<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Eastport Arts Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastport Arts Center]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:16:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.eastportartscenter.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth annual Prize for Poetry a success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the fourth annual Charles R. Moore Prize for Poetry publication! We received some exceptional pieces this year and were pleased to share many of them during the gala on Saturday night. The winners of the youth category (judged by Amy Ray) are: First: Kira L. McMahon of Lubec, "The Old Lilac" (shown on left) Second: Jocelyn Dubay of Baileyville, Untitled Third: Sonya Lombardo of Alexander, "Clocks" The winners of the adult category (judged by...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/fourth-annual-prize-for-poetry-a-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8389f1f59f6f7f1068cbd7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:34:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_9e7c8d82f68f4ace9eedee4b93220b5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastport Gallery: Call for Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastport Gallery, a program of the Eastport Arts Center, is currently calling for new members with the deadline to apply being September 15. There are two ways to be a part of the gallery - as a traditional member with your work showcased in the physical gallery on Water Street, and as an online member. Get the details here.]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/eastport-gallery-call-for-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a837a08becb69ff147e6243</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:17:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_3e93bc6b09674375a57f7e71be8befe4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film screenings return to EAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the recent installation of a new laser projector for our upstairs theater, EAC is proceeding with scheduling a series of community-requested films for the upcoming late summer and fall seasons. The first of these films is Georgia O'Keeffe: the Brightness of Light, showing at EAC on Sunday, August 9 (rescheduled from August 8) at 7 pm. The Brightness of Light illuminates the extraordinary life and lasting influence of an artist who reshaped the American art landscape. From her formative...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/film-screenings-return-to-eac</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a46542bb43141f75840a3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:39:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_ec81e2c53b314a75a34ca6e32885f73e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_980,h_552,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Tour: "Downeast Summer" Community art exhibit]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're not able to see the fantastic "Downeast Summer" exhibition in the downstairs Washington Street gallery at EAC in person (open hours are Thursday through Saturday, 1 to 4 pm and during events), here is a virtual tour of the experience (click on the photo below to expand the view). Thank you to the community members who submitted works to this beautiful show and to Melinda Jaques and the EAC Curating Committee for their expertise in hanging the works (most of which are available for...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/virtual-tour-downeast-summer-community-art-exhibit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d19c824d6803bed6a4efa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:45:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_6bb6d24635794fccb9a98f820bbb4334~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Art for Health with Jen Maffett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artist and health advocate Jen Maffett presented a compelling case as to role art plays in fostering health and recovery in her talk on Sunday, June 21 - along with suggesting some simple activities to help us engage our artistic sides. If you missed it, or would like to revisit it, check it out on our YouTube channel. Jen's list of resources and activities are shared below. Books: • Art Cure, The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt • Change the Way You See Everything by...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/video-art-for-health-with-jen-maffett</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e9ebf44ca276d30d4219a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:49:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_ae51362149b3472c9f70dec149501d08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Mythical Creatures of Maine with Christopher Packard]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you missed author and biologist Christopher Packard discussing some of the mythical creatures that have been known in Maine for centuries, and those known to the Indigenous Wabanaki people for thousands of years, you can watch the recording via our YouTube channel.]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/video-mythical-creatures-of-maine-with-christopher-packard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c221b16a9a8229e057dba</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:18:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTePgsz0eEU" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concert Series announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Concert Series, which brings together both local and nationally-known musicians for performances at Eastport Arts Center each summer under the direction of organizer Greg Biss, has been announced for 2026. On July 10 at 7 pm, cellist Dan Allcott and pianist Greg Biss will perform pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, Casella and Faure, including Cassado’s Solo Cello Suite, Beethoven’s Piano Sonata opus 110, Brahms’  Cello/Piano Sonata in e minor and Faure’s Elegy. More information On July 24,...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/concert-series-announced</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a230495367ed35011d89302</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:50:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_b4cba414339c44b88817c87886a3e7bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_771,h_567,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Events at EAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars! It's setting up to be an exciting summer packed with events at Eastport Arts Center. Check out what's happening starting next month all the way to September! Stay tuned to this website - and our newsletter - for notifications on when tickets and more information for these events are available over the next few weeks. (Please note that events are subject to change. More events will be added as they develop. Events marked * are free/donations appreciated.) June 5, 7 pm: Ms....]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/summer-events-at-eac</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19ab82c144ecaf274f30c2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:09:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_81c3188d58d24feea8e54da693af7869~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_980,h_552,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Sunday Series announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Summer season of the Sunday Afternoons at the Arts Center series, which has become a favorite ongoing event in the community for its mixed offerings of insightful talks, musicians, and more, has been announced with the first talk presented by author and folklorist Christopher Packard on June 7 at 3 pm. Packard will present an introduction to the creatures, beings, and monsters found in the stories and legends of all the cultures that have called Maine home, with a special focus Downeast...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/summer-sunday-series-announced</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a063d45590248d168bcdd9a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:24:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_8324600877aa4af1884d3d9deae46fde~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_980,h_552,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Soon: 10-minute plays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attention theater fans! Stage East has been hard at work with planning the ongoing season and we have some exciting news to share. Following the current production of "Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt 2B" - which we can't wait to share with you at the end of this month! - Stage East will be opening auditions to actors on July 20 for locally-written 10-minute plays with performances to be held the following weekend. These carefully selected, well-developed plays will showcase the best in local...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/coming-soon-10-minute-plays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa21cbe6cd293e43770e69</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:03:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_7b27294815f640e2b472b2c62c849ed9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Are the Watershed recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural We Are the Watershed celebration at Eastport Arts Center was a fantastic success with great effort from the organizers and community members who came to learn and participate in the two-day proceedings. On Friday, the opening reception of the community exhibition was held, along with the launch of a booklet of collected community works (written and visual). (photos by Alison Ross) On Saturday, activities were held throughout the day celebrating our connection to the...