Eastport Arts Center

The Eastport Arts Center seeks a part-time facilities assistant. This is a part-time,year-round position that can include working nights and weekends and includesbeing on-call for any snow removal (shoveling steps and walkways). Duties includeperforming basic maintenance tasks and event setup/breakdown. Hours vary by season but can average between 12–20 … [Read More]

Eastport Arts Center will present Charlotte-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Patrick Mawn for an evening of music on Friday, September 22 at 7 pm. (PLEASE TAKE NOTE: EAC’s elevator is temporarily out of service, and will not be usable for this event). Mawn’s eclectic repertoire includes original works and unique … [Read More]

If you would like to really be blown away check out Eastport Gallery’s latest show: Anything Goes. The Gallery’s member-artists decided to just have some fun and create artwork a little bit outside of their comfort zones. 2-D artists stretched their imaginations into the third dimension and artists who typically work in two-dimensions … [Read More]

Emcee John Hylas Smith supported performers at a special Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival Open Mic Night, September 2, sponsored by R. H. Foster. Taking the mic were Sam LaRusse, Catherine J.S. Lee, Isaac Angel and Paula Horvath; Smith added his songs to the mix and provided a videorecording … [Read More]

Eastport Arts Center has launched a Homeschool Co-op, for K-12 level students and their families. The group will meet on the first and third Fridays of each month, from 1-3 pm.Those who would like more information about the group are invited to email EAC Education and Outreach Coordinator, Nicole … [Read More]

Katie Melancon’s Gentle Flow Yoga is offered Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 am, both at Eastport Arts Center, and online. This class is accessible to all students. As the session moves through a slow flow of postures, students’ bodies have time to warm up, aiming for proper alignment and giving plenty of … [Read More]

Eastport Arts Center’s Washington Street Gallery is pleased to present “Enchanted Journey,” an exhibition of works by emerging nature photographer Bryson Morris, for the month of October. An opening reception with the artist will be held on Sunday, October 1, from 3-5 pm.  Bryson Morris is a 17-year-old from … [Read More]

Eastport Arts Center Open Mics will continue monthly, with events offered next on Fridays, October 6 and November 10, from 6-8 pm. EAC Open Mics are a lively mix of 10-minute music and spoken word acts, with always some surprises. An array of snacks and hot beverages are provided … [Read More]

EAC is pleased to announce new merchandise we’ve produced as an easy way that you can support your Arts Center. We’ve created three tote bag designs—a large black-and-white tote and smaller black zippered-top tote, each featuring the EAC’s signature flutist (from the sculpture by Marty Howbert that greets visitors … [Read More]

For years our tagline at Eastport Gallery was Expect the Unexpected and we are working to bring a little of that back. We are starting with our first annual Anything Goes show, where we invite our member-artists to think outside the box, explore new mediums, and just have a little fun. The show opened on September 10 and … [Read More]

Participants in EAC’s summer Open Sessions still life group proudly shared their work for the EAC community.

On Saturday evening, August 26, Eastport Arts Center’s inaugural Charles Moore Poetry Prize Competition came to a close with a celebration of poets and reception at the Center.Every table was occupied as Greg Biss, president of EAC’s Board, welcomed attendees and introduced the competition’s benefactor, seasonal resident Charles “Chick” … [Read More]

This year Eastport Gallery celebrated Paint Eastport Day with a twist. The whole community got involved to Paint ON Eastport.  Eastport Gallery created an extra-large canvas with a map of Eastport on it. Kids, families and art aficionados added their bit of flair throughout the day. Together, we created a community … [Read More]

Longtime members of Eastport Arts Center’s Curatorial Committee, Jim Riccio and Mona Ingrid Love, both artists in their own right, volunteered their time to install a new exhibition of community members’ works this week. The show, ‘Inspired by Luminists’, is on view in EAC’s first floor Washington Street Gallery, … [Read More]

EAC Films will present Powwow Highway (1989, R), directed by Jonathan Wacks, on Sunday, September 17 at 7 pm. Distributor Janus Films synopsizes as follows: “Buddy Red Bow is struggling to keep his nation on a Montana Cheyenne Reservation financially solvent and independent. Philbert, a simple-minded friend of Buddy’s, … [Read More]