ArtVan ArtExhibit Group Show
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Mast Landing Brewing
200 Lower Main Street
Freeport, ME
Enjoy a gallery exhibition of 30 professional artists whose artwork is hung next to the artwork of ArtVan youth; lite bites, craft beer for purchase, a collective art project, and live music provided by 317 Main.
ArtVan provides free group art therapy programming to underserved communities to increase access to mental health and social services. ArtExhibit is a fundraiser and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of work benefits ArtVan. This event is open to the public, so bring friends!
Artwork becomes available for purchase online on July 6th, with the in-person exhibit on July 23rd. View artists and artwork >> https://www.artvanprogram.org/art-exhibit
Paint-a-Thon/Work It!
Date: July 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
I’m having my 128th Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon”! On Saturday, July 11th, I will be setting up my easel just inside my Sugar Shack Studio and painting from roughly 9am-5pm. At the end of the day, the completed 8″ x 8″ painting will be raffled off, and 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Spindleworks. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10. I will also have a “pop-up” show of my art and 10% of all my painting/print/tote bag sales (excluding magnets and books/Cootie-related merch) from the month of July will be donated to Spindleworks. Please contact me for raffle information!
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Paint-a-Thon/VANtastic 18!
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
I’m having my 127th Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon”! On Saturday, June 6th, I will be setting up my easel just inside my Sugar Shack Studio and painting from roughly 9am-5pm. At the end of the day, the completed 8″ x 8″ painting will be raffled off, and 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to ArtVan. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10. I will also have a “pop-up” show of my art and 10% of all my painting/print/tote bag sales (excluding magnets and books/Cootie-related merch) from the month of June will be donated to ArtVan. Please contact me for raffle information!
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Storytime Stroll
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Storytime Stroll is a charming downtown Brunswick event celebrating local authors, small businesses, and the joy of reading.
Visitors are invited to stroll through downtown with a passport booklet, stopping at participating businesses to discover local authors, collect stickers for raffle entries, and enjoy special live readings throughout the day.
Each author will be hosted inside a local downtown shop, creating cozy spaces for book sales, conversations, signed copies, and story time moments for readers of all ages.
Live Reading Schedule
12:30 PM | Frostys
Maine, State of Mind by Tony Perry
1:00 PM | Elevenses
Mainely Mayhem by Matt Cost
1:30 PM | Magpie
Everyone’s Got Cooties by Maria Castellano-Usery
2:00 PM | Social Goose
Dying for News by Maureen Milliken
2:30 PM | Nest
Wedding Bell Ruse by Kate Flora
3:00 PM | Lil Jam Cookies
Steadfast: Frances Perkins by Jennifer Merz
3:30 PM | The Mix
Maybe Tomorrow by Charlotte Agell
4:00 PM | Lemont Block Collective
The Blue Room by Moriah Freeman
4:30 PM | Reverie Coffee
Body: My Life in Parts by Nina Lichtenstein
Designed to be relaxed, family-friendly, and interactive, Storytime Stroll is a wonderful opportunity to meet local authors, support downtown businesses, and celebrate the magic of books in our community.
For more information: https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/story-time-stroll/
Paint-a-Thon/Every Day Is Like Earth Day!
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
I’m having my 125th Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon”! On Saturday, April 4th, I will be setting up my easel just inside my Sugar Shack Studio and painting from roughly 9am-5pm. At the end of the day, the completed 8″ x 8″ painting will be raffled off, and 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10. I will also have a “pop-up” show of my art and 10% of all my painting/print/tote bag sales (excluding magnets and books/Cootie-related merch) from the month of April will be donated to BTLT. Please contact me for raffle information!
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Paint-a-Thon/Saint CATrick’s Day!
Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
I’m having my 124th Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon”! On Saturday, March 7th, I will be setting up my easel just inside my Sugar Shack Studio and painting from roughly 9am-5pm. At the end of the day, the completed 8″ x 8″ painting will be raffled off, and 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Midcoast Humane. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10. I will also have a “pop-up” show of my art and 10% of all my painting/print/tote bag sales (excluding magnets and books/Cootie-related merch) from the month of March will be donated to Midcoast Humane. Please contact me for raffle information!
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Paint-a-Thon/Library Love 7!
Date: February 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
I’m having my 123nd Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon”! On Saturday, February 7th, I will be setting up my easel just inside my Sugar Shack Studio and painting from roughly 9am-5pm. At the end of the day, the completed 8″ x 8″ painting will be raffled off, and 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Curtis Memorial Library. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10. I will also have a “pop-up” show of my art and 10% of all my painting/print/tote bag sales (excluding magnets and books/Cootie-related merch) from the month of February will be donated to Curtis Memorial Library. Please contact me for raffle information!
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Paint-a-Thon/New Year, New Hope 2!
Date: January 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
I’m having my 122nd Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon”! On Saturday, January 10th, I will be setting up my easel just inside my Sugar Shack Studio and painting from roughly 9am-5pm. At the end of the day, the completed 8″ x 8″ painting will be raffled off, and 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Maine Needs. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10. I will also have a “pop-up” show of my art and 10% of all my painting/print/tote bag sales (excluding magnets and books/Cootie-related merch) from the month of January will be donated to Maine Needs. Please contact me for raffle information!
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Light on the Bridge
Date: January 4, 2026 - January 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 am
Light on the Bridge
A Community Art Exhibition Celebrating the Frank J. Wood Bridge (1932-2025)
organized by Brunswick Public Art
Curtis Memorial Library
23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick ME
Morrell Meeting Room
show runs January 4th – January 30th
opening reception January 9th, 5pm-7pm
Paint-a-Thon/The Art Of Giving 10!
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
I’m having my 121st Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon”! On Saturday, December 6th, I will be setting up my easel just inside my Sugar Shack Studio and painting from roughly 9am-5pm. At the end of the day, the completed 8″ x 8″ painting will be raffled off, and 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Press Herald Toy Fund. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10. I will also have a “pop-up” show of my art and 10% of all my painting/print/tote bag sales (excluding magnets and books/Cootie-related merch) from the month of December will be donated to the Press Herald Toy Fund. Please contact me for raffle information!
