Well curated, always fair, and always helpful. This remains one of the best galleries for…read morecontemporary and period (particularly mid 20th century Maine) art in the State. Worth a visit to see what treasures they've discovered in an ever-changing retail gallery.

We once again visited what I consider the finest art gallery in Boothbay Harbor on our recent…read morevacation. The art work of Andrea Peters particularly stood out though a few other art works were very good.

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!

December 5th was the last Gardiner Art Walk for this year. It was a balmy 8° outside, the coldest…read morenight so far. But the smell of homemade meatballs lured me into the gallery! Yes. Meatballs. Alan Claude studio always has fabulous food for art walk night, tonight was meatballs and tiramisu. Delish!!!! I looked through the 8x10 prints to find some winter scenes to bring home. But did get a little overwhelmed by the amount people sharing the gallery and shop space and had to duck out. But! He always runs a really good sale for the 8x10s, where you can pick three for one set price. So I've made my list, I'm checking it twice and I'm sending my Santa back to pick them up. Nobody how busy the gallery is, Alan himself ALWAYS makes a point to greet every single person that steps in the door. He's also happy to take photos and sign art!

Was delighted to find an Alan Claude Gallery on our recent visit to Gardiner, ME! His work is…read morestunning and quintessential Maine. There is something for every ME fan to enjoy. Original pieces, popular prints in many sizes, calendars, and assorted cards fill the historic space. Insider tip: free bookmarks.

Don't be afraid to go in. They are very friendly. Bought a Buddhist monk statue. She threw in a…read morewooden chicken for free!

From the owner: We are a seasonal business that carries home and garden decor, jewelry, textiles, clothing and…read morechildrens items from Southeast Asia along with the art gallery that represents artist Anthony Jackovich and other local artists in the area.

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.

We visited a number of galleries on our recent vacation to the area and this was one of our least…read morefavorite.

I called Boothbay Region Art Foundation to try to find some information about an artist that had…read moreexhibited there. Not only was I greeted by a friendly voice, but also a very knowledgeable person who loves the arts...her name is Melanie. She went out of her way to find information about the artist, even mailing me copies of the artist's biography! I definitely encourage you to support this non-profit foundation, they really do care about keeping our arts' culture alive!

We visited this gallery on our way from Kennebunkport to Southport and I am glad we did. Not only…read moredid we enjoy the work of owner/artist Keith Oehmig, but we had the opportunity to talk with him. Also, two of the works hanging in the gallery were done by James Fitzpatrick who is famous for paintings he did while living for several years on Monhegan Island.

I liked the Wiscasset Bay Gallery, but my appreciation is tempered by the fact that everything that…read moreI really liked was at least five thousand dollars. I can't blame them for my apparent good taste, they have a large variety and it's worth taking a look. Especially if you've got money. :)

We stopped by this shop and enjoyed the artwork and shop owner. Steve, Leigh's husband, made us…read morefeel welcome and shared a beautiful place to go with views of the harbor and town. Highly recommend stopping in when you are in the area!

Leigh's gallery did not disappoint. So homey and welcoming! I love supporting local artists that…read moresell images from their surroundings - it's what i always look for when I travel. I'm glad I found Leigh's shop and it was fun to meet her husband Steve, as well. I'm following both of then now on Instagram! Definitely worth a visit. I left with several unique gifts for friends and a few for myself!

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.