Courthouse Gallery Fine Art presents an exhibition of Alison’s new paintings titled Island Refuge. Rector explores the habitat of islands, in landscapes and interiors. View the paintings in the exhibition at this link: Island Refuge at Courthouse Gallery.

The exhibition will be on view Sept. 11 to Oct. 14, 2023. A gallery reception is scheduled for Wed. Sept. 13, 5-7pm in Ellsworth Maine. You’re invited. All are welcome.

“Pause and breathe. Time slows down again. Then it starts up as the wind rustles the marsh grass. Rector has inhabited this spot and looked, listened, and smelled the sea air coming across the marsh.”

        — Lisa Gibbons, catalog excerpt

Catalog available on request from the gallery:

Exhibition Catalog 2023
Alison Rector: Island Refuge
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For more information, visit Courthouse Gallery Fine Art website or phone the gallery 207-667-6611.

Greenhut Galleries is hosting an exhibition celebrating Maine.

Please join the artists for an opening reception on Saturday April 8 from 1pm to 3pm. You’re invited.

Greenhut’s biennial landscape show, Maine: The Painted State, is both a proud nod to Maine’s storied and outsized place in American Art History, and a celebration of the exciting ways the landscape tradition continues. How it is being carried on, and in some cases, reinvented, by contemporary Maine artists.

Maine has been an artist magnet for over 100 years. The allure of its rugged coastline and the romance of the sea, its lakes and islands, its wild beauty and isolation and, of course, the distinctive qualities of its northern light have captivated generations of painters. Our landscape has been celebrated -- mythologized, really -- in classic works by some of the greatest painters in American Art History, from Thomas Cole to Frederick Church to Winslow Homer to Andrew Wyeth, Marsden Hartley, Neil Welliver, and beyond.

But the magic of Maine’s landscape is not a finite quantity, confined to a specific period. It is, in fact, eternal and Maine remains a vital locus of artistic inspiration, coursing with creative energy. Our April biennial, “Maine, the Painted State,” is a celebration of the exciting ways the landscape tradition continues.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Liz Awalt, Joel Babb, Susan Barnes, Chris Beneman, Todd Bezold, Matt Blackwell, Mary Bourke, Jeff Bye, Thomas Connolly, David Driskell, Grant Drumheller, David Estey, Sarah Faragher, Maurice Freedman, Philip Frey, Kathleen Galligan, Roy Germon, Alison Goodwin, Tom Hall, Conley Harris, Maret Hensick, Thomas Higgins, Craig Hood, Jon Imber, Tina Ingraham, William Irvine, Sarah Knock, Marty Kremer, Margaret Lawrence, Jonathan Mess, Dean McCrillis, Daniel Minter, Nancy Morgan Barnes, John David O’Shaughnessy, Colin Page, Tom Paiement, Alison Rector, Glenn Renell, Alec Richardson, Judy Schneider, Kathi Smith, Mike Stiler, Christopher Volpe, Michael Walek, Sean Ware, Neil Welliver, John Whalley, Holden Willard and Tim Wilson.

Cove Street Arts in Portland Maine curates this group exhibition with this original view of winter in mind. The work in this show celebrates this gestational period and combines traditional winter scenes with the season's brighter vision for the future.

Featured artists: Chris Beneman, Mary Bourke, Rachel Burgess, Jeff Bye, Thomas Connolly, David Driskell, Maurice Freedman, Roy Germon, Alison Goodwin, Maret Hensick, Jon Imber, Cade Jarvis, Dean McCrillis, Jonathan Mess, Nancy Morgan Barnes, Tom Paiement, Sandra Quinn, Alison Rector, Alec Richardson, Neil Welliver, Holden Willard, and Timothy Wilson.

You are invited to the opening reception Thursday January 12, 5pm to 7pm.

For more information, visit Cove Street Arts website, social media or phone 207-808-8911

"In a way winter is the real spring, the time when the inner things happen, the resurge of nature.”

– Edna O’Brien

A group show of work by Greenhut Gallery artists for the holidays.

You’re invited to the opening reception with the artists on Saturday Dec. 3, 1pm to 3pm.

All are welcome.

For more information contact Greenhut Galleries 207-772-2693

Greenhut Galleries is hosting a solo exhibition of Alison’s newest paintings in October Studio Daze is a series of paintings made in and about the artist’s studio workspace.

