CRAFT OF MAINE-September 2010

by Rebecca Falzano

A focal point for American modernism

 Since the 1890s, Ogunquit has been a destination for artists who sought the camaraderie of fellow artists and relief from the summer heat of the big city. The development of two schools and the eventual year-round residency of artists permanently established Ogunquit as a true artist colony and a focal point for American modernism. Perkins Cove, a long-established fishing village, eventually developed into a hub where area artists live and work. Because of this, the cove has been drawn and painted again and again throughout the years, making it an oft-depicted subject in the Ogunquit Museum of American Art’s permanent collection. The Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, and Maine exhibition features works from the cove and Ogunquit, but also shows the influence of the artists’ efforts throughout the entire state of Maine. The exhibition previewed on the following pages is on display at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art until the end of October.