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Celebrate our Member Artists

The annual ASC Members' Art Show is on display at the Northeast Harbor Library during the month of May.

50 member artists are showing works in oil, watercolor, mixed media, wood carvings, fiber art, photography, and more!

The art show is open for in-person viewing in the Mellon Room of the Northeast Harbor Library during library hours except when the room is booked for private use. Please check the library website for hours and the availability of the exhibit.

ASC Members and their guests are welcome to join us on Friday, May 8th, 5-7pm for the Opening Reception. The Camden National Bank is generously sponsoring this year's show and reception.

Fieldtrip to

The Farnsworth Museum

Please join us for a field trip to the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland on May 28, 2026 leaving at 8am from the Acadia Gateway Center in Trenton. Members are welcome to invite a guest. Hop aboard our chartered coach bus for a relaxing ride to the museum where we will gather for docent-led tours of new exhibits.



• By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth “This exhibition will center on Betsy’s built environments in Maine, beginning with her family ties to the Midcoast region and continuing to focus on three sites around Rockland: Broad Cove Farm and the Olson House in Cushing, and Southern Island, a mile off of Tenants Harbor.”
• Maine: A Force within American Art (1890–2026) “In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Maine: A Force within American Art (1890–2026) is a major initiative that asserts Maine’s enduring imprint on American art and honors the artists whose vision and creativity have shaped the nation’s ongoing artistic legacy. The exhibit presents the museum’s unique mission of celebrating Maine’s integral role in shaping American art. The convergence of two central themes—Maine and American art—serves as the cornerstone of this chronological exhibition.”

After the tours you will have time to further explore the museum on your own. You can then enjoy lunch in Rockland which offers a variety of great options. There will be ample time to visit the Center for Contemporary Art, 365 Design Store and Gallery, and the many other galleries and shops.

Additionally, we have an opportunity to meet the artist Eric Hopkins, known for his aerial paintings of Penobscot Bay and Maine landscapes. He will be in his studio at 440 Main St. to welcome anyone who would like to stop by. We guarantee you will enjoy meeting him. We will return to MDI in the late afternoon. Cost for the trip is $65 per person, which includes bus transportation and entrance fees to the Farnsworth museum. Learn more about Downtown Rockland HERE.

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, June 3rd, 5:00pm

Neighborhood House

Northeast Harbor

Please join us for this important and fun evening. Learn more about Acadia Senior College, elect new board members, and enjoy a potluck supper and conversation with ASC members and friends.

5:00 - Appetizers and Conversation

5:30 - Business Meeting and Elections

6:15 - Potluck Supper

For the potluck supper please bring:

• your own place setting (plate, utensils, glass)
• an appetizer, main dish, salad, side or dessert to share
• your favorite beverage

Guests are welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there!  

No RSVP required.

Please Donate!

As we near the end of the fiscal year, we look for more ways to support our growing membership and the exciting programs we offer. Please consider making a donation to our Spring Appeal.

We value and appreciate your support. Thank you!

Course Evaluation Reminder

ASC welcomes your feedback to provide successful and relevant courses. If you are taking a course with us this spring, take a moment to share your thoughts. Your anonymous evaluations will be shared with your instructor and the ASC Curriculum Committee. Your course is available for evaluation after the last class, you must log in to your ASC account to complete the form.

More Learning Opportunites

There are 16 senior colleges in Maine, offering a variety of classes and presentations, some of which are free and many are offered by Zoom. To learn more, read and subscribe to the MSCN newsletter.

Did you know that as members of Acadia Senior College, you are eligible to register for classes offered by other Senior Colleges in Maine without paying an additional membership fee? Space permitting, you can register for courses and pay only the course fee.

You can also visit the What's Happening? page and subscribe to receive email notices for presentations from senior colleges around the state. Click the Log In link to sign up.

Acadia Senior College

PO Box 475

Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

acadiaseniorcollege.org

learn@acadiaseniorcollege.org

207-288-9500