Plein Air Painters of Maine 2025

 2025  PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF MAINE --PAPME

The following are free opportunities for artists who paint outdoors.  We do not advertise galleries unless they are hosting free plein air events.  We do not advertise paintings for sale.  Our goal is solely as a service to the artists who wish to paint outside and experience Maine's magnificent scenery May through October.  These events are hosted by volunteers who welcome folks to help with arranging locations and monitoring events. Please email the contact person to let them know you wish to help.  Note that there are fewer painting dates scheduled than in previous years.  Schedule is subject to change and is posted on the Plein Air Painters of Maine Facebook Page.  (Updated 6.30.25)

 STATEWIDE
“BRUSHES WITH NATURE” EVENTS WITH THE NEW ENGLAND WATERCOLOR SOCIETY AND PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF MAINE

July 14, 2025  Monday Perham Stream Birding & Artists Trail, Rangely, ME  
Contact: Michael Vermette 207.745.0071

July 21, 2025 Monday, Lobster Cove, Monhegan Island, ME  
Contact Michael Vermette 207.745.0071

August 4, 2025 Monday, Cascade Stream Gorge, Artists Trail, Rangely, ME  
Contact: Michael Vermette 207.745.0071

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Plein Air Painters of Maine - Summer - Fall Schedule as of 6.30.25

July 22, 2025 Tuesday, Kennebec Chapter in Downtown Gardiner 9am - Noon (or longer) Meet at the Waterfront Park paint anywhere in the downtown area.  No RSVP, just show up and enjoy.  Contact: Cassie Sano 978-239-9895

July 23, 2025 Wednesday, Giant's Stairs, Bailey Island, Harpswell.  Rain Date Aug. 2 Saturday.   Limited parking at the Episcopal Church and on Washington Avenue.  Meet up before and after at the Orr's Island Library 1699 Harpswell Islands Rd. Bathrooms available at the Library.   Alternative sites: Lands End and the cribstone bridge between Orr's and Bailey's Islands.

July 30, 2025 Wednesday, To Be Confirmed.  Frances Perkins Center, 478 River Road, Newcastle, ME 04553.  Rain Date: Thurs. July 31. Contact: Fran Scannell 207.462,4657

August 19, 2025 Tuesday 9 to Noon. Vaughn Homestead Garden, Hallowell (closed to the public but we have permission.) Located next to Vaughan Woods on Litchfield Road. Drive through the pillared gate, on dirt road bearing right of the main house where there is parking.  No public restroom, but downtown Hallowell nearby.  Homestead tour fee is $10 if open. Contact: Cassie Sano 978-239-9895. 

August 20, 2025, Wednesday, 8 to Noon + Grimes Cove and Ocean Point. Take Rte 96 to East Boothbay follow til you come to its end and the cove.  Parking lot available on the left at Grimes Cove and along the ocean side loop road that connects with Shore Road.  Ocean Point Inn has parking in a lot behind the restaurant.   Contact: Fran Scannell 207.462.4657


August 27, 2025, Wednesday, 9-Noon,  Head Tide Village and Dam along the Sheepscot River.  Historic church and buildings on the national register of historic places.  9 miles north of Wiscasset on Rte. 218 (Federal St.) past the Alna Store/restaurant.  Next right is Head Tide Road where the dam and bridge crosses the Sheepscot River.  Church is up on the hill  opposite the dam. (outhouse there).  Contact:  


Sept. to be confirmed.  Squirrel Island Boat Trip and walkabout, public facilities but bring water and lunch.  Balmy Days Pier 8 Boothbay Harbor for schedule and $ info.  

Sept. 10, 2025,  Wednesday, Private Home, Southport, limited access. To be updated. 

Sept. 16, 2025,  Tuesday, Viles Arboretum, Augusta, To be confirmed.

Sept. 24, 2025,  Wednesday  Bath Waterfront and parks. To be updated.

 October 15, 2025 Wednesday, TLC Alpaca Farm, 40 Horsescents Lane, Rte. 220 Waldoboro.  (Rte 220 at the lights at Moody's diner, Waldoboro).  Hosts Mary Beth and Rev. Kevin Banfield.  .(Morse's Sauerkraut Deli is just up the road.)  Contact: Celia Ludwig 302-864-4834

October 22-23 Wednesday-Thursday Blueberry Fields, Clary Hill, Union,  weather permitting, no facilities. TO BE CONFIRMED. 







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Location: Maine, USA

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