BRIDGTON – The Painted Ladies Group of Maine will be guest artists at Gallery 302 from Oct.. 7 to Nov. 11.
The seven classmates at Maine College of Art’s Continuing Education Program take their name and inspiration from the Victorian era’s vibrant, colorful, architecturally sophisticated houses, painted with verve, gusto and style.
The group includes Emily Johansen, Portland; Pam Brennan, Brunswick; Diana Coit, South Portland; Carol Macleod, Kennebunkport; Ann Clark, Denmark; Sandra Long, Naples; Betsy Elliman, now living in Connecticut. The seven formed their group in the early days of the pandemic after their painting class at MECA was canceled. With the encouragement of their teacher, Diane Dahlke, they formed the Painted Ladies Group and began to paint together twice a week via Zoom. For two years they have continued on Zoom, creating a virtual shared studio, where they can work and be together. At times they have invited Dahlke to join them to lead a critique session. This has been so successful that they are ready and happy to share their work with art enthusiasts in the Bridgton area.
A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Gallery 302, 112 Main St. It is free and open to the public.
The gallery is open noon to 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
PHOTO: “What Choo Looking At?” By Carol MacLeod will be among the works of art at the Painted Ladies of Maine exhibition at Gallery 302. (Submitted photo)
