The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) has opened three new exhibitions for summer, running through June 21. The shows include the Spring Members' Show featuring a wide range of media from regional artists, a solo exhibition of Maine landscape oil paintings by local artist Charles Nowell, and an Eco-Art exhibition curated by the Boothbay Region Climate Action Team that addresses environmental stewardship and climate resilience. An opening reception is scheduled for June 5.
These exhibitions matter because they highlight the vitality of community-based visual arts in rural Maine, showcasing both established and emerging local talent while engaging with pressing environmental issues. The Eco-Art show in particular demonstrates how regional art organizations can foster dialogue about climate change, reinforcing the role of small nonprofits in cultural and civic life.