Owners Howard and Margaret Gallagher said it was their very good fortune to have found this new gallery space less then a block from their original location, where their business evolved for its first eight years. The new gallery will offer nearly 30 percent more wall space, as well as a new, bolder front face and exposure to the public landing and harbor; an additional entrance off Bay View Street and through the re-located Maine Gathering will be an added benefit, especially during the winter months.

As it has been for the last 30 years of working retail in Camden, we will be open year round. We are most exited about the new art work we will feature in for our first show of the season.

In “A Celebration Of Independence,” which will run through the month of July, Camden Falls Gallery has collected a body of works from some of its original artists as well as the current roster of gallery artists, and several new artists will be showing, as well.

That was the first verse of John Lincoln Wright’s “Closed for Alterations”.  In traditional country song format the song gets sadder from there. Women leaving, dog dying, no more money to buy a Balentine Ale Light, etc.

But for us it’s a different story. The building of the deck for Linda Beans’ “Perfect Maine” restaurant was the final act for the Camden Falls Gallery’s first location.  As we come close to the anniversary of the beginning of the deck construction, Memorial Day 2009, we are thrilled to have had the good fortune and ability to move from the former location at 8 Public Landing to the new and expanded location at 5 Public Landing. Unlike the song we hope to have the gallery open by mid June and we want you all to stop by (and I really haven’t had that much to drink)!

We have taken over and renovated the old Owl and Turtle building at 8 Bay View Street and now have nearly 5,000 sq feet of retail space on 3 floors with a series of 3 decks over looking the bay to the east, Camden Harbor and the waterfall, the library, park and the mountains to the west.  We could not be more excited with our present location and situation. Through the move and the renovations of the gallery and Maine Gathering we have been overwhelmed at times, but it now looks like we will have the Maine Gathering opened by Memorial Day and Camden Falls Gallery will follow soon after that.  This looks to be a very promising season with a number of new artist joining the gallery and wonderful new work available by our existing members.

We would love for you to stop by to see the new gallery and visit us on Facebook.

Howard and Margaret Gallagher

Daniel Corey received the prestigious MARC award for 2009 which provided him with lodging and a stipend allowing him to spend a five week residency on the island. Forty artists applied for this award that is given to an emerging Maine artist each summer. Daniel has just returned from his sojourn on Monhegan with the superb collection of work, a portion of which is now showing at Camden Falls Gallery. Daniel is a traditional painter rooted in the aesthetic values of the Ashcan school and the impressionists of the Cape Cod School of Art. Inspired by light quality, color harmony and abstract shapes, his paintings are created from direct observation. Enjoying the challenge of painting nontraditional views and subjects, he finds the beauty in them, along with what he interprets as, “what makes Maine, Maine.”

Join in Daniel’s visual and emotional journey by visiting this show which is open now and will run through November. A reception to meet the artist reception will be held Sunday, November 22nd from 5-7 pm. The public is welcome. Camden Falls Gallery is proud to showcase this talented emerging Maine artist.

Showing:  Through June 15

Judith Schuppien
“The Working Coast”

With a focus on the working waterfront along Maine’s Down East coast, Judith’s work reveals a bold, loose and expressive style on familiar subjects in a fresh and interesting way. Raised in Washington County, Judith comes from a family involved in the resource-based economy of Down East Maine. Most family members have worked as lobster men, fishermen and clam diggers. Her paintings draw her to the working waterfront and rekindles family ties. It is her passion to portray this feeling through the composition of her paintings, bringing forth a bold presence and impact. Judith works as both “plein air” and studio artist, reveling in the familiarity of her environment.

Showing: June 16 2009

Daniel Corey
“The Point At Pemaquid”

Daniel Corey is a traditional painter rooted in the aesthetic values of the Ashcan school and the impressionists of the Cape Cod School of Art. Mostly inspired by light quality, color harmony and abstract shapes, his paintings are created from direct observation. He really enjoys the challenge of painting nontraditional views and subjects, finding the beauty in them, along with the views that make Maine, Maine.

Daniel has been named the 2009 Monhegan Island artist in residence by the Monhegan Artists’ Residency Corporation(MARC).

“What I hope to accomplish during my residency on Monhegan is most simply stated as growth. I believe the time and surroundings provided through this residency will really allow me to focus on what makes my paintings mine and what makes me, me.

Being familiar with the rich art history of the Island and the part some of my personal painting heroes have had in it, would make this residency very special to me. I find this a priceless opportunity to experience the scenes they painted and walk in their footsteps, while having the time to paint my own personal view of the Island and hopefully leaving a few footprints of my own. “

Showing: July 2009

Our featured artists, Aline Ordman and John Schmidtberger, have captured through their unique and individual interpretations, the perfect Maine memories from walking along the shore or having a day at the beach.

Aline Ordman is influenced and inspired by the New Hampshire and Vermont environment in which she lives. Her paintings not only reflect the area landscapes, but are also inspired by the particular qualities of light and color. Her landscapes, figures and still lifes use these qualities to illuminate the human and natural worlds, to capture the beauty that radiates from a particular passing moment. A flicker of light on a shoulder, a splash of sun on a summer hat, flakes of light in a stand of maples, a shower of late afternoon sun on a hillside- these are the moments that attract her.

Showing: July 2009

Our featured artists, Aline Ordman and John Schmidtberger, have captured through their unique and individual interpretations, the perfect Maine memories from being on the shore or at the beach.

John Schmidtberger is a painter currently living and working in Bucks County, PA. In the summer, he and his family relocate to mid-coast Maine. His primary focus is plein-air landscape painting, though he includes figures in many of his works. In addition, John creates figure drawings in charcoal and pastel on paper. He has been involved with artists’ drawing groups for many years.

Showing: August 2009

Classic structural styles and landmarks capture the character, charm and rich history of Coastal Maine and surrounding areas. The interplay of man made structures with the rugged features of the Maine landscape contrast powerfully to invoke Maine in all of it’s natural beauty.

“Salt air, salt spray, sweet smell of summer grass, verdant marsh, an old house at the water’s edge, wind in your hair, sun on your face”….. These elements draw Janis Sanders outdoors to Maine’s raw and rugged scenery.

Showing: September 2009

The unending beauty of the Maine coast is a constant source of inspiration for Maine artists. From the rugged coastline, to the emerald islands, to all things nautical– Mainescapes continue to capture our imagination.

Rebecca Daugherty began to appreciate wooden boats when she was fourteen and her family moved aboard a sailboat. “It must have been all that sanding and varnishing. It makes you look at boats very closely and learn to appreciate their lines and character.”

Showing: May 2008