ARTWALK GARDINER

ARTWALK GARDINER
Free and open to everyone
Exhibition Dates: Friday, August 14, 2026 Hours: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Historic Downtown Gardiner, ME

ARTWALK GARDINER returns to Historic Downtown Gardiner on Friday, August 14th from 5 – 8pm, inviting residents and visitors to celebrate an evening of local art, small businesses, and community. As Water Street comes alive with creativity, dozens of Maine artists will display their work inside downtown shops and galleries. Come discover original art while supporting the businesses that make Gardiner’s downtown thrive.

ARTWALK GARDINER was established in 2005 by ARTDOGS Studios in collaboration with a handful of artists from the Gardiner area. Their mission is to encourage community appreciation of the arts, connect local artists to the general public, create sustainable networks that support local artists, increase awareness of local arts organizations, and foster the creative economy through regular exhibitions and events in historic downtown Gardiner. Since its inception, ARTWALK GARDINER has drawn thousands of visitors to Water Street to enjoy these delightful evenings.

Artists: Karen Adrienne, Art by Donald Patten, Auson Arts, Big Weirdo Prints, John Carnes, David Bumpus, CC’s Photography, Dandelion Art, D. L. Duda, Flower Art by Linda, Mike Gent, Isabel’s Illustrations, Just Playing With Glass, Kate Philbrick Designs, KBK Ceramics, Lilac Lotus/mushlove project, Kelly Maines, My Happy Octopi, Taylor Newbeck, olipeachykeen, Omi Oh My Creations, Our Busy Hive Creations, Plantladypaints, Rin Will Studio, Tanya Russell, Nathaniel Smith, and VibrantToad.

Host Venues: Alan Claude Gallery, ARTDOGS Studios, Bateau Brewing, Berrie’s Hearing, Circling the Square Fine Art Press, Gardiner Public Library, Grilla Bowl, Johnson Hall Opera House, Lisa’s Legit Burritos, Margaret Melanson Pottery, Monkitree, Selene’s Fly Shop, Spindleworks Gardiner, Table Bar, and The Healing Community MEDCo.

Sponsors: Cattywampus Studio LLC, Gerard’s Pizza, J.M. Arbour, and J.P. Strode. ARTWALK GARDINER is in partnership with Gardiner Main Street.
For more information, email [email protected].

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Website: www.artwalkgardiner.com