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	Patricia Chandler Untitled II 24" x 48", Mixed Media on Panel, © 2008 Patricia Chandler's work has been exhibited in venues throughout New England and New York State for over 30 years. Pat received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in Illustration and her MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology in Painting and Printmaking. She is a popular arts educator and avid arts promoter. During her long career, Pat has explored a gamut of styles ranging from abstract to realist. Primarily Pat has focused her creative energies in two major directions: expressionism, exploring varying degrees of abstraction; and an ongoing interest in realism. Her professional portraiture work spans more then four decades. Pat's Web Site Pat's e mail
	Murad Sayen Early Spring, Auburn Oil on panel, 20" x 30" The Painted Mermaid Gallery, South Paris, exhibits Murad's paintings. Domaine Gallery, Portland, represents his photography. A collection representing 30 years of photographs: "Maine, the Home Place", was published by University Press of New England (2003). His first novel, "Above and Beyond" was published under the pen-name Derek Stockton (2000). World-renowned for creating collectable knives, view them in a gallery on his website. Murad's web site Murad's e mail
	Heather Westleigh aka Zoe Newton "I'll Let You Know The Appointment Times" (a detail) 8"x10" Encaustic with Altered Page. Heather studies the interplay between the psyche and artistic expression. "I create art with almost any medium... It is the play between the subjective and objective that is most tantalizing... The 'creative eye' is born from the struggle to see ourselves outside of social confinement." Heather has shown work at exhibits in Maine, Vermont and New York. Contact information: 50 North High Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009, 207-592-5047. Heather's e mail Heather's web site
	Timothy Victor Richardson, Poet "Timothy, I find your work impressive." - Nobel Laureate, Joseph Brodsky Toni Seger, Filmmaker "The effect is to inject life and heartbeat into what is often thought of as an inert, hard-to-read art form, and the result is educational and entertaining." - Maine Public Broadcasting The Force of Poetry Contact Information: ProseWorks(tm) Productions, 4 Lovell Landing Road, Lovell, ME 04051 Web site for DVD's Visit this link for Richardson's novel "Ceremony of Innocence" Timothy's e mail
	Betsy Gray Bell Cucumber III 16" diameter, oil on canvas Artist's Statement: The spirals of a seashell and a distant galaxy trace the same mathematical path. In pursuing my art I am finding the order behind the chaos, the creator behind the creation. My drawings and paintings are conversations between me and my creator, born out of a relationship of deep affection and delight. Eavesdrop if you will. Contact Information: Swift River Studio, 917 Roxbury Road, Mexico, Maine 04257 Betsy's e mail
	Carol Rhoads "Fish for Dinner" pastel drawing, 18 x 24 inches Carol Rhoads earned an MFA in etching at Rhode Island School of Design, where she later taught color etching. Carol has been represented by galleries in Oregon, Atlanta, Birmingham, Newport, and New England. She is the Executive Director of the Denmark Arts Center in Western Maine. Contact information: P.O. Box 340, Denmark, Maine 04022 ph: 207-452-2665 Carol's e mail Carol's web site
	Arla Patch "Opal" from her book: FINDING GROUND Girls and Women in Recovery Arla Patch is a teaching artist with over thirty years experience, a writer (Her book, "A Body Story", was nominated for Outstanding Book of the Year 2006) and workshop leader who uses art as a tool for healing: a 'creativity midwife.' At her home, the Grace Retreat Center, she teaches classes, runs workshops and works one on one with individuals. For more information, go to Arla's web site. Arla's photography represented exclusively by VoxPhotographs. Contact information: Treebody Publications, PO Box 232, Bryant Pond, ME 04219 Arla's Web Site Arla's e mail VoxPhotographs
	Frost Farm Gallery Vintage and Antique prints, Art, Framing and Collectibles Owned by Bruce and Adrienne Little. Open 7 days, 8 am to 8 pm in the historic David W. Frost farm, built in 1797, at the crossroads on Pikes Hill Frost Farm Gallery offers a diverse collection of matted and framed original vintage and antique prints in an intimate gallery that also offers contemporary shows. Specializing in photogravure, letterpress, contemporary and stone litho. Expert custom framing and digital restoration services on site. Christmas decor year round, select vintage linen, jewelry, clothing and other gift items 272 Pikes Hill Road Norway, Maine 04268 phone: 207-743-8041 Gallery's web site Gallery's e mail
	Larry's Metal Magic Kineau Lauriat M. Corriveau Jr. is a native of Bethel, Maine. He spent most of his adulthood in the paper industry, but his true calling is metal scupture. "Kineau" stands 17 feet tall. It is a tribute to and a symbol of the harmony and balance in Native American culture. Eighty percent of this sculpture is made of waste materials. Larry created it by drawing on his knowledge of engineering and skill with steel to evoke the history and mysticism of our past. Larry's web site Larry's e mail Larry's Metal Magic PO Box 725 Bethel, Maine 04217 phone: 207-875-2487
