Activities - Exploring Local Galleries

Maine has a strong history of artists, writers and craftsman. The beauty of the rugged coastline invites creativity and independence. Nowhere is this more evident than in the local art and craft galleries.

Just north of the Inn you will find Windsor Chair, makers of stunning hand-carved chairs and furniture, as well as Swans Island Blankets, makers of fine woolen blankets spun from sheep kept in the neighboring pasture.

In Rockport, watch the age-old craft of glass blowing at Prism Glass Studio & Gallery, browse exhibits at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art emerging artists and acknowledged masters, or shop for unique and beautiful hand crafted jewelry in the form of a lobster clasp or captain's ring.

In Belfast, visit Neal Parent's gallery, black and white photography of coastal scenes that capture the true essence of the coastline.

Whether you are shopping or browsing, the galleries in the mid-coast area highlight the incredible originality and quality unique to this area and its artists.