Alison says “I’m currently painting in a studio in Portland.  For the past 18 months, I’ve been watching the light moving through my workspace as time passes.  I’ve made lots of paintings observing what I see.  Hour by hour the light moves across the room through windows and doors.  The view of the city beyond the windows changes.

These paintings are meditations on being in the studio.  My workspace is a retreat and a sanctuary. People live, work, think and rest in these spaces.  The human story is part of the painting.”

Opening reception is Thursday Oct. 6, 5 to 7pm at the gallery. You’re invited.

Alison has 2 new paintings on view as part of this lovely group exhibition of works by Maine artists. Stop by to see some beautiful work in a lovely setting if you’re near Ellsworth Maine.

Gallery reception open to the public will be held on Wed. May 18, 5pm to 7pm. You’re invited.

Greenhut Galleries celebrates the city of Portland Maine with a exhibition of work by many artists.

Alison’s new painting “Hay & Bay”, oil on linen, 20” x 20” will be included in the show.

You’re invited.

For more information: Greenhut Galleries Portland Biennial Exhibition 2022

A group exhibition at Cove Street Arts in Portland Maine. Opening reception at the gallery on the evening of Feb. 10. You’re invited.

Wintry Mix is a group exhibition composed of winter-themed work by 17 Maine artists at various stages of their careers (emerging to estate) working in a variety of media. Their separate voices come together in a gorgeous and full-throated ode to the breathtaking beauty of the winter season.

Featured Artists: Kathleen Galligan, Susan Barnes, Matt Blackwell, AlexiAndrea Borden, Thomas Connolly, David Driskell, Grant Drumheller, Ingrid Ellison, Maurice Freedman, Roy Germon, Jon Imber, Dean McCrillis, Sandra Quinn, Alison Rector, Kathi Smith, Neil Welliver, Holden Williard

For more information: A Wintery Mix at Cove Street Arts

Alison Rector’s painting Dusk Engine, 64” x 36”, oil on linen will be on view in Wintery Mix.

An exhibition of works by Maine artists for the Holidays includes several new works by Alison Rector.

You can view the show on line at this link: Greenhut Galleries Holiday Show

On the 40th anniversary of its founding, Waterfall Arts hosts an exhibition celebrating Belfast’s cooperative art gallery Artfellows. Alison Rector was an artist member of the cooperative in the early 90’s. Her works will be included in the exhibition along with the work of many other Artfellows artists.

Stay tuned for more details.

A community-wide celebration of breaking the silence of domestic abuse hosted by Finding Our Voices in partnership with Waterfall Arts and the Belfast Free Library in Belfast Maine. Art and poetry will be displayed in business windows and the Belfast Free Library as well as an online gallery.

Alison is contributing her painting “Easter”, oil painting on linen, 28” x 28” to this event.

For more information visit FindingOurVoices.net

PARTNERS FOR WORLD HEALTH and Elizabeth Moss Galleries HAVE PARTNERED ON AN ONLINE ART AUCTION WITH PROCEEDS SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF PWH.

THE AUCTION ITEMS WILL BE ON VIEW AT MOSS GALLERIES IN FALMOUTH, MAY 3-7, 2021.

Alison is contributing her painting “Twins”, oil painting on linen, 21” x 24” to the exhibition.

Alison Rector is exhibiting new paintings in this group exhibition at Greenhut Galleries in Portland Maine.

This show celebrates the landscape of Maine as seen by a large group of Maine artists. "Greenhut’s biennial landscape show, “Maine, the Painted State,” is both a proud nod to Maine’s storied and outsized place in American Art History, and a celebration of the exciting ways the landscape tradition continues. How it is being carried on, and in some cases, reinvented, by contemporary Maine artists.”

The gallery is open to the public with social distancing observed. You’re invited.

For more information: Greenhut Galleries "Maine: The Painted State"

Greenhut's 26th Annual Holiday Show. This exhibition includes new work by our entire roster of artists. With styles ranging from realism to colorful abstraction and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

A new painting by Alison Rector will be included in the exhibition.

The Portland Show is back and celebrating its 10th anniversary at Greenhut Galleries

Help us honor our great little city of Portland Maine. This group invitational never fails to deliver quality art by local Maine artists.

You can view the exhibition on line by clicking on this link: The Portland Show 2020

Alison Rector’s been painting in a studio workspace in Portland this winter; 5 of her newest paintings are this show.

When we get past the shelter-in-place and the gallery reopens, the work will be on view up close and in person.

A group of new work by Greenhut artists including Alison Rector.

Come celebrate the holidays by enjoying art in a beautiful gallery space in Portland’s Old Port.

