The Gilley is in the midst of our fourth Winter Session and we hope you will come and visit. There is art to see, and art to make. We have activities for all ages, even the littlest patrons.

We are open regularly on Fridays and Saturdays, from 10am to 4pm, and we offer specials classes and programs on other days. Check our calendar for the most current updates.

Hope to see you soon at the Gilley, where we bring people closer to nature through art.

 Acadia National Park Artist-in-Residence Samantha DeFlitch will share poems from her in-progress manuscript, “Singing Ground,” at the Wendell Gilley during National Poetry Month. She is interested in how different registers of speech amplify the tension between loss and hope, and her work emphasizes the importance of perception in addressing environmental crises. 

Following the reading, DeFlitch will lead a brief writing exercise . 

This event is free and open to all, but registration is required.

Flock to the Gilley for a fun and informative few hours with field ecologist and expert birder Seth Benz. 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.

Delve into the art of paper-cutting with this nature-inspired workshop at the Gilley. You’ll make an MDI-shaped piece of art from heavy paper and populate it with blueberries or another nature design of your choice using paper,  X-ACTO knives, and rulers. Learn easy cutting techniques and strategies for planning your picture. This will be taught by Bar Harbor artist Lynda Millar, who also teaches woodburning and beginner carving classes at the Museum. Space is limited and registration is required. Students must be at least 13 years old.