Schooner Gallery features contemporary fine art in Downeast Maine.

Schooner Gallery opened in May 2011 and features contemporary fine art. The gallery is located at 59 Main Street in the town of Milbridge in what was known in the mid-1800s as the “Captain Brown home.” The building was renovated inside and out to create bright and open space for exhibiting works of art.

Visitors from both far and locally have given generous compliments for the art shows that have been offered since opening. Schooner Gallery has been described as one of the best small art galleries in the Downeast region of Maine.

In addition to art shows exhibiting works by talented Maine artists, Schooner Gallery has a gift shop with select Maine-made products as well as visitor information about local businesses and attractions.

Phone

(207) 546-3179

Location

59 Main Street
Milbridge, ME 04658

Hours

Open: Monday thru Friday
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday by Appointment

Closed Saturday, Sundays & Holiday Weekends

 2024 Art show Dates

• Narraguagus HS Art Students Show
  May 10th to May 28th
  [ Artists Reception Fri. May 10th ]

• “44º North” Downeast Open Art Show
  June 14th to July 15th
  [ Artists Reception Fri. June 14th ]

• Mid-Summer Art Show
  July 26th to August 26th
  [ Opening Reception Fri. July 26th ]

• Late Summer Art Show
  Sept 6th to October 7th
  [ Opening Reception Fri. Sept 6th ]
  

  Open: Monday thru Friday and most Saturdays
  Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  

9th Annual Narraguagus Jr/Sr High School Student Art Exhibit

Schooner Gallery’s 2024 summer season began on May 10th with the 9th Annual Narraguagus Jr/Sr High School Student Art Exhibit. This art show featured works by NHS students who have been developing their skills and talents in the Capstone, Honors, and Advanced Art classes during the 2023-2024 school year. We were excited to have this art show for young, emerging artists, who displayed a variety of pieces, some created following a prompt from their teacher and some from each student's own experience and creativity. The show runs from May 10th, 2024, and through on May 28th, 2024.

An Artists' Reception was held on Friday, May 10th, from 4pm to 6pm.

The Gallery Coffee Shop & Gifts

At Schooner Gallery since 2021, The Gallery Coffee Shop and Gifts offers a fine assortment of pastries, scones, muffins and other baked goods, as well as coffee and espresso drinks. Located in the gift shop area of the Gallery, the Coffee Shop provides pleasant seating areas where you and friends can meet and chat while enjoying the Shop’s delicious offerings of the day.

2024 "44º North" Open Art Show

Our 13th Annual "44º North" Downeast Open Art Show will open on June 14th, and run through July 15th. This exciting and inspiring annual event features artworks by a number of Maine artists who live within 44 nautical miles of Milbridge. Artists of many ages and levels training will each exhibit two recent pieces.

An Artists' Reception will be held on Friday, June 14th, from 4pm to 6pm.

Other 2024 Art Shows

Following our Annual "44º North" Downeast Open Art Show, we will host two additional shows. The Mid-Summer Art Show will run from July 26th through August 26th. And the final art show for 2023 will run from September 6th through October 7th. More information on these shows will be posted here in the coming days and weeks.

Thank-you for your interest in Schooner Gallery.

Liliane Kell: Retrospective

A Special 2023 Summer Art Show

It is with great pleasure that we will be holding this special Summer Art Show. This exhibition pays tribute to the late Liliane Kell (1934-2016). Painting and art in other media brought her much pleasure and connected her to a community of many artists and friends. The show will open on Friday, July 28th, and run through September 8th.

All proceeds from this show will fund one or more Art Scholarships in Liliane Kell's name.

Join us for an Opening Reception on Friday, July 28th, 2023, from 4pm to 6pm.