Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. Reservations are requested, since space is limited.

May 22
An Informal Athenæum Tea, hosted by Louise Dennett — a chance for members, new members and friends to gather and find common threads. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sawtelle Reading Room.

June 1
Opening reception for the exhibition “Russell Cheney – New England Master. Paintings of Northern New England 1910-1945.” Check out our Exhibits page for more information.
Part I: From Impressionism to Yankee Modernism, Portsmouth & the New Hampshire Coast opens at the Portsmouth Historical Society at 2 p.m.
Part II: The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine opens in the Athenaeum’s Randall Gallery at 4 p.m. The exhibit is on view through early September. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays 1 – 4 pm, June 3 - Sept. 6, 2008

June 10
In a meeting of the Piscataqua Decorative Arts Society, Abbey Burch will give a talk on “ ‘By His Account Rendered:’ The Business of Cabinetmaking in York County, Maine .” 5:30 p.m. at the Tyco Center at Strawbery Banke. $10 for non-PDAS members.

June 28
Gallery talk for the exhibition the Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on new discoveries. 11 a.m. in the Randall Gallery. Call 431-2538 x2 for reservations.

July 12
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ Cheney’s Training and Early Work .” 11 a.m. at the Portsmouth Historical Society www.portsmouthhistory.org
RSVP 603-436-8420.

July 19
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ The Art of the Domestic .” 11 a.m. in the Randall Gallery. Call 431-2538 x2 for reservations.

July 22
Author’s talk and book signing by Maureen E. Mills for her new book Surface Decoration for Ceramics. 5:30 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room.

July 26
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ Depression Portsmouth: H.M.S. Harlow and Russell Cheney .” 11 a.m. at the Portsmouth Historical Society www.portsmouthhistory.org RSVP 603-436-8420

August 2
Symposium: Yankee Modernism in Maine, First Church Parish Hall, Route 103, Kittery Point, ME. Co-sponsored by the Kittery Art Association, Kittery Historical Society, and the Portsmouth Athenaeum. the day will include lectures by Richard Candee, Thomas A. Denenberg, Jay Grossman, Michael Culver and Donna Cassidy, as well as lunch, a tour and exhibits. Pre-registration is required; the cost is $35. For more information and registration form go to our Exhibits page.

August 5
Sixteenth Annual Athenaeum Pot-luck Picnic 5:30 p.m. at the Seacoast Science Center. Invitations are forthcoming.

August 9
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ Yankee Modernism in Kittery .” 11 a.m. in the Randall Gallery. Call 431-2538 x2 for reservations.

August 16
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ Cheney’s New Castle paintings .” 11 a.m. at the Portsmouth Historical Society www.portsmouthhistory.org
RSVP 603-436-8420

August 30
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ Russell Cheney: American and New England Master .” 11 a.m. in the Randall Gallery. Call 431-2538 x2 for reservations.

September 6
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ Coal Pockets and Triton, Portsmouth Waterfront .” 11 a.m. at the Portsmouth Historical Society www.portsmouthhistory.org RSVP 603-436-8420

September 9
In a meeting of the Piscataqua Decorative Arts Society, Julie Lindberg will give a talk on “ ‘Folk Art on High: a Close Look at Early Weathervanes from Massachusetts .” 5:30 p.m. at the Tyco Center at Strawbery Banke. $10 for non-PDAS members.

September 20
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ Painting the Seasons: Snow or No Snow .” 11 a.m. at the Portsmouth Historical Society www.portsmouthhistory.org RSVP 603-436-8420

September 21
Opening reception for an exhibition of photographs by Walter H. James of Portsmouth. The exhibition continues through Nov. 29th in the Randall Gallery.

September 28
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival presents cameo concert performances by various artists. 1- 5 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room.

October 4
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ Photography and Painting.” 11 a.m. at the Portsmouth Historical Society www.portsmouthhistory.org RSVP 603-436-8420

October 25
Gallery Talk for the exhibition The Art of the Domestic, Paintings of Kittery and Southern Maine, with a focus on “ Yankee Modernism and the Seacoast.” 11 a.m. at the Portsmouth Historical Societywww.portsmouthhistory.org RSVP 603-436-8420