Category: Art sale

11th Annual Pie & Art Festival at Stockton Springs Community Library August 17th

The Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host its 11th Annual Pie & Art Festival on Saturday, August 17thfrom 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This popular fundraising event provides an opportunity to bring home delicious homemade pies, sweet or savory, and to purchase quality contemporary art created by outstanding local artists. 

Participating artists are Judy Belasco, Mary Brann, Sarah Faragher, Cher Jones, Dawn Staples-Knox, Sharon Kosinski, Allegra Kuhn, Bill Landmesser, Scott Moore, Mark Quigley, Mary Pauline Reynolds, Betty Schopmeyer, Harriet Seekins, Martha Shaw, Jo Swift, Peter Walls, and Anne Marie Welsh.

Proceeds from the pie sales will benefit the library.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of art will benefit the SSCL Endowment Fund, which is held by the Maine Community Foundation.

SSCL is an all-volunteer community library. For more information visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org or phone 207-567-4147.

Art Exhibit and Silent Auction by Mark Quigley at Stockton Springs Community Library Starting June 22nd

Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will exhibit paintings by Stockton Springs resident Mark Quigley starting Saturday, June 22nd. Some of the artworks will be in a silent auction throughout the exhibit. The last opportunity to enter a silent auction bid will be Saturday July 27th at 3:00 PM when the library closes. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the all-volunteer library.

Mark Quigley is a retired teacher and Stockton Springs resident. Paintings in the exhibition include local landscapes and other familiar Maine locations, such as Schoodic Point.

The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours: Mon. & Wed. 3 – 5 pm, Tues. 4 – 7 pm, Thurs. 9 am – noon and 6:30 – 8:30 pm, and Sat. 9 am – 3 pm. SSCL is located in the heart of downtown Stockton Springs at the corner of Station St. and Main St. 

SSCL is also currently engaged in a raffle to raise funds for the all-volunteer library. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at SSCL during open hours. The drawing for a $100 gift card to Sweet Cheeks Bakery will take place on June 8th at SSCL’s annual Pie & Art Festival on August 17th at 2 pm.

For more information phone 567-4147 or visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org

Annual Book, Bake, and Plant Sale at Stockton Springs Community Library June 1st

 On Saturday, June 1st from 9 am to 1 pm the Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host its very popular Annual Book, Bake, and Plant Sale. This event provides an opportunity to stock up on books in all genres, a wide variety of plants, and delicious home baked goods. There’s always a range of sweet and savory baked goods available. It’s also a chance to reconnect with friends and neighbors after the long winter.

June 1st is also the last day of the “Art in the Stacks” exhibition in the nonfiction room at SSCL. The exhibition features works by the SSCL Wednesday Art Group. The event will also feature a drawing for the winner of the raffle for a $100 gift card to Stone Fox Creamery.

The Stockton Springs Community Library was founded in 2001 and is located in the historic Colcord House, which is owned by the Stockton Springs Historical Society. The library is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and new volunteers are always welcome. For more information visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org

Art in the Stacks Exhibition at Stockton Springs Community Library Will Feature Work by the SSCL Wednesday Art Group

Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will exhibit works by the SSCL Wednesday Art Group beginning Saturday, May 4 and continuing through Saturday, June 8 as part of the library’s Art in the Stacks offerings.

Participating artists are Jo Swift, Linda Bradstreet, Nancy Hamilton, Cher Jones, El Morse, Polly Reynolds, Sharon Tzinskis, Jan Ward, Janet Williams, and Julie Hallowell. The exhibition will feature paintings and pottery.

The sale of artwork will benefit the library and the artists. One painting, Daffodils by Jo Swift, will invite bids in a silent auction, which will take place throughout the exhibition. 

The Art in the Stacks exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours: Mon. & Wed. 3 – 5 pm, Tues. 4 – 7 pm, Thurs. 9 am – noon and 6:30 – 8:30 pm, and Sat. 9 am – 3 pm. SSCL is located in the heart of downtown Stockton Springs at the corner of Station St. and Main St. 

SSCL is also currently engaged in a raffle to raise funds for the all-volunteer library. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at SSCL during open hours. The drawing for a $100 gift card to Stone Fox Creamery will take place on June 8th at SSCL’s annual Book, Bake, and Plant Sale.

Cormorants Hangout watercolor. 2024 Copyright Jo Swift

For more information phone 567-4147 or visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org

Silent auction of painting by William Landmesser to benefit Stockton Springs Community Library will end December 21

Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) is currently presenting works by artist William Landmesser in an Art in the Stacks exhibition through Thursday, December 21st. One painting, “Endangered Species” is featured in a silent auction as a fundraiser for this all-volunteer library. The silent auction ends on December 21st at noon. Winning bidder will be notified on that day.

The Art in the Stacks exhibit may be viewed and silent auction bids may be placed during regular library hours: Mon. & Wed. 3 – 5 pm, Tues. 4 – 7 pm, Thurs. 9 am – noon and 6:30 – 8:30 pm, and Sat. 9 am – 3 pm. SSCL is located in the heart of downtown Stockton Springs. For more information phone 567-4147 or visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org