We again included this craft shop/gallery on our walking tour of Rockland. The current exhibition…read morewas "Visions - Maine's Coastal Edges" that featured the paintings of Kaitlyn Miller and Anne Stuer plus the clay relief sculptures of Randy Fein.

Best high end made in Maine store. Excellent selection of Maine made crafts and merchandise. All…read moresales benefit the Island Institute. Great cause. Beautiful store with some of the nicest gifts and crafts from Maine. All of their items are high end and just the pick of the litter. I especially liked the hand blown glass lobster floats. They were awesome. Wonderful selection of Maine books and children's books, as well as stationery. Some clothes and belts and sea bags by various Maine companies. Just wonderful local Maine goods for sale in a nice atmosphere for a great cause.

There was a large variety of art, sculptures and jewelry on display that surely will capture one's…read moreattention. The gallery itself, housed in a former bank building with vaults and safes, is interesting to this former bank examiner. I particularly enjoyed the contemporary sculpture on display both inside and out. .

Nestled in a row of gift shops, overpriced clothing boutiques and artisan markets, this former bank…read moreturned art gallery showcases an enticing range of styles - from bronze sculptures and pointillist paintings to prints, furniture and jewelry. The majority of the art is for sale, averaging $1K-$25K. A few pieces fall within the $100-400 range. The Muir roof deck garden is a delightful place to sit, relax and enjoy the sound of windchimes. Exploring the vault rooms on the ground and lower levels is also a great way to spend time. There is a public restroom available on the second floor, and a friendly curator on hand to answer questions. If you find yourself downtown, this gallery is well worth a visit.

A visit to this gallery always is worth the time. The works of many talented artists are always on…read moredisplay plus there monthly exhibitions. This year's exhibition during our visit was of the works of Greta Van Campen who lives in nearby Thomaston.

While midcoast Maine has a large amount of wonderful art galleries, Dowling Walsh is easily the…read morebest. The layout of the gallery and the quality and variety of the artwork is stunning and the staff is friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Make sure to stop through here when looking to expand your collection.

This was one of the few things to do in Rockland on a quiet Monday. Be warned, if you arrive off…read moreseason most stores, shops, and even restaurants will likely be closed but the museum is worth a visit regardless. I can appreciate the efforts of this museum and their commitment to sharing art. We received passes from our hotel nearby and walked over. The building itself is beautiful and the interior is bright and open. They had about four exhibits the day we arrived, each one perfectly described and appointed. I would visit again if I ever had the opportunity. I have a feeling there is a lot in store for this museum!

A stunning setting for terrific exhibitions by artists with Maine roots or connections. It's like…read morea taste of NYC's Whitney or the Boston ICA in Rockland. The modern, light-filled galleries designed by NYC-based architect Toshiko Mori (who has a place on North Haven), offer a bright counterpoint to the dark brick-and-wood interiors of older buildings nearby.

We absolutely LOVE our prints from this talented artist! We purchased the "Allen's Hummingbird"…read morelast summer at the Lobster festival and came back this year for the set of 8 "Sharks of the Gulf of Maine" and got the "Ruby throated hummingbird" after picking our absolute favorites from her website. We love everything she creates so it was a tough choice! We also love the fact that she contributes a portion of her proceeds toward conservation efforts. Thank you Karen! We look forward to seeing more of your fabulous work.