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On Friday night, April 30th, Earth & Soul Pottery will be hosting a benefit art sale to raise funds for projects and aid in Central America. 30% of proceeds from all Guatemalan products will go to the children of Casa Jackson- includes textile products, sculpture and more. Also, several local potters have contributed mugs to sell to raise money for Haiti aid efforts.
Come out for a good cause, with good people, and beautiful crafts.
On February 25th, emilie inc. is hosting a business basics workshop on Branding and Blogging. Visit her website for more info.
Join us for our Annual Holiday Stroll! On Saturday December 5th from 11am to 6pm, participating businesses will be celebrating the holidays with special deals, yummy treats, music and more! Visit more than 5 locations to be entered in a raffle at your favorite East End Shop!
We’ll be updating the website with activities, event updates and raffle offers. And we look forward to seeing you on December 5th!
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This First Friday, you’ll be able to hop on a trolley downtown to visit the East End! So no excuses. The trolleys ill run from 4:30 until 8:30 during the next First Friday Art Walk, October 2.
The trolley will run, free of charge, making stops along the following route: Longfellow Square, Congress Square, Monument Square, Washington Avenue & Congress Street, India Street & Middle Street, Exchange Street & Middle Street.
See you Friday! The following locations will be having openings this week:
49. COFFEE BY DESIGN | 67 India St
Donald Peterson: Natural States… figure, rock, water & sky, painting
www.coffeebydesign.com | 207 780 6767
50. ARTHUR FINK PHOTOGRAPHY | 145 Newbury St
Arthur Fink: Dance Photography Salon, photo
www.arthurfinkphoto.com | 207 615 5722
51. ELI PHANT | 253 Congress St
Kris Johnsen: Landed, silkscreen, drawings & mixed media
www.eli-phant.com | 207 253 8000
52. EMBER GROVE | 247 Congress St
12 Local Artisans: Maine Made American Craft, multimedia
www.embergrove.com | 207 761 0408
53. NORTH STAR MUSIC CAFé | 225 Congress St
Lauren Ostis: Soul Celebrations, mixed fiber
www.northstarmusiccafe.com | 207 699 2994
54. HOMEGROWN HERB & TEA | 195 Congress Street
Holly Dickinson Amidon: Elements, mixed medium
207 774 3484
55. HILLTOP COFFEE SHOP | 90 Congress St
Sue Kirchner: Journeys in Prints & Transfers, mixed media
207 780 0025
56. FRASER ART STUDIO | 81 Congress St
Elizabeth Fraser: Daily Oil Paintings and Pet Portraits, oils
www.paintsquared.com | 207 650 3437
57. CRUCIBLE GALLERY @ PGS | 24 Romasco Lane
Society for East End Arts Painter’s Salon Show, painting
www.portlandglassblowing.com | 207 409 4527
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Ember Grove is celebrating 5 years
as a Local Business!
Kicking off the Sale this Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th, with an Exclusive Showcase of Heather Perry Fine Jewelry, Morgan McGeehan Jewelry Designs, and Colleen Foley Printed Apparel. 5% of proceeds will go to
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in memory of Orion.
All items in the store will be 10-30% off thru September 5th.
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Three East End shops, Ember Grove, Portland Fiber Gallery and Weaving Studio, and KnitWit Yarn Shop, will be open for the Maine Fiberarts Tour next weekend.
The event is held the first full weekend in August every year, and is a great opportunity to meet with artists, visit with farmers, and participate in fiber-related demonstrations and activities all around Maine.
You can view the full listing of all 117 sites that are part of the Maine Fiberarts Tour, many of which will have special demonstrations and activities next weekend.
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This Sunday is the 5th Annual Artists’ Studio Tour organized by the Society for East End Artists (SEA). On Sunday June 28th, artists around the neighborhood will open their studios to visitors. Many will have art for sale as well as demonstrations of their craft. You can download a map of the open studios as well as your “SEA Passport” at seaportland.org. If you get your passport stamped at 15 locations, you are entered into a raffle for many great prizes from local businesses including Rosemont Market, North Star Cafe, Coffee By Design and others.
While you are in the neighborhood, be sure to stop in some of the great shops nearby. Rabelais Books will be having a Sidewalk Sale on Sunday, and several other businesses will be open and have specials for the event.
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24 Romasco Lane
Portland Maine 04101
(207) 409-4527
www.portlandglassblowing.com
76 Washington Ave #7
Portland Maine 04101
207-772-1902
34 Washington Avenue
Portland Maine 04101
207-775-1089
earthandsoulpottery.com
99 Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
207-232-5328
willawirth.com
229 Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
207 780-1345
www.portlandfibergallery.com
81 Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
207 650-3437
www.paintsquared.com
241 Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
207.773.4200
www.carlsonturnerbooks.com
247 B Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
207 761-0408
EmberGrove.com