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...

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.

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...