ART OF ELLSWORTH: MAINE CRAFT WEEKEND is part of the statewide Maine Craft Weekend tour. Explore our historic downtown and experience its creative energy through live music, theater, craft demos, workshops, and so much more!
Featured event:
Riverwalk north sculpture trail at the ellsworth public Library
The Union River Sculpture Trail pays homage to Downeast Maine as a home of granite quarrying and sculpting, a unique local heritage that dates back hundreds of years. Related to tourism, the Union River Sculpture Trail meets the mission of the newly designated Downeast Maine National Heritage Area, which promotes “living, working landscapes where industry, art, history, nature, and culture continue to evolve and tell the distinctive story of a place.” Our project aligns with several Downeast Maine National Heritage area priorities, including: the improvement of recreational amenities; improvement of access to outdoor recreation areas, especially water; create more spaces where community members can gather outside; education around our naturally-inspired arts heritage; and develop a rich arts community for local people that will also attract visitors.
“This was a fantastic resource for the community, and we absolutely loved being a part of it!”
Come to historic downtown Ellsworth and experience our creative culture! At the 8th Annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend event, you’ll take studio tours, watch craft demonstrations, take workshops, and so much more!