	Ulrike Stadler Catch (Iraq) Ulrike Stadler was born in Germany and received a B.A. in art at the Klosterschule, Hamburg. She came to New York in 1965. She has had shows in New York and Maine for more than 30 years and is in several prestigious collections. "It is the process that is most important in painting. Painting is the means by which I work through all those things I cannot address with reason or rationale." Ulrike owns the Stadler Gallery for Contemporary Art Stadler Gallery 225 Main Street Route. 27 Kingfield, Maine 04947 Stadler Gallery web site Stadler Gallery's e mail
	Denmark Arts Center Historic fraternal hall (1884) Denmark Arts Center has brought music, theater and visual art to this area since 1994. Year round activities include plays, cabarets, art exhibits, puppet shows and many other community events including summer classes for children and workshops for adults. Artists in Residence program also available. Located at 50 West Main Street, Denmark. Contact information: PO Box 813 Denmark, Maine 04022 phone: 207-452-2412. e mail DAC DAC Web Site
	Om Devi "Sky Egg II" Acrylic on canvas, 9" x 12" "My work echoes a life long involvement with nature, music and dance. Raised on a farm, I have always made art. My paintings are mostly oils on canvas, acrylics on canvas or paper, Sumi-e ink on paper or cloth For me, painting is a process of listening and responding while exploring color, line and form. Attempting to explore realms beyond sensation and realistically perceived imagery, the question often arises: 'How does one express the inexpressible?' " Contact information for Om Devi Reynolds. 551 Mayberry Hill Casco, Maine 04015 ph: 207-627-4369 or ph: 207-233-9665 e mail Om Devi
	Linda Whiting & pinestar studio "Merino Ram" tapestry with a colorful basket of hand dyed sock yarns "Color is the magic ingredient of life." An artist of many mediums, Linda Whiting is most engaged in fiber dyeing and tapestry weaving. Her work has been exhibited in numerous New England fiber events. Her color and dye workshops have been described as "amazingly empowering" and "completely exceeding expectation". For more information about Linda Whiting's work and workshops, contact: pinestar studio 395 Hio Ridge Road Denmark, Maine 04022. Web site for pinestar studio pinestar studio e mail Web site for Linda and Dan's smallboat shop
	Blue Wolf Design owned and operated by Christine St. Pierre Raised in Connecticut, Christine St. Pierre showed artistic talent early in life. Horses, wolves, and landscapes were, and continue to be, favorite subjects for her fine art work. Christine discovered a skill for design early in high school and has followed developments in the graphic design industry ever since. Her fine art skills contribute to the quality of her design work and vice versa. Attention to detail and enjoyment in working with others are major factors in the success of her company, Blue Wolf Design and Birch Art Painting. ph: 642-6930 e mail for Blue Wolf Design Web site for Blue Wolf Design Web site for Birch Art Painting
	Mountain Mann Jewelers owned and operated by Jim Mann Jim Mann has mined and cut quality gems and designed unique jewelry for more than 35 years. Many of his finest gems and minerals are displayed in the Maine State Museum, Harvard Mineralogical Museum and numerous exceptional private collections across the United States and abroad. Mt. Mann Jewelers combines both a superb jewelry store and an extraordinary Maine Mineral museum representing some of the more significant finds in the history of Western Maine mining. From deep in the earth to exquisitely wrought, functional design, Mt. MannÕs handmade pieces truly reflect nature's beauty. Visit Mountain Mann Jewelers at: 57 Main Street Bethel, Maine 04217 ph: 207-824-3030. e mail for Mountain Mann Jewelers Web site for Mountain Mann Jewelers
	Cheryl Johnson Alien Squash Prisma Marker on Bristol Board paper 18" x 24" Cheryl Johnson is a portrait artist for both humans and animals. She has explored numerous creative mediums from cake decorating to custom puzzle designs to painting outdoor murals. "Art and imagination are one and the same to me. I've always been attracted to detail and circular forms such as those found in Tibetan Mandala art." "I usually start with the child inside me that views the world, real or imaginary, with endless wonder and always adds a pinch of humor." Cheryl exhibits her work throughout western Maine and on her web site. Contact information: 31 South High Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009, ph: 207-647-8377. Cheryl's e mail Cheryl's web site Cheryl's web store
	Katherine Rhoda "Katherine Rhoda playing Kankles" photo: Roger L. Miller Katherine Rhoda is a folksinger, song leader, multi-instrumentalist (Marxophone, violin-guitar, ukelin, Lithuanian kankles, guitar, accordion, hammered dulcimer, more...), and recording artist. She shares heartfelt music fostering authentic human connection. She brings a lucid and refreshing quality of intelligent, respectful, openhearted presence to her work. In the face of so many forces that separate and isolate us, her goal is to be joyfully subversive, drawing her listeners into an experience of contact, ease, mutuality, gusto and Big Fun. Serving general audiences through concerts, street music, churches, rallies, benefits, weddings, and roving minstrelsy, she also loves sharing music with nursing home residents, especially those with dementia, and older adults in assisted living. Katherine Rhoda's Web Site Katherine Rhoda's e mail
