This is a gallery that has some interesting photographic art and paintings. Some of the photos,…read morewhich are black and white, cover a variety of subjects some nautical. I was drawn to some of the paint art which had some great cloud depictions.

This gallery is the main gallery location of photographer Neal Parent. I had the pleasure of…read moremeeting the photographer at his gallery. A number of his photographs are focused on the coast of Maine but he also has many other interesting photographs from his time in Europe, Asia and Canada. He is a well known photographer and also has five photography publications to his credit. He was also mentioned and recognized by Ansel Adams which is quite impressive. His photography really captures the raw nature and beauty of Maine and if you are looking for a beautiful piece of art for yourself, I would check this place out. FYI - There is also a number of other artists highlighted at the gallery including his daughter Joanne Parent which does amazing work also.

Espresso and art reads the road sign That could go either way, right?. We stopped on the way to…read moreAcadia because I needed some caffeine. The minute I left my car and ventured into the parking lot on foot, I knew I would be interested in more than the coffee. What an interesting selection of art... at all price points. Made me want to move immediately though in order to be able to bring some of the pieces with me and display them properly. Coffee was fantastic as was the atmosphere. I may just have to order that lamp even though I still live in a s*&^hole.

The owner, Joy Armbrust, is a hoot! And serves the only drinkable espresso in the state of Maine…read more Everywhere else we tried served dishwater (the only polite phrase I can come up with). Joy, a transplant from Seattle for 10 years knows good coffee and imports it ...to our great relief. She is also willing to share her observations on Maine. Stop here...you won't regret it!

The Belfast Framer is a one stop shop for reasonably priced artwork and framing…read more I am not only impressed by their service, but also by their very low prices (this may have something to do with being used to Boston prices) Alison was extremely helpful. She spent plenty of time with me picking out appropriate frames for my two pieces along with mat board. While Alison helped me, Vicky, the owner, was kind enough to assist a couple who was looking to have artwork appraised (even though they don't do appraisals there) I dropped my prints off mid-morning today (Tuesday) and was told they would be ready for pick up by the end of the day Thursday (a very quick turn around) I definitely will be coming back in the near future with more items to be framed!

From the owner: We are a full-service custom frame shop featuring a complete line of archival materials for the…read morepreservation of your artwork. We offer design consultation with hundreds frame mouldings and mat choices available. We also provide services such as dry-mounting, canvas & needlework stretching, shrink-wrapping, custom mirrors, restoration services, and many others. Our professional staff has nearly 50 years combined framing experience and we are pleased to assist you with all your framing needs.The Betts Gallery features the work of mainly local artists from June through October. Group shows are featured at the beginning of the season and a Holiday Show in December. The gallery is a year-round source for limited edition prints and other art from many local and other artists.

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.

I absolutely adore this art gallery in downtown Bar Harbor! I purchased a small piece here four…read moreyears ago and had it shipped home and so when I returned this year I was so delighted that the shop was still open. I came in here completely only intending to buy one piece of artwork and wound up purchasing five total- although three of them were gifts for others! The art is completely reasonably priced and all the prices include the frames which is a huge bonus considering half the cost of purchasing a piece of art is getting it framed properly! They do ship the art at reasonable prices to locations within the US so don't worry about not having enough luggage space to bring something home. The gallery owner is clearly passionate about what he does and very knowledgeable about all the artwork and is more than willing to help you pick out the perfect frame for your picture. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Bar Harbor!

My husband and I have been in this shop each time we have visited Bar Harbor. They have absolutely…read morebeautiful artwork including local landscapes. The gentleman who assisted us today was so enthusiastic and eager to discuss any painting we were interested in. He definitely knew his art and encouraged us to spend time picking out a piece and then assisted us in matching it with the perfect frame. We spent about 45 minutes with him and I have to say, I feel as though we learned a lot. We fell in love with a gorgeous oil painting on canvas and were very excited to purchase from him. He was able to tell us the technique used to create it and told us a little bit about the artist too. Plus, everything was half off, frame included. Great guy, awesome art shop to peruse and possibly purchase from. It's hard to leave without taking something with you.

I love this gift shop so much. Every town we've lived in during my life, we've always found that…read moreONE spot that we seek out to be the special place for those unique and thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. Monkitree is THAT place, for Gardiner. The owner features local artisans from across Maine, in a variety of themes. Textiles, jewelry, fine art, kitchen goods, small games and puzzles, coffee, chocolates, and a few unique items of clothing. There's a few things that a true to Gardiner here, that feature fish (alewives), the Kennebec River and the sturgeon. I'd say the prices are on par with the quality of the work shown in the shop. There's something for everyone here!

Really cool place, and the owner is very nice. Not one of those low class "gift shops" where you go…read moreto get the cheapest possible piece of crap for jealous relatives you hate. This is a great place to buy a gift for someone who you actually want to buy a gift for or just chill out and talk about politics in the back room. I think they stopped allowing smoking since the pandemic, but this is just one of those amazing little gems. If you're in the area I think you should check it out as it is truly unique.

This is one of the best art galleries in Maine because it continues to offer outstanding shows each…read moremonth that are juried by quality art experts. The art works selected are hung by folks who have experience in professional art settings and have a great eye for creating beautiful exhibits. Artists who exhibit at River Arts are welcomed by a friendly staff and enjoy the great openings each month. A special place!

Beautiful shop with traditional quilting fabric, linens, Japanese fabric, independent patterns, and…read moreother art supplies. Friendly and helpful staff

Nice selection of art supplies, but, very lacking in customer service. Not personable. Won't be…read moregoing back. ​