You’re invited to the Artist Reception on Saturday December 7, 1 - 3pm at the gallery.

A group exhibition of work by Maine artists including paintings by Alison Rector closes a year of inspiring art at Courthouse Gallery Fine Art.

Artist’s Reception (all are welcome): Wednesday December 11, 5-7 pm at the gallery.

Participating Artists: Janice Anthony, Matt Barter, Philip Barter, Kevin Beers, Judy Belasco, Ragna Bruno, Tom Curry, Kate Emlen, Philip Frey, June Grey, William Irvine, Philip Koch, Rosie Moore, John Neville, Linda Packard, Heath Paley, Stephen Porter, Alison Rector, Christina Thwaites.

Alison Rector’s solo exhibit of oil paintings inspired by a train journey will be on exhibit at Greenhut Galleries in August 2019.

You’re invited to an opening reception at the gallery on Thursday August 8, 5pm to 7pm.

On the evening of Wednesday August 14, Greenhut Galleries presents a special music event “Train Songs” in connection with Alison’s exhibit. The artist will be speaking about her work along with musical performances by Bennett Konesni and Edith Gawler. All are welcome to attend this free event.

For more information, contact Greenhut Galleries, 207-772-2693 or read this Portland Press Herald feature story Alison Rector shows America from the seat of a train

Greenhut Galleries is located at 146 Middle Street in the Old Port section of Portland.

Alison writes about her work for this exhibit:

In 2018 work responsibilities required me to travel from my home in mid-coast Maine to Rochester New York.  Air travel options were inconvenient and expensive.  I didn’t want to drive.  Instead I decided to make my transportation choice into a visual adventure on the train. 

 Amtrak’s residency program for writers had long been on my radar.   Amtrak granted writers access to train travel as inspiration for writing. (The program has now been replaced by Amtrak’s Social Media Residency).) What if I took the train from Maine to Rochester?  Could I create my own visual arts residency on the train?

 Trains have facilitated transitions for me in the past, reliably pairing transportation with time for deep thinking.  When I moved as a young adult from the east coast to California, I arrived in Oakland by rail after a 3-day coach journey from Chicago.  The rocking motion and the meditative rush outside the window mesmerized me.  Since then I’ve sought train travel in many parts of the world: with my husband across the width of China from Shanghai to Xinjiang, dissecting southern India, between many European cities.  Countless trips up and down Amtrak’s Eastern Corridor have transported me since childhood. 

“There is absolutely no reason to take the train across the United States”, writer Caity Weaver begins her recent essay in the NY Times Magazine,  “but I did it anyway.  Her March 2019 story about cross-country train travel titled We’re all in This Together appeared as I was deep in studio work for this show.  Trains provide “a chance to look behind the American scrim” writes Weaver,  “to learn where the nation makes and stores the hidden parts that run it, to find new places you wish you had been born, to spy on backyards and high school football fields whose possible existence had never occurred to you.”

Train fare from Boston South Station to Rochester’s Union Station cost $46, a bargain.  I expected the Lake Shore Limited route would be visually rich.  I’d just finished work on a long-term painting project inspired by 19th century industrialist Andrew Carnegie’s legacy of public library buildings. Train travel through New England’s industrial past seemed like a logical next step.  The journey out of Boston across the width of Massachusetts into New York winds over rivers through forests and farmland, piercing small city centers.  We passed empty warehouses, tangled backyards, bridge underpasses, old manufacturing sites, all interspersed with recent changes to the landscape like solar farms.  The train journey fueled me as I’d hoped;  the 15 paintings in this show are inspired by that trip on the Lake Shore Limited and beyond.

I hope you’ll join me at Greenhut Galleries on Wednesday evening August 14 when musicians Bennett Konesni and Edith Gawler present a program of train songs in the gallery.

Two new paintings by Alison Rector will be exhibited in this Invitational Group Show at Greenhut Galleries.

Opening reception, Saturday, February 9 from 1-3pm. You’re invited.

In addition to Alison Rector, the show features work by: Judith Allen, Greta Bank, Stephen Burt, Kate Chappell, Lee Cummings, Michel Droge, Rick Green, Sean Alonzo Harris, Joe Hemes, Adriane Herman, Tina Ingraham, Juliet Karelsen, Jonathan Mess, Amy Peters Wood, Ben Potter, Carter Shappy, Gail Skudera, Gin Stone, Shoshanna White, DM Witman, Jeff Woodbury and Dudley Zopp