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/we-are-the-watershed-recap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9fce7c585bc8d32900a60</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_3a8743ac32034121b113f3c791b33154~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cast announced for "Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage East is delighted to announce the cast list for the upcoming theatrical performance of "Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B" by Kate Hamill. The players are: Amber Fuchs as Ms. Holmes Marcelina Messin as Ms. Watson Olivia Fiore as Irene Adler Arielle Richardson as Mrs. Drebber Katie Jumper as Mrs. Hudson Damon Weston as Inspector Lestrade Colin Shank as Elliot Monk Iris Shank as Pizza Girl, Reporter, Boy's Voice Rehearsals and set building have been underway for a few weeks now and this...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/cast-announced-for-ms-holmes-and-ms-watson-apt-2b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e15d8d441ae2d5fdf29fab</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:09:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_d9a2911ad83341f0bd51e6c8a188e36d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_967,h_538,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EAC names director, outreach coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastport Arts Center (EAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new director and education and outreach coordinator. Lura Jackson will serve as the arts center’s director and Danielle Metta will provide education and outreach services to the greater community, with both already acting in their new respective capacities. Jackson grew up in Eastport and is a graduate of Shead High School; she completed additional studies at Washington County Community College (WCCC), St. Joseph’s...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/eac-names-director-outreach-coordinator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e15a21c4c584cedb059dad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:56:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_9fa7e90924604d4194ab211a64df52f9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for Art: "Downeast Summer" Community Exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Street Gallery at the Eastport Arts Center (EAC) is calling on area visual artists to submit an original work for a community show that will be held for the month of July. The theme is Downeast Summer. “We hope artists will see this open call and start thinking about summers Downeast that will result in an artwork to place in the show. Perhaps it will be the relief of warmth after the long winter, or the sounds of birds, the colors and scents of flowers, the drifting fog or the...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/call-for-art-downeast-summer-community-exhibition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d519a974eeae096e5128b5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:52:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_c2e8f97b711245918ffb14008f313069~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_980,h_552,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: The role of arts in conservation panel talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can art influence the restoration of our environment? Watch this panel discussion  led by Shaun Haskins of the Cobscook Institute as he and others involved in the conservation of Passamaquoddy Bay and the Skutik (St. Croix) River speak on art's vital role in connecting communities with their surroundings. The first annual We Are the Watershed  event will be held at Eastport Arts Center on May 1 and 2, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/video-the-role-of-arts-in-conservation-panel-talk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d0049340e74dbec40143ae</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_3ed90896b4454591b3a91cd4a6ea0b30~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_642,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recap: Big Night: Adventures in Maine's Vernal Pools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yellow spotted salamander (photo by Greg LeClair for Natural Resources Council of Maine) Few people are as passionate about Maine’s vernal pools and the amphibians who breed in them as Stephanie Allard, science professor at Washington County Community College – making her the perfect presenter to learn about the wonderful animals who set out on Big Night. Stephanie shared her enthusiasm and her findings with the audience on Sunday, March 22 at EAC. “Being able to teach science in this area is...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/recap-big-night-adventures-in-maine-s-vernal-pools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c477eae15007f12d6c883c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:34:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_3c1d0cfcd3c44b04a4bf1749987d36ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist Spotlight: Jessica Pelley]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Light of Acadia When you get your first look at Jessica’s work, you might think you are looking at a technicolor dream. Her bright paintings are full of energy and emotion. She says, “I think the world is beautiful. I love to capture things in exaggerated and vibrant color to really emphasize how much that landscape or concept or emotion felt like as it was vibrating in me.” But her work is not all about color. She also works in three-dimensional mediums such as clay, wood and wire. Her...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/artist-spotlight-jessica-pelley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b965029f707efd84e17be7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:21:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44c1e0_e538fca310ed427db62ef692d3491c1d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_604,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jpmaffett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Leslie Bowman: 50 years of art in Washington County]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does place influence art? If you missed Leslie Bowman's presentation on March 1 about the past 50 years she's lived in Washington County and her associated artistic journey, we invite you to watch the full slideshow with her voiceover  on our YouTube channel. Leslie was crucially involved in the formation of Eastport Arts Center and has been a teacher of the arts in the county for several decades. As a visual artist skilled with paints, scultping, stop motion and digital art, her...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/video-leslie-bowman-50-years-of-art-in-washington-county</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af44a6c674490e6e20b586</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:14:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_0123d33f6dae4702a0e0efdb084c0142~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_663,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now Hiring: Education Outreach &#38; Workshop Coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastport Arts Center is seeking a part-time education outreach coordinator with immediate availability to organize and conduct an ongoing arts program in area schools as well as creating and running EAC’s workshops.   Position overview The Education Outreach and Workshop Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering a variety of arts education programs for both youth and adults. This role combines program planning, community outreach, teaching, and administrative...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/now-hiring-education-outreach-coordinator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9dc8b48ed77c778241d76</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:55:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_4854fadcddfd47b4ab03433865310146~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_980,h_552,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable gardening tips shared ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The role of individual gardeners in creating and sustaining a healthy community was discussed during a presentation by Paula Kovecses at EAC on February 15. Kovecses is the owner of The Way It Grows [TWIG], a landscaping company that specializes in organic and sustainable designs. Kovecses started her career as a conventional landscaper but pivoted to organic methods after a five-day intensive course. “Compost is what I’ve come back to,” she says, emphasizing the role of mindfully creating...]]></description><link>https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/sustainable-gardening-tips-shared</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0c9659d34acb7c4329545</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:35:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bac84_666e74d1299640899ea565541e9282af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lura93</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>