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Eleven Views from Here

MAY – JUNE 2026

The Kittery Art Association, in collaboration with the York Public Library, is pleased to present eleven selected artists from the Association. These artists reflect the depth and breadth of talent within an organization of more than 250 creators. Eleven artists, one community, countless ways of seeing: Eleven Views from Here showcases selected works from the Kittery Art Association—a gathering of voices as varied and vibrant as Maine itself. The exhibition opens May 2, with an opening reception with the artists on Tuesday, May 5 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at York Public Library.

The Kittery Art Association envisions a vibrant, inclusive cultural hub where artists of all backgrounds and mediums come together to innovate, collaborate, and thrive. Through exhibitions, programs, and partnerships, the organization fosters artistic expression, nurtures emerging talent, and enriches the greater Seacoast community. With a deep appreciation for the transformative power of the arts, it cultivates a supportive environment where creativity flourishes, connections deepen, and the beauty of expression has no limits.

The Kittery Art Association Gallery, located at 2 Walker Street in Kittery, Maine, serves as the organization’s cultural center. The building offers fine acoustics for its Music Series and features two galleries that host exhibitions year-round. The Association’s community includes approximately 400 members who exhibit and volunteer, representing a wide range of disciplines. Artists and art appreciators of all levels and mediums are welcomed.

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painting of river entitled "Wander" by Cassandra Hahn Oil on Birch
watercolor image entitled "Georgie" by Marilyn Eimon,
photo of two Sisters Crocheting by Kenny Gilbride, Photography

About York Public Library Exhibits

When you stroll into the York Public Library (YPL) to find a book, read a magazine, work at a computer, or attend a meeting or program, you will undoubtedly discover more than you expected. In fact, you will have an opportunity to see major exhibitions by some of the area’s most talented artists, past and present. The art is displayed throughout the Library.

The exhibits at the York Public Library include a broad range of art and represent artists from York, Eliot, the Berwicks, Ogunquit and the Portsmouth area. The common denominator is the quality of the work. Exhibits run the gamut and have included sculpture, fiber art, and traditional, abstract, and contemporary art. Our goal is to reach not only those who have a strong interest in art but also patrons who may or may not visit museums and galleries on a regular basis.

One of the highlights on the calendar is the “Student Art Show” held each year in April. The show features art created by young people in York from kindergarten through high school and is designed to foster excellence in art for generations to come.  

Every year the Library mounts a group show called “Community Collects”.  This show features the work of one or more well-known local artists from the past. Collectors from the area generously lend pieces from their personal collections during this three-month long exhibit.

The York Public Library (YPL) Art Committee

The YPL Art Committee, composed of a small group of volunteers, selects and organizes six exhibits throughout the year. Committee members are knowledgeable in the field and familiar with the reputations of artists in our area.  An Opening Reception is hosted by the Committee for each exhibit during which the artists are invited to give an informal talk about their creative process. Exhibits are by invitation. For more information contact info@yorkpubliclibrary.org