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!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ks4pLrx69/
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!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1F92rg8EFU/
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!
https://www.facebook.com/share/17BHkrhQbc/
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!
https://www.facebook.com/share/17nujwRQ3i/
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!
https://www.facebook.com/share/184tfULPbu/
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!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1A2TQcmv3z/
Paint-a-Thon/Feed Your Head 14!
Date: November 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
I’m having my 120th Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon”! On Saturday, November 8th, 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 Good Shepherd Food Bank. 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 November will be donated to GSFB. Please contact me for raffle information!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FeiZzcADf/
Paint-a-Thon/Let It Grow!
Date: October 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
I’m having my 119th Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon”! On Saturday, October 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 Growing To Give. 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 October will be donated to Growing To Give. Please contact me for raffle information!
