Harlow for the Hall – an exhibition at Johnson Hall in Gardiner

“Great Falls Plaza Lewiston/Auburn” B&W (film) hand printed photograph by Cindy Rehagen Langewisch

“Tom French Mending the
Trawler Net” Oil, by Michael Vermette

Exhibition dates: April 10 –  May 22, 2015

Gardiner, Maine - In celebration of Johnson Hall’s 150th Anniversary, two central Maine arts nonprofits Harlow Gallery and Johnson Hall proudly present Harlow for the Hall, an art exhibition showcasing fifty-two Maine artists, April 10 through May 22, 2015 at Johnson Hall at 280 Water Street in Gardiner.

The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on Friday, April 10 from 5-8pm, with complimentary refreshments and a cash bar.  Proceeds from art sales will benefit two cornerstones of arts and culture in central Maine with over 200 years of history between them: Johnson Hall and the Harlow Gallery.  There will be a second public reception during Gardiner’s spring Art Walk on Friday, May 1st.

Harlow for the Hall is on view during box office hours, Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm, during events, and by appointment, call 207-582-7144.

Participating artists by town are:

Auburn: Denae Spencer

Augusta: Douglas Houle & Keith Ludden

Call for Artists for Upcoming Art Exhibition at Johnson Hall in Gardiner‏

Hallowell, Maine - The Harlow Gallery and Johnson Hall invite Maine artists to submit work for an art exhibition opening Friday, April 10, 2015 at Johnson Hall. The art exhibition will be on view at Johnson Hall at 280 Water Street in Gardiner from April 10 through May 22, 2015, and sales proceeds will support two cornerstones of the arts in central Maine: Johnson Hall and the Harlow Gallery.

Email submissions are being accepted through March 1st and will be reviewed by curatorial committee comprised of staff and volunteers from both organizations. Artists interested in submitting work should visit the Harlow Gallery online for complete instructions at harlowgallery.org/open-call-for-johnson-hall.

Johnson Hall located in Gardiner, Maine is celebrating its150th anniversary this year. The first floor has been recently renovated into an accessible 117-seat performance space, where Johnson Hall presents arts programs for all ages, all year round live professional music, theater and dance performances; theater and art camps for children; and workshops and classes for children and adults. The theater also collaborates with other community organizations to bring arts and theater programs to children and to present a summer festival, outdoor concerts and movies; and provides space for community classes, groups, rehearsals, and meetings. Johnson Hall’s upper floors await restoration, and the community is engaged in a planning process to return the Hall to its full glory—a 360-seat theater and conference center, which will provide cultural enrichment and boost the regional economy.  Find out more at www.johnsonhall.org.

The Harlow Gallery is a 501(c)3 membership based nonprofit located at 160 Water Street in downtown Hallowell since 1963, where have worked to connect and celebrate the art, artists and community of central Maine for over half a century. For more information visit the Harlow Gallery online at harlowgallery.org or call 622-3813.