"Farm To Table" ART Exhibit

Robin Swennes

We recently opened the ART Exhibit "Farm To Table" at The Salt Exchange Restaurant & ART Gallery in the Old Port, in Portland, Maine. This a vibrant Exhibit showcases the fresh and local food that Chef Adam White prepares every day at this wonderful Restaurant. We are featuring The Artists, Robin Swennes, Carol Santaro, Andrea Black and kdb.
This Exhibit will be hanging through the end of April.

Robin Swennes

kdb

Carol Santora

Carol Santora

Andrea Black

kdb Photographs & Encaustic

Call TO ARTISTS...

Would you like to be showing your Art at The Chocolate Church ART Gallery?
We would love to consider YOU for an upcoming ART Exhibit.
Apply to be in...
"Fiddleheads & Springtime Pleasures"
and/or "Birds of a Feather"
Please email a few photos of your work and your website/blog/and facebook web addresses  to   k@kdbcurator.com
All Mediums will be considered- Paintings, Pastels, Encaustic, Photogrpahy, Sculpture, Ceramics and mixed media...

Fiddleheads & Springtime Pleasures  
March 22nd-May 11th
After a long cold winter nothing warms the heart like Fiddlehead Ferns, Snowdrops and Daffodils popping up out of the ground. The leaves on the trees are an amazing shade of bright green and the birdies are singing their springtime songs. We will feature Paintings, Pastels, Photographs, and Sculpture up the center of the Gallery.


Birds of a Feather
May 17th-July 13th
Flock together! This springtime show will feature, Paintings of Nests, Eggs, Birds and
sculptures of Birds. The mediums may surprise you. We will be featuring Paintings,
Pastels, Photographs, Encaustic, Altered Art and Ceramic and Metal. This is a must for
any Art and Nature lover.

Other Exhibits to consider...

The Sea Around Us

July 19th-September 14th

The sea around us in mid-coast Maine is rich with inspiration. Tidal Pools, Salt Ponds,

Rocky Cliffs, Sandy Shores, Thundering Surf and Tidal Marshes make up the physical

landscape. A most interesting component of the sea and its environs are the creatures that

call this fragile eco-system home. We will feature Paintings, Pastels, Photographs,

Assemblage and Sculpture up the center of the Gallery. This is our special love letter to

the sea.

The Maine Woods

September 20th-November 2nd

A mysterious place, filled with majestic Trees, Ferns, Lichens, Granite Outcroppings and

an amazing array of Wildlife. This rich and vibrant Eco-System will be the focus of this

Exhibit. We will be honoring the spirit of this mystical part of Maine. We will be

featuring Paintings, Pastels, Photographs and Wooden Sculpture.

The Holiday Small Wonders Exhibit

November 8th-December 13th

Art & Fine Crafts, Great for Gift Giving and for treating yourself to some beautiful Art.

Looking forward to hearing from all of you talented Maine Artists!

First Friday Portland - OPENING Night...

Come and join us for the Opening Night of "Old Port, Maine & Beyond"
ART Exhibit featuring the works of, Leon Vanella, Robin Swennes,
Matthew Robbins, Rick Green & kdb. Live Jazz by Jazz Alchemy.
Great food prepared by Chef Adam White.
It will be a fun First Friday ARTwalk Evening.
5-8 pm.
The Salt Exchange Restaurant
245 Commercial St.
Portland, Maine

Marketing your ART in Maine...

A Special One day Workshop
Rivertree Arts Center,
Kennebunk, Maine

Marketing Your ART.
Learn some basic steps for marketing
your ART like a pro!
We will teach you how to use
Social Media, Blogs and Print to your advantage.
The goal of this workshop is to identify your
market and then to choose the tools that will
best sell your work.
It is easier than you think.
It takes a vision, a plan and implementation.
One artful step at a time.
Your success depends on YOU.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday January 26th, 2013
10-3 pm. Bring your laptop/ipad with some samples of your work.
Lunch break is 12-1. Bring your lunch.
Instructor:
kdb-Karen Dominguez
Curator/Artist

Sign up today. Limited class size!

Happy Hour with 5 Artists...

Happy Hour with 5 Artists!
Wednesday, December 19th. 5-7pm
at The Salt Exchange Restaurant & ART Gallery
245 Commercial St., Portland, Maine
Come and meet 5 talented Maine Artists and discuss their work. Have a drink and some appetizers then stay for supper. Chef Adam White will be creating magic in the kitchen. See you on Wednesday.
The featured Artists are:
Rick Green, Ellen Thayer, Bob Delaney, Anne Macleod & kdb
Pop in, chat with the Artists, hang around and enjoy the evening!

Small Wonders ART Exhibit...

 Small Wonders, Art Exhibit
Opening Friday December 7th 5-8pm
The Salt Exchange Restaurant
245 Commercial St. Portland, Maine
This is a wildly wonderful collection of really beautiful Art. Smaller pieces,
just right for holiday Gift giving.
Come to this very special Opening on Friday December 7th .
The featured Artists are:
Rick Green, Ellen Thayer, Bob Delaney, Anne Macleod & kdb
Pop in, chat with the Artists, hang around and enjoy the evening!
As always the Salt Exchange Restaurant has great drinks and Chef Adam White will be  preparing appetizers and wonderful dinners.

 This Exhibit is featuring, Photography, Pastels, Oils, & Encaustic. The work is inspired, passionate and well executed. I am delighted to work with such a fine group of Artists. This Exhibit will be at The Salt Exchange Restaurant in Portland through the end of January. Stop in on Friday and meet the Artists, it will be fun, I promise!

Openings and ART Parties!

There are quite a few kdb Curator ART Events coming up.

The Coast of Maine Exhibit
The Salt Exchange Restaurant
245 Commercial St. Portland, Maine
Wednesday, November 28th. 6-8pm.
This is the final event for this exhibit. We are having an Artists Happy Hour.
Come and hangout and chat with the Artists, Catherine Breer, Marcia Feller & kdb,  about their work. As always the Salt Exchange Restaurant has great drinks and Chef Adam White will be  preparing appetizers and wonderful dinners.

Holiday ART Show: 
Blessings Home Store, 11 Mason St. Brunswick, Maine
Saturday and Sunday December  1st & 2nd. 10-4
Come and meet the Artists on Saturday!
Ellen Thayer, Sara Cox/Delilah Pottery & kdb will be there to answer your questions and talk about their Artwork with you.

Small Wonders, Art Exhibit
Opening Friday December 7th 5-8pm
The Salt Exchange Restaurant
245 Commercial St. Portland, Maine
This is a wildly wonderful collection of really beautiful Art. Smaller pieces, just right for holiday Gift giving.
Come to this very special Opening on Friday December 7th .
The featured Artists are:
Rick Green, Ellen Thayer, Bob Delaney, Anne Macleod & kdb
Pop in, chat with the Artists, hang around and enjoy the evening!
As always the Salt Exchange Restaurant has great drinks and Chef Adam White will be  preparing appetizers and wonderful dinners.