“Art and the Land” Exhibit Celebrates KLT’s 30th Anniversary

HALLOWELL, MAINE -- The Harlow, in partnership with the Kennebec Land Trust (KLT), presents “Art and the Land” - a juried group show celebrating the 30th anniversary of the KLT. Art and the Land is on view October 25-November 30, 2019 at The Harlow, 100 Water Street in Hallowell.

The public is invited to attend and meet the artists at an opening reception on Friday, August 2, from 5-7pm.

Art and the Land culminated from an open call for artworks responding to properties owned by the KLT and features 40 artworks from 25 local artists representing a dynamic range of styles and media.

The KLT works cooperatively with landowners and communities to conserve the forests, shorelands, fields, and wildlife that define central Maine. KLT protects land permanently, offers opportunities for people to learn about and enjoy the natural world, and works with partners to support
 sustainable forestry and farming. To learn more about the KLT and for a full listing of their properties please visit www.tklt.org.

A list of participating artists by town is as follows:

Augusta:
Paula Anastasio, Robin Miller, Wendy Pelletier,
 Cassie Sano

Biddeford:
 Rebecca Cote

Bowdoinham:
 Jane Page-Conway

Brooklin:
 Alison Dibble

Center Lovell:
 Jeanne Ouellette

Farmingdale:
 Allen Cairns, Donna Lausier

Gardiner:
Mackenzie Childers

Hermon:
 Diane Woodworth

Mt Vernon:
 Bia Winter

Newcastle:
 Dave Higgins

Pittston:
 Judith Schuppien

Plattsburgh, NY:
 William Crosby

Santa Fe, NM:
 Suzanne Kelly

Sidney:
 Phil Downes, Anita Morrissey

Topsham:
 Lonie Ellis

Wayne:
Jane Davis

West Gardiner:
Kay Morris

Winthrop:
 Nancy Lund, Penny Markley, Gail Rowe

Art and the Land is on view in the upstairs gallery in tandem with a solo show of multi-dimensional works by Andre Benoit – on display in the downstairs gallery October 25-November 30, 2019.

The Harlow is a membership based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to connecting and celebrating art, artists and community in downtown historic Hallowell since 1963. Exhibitions are always free and open to the public. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday noon-6pm. For more information please visit harlowgallery.org or call 207-622-3813.