‘Art Harvest’ show at Stable Gallery

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:30am

Stable Gallery’s wrap-up art show of the 2017 season begins Friday, Sept. 8. The show, “Art Harvest,” celebrates the autumn season’s bountifulness.  Seven member artists who manage the gallery are hosting a public reception to meet the artists Friday evening from 5-7.

Colorful paintings, lush hand knitted mittens, painted silk scarves and wooden bowls are among the many pieces on display. This show focuses on Fiona Washburn’s silk scarves, Janet Percival’s woolen hats, gloves and sweaters, and Stephen Vowles’ wooden bowls. Jackie Melissas crafts Raku and fired ceramic sculptures that are beautiful and useful as vases.  Rosalind Welsh’s jewelry adds dazzle to any body.

The paintings of the five highlighted artists - Jon Luoma, Daisy Greene, Polly Smith, Bob Thomas and Rosalind Welsh - complement each others’ talents whileoffering their distinctive interpretations of the natural world.

The current show runs through Oct. 20 when the gallery closes for the 2017 season. The gallery is at 26 Water Street, Damariscotta.