Shop Archipelago, and you will find delightfully special and one-of-a-kind items made in Maine, and you will be helping to sustain one of Maine's greatest assets - its island and working waterfront communities. Like Maine's seasons, Archipelago is ever-changing, so stop by and see what's new!
Gallery News
Archipelago Fine Arts Gallery features artists whose work highlights natural, coastal, and working waterfront themes inspired by living and creating art in Maine.
The Gallery's Spring show, Spring Tide, features artists with cheerful, vibrant work including, Sea Hag by Kathleen Fox.
Other featured artists include Kathy Lane, Catherine Worthington, Jeffrey Barrett, Lecia Price, Richard Dunham, Wayne Robbins, Abe Goodale, and more!
Join us for two celebratory receptions as part of Arts in Rockland's [AIR] First Fridays from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on June 7th and July 5th.
Click HERE for more information about the show and the artists.
One of Kind Collection
Introducing a hand currated, one of a kind collection of Archipelago gifts and goodies. Here you'll find items made only once by Maine artisans just for you. Enjoy!
Please note that these items can come and go quickly so keep an eye here for specialty items.
Yankee Magazine #Shoutout
A big Thank you to the Editors at Yankee Magazine for giving us the Editors' Choice for Best Made in Maine shop! We're honored, and we're committed to providing a Main Street store for made in Maine craft, jewelry, fine art, homegoods, and gifts. Like the seasons, our store is ever-changing -- come discover Maine craft and discover Maine art and see what's new!
New! Archipelago Artist Profiles!
We're busy visiting artists and makers around the state to share their visions and inspirations with you. Click here for the first installment featuring Rockland artist Susan Beebe. You can read about her work with LEAPS of IMAGINATION. Written by Lisa "Millie" Millette. "If you spend enough time in Rockland, Maine, you may have seen a woman of medium-stature walking up and down Main St, tending the pollinator garden by the harbor, or sipping a cappuccino at Rock City Coffee. She is artist, gardener, educator, and Rockland resident, Susan Beebe. This past winter, I asked Susan if I could interview her at her 'studio' space. While her true studio space is outdoors and she knew I wouldn’t get an authentic view into her working space during one of Maine’s coldest months, she agreed, and we spent a little time talking about art and midcoast Maine..."
Island Journal 2018
The 2018 Island Journal explores the theme of "Waterfront Innovators, Innovative Waterfronts," and features stories on Luke Holden, the founder and operator of the Luke's Lobster chain of restaurants; the revival of Bucksport after the paper mill closed; the successes islands and rural communities have found in bringing high-speed internet to residents; and the cutting-edge research being done by the MDI Biological Laboratory. The issue also includes an essay on Rachel Carson and the inspiration she found on Southport Island; a trip to the Beaver Islands in Lake Michigan; a look at how islanders manage emergency services; a first-person account of how Vinalhaven's men's book club was established; an artist profile of Abe Goodale; and a short story that takes the reader to a very cold and dangerous place. This Island Journal also reproduces selections from the Farnsworth's Art Museum collection and the stark photography of Jeffrey Becton.
