Maine-based environmental painter Janice Kasper will headline the first Bartlett Art Talk of the 2026 season at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community on April 22. The event coincides with the exhibition "Chickadees, Alligators and Stonehenge," which features Kasper’s work alongside pieces by Cicely Aikman and Dirk McDonnell, all on loan from the Caldbeck Gallery. Kasper, whose work is held in major collections like the Portland Museum of Art, is known for dramatic oils that explore the tension between wildlife and human technology.
This event highlights the growing role of non-traditional spaces, such as non-profit retirement communities, in fostering local arts engagement and supporting regional artists. By hosting public talks and curated exhibitions, Bartlett Woods bridges the gap between private collections and community access, while providing a platform for Kasper’s environmental advocacy through her "Georgia O’Keeffe with a cause" aesthetic.