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Curious about Fluid Art but don’t know where to begin? Come get creative and inspired with local Downeast artist Maeve Perry! FLUID ART FRIDAYS - UPDATE - Some folks have asked for an "after work" time slot and we aim to please! Classes begin Oct. 9th and continue for four weeks (10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30) 10/9 and 10/23 sessions run from 3:30-5:00 PM and 10/16 and 10/30 sessions run from 6:00-7:30. Only 15 beginner artists per session. Each Friday, you will explore new co

Join us for a fun and creative dried floral workshop with Megan from Skunk Ridge Farms in Columbia Falls! OCTOBER 22nd, 6:00-7:30 at the Schooner Gallery in Milbridge. Learn great tips on choosing the best flowers for drying, growing techniques, and best methods for preserving blooms. You’ll also get to put your new knowledge into practice! Each participant will receive a mini pumpkin and dried flowers to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind fall decoration to take home. Megan w

We love our helping hands! If you have visited our Cherryfield gift shop location recently (above the Paisley Loon), you may have been met by a different bright YOUNG face behind the counter. Rising Tides Collective was approached by the amazing folks at Healthy Acadia with an offer we absolutely could not refuse: paid employees! Healthy Acadia works with the Maine Career Exploration Work Experience Program to give paid work opportunities to young people (ages 16-24) for a li

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The 15th Annual "44º North" Downeast Open Art Show will be conducted by Rising Tides Downeast Artisan Collective from June 12th to July 14th. The “44º North” Downeast Open Art Show is a vibrant annual celebration of creativity, showcasing recent works by Maine artists living within 44 nautical miles of Milbridge. From emerging talents to seasoned artists, creators of all ages and experience levels are invited to share their vision and exhibit up to two original pieces in this

Please join us for the first Gallery Show of the 2026 season. Opening Friday, May 22nd 4PM-6PM - Show runs from May 22nd to June 6th Featuring the work of our founding artists - Maeve Perry, Nichole DeBarber, Jillian, Logan Miehl, Tom Hitchins, and Norma Vela.

Attention Downeast Artisans, Creatives, and Craftswomen (and men): For those of you who missed our first Jury Day and would like to join our Collective, our next Jury Day is June 28th. Please REGISTER HERE BEFORE June 26th.

Logan Miehl is a storyteller at heart, weaving tales that shimmer with emotion, wonder, and a touch of quiet magic. Her writing invites readers into worlds where the extraordinary hides in everyday moments and where imagination is a steady, guiding light. When she’s not writing, you can often find her curled up with her cat and a good book, tending to her garden, or forging gentle friendships with trees—listening to the slow wisdom they offer. These grounding rituals keep her

Nicole DeBarber is an artist and illustrator whose work explores the relationship between ecology, health, and personal well-being. Through thoughtful imagery and intentional detail, her art invites viewers to consider the delicate interconnectedness between the natural world and the human experience. Nicole’s illustrations often carry a quiet sense of grounding and reflection, blending scientific curiosity with a gentle creative touch. Her work serves as both visual inspirat

Maeve Perry was born and raised in Downeast Maine, where the tides, pines, and rugged shoreline shaped her early sense of beauty and belonging. While she once believed it wasn’t possible to be both an artist and live in her small coastal community, she’s grateful to have proven otherwise. What once felt out of reach has become her everyday reality. With the steady encouragement and support of her neighbors, mentors, and fellow makers, Maeve has fully embraced a creative life—

We’re excited to launch a new blog with our first series spotlighting the talented makers who bring the Rising Tides Downeast Artisan Collective to life. Each installment will introduce you to one of our incredible artists—their stories, inspirations, creative processes, and the heart behind their work. We can’t wait for you to meet the people who shape our community with imagination, craftsmanship, and a whole lot of Downeast spirit. You can always find our current Artist Di