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
Educational exhibits occupied two front rooms in this modern building for the two decades after its opening. Their removal in winter 2021 allows the mounting of short-term art exhibits, which will run consecutively from May to October. Exhibits will be open from 10am to 3pm on weekdays, with COVID precautions in place. Entrance is free with normal admission to the Wells Reserve.
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 2021… )