Monson Arts Gallery
The Monson Arts Gallery celebrates the creative heritage of Maine by hosting a wide variety of exhibitions featuring local artists, past and present. Presenting 3 to 4 shows a year, the gallery is a space to explore the artistic works connected to Monson Arts programs including local high schools and Maine colleges as well as featured professional artists like Berenice Abbott and Alan Bray. Additionally, the gallery has featured Monson historical shows and Maine Highland open calls as well as traditional Wabanaki indigenous art.
We look forward to seeing you visit this vibrant, eclectic show space that celebrates the expressive talents of those drawn to make and create in the Maine North Woods.
To Gather in Fragments
An exhibition of the Monson Arts High School Visual and Literary Arts Program.
Each student has spent the past year attending Monson Art days twice a month to work on independent projects under the guidance of Alan Bray and Dawn Potter and staff James Pullen and Lydia Spencer.
On view May 9 – June 2, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday May 9th, 2025
5pm – 7pm – Refreshments sponsored by the Monson General Store
Hours
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Or By Appointment: Contact gallery@monsonarts.org or 207-997-2070 to schedule a visit.
The Monson Arts Gallery is located at 8 Greenville Rd, Monson ME
Looking for information about the Monson Gallery Store? Call 207-997-3205 to learn more about works by local artists and authors.
Latest Gallery News at Monson Arts
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Preview our 2024 Residency Schedule
Monson Arts plans to welcome a total of 100 residents in 2023. Check out our complete lineup of residency dates for next year. Winter applications will be open August 1 – Sep 15.
Preview our 2023 Residency Schedule
Monson Arts plans to welcome a total of 100 residents in 2023. Check out our complete lineup of residency dates for next year. Winter applications will be open August 1 – Sep 15.
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Preview our 2022 Residency Schedule
Monson Arts hopes to bring a total of 100 residents in 2022 making it our busiest year yet. Check out our complete lineup of residency dates for next year. Apply now for Spring sessions!
High School Art and Writing Program Exhibit 2020
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Summer 2019 Public Programs
See our lineup of fee public programs being offered this summer including evening talks by artist/ instructors, exhibits, demonstrations, and film screenings.
WELCOME
Time and space to create.
Monson Arts is a new artists’ residency and arts center in Monson, Maine. Programs include residencies for artists and writers, intensive shorter workshops, and educational partnerships with area secondary schools.