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 space that celebrates the talents of those drawn to make and create in the Maine North Woods.
Wood, Wildlife & Whimsy: The Art of Canoe Maker Jerry Stelmok – A Retrospective
The Monson Arts Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition, Wood, Wildlife & Whimsy: The Art of Canoe Maker Jerry Stelmok – A Retrospective
Join us on Friday, November 6th, 5 – 7 pm as we honor the remarkable career of Jerry Stelmok, celebrated canoe maker, author, illustrator, and painter.
Stelmok has been hand-crafting canoes since 1975 at his Island Falls Canoe shop in Atkinson, Maine. Over the past five decades, he and his dedicated team have built and restored more than 1,000 wooden canoes, preserving a cherished tradition of craftsmanship. Since 2008, Jerry and fellow canoe maker Rollin Thurlow have been the sole producers of traditional, handmade wood-canvas canoes for the legendary Old Town Canoe Company.
In addition to his time in the canoe shop, Jerry is the author and illustrator of eight published books and an avid painter, whose work reflects a love of nature and playful whimsy. This retrospective exhibit brings together a selection of canoes, illustrations, and paintings spanning his storied career.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the artistry and tradition of canoe-making in Maine!
The exhibition will be on display from November 6th, 2026, through March 29th, 2027
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6th, 5 pm – 7 pm
Refreshments sponsored by the Monson General Store
Hours
Monday – Friday: 11:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
For more information contact gallery@monsonarts.org
The Monson Arts Gallery is located at 8 Greenville Rd, Monson ME
Call 207-997-3205 to reach the gallery store during open hours.
Looking for information about the Monson Gallery Store?
Call 207-997-3205 to learn more about works by local artists and authors or email Jfriedrich@pinelandfarms.org.
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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.