Art Spaces of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm
The nature and history imbued in the Wells Reserve at Laudholm have inspired artists for decades. On occasion, we are able to organize events and activities that allow creativity and creative works to be shared. Here, then, is an abbreviated list of those opportunities. We appreciate the artists, viewers, patrons, and sponsors who make possible these forays into the intersections between art, culture, and science.
Maine Coastal Ecology Center
Two rooms holding educational exhibits for their first 20 years now contain contain mission-focused artwork between May and October. CEC exhibits follow Visitor Center hours. Entrance is free with regular admission to the Wells Reserve.
2022
Nikon Small World
May 7 to June 30, 2022 — Twenty images celebrating the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. From the 46th annual photomicrography competition.
2021
B.A. (Tony) King
August 25 to October 24, 2021 — "The Peace of Wild Things: Herons & Egrets Through the Lens of B.A. (Tony) King"
Gillet T. Page
July 21 to August 22, 2021 — "Summer Splashes" sculpture and collage.
Nikon Small World
May 28 to July 18, 2021 — The top 20 images from the 44th annual Nikon Small World photomicrography competition, selected out of nearly 2,500 entries from scientists and artists in 89 countries. Nikon Small World celebrates the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope.
Eugene Frederick Art Hallway
The under-barn passage to Mather Auditorium was retrofit to accept art displays thanks to the generosity of the Frederick family.
Featured Artists
James Dochtermann
Fish (April 2007)
Gail Henderson
Photographs ()
Invited Artists
Painterly, Plus Jazz (July 2008)
George Burk
Aspects of Change (August 2010) — Sumi ink and brush drawings depicting salt marsh scenes
Vanessa Nesvig
micro-biotic (September 2013) — Exquisite things passed by or unexposed
Robin Swennes
(September 2014)
Tony King
(September 2018)
Anne Banfield
(September 2019)
Nikon Small World
(August to November 2021)