Fly Rod Crosby, local student artists featured at March 1 Kingfield Art Walk

KINGFIELD — The last winter Kingfield Friday Artwalk comes to the village from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1.
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s first registered guide, as well as local student artists from grades 1 through eight will be featured.

Most venues offer light refreshments, and can be recognized by the red flags flying outside their doors.
Works from 30 students representing grades 1 through 8 chosen by School Administrative District 58 art teacher Steve Mitman will be on display at Grand Central Station, on Main Street between the Herbert Grand Hotel and Western Maine Pharmacy.
“I love this show,” Mitman said. “It’s all about celebrating creativity and making the kids feel special about their work.”
A short ways down Depot Street, Webster Free Library will host Pam Matthews, author of the children’s book “Cornelia ‘Fly Rod’ Crosby, Champion of Maine.”

Local musicians Natural High Jumble will be playing at Rolling Fatties from 5 to 8 p.m. The restaurant, located on Main Street just beyond Skowhegan Savings Bank, will be offering its usual locally-sourced fare.
“This is a great opportunity for folks of all ages to learn about Crosby, a native of Phillips, who was a legendary fly-fisher, a fantastic promoter of outdoor sports for women, and the first registered Maine Guide,” said Librarian Julia Bouwsma. Matthews will appear in costume as Fly Rod Crosby and have books on hand to sign and sell.
The Ski Museum of Maine on the corner of Depot and Main streets continues its exhibition on the state’s participation in the Olympics from the 1940s to present days.
The High Peaks Artisan Guild, across the street from the Herbert, features fiber arts, knitting, oil and watercolor painting, photography, woodwork, woodturning, glass art, jewelry, prints, leatherwork and more.
Additional venues include Red Barn Upcycled Market with repurposed furniture and other items, across the street from HPAG, as well as the Stadler Gallery of Contemporary Art a few doors south of the HPAG, featuring artwork by Ulrike Stadler and Tatiana Maxsimic, among others. The next Kingfield Friday Artwalk is June 28, the Kingfield POPS weekend — the final Artwalk of the season.
For more information, find and follow Kingfield Friday Artwalk on Facebook.

TOP PHOTO: Pam Matthews, portraying Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, will be at Webster Free Library during the March 1 Kingfield Artwalk, discussing her book on Maine’s first registered guide. (Submitted photo)