjoy refreshments (BYOB) and a casual, artistic atmosphere with fellow creators and crafters!
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Plein Air: Kelley Farm and Marsh
All Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Watercolor Puffins
Paint 'n' Sip: Northern Lights and Mountain Silhouettes
Paint 'n' Sip: Whale and Boat
Plein Air: Acadia Rocks near Thunder Hole
All-Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Celebrating Barbara Cooney-Mrs Rumphius Inspired Watercolors
Paint 'n' Stretch: Relaxing Watercolor Tree Paths
Plein Air: Watercolor Trees at the Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Gardens
All Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Watercolor and Ink Dragonfly
Paint 'n' Sip: TreeStrewn Landscape
Paint 'n' Stretch: Mini Foliage and Fern Watercolors
Paint 'n' Sip: Echo Lake Night Sky with Milky Way
Paint 'n' Sip: Somes Sound Landscape in Blues and Greens
All Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Watercolor Snail and Mushrooms
Paint 'n' Stretch: Painting Robins in Watercolor
Cyanotype and Sip Workshop
Family Cyanotype Workshop with Jenn Booher
Paint 'n' Sip: Whimsical Mushrooms in Watercolor and Ink
All Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Bubble Painting & Texture in Watercolor
Bas Relief Jars
Paint 'n' Sip: Robin's Egg in a Woven Nest
Bee House Workshop
Photography Workshop in Acadia
Six Months in the Field: One Biologist and the Birds she Observed
People-Nature-Art with Nell Parker, 'Forest Floor' Painter
People-Nature-Art with Lucy Kalian, Painter
People-Nature-Art with Bonnie Chase, Natural Materials Artist
People-Nature-Art with Josh Brewer, Carver & Sculptor
People-Nature-Art with Matt Aeberhard, Documentary Filmmaker
People-Nature-Art with Gina Sawin, Painter
People-Nature-Art with Rick Alley, Jr., Duck Stamp Painter
People-Nature-Art with Marc Fink, Printmaker and Painter
People-Nature-Art with Jennifer Moxley, Poet & Essayist
Intro to Bird Carving
Intro to Bird Carving
Haiku Workshop
All-Ages Paint 'n' Sip: The Cat at Night
Sensory Walk
Paint 'n' Sip: Monochromatic Landscape Painting
Creation Club
Nature Gelli Printing
Wingspan Game Day at the Gilley
Bird Chatter: Discussion & Observations
Bas Relief Workshop-3/2 & 4/6
Intro Carving Class-Winter Afternoons
Intro Carving Class - Winter Mornings
Cyanotype Workshop with Jenn Booher