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RANGELEY — The Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery will present an exhibit of paintings by Rangeley artists Marcia Baker and Dorothy Mosher Thursday, Oct. 5, through Friday Dec. 1.
An artist’s reception, featuring complimentary snacks and cash bar will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. The gallery is located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., presented by Rangeley Friends of the Arts and sponsored by the Red Onion.
Marcia Baker’s energetic and vibrant watercolor paintings represent her connection with the woods and coast of Maine. Favorite outdoor pastimes of kayaking and sailing as well as sporting Images of fly-fishing, skiing, hiking, and bird hunting are seen in her images. Underwater scenes of trout and salmon and vivid wildlife images, such as moose, ravens and wild birds, come to life on paper and canvas. Her awards include best of show at the annual Freeport Art Exhibit, and 2015 Artist of the Year for Maine Inland and Fisheries Department.
In addition to looking after Rangeley’s health and well being, local nurse practitioner Dorothy Mosher has been developing her skills as an artist for 10 years. Her love of the great outdoors was fostered by generations of family living close to the land in her native Idaho. An accomplished horsewoman, outdoor sportswoman and musician, her themes exist in nature and in the stories of the great Northwest. This is Mosher’s first public exhibition of her art work. She will perform on guitar and sing an original composition at the opening reception.
Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday as well as when the theater is open for live theater, movies and special presentations. All exhibitions are free and open to the public; walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to find the complete schedule of events, visit rangeleyarts.org.
