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Maine Made Gifts Delivered! Shop Archipelago and you will find delightfully special and one-of-a-kind items and gifts made in Maine, and you will be supporting our vibrant creative economy! A piece of Maine no matter where you are.
Like Maine's seasons, Archipelago is ever-changing, so stop by and see what's new from Maine's artists and makers!
Holiday Art and Craft Bonanza
Join Archipelago for a special Holiday Art and Craft Bonanza opening on Friday, November 1 and showing through Saturday, January 4, 2025. Archipelago shares recent works from many Maine artists including: Val Aponik, Holly Berry, Andre Benoit, Kathleen Bird, Kathleen Buchanan, Helene Farrar, Randy Fein, Terry Golson, Lee Gordon, Clint Jones, Sally Loughridge, Kaitlyn Miller, Wendy Newcomb, Aaron Staples, Anne Stuer, Stephen Tofield, Sarah Wilde, Ben Williamson, Virginia Winkler, and Catherine Worthington.
Pieces showcase many mediums including encaustic, pottery, fiber and fabric, graphite, ink, acrylic, glass, woodcuts and more! Mixing new and long-time Archipelago artists, there’s something for everyone to browse or purchase for gift giving or for your own collection, just in time for the holidays.
For more information, visit the GALLERY NEWS page.
New! 40th anniversary edition poster of peter ralston's pentecost
Archipelago and Island Institute have released this special 40th anniversary edition poster of Peter Ralston's iconic photograph Pentecost. This image was voted Maine's #1 Most Iconic Image of All Time by Down East Magazine. The poster is available with the artist's signature if you choose.
Pentecost is the most recognizable of the 24 highly recognizable images that comprise what Ralston calls his Master Prints series. It graced the first cover of the Island Institute’s Island Journal in 1984. He’s sold prints to collectors on every continent but Antarctica. And while Ralston treasures both the moment and the memory, he remains at a loss to explain the photo’s long and profound appeal.
Archipelago Artist Profiles - New!
Read on to learn more about the thriving business of Studio Choo 11 in an interview with designer and artist Kira Sangsap.
This is part of the ongoing series of Archipelago artist profiles, where you can learn about one of our over 250 artists.
Read the full profile here. Shop the collection of Studio Choo 11 jewelry HERE and see the unique, fun style of her jewelry line.
2024 Island Journal
Grab your copy of the 2024 Journal today in store or order online.
Find your copy HERE
The Island Journal, an annual publication of the Island Institute, offers insights into island and coastal life through personal profiles and stories, fiction and poetry, and stunning photography and art.
The Island Institute is a donor-supported, nonprofit community development organization that works to sustain Maine’s island and coastal communities. To learn more, visit www.islandinstitute.org.
Creative Economy Hub
Have you heard? Archipelago and the Island Institute have launched a hub for artists, makers, and arts-based businesses featuring artist voices and stories, pre-recorded events, web-based creative and business resources, as well as opportunities to connect, learn, and create. Be sure to also visit the Creative Economy Hub for a plethora of resources and content for artists and makers.
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