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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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News

CLOSING due to weather March 23

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Time change for March 9 class

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Closed Saturday, Jan. 13

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End of Year Sale in Museum Store

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Winter Passes Available Now

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Events

Plein Air: Kelley Farm and Marsh

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All Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Watercolor Puffins

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Paint 'n' Sip: Northern Lights and Mountain Silhouettes

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Paint 'n' Sip: Whale and Boat

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Plein Air: Acadia Rocks near Thunder Hole

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All-Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Celebrating Barbara Cooney-Mrs Rumphius Inspired Watercolors

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Paint 'n' Stretch: Relaxing Watercolor Tree Paths

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Plein Air: Watercolor Trees at the Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Gardens

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All Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Watercolor and Ink Dragonfly

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Paint 'n' Sip: TreeStrewn Landscape

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Paint 'n' Stretch: Mini Foliage and Fern Watercolors

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Paint 'n' Sip: Echo Lake Night Sky with Milky Way

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Paint 'n' Sip: Somes Sound Landscape in Blues and Greens

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All Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Watercolor Snail and Mushrooms

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Paint 'n' Stretch: Painting Robins in Watercolor

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Cyanotype and Sip Workshop

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Family Cyanotype Workshop with Jenn Booher

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Paint 'n' Sip: Whimsical Mushrooms in Watercolor and Ink

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All Ages Paint 'n' Sip: Bubble Painting & Texture in Watercolor

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Bas Relief Jars

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Paint 'n' Sip: Robin's Egg in a Woven Nest

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Bee House Workshop

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Photography Workshop in Acadia

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Six Months in the Field: One Biologist and the Birds she Observed

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People-Nature-Art with Nell Parker, 'Forest Floor' Painter

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People-Nature-Art with Lucy Kalian, Painter

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People-Nature-Art with Bonnie Chase, Natural Materials Artist

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People-Nature-Art with Josh Brewer, Carver & Sculptor

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People-Nature-Art with Matt Aeberhard, Documentary Filmmaker

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People-Nature-Art with Gina Sawin, Painter

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People-Nature-Art with Rick Alley, Jr., Duck Stamp Painter

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People-Nature-Art with Marc Fink, Printmaker and Painter

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People-Nature-Art with Jennifer Moxley, Poet & Essayist

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Intro to Bird Carving

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Intro to Bird Carving

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Haiku Workshop

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All-Ages Paint 'n' Sip: The Cat at Night

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Sensory Walk

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Paint 'n' Sip: Monochromatic Landscape Painting

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Creation Club

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Nature Gelli Printing

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Wingspan Game Day at the Gilley

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Bird Chatter: Discussion & Observations

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Bas Relief Workshop-3/2 & 4/6

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Intro Carving Class-Winter Afternoons

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Intro Carving Class - Winter Mornings

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Cyanotype Workshop with Jenn Booher

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