Eastport Arts Center

It’s just a handful of days ’til EAC’s 13th Annual Festival of Trees—a warm community event and key fundraiser—Saturday, December 10, 4:30-5:30 pm. Decorators have been busy with their creations, many of whom took time to share images of their works in progress and ideas. Among these is Georgie … [Read More]

The transformation of the space at 34 Water Street in Eastport has been one of the main production considerations for Stage East’s upcoming play, The Glass Menagerie. While many hands helped transform the space, the brunt of the work fell to Greg Blatt, Dana Graffam, and Bernie Cecire. Aside from outfitting … [Read More]

Organizers of Eastport Arts Center’s 13th Annual Festival of Trees are thrilled to have received the names and themes of this year’s trees, as follows. In addition to the ‘main event’ of lovingly decorated tabletop trees available by silent bid, the event will feature a ticket raffle of gift-worthy … [Read More]

Eastport Arts Center will offer a special session of KinderArts featuring music and crafts on Thursday, December 8 from 10-11 am. Children up to age 4 are invited to attend, with a parent or caregiver. Popular EAC instructors Caroline Coleman and Sue Riddle will lead the activities, which will … [Read More]

The Passamaquoddy Bay Symphony Orchestra (PBSO) will perform Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm at Sunrise Opportunities (formerly Calais Congregational Church) in Calais. The program includes Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.1, “Winter Daydreams”, and “The Enchanted Isle,” a colorful suite by American composer Ernst Bacon. The suite, based on Shakespeare’s TheTempest, … [Read More]

Eastport Gallery’s Water Street doors may be closed but you can roam around our virtual gallery anytime. We have a variety of art on display from most of our member artists.  You’ll find works in oil, ink, pastel, ceramics and some even featuring sea glass! Unique and fabulous artful … [Read More]

A slate of holiday performances are planned for residents at Washington Place Assisted Living in Calais, and Eastport Memorial Nursing Home, featuring musicians affiliated with Eastport Arts Center. Alison Brennan, the Center’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, is excited to resume this branch of her efforts for the community.Different musical … [Read More]

Eastport Arts Center presents this brief video peek at our range of offerings for the occasion of #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global day of giving fueled by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities all over the world. A #GivingTuesday gift at any level allows us … [Read More]

Eastport Arts Center is thrilled to announce companion offerings to our 13th annual Festival of Trees, which will be held from 4:30-5:30 pm, Saturday, December 10, at the Center. The event will feature a ticket raffle of gift-worthy items in addition to the ‘main event’ of lovingly decorated tabletop … [Read More]

Stage East adventures beyond the Eastport Arts Center with its next production, The Glass Menagerie. The company will make use of the storefront space at 34 Water Street in Eastport, just across from the Waco Diner, to stage the classic American drama by Tennessee Williams. Stage East veterans Jenie Smith (Amanda) … [Read More]

Eastport Arts Center will host the 10th Annual Holiday Market from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, November 26.  Shoppers will enjoy the congenial gathering, with appealing goods of all kinds to tempt the prospective gift-giver. Vendors will be on hand with fine artwork, crafts, jewelry, fiber art, goods … [Read More]

This winter you can view work from Eastport Gallery artists at the Eastport Arts Center in person. Washington Street Gallery, downstairs at the Arts Center, is open during special events, by chance or by appointment. The Eastport Gallery is a constituent of the Eastport Arts Center.  You can also … [Read More]

Ann Cannizzaro and Fran McLean led EAC’s annual Ornament Making Workshop on November 6 at the Arts Center. A full house of 15 participants included a family of mother, sister, daughter and grandmother from the Machias area and also participants visiting from Woodstock New Brunswick, Perry, Pembroke and Eastport. … [Read More]

Eastport Gallery artists have their art on display at the Eastport Arts Center starting this week and continuing through spring. The Washington Street Gallery, downstairs at Eastport Arts Center, is open during EAC events, or by chance or appointment. Inquiries about viewing the show may be made to Meg Colbert … [Read More]

EAC’s 10th Annual Holiday Market will be held from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, November 26. In addition to a diverse array of artful gift items, the event will also feature refreshments for purchase by the Pie Ladies of Pembroke. “We’ll have a full house of art and … [Read More]