Monson Arts’ Blog

New Exhibit ‘Art All Around Us’ Opens April 12
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

Monson Arts Partners with RISD to Offer Design Residencies
Monson Arts announced that it will partner with the Rhode Island School of Design to support two month-long design residencies for RISD graduates this summer at its facility in Monson.

Summer Workshop Catalog
Our one-week intensive summer workshops provide an ideal environment to focus on learning and studio work. Register online for one of eight workshop offerings in 2019.

2019 Residency and Workshop Schedule
We have just finalized our schedule for 2019 with some exciting new opportunities for residencies and workshops. Save the dates now and stay tuned for more details about specific programs in the coming months.

Immersive Audio Workshop, September 2-5
A new workshop offered over Labor Day weekend is now open for enrollment. This three-day intensive will explore new ways of defining and creating immersive storytelling through technology, events, editing, sound design, and reporting techniques.

Staff
Meet the dedicated crew of Monson Arts

Monson Arts’ Pop-Up Gallery Is Now Open For The Summer!
“Monson and Surrounds”, our inaugural exhibition curated by Barbara Sullivan is on view now in the newly renovated AC Gilbert building downtown. The show features the work of more than 20 artists with connections to the Monson area.

Slow Art with Alan Bray, July 22-26
Sign up today for our inaugural workshop and spend 4 days drawing and painting in Monson this summer!

Community Workshop Day, July 14
Come make something in the new studios at the Monson Arts Center. For just $35 you can attend a day-long workshop with lunch provided by the Monson General Store. Sign up today!

About the Town of Monson
Monson is located at the edge of Maine’s North Woods- a 3.5 million acres of forest bordering Canada. It is the last town on the Appalachian Trail before the beginning of the 100-Mile Wilderness that leads to Mount Katahdin. Since it was founded in 1822, the community...