	Harvest Gold Gallery featuring the fine craftsmanship of Bill and Lynda Rasco In the magnificent mountains of Western Maine, a family owned business has been creating original gold jewelry for almost two decades. Lynda Rasco studied under an Italian master goldsmith at the DeCordova Art Museum school. Bill Rasco studied with Heike Seppa, a master goldsmith from Finland. Their gallery has displayed hundreds of original designs and styles of earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces, broaches, pendants and beautiful gemstone jewelry including unique Maine Tourmaline pieces. You can also visit their gallery for fine wood, glass, metal and other mediums produced by masters in American crafts with creations as exquisite as the view from their window. Contact information: P.O. Box 100, Route 5 Center Lovell, Maine 04016 For best service, call us directly at: 207-925-6502 Harvest Gold Gallery's Web Site Harvest Gold Gallery's e mail
	Matolcsy Arts Center featuring The Western Maine Art Group The Matolcsy Arts Center was originally constructed in 1866 as the Norway Upper Primary School. It became an art gallery and teaching center in 1965 when it was acquired by the Western Maine Art Group (WMAG). In 1967, WMAG founded the annual Norway Sidewalk Art Show, the first and longest running show of its kind in the region. Today, this is the featured event of the Norway Arts Festival. Working with the community to make the arts more accessible, WMAG's Mission is to provide opportunities for artists and artisans through the Matolcsy Arts Center and other exhibit venues. Contact Aranka K. Matolcsy, Executive Director 480 Main Street, PO Box 122, Norway, Maine 04268 Office: 445 Main Street, Norway ph: 207-739-6161 The Matolcsy Arts Center web site Aranka's e mail
	Toni Seger "The Telefax Box" a novel by Toni Seger "The Telefax Box" is a social and political satire that poses the conundrum: Can society be too mechanized? No element of modern life, from spy ware to gene pools, is immune from examination, especially as technological development blurs the line between people and machines. Toni Seger has been a professional writer for more than 40 years. Her many interests are expressed in her fiction, theater, film work and other writing. A playwright for many years, Seger has produced, directed and acted in her own and other plays for stage and cable television. In 1998, she formed ProseWorksª Productions to give literary works a visual life. In 2000, her focus with film became the remarkable work of poet, Timothy Victor Richardson. An award winning film maker with many endorsements, she is a former art dealer and the Founder of the Western Maine Cultural Alliance. 'The Telefax Box' is the first in a series of three novels satirizing the pros and cons of our modern mechanized world. Web site for The Telefax Box Toni Seger's web site Toni Seger's e mail
	Norway Downtown A Proud History and Prosperous Future Norway Downtown, a certified nonprofit, advocates for the health and welfare of Norway, Maine; a Main Street Maine community with an extensive district listed on the National Historic Registry. Your purchase of Duncan E. Slade Paints Norway, Maine, A Year in a Small Town 2009 Calendar supports the important work of Norway Downtown. Norway Downtown partners with community groups to sponsor the Norway Arts Festival and other events, supports Main Street businesses, promotes cultural expression and historic preservation. They publish a quarterly newsletter, have produced a map and guide to the town and have an award winning web site. Norway Downtown's web site Norway Downtown's e mail
	Mahoosuc Arts Council presenting Mollyockett Day every July Since 1986, Mahoosuc Arts Council (MAC) has made a significant cultural contribution to Greater Bethel through school and community arts programming. For K-12, MAC provides outstanding music, performing and visual arts programming and Artists-in-Residence Programs throughout the school year. Programming is also made available to the larger community through Gould Academy's Performing Arts Series which hosts artists from local to international. MAC sponsors free Bethel Summer Bandstand concerts with every type of genre, sponsors and coordinates annual community arts and crafts festival, Mollyockett Day every July including ARTirondack Auction. Contact Aranka K. Matolcsy, Executive Director 480 Main Street, PO Box 534, Bethel, Maine 04217 ph: 207-824-3575 The Mahoosuc Arts Council web site Mahoosuc Arts Council e mail
	International Musical Arts Institute presenting Summer Concerts in July Since 1997, International Musical Arts Institute has brought a chamber music community to Western Maine with summer concerts at Fryeburg Academy. Musicians range from young professionals and career-bound advanced-level conservatory students to established artists with international reputations. Since our first season in 1997, more than two hundred musicians have come from five continents to the Academy's campus in Fryeburg, Maine, to make music together. Muti-admission tickets available. Rehearsals and master classes free to attend. Contact Carol Rosenblith IMAI Chamber Music Festival ph: 603-367-8661 or 617-965-4745 The IMAI web site The IMAI performance schedule for 2009 IMAI e mail
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