Carver Hill Gallery — Attraction in Camden

June 2023, Camden, Maine — I had what can only be described as an art attack. My daughter and I were roaming the streets of this lovely town when suddenly, we saw a painting — children at the beach, a common-enough subject for a painting, but this one captured the exact sensation of being a child at the beach, how purposeful it was, there were discoveries to be made, you needed the right equipment. That feeling of connecting with a piece of art is overwhelming. The painting came from the Carver Hill Gallery, and we stopped roaming and started searching — where was the Carver Hill Gallery? Would it still be open? This was the only day we would be in Camden, we were flying back to New York in the morning.

Obviously, this story has a happy ending — we found the gallery, we met Jana, the owner and an artist herself, she introduced us to the work of Christina Thwaites. My husband bought me the painting for my birthday this year. I am blessed to be able to look at it every day, and grateful that it was displayed outside, on a wall blocks away from the gallery. Because of the Carver Hill Gallery, I now think of Camden, Maine as a place to discover art you likely wouldn’t see...

Delightedly came across this charming gallery during a March visit to Camden and fell in love with the excellent artists featured in the exhibition on view. The gallery manager was pleasant and helpful, and I promised myself a repeat visit to mid-coast Maine and a purchase of artwork from Carver Hill Gallery. Two months later, I was considering a keepsake gift to celebrate a milestone for someone very special, and realized that a painting by one of Carver Hill's represented artists, Ingrid Ellison, would be just the thing. Ingrid, the Carver Hill Gallery owner Jana, and manager Karen, all collaborated to help me choose the perfect painting, package it with extreme care, and ship it to me in time for the celebration. I can't thank them all enough for their assistance and for the joy the painting gave the recipient - and will for years and years to come. If you find yourself in mid-coast Maine, make sure to visit Carver Hill Gallery - and even if you're not, this Gallery is...

Carver Hill Gallery is a mid-coast gem. The gallerists are extremely knowledgable about the artists they represent and art displayed. Exhibitions are curated beautifully. Summer pop ups in Rockland are an additional joy. We bought a large painting from this summer’s pop up opening and were able to meet with the artist and his wife, Direct interaction with artists happens often at Carver Hill. At another summer opening at the gallery, we introduced our friend to the Gallery and she bought a stunning oil as a wedding gift for her daughter. She had been seeking that special gift for over a year. At the last opening, we bought another painting from a photographic artist. We value having access to such quality art. We love Carver Hill and working with Jana, Karen, and Ashley, We...