It’s a Maine Thing - Hezzy’s Sidewalk Talk

New Art Gallery Opens: Harlow Gallery…on Maine, Ellsworth, Maine.
Despite our economic woes life still goes on. Yes, less money is exchanging hands, but life does not end at the money line. Creative juices still abound while talented individuals continue their artistic projects with a segment of the public continuing to purchase art made by talented souls. Recognizing that this exchange continues we have taken the plunge by opening an art gallery in downtown Ellsworth, Maine in the Maine Grind Building. The Harlow Gallery…on Maine opened in early November with a grand opening splash on November 15 to coincide with the Gifted Hand Art Show.
Specializing in Maine art, the Harlow Gallery…on Maine will be offering a range of mediums from original paintings, photography to high quality prints. This new business venture will be specializing in flat art works created by Maine artists that retail for under $1000. There is a need in the area for approachable, affordable art that reflects the creative spirit of local, Maine artists. The Harlow Gallery…on Maine represents the energy and work of emerging, young artists as well as the works of established, older artists, whom collectively embrace the timeless mystique, wonder and inspiration of the Maine landscape. We hope to introduce the public to many of Maine’s creative tribe. Some of the opening invited artists include Philip Frey, Sarah Elizabeth Look, Joseph Haroutunian, Gifford Ewing, Shiela Shanti, Dan Snyder, Alan Claude and Mark Harrell, to name just a few. The Harlow Gallery..on Maine also offers historic, archival photographs of Ellsworth and the vicinity that have been made available through the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport. The images are digitally made from the original glass negatives from the Eastern Illustrating and publishing Company that was a Maine based company known for their “real-photo postcards”. The company made over 30,000 photographs of New England towns from 1909 to 1954.  The photographic portrait works of Robin Farrin Photography are also on display in the gallery. Ms. Farrin, as a portraiture artist, specializes in documenting life’s celebrations with her fluid, light-spirited style. Family portraits, weddings, pet photos, interior room shoots or professional shots for your business needs are Ms. Farrin’s specialty. Appointments for sittings or events can be scheduled through the Harlow Gallery…on Maine. November 15 will be the grand opening splash that coincides with the Gifted Hand Craft Show at the Holiday Inn, which will go on all day. An artists’ reception will be on December 6, 4-7 where one can meet the artists. The public is invited to join the celebrations.

Celebrate Maine! realize the Spirit! Frey photo from www.courthousegallery.com, Ewing photo from www.artfulhome.com