Augusta

UMA’s Danforth Gallery, “Precarious Balance,” by Susan Bickford, through Oct. 16;  special performance, 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8. For more information, call 621-3447 or 329-8311.
“Spring Mosaic,” by Svetlana Beattie and Kristina Grace, Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. Admission is free; 557-5749 or    e-mail krisngrace@gmail.com.

Maine State Museum, 83 State House Station, historic exhibit of native Maine artifacts. Exhibits: “At Home in Maine” and “Uncommon Threads: Wabanaki Textiles, Clothing and Costume.”

MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta Campus Art Gallery, 6 East Chestnut St. Peg Shore is featured artist of the month through Oct. 2; Penny Markey is featured artist of the month Oct. 2 through Nov. 13. Thursday through Sunday or by appointment. For more information, call 626-1243.

BELGRADE LAKES

Spring Gallery and Sculpture Garden, 81 Maine St., bronze sculpture exhibit. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday or by appointment. For more information, call 495-3113 or visit www.modernartfoundry. com.

Fairfield

Fairfield Historical Society, 42 High St., 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday or by appointment; 453-2998. The home is arranged to depict life during the 1900s in a Victorian house.

FARMINGTON

UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Free; 778-7002.

Franklin Memorial Hospital, Robert A. Thom paintings; 45 prints depict great moments in medicine. For more information, call 779-2555.

GARDINER
Circling the Square Fine Art Press, 275 Water St., Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. For details, call 582-2108 or visit www.theartdogs.com.

Hallowell

The Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. Friday; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. Call 622-3813 or go to www.harlowgallery.com.

Cerulean Fine Art Gallery, 202 Water St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. Call 626-9009 or go to www.ceruleanart.com.

Central Maine Clay Artists, 200 Water St. For more information, call 626-7687, 582-1387 or 582-7985.

HINCKLEY

L.C. Bates Museum: Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; or by appointment. Cost is $2.50 adults, $1 children; 238-4250 or e-mail lcbates@gwh.org.

Kingfield

Reinholt Fine Arts Gallery, 245 Main St. On exhibit: RJ Gray Jr., Ian and Saskia Reinholt, Bruce Bulger, Andy Gelinas, Frances Haugen, Natasha Haugen, Larry Mofett, Nathan Patton, Pat Pray, Emily Reinholt, Patricia Ritzo, Jan Royall, Ulrike Stadler, Elizabeth Stephany, Mellisa Walker, JessicaWilliams and Justin Williams IV.
For more information, call 266-4656 or e-mail reinholtgallery@gmail.com.

Stadler Gallery, 225 Main St., noon to 4 p.m. daily or by appointment. For more information, call 265-5025.

New Portland

Nowetah’s American Indian Museum, Route 27, exhibits Indian art from the United States, Canada and South America, with special focus on Maine Abenaki. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; free admission. For more information, call 628-4981.

OAKLAND

Macartney House Museum, 25 Main St., Victorian furnishings and displays; exhibits range from toys to tools. Hours: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., by appointment. Admission is free, donations accepted; 465-7549.

RICHMOND

The Royall Gallery, 52 Main St., work by David Estey of Belfast, sculptor Richard Whittier of Liberty and furniture craftsman Mort LaPointe of Topsham. Call 737-2257.

Richmond Store Gallery, Main Street, artist-owner Edward Mackenzie, assemblage art; 737-4724; www.Edward Mackenzie.com.

Caldbeck Gallery, 12 Elm St. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call 594-5935.

ROCKPORT

Center for Maine Contemporary Art,
162 Russell Ave. Admission is $5. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 236-2875, or visit www.cmcanow.org.

Skowhegan

Central Maine Artist Gallery, 72 West Front St., Wally Warren, three-dimentional work with found objects, through October; Poetry reading by Walter Simon, “Show and Tell,” an evening of music poetry and objects d’art,  7 p.m., Oct 16; Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call 858-0797.

Skowhegan History House, 66 Elm St.; guided tours and research, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 474-6632. Heirloom Gardens open daily.

Forest Gallery, 17 Pine St., pottery by Nancy Meader; paintings by Forrest Meader. Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday; 474-8295.

River Roads Artisans Gallery, 219 North Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 474-2310 or visit www.riverroadsgallery.com.

Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; free. Call 474-7133 or go to www.mcslibrary.org.

UNITY

Leonard R. Craig Art Gallery, 90 Quaker Hill Road, Emily Brown is featured artist through Oct. 23. For more information, call 938-3131, ext. 239 or e-mail bpotter@unity.edu.

Centre Gallery at the Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. For more information, call 568-3147, 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.

VASSALBORO

Vassalboro Historical Society Museum, 327 Main St., 1 to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of each month through November; new exhibition of Civil War memorabilia, including weaponry, medals, photos, letters.

Waldoboro

Maine Antique Toy and Art Museum, U.S. Route 1. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays; private tours by appointment. Call 832-7398.

WATERVILLE

Colby College Museum of Art: 50th anniversary celebration featuring artworks of American, European, Asian and contemporary art accompanied with and audio tour and book of the collection; through Feb 21, 2010. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays. Admission is free and the museum is accessible to people with disabilities. Call 872-3228 or visit www.colby.edu/museum.

Thomas College Art Gallery, 180 West River Road, Susan Tobey White original painting, opening 5 to 7 p.m., through Oct. 30. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 859-1221.

Berry’s Stationers, 153A Main St., Barbara Hathaway, sunset paintings, through October.SBlanchet 9/28/09 WINTHROP
A Moment in Time, Children’s story time, 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays. Admission is free and the museum is accessible to people with disabilities. Call 872-3228 or visit www.colby.edu/museum.