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. 

 

 

The Magic of Sauna

Photography by Garrett Conover and Creating Rest Day Sauna

This exhibition celebrates the joy of sauna through the photography of Garrett Conover who has spent the past 25 years capturing images of sauna goers across the globe. 

Rest Day Sauna is a new public sauna opened in early 2024 in Monson, Maine with a goal of sharing the magic of sauna with all who come through Monson. Garrett helped document the building and first firings at Rest Day Sauna. 

 

On view Sep 28 – Nov 17, 2024 

Opening Reception during Maine Crafts Weekend

Saturday Oct 5th, 2024

2pm – 4pm – Refreshments sponsored by the Monson General Store

 

Fall hours:

Monday – Saturday:   10:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Enter through the Gallery Store

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. 

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Berenice Abbott Gallery Show @ Monson Arts

Berenice Abbott Gallery Show @ Monson Arts

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Preview our 2024 Residency Schedule

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.

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Preview our 2023 Residency Schedule

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

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!

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High School Art and Writing Program Exhibit 2020

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View an online gallery of photos documenting some of the highlights from the 2019-20 Monson Arts High School Art and Writing Program to go with the exhibit on display in the gallery windows through June (you can view safely from the street).

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Summer 2019 Public Programs

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The first exhibit of 2019 at the Monson Arts Gallery celebrates the work of art teachers from community schools in Piscataquis County and the greater region. ‘Art All Around Us’ will be on display until May 9. Gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday, 10-4

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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.

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