When Stephen Oliver brought Affinity Arts to Maine in 2005 his vision was for it to be a place where artists would be inspired and inspire each other.
"As I grew aware of the state of the world, my vision for Affinity Arts evolved into a place where art and design would make a difference in the world."
Stephen Oliver, 2009
Making a Difference through Design
In 2007 Mr. Oliver was honored to be the designer of the New Found Home of the Museum of African Culture in Portland, Maine. Read more about this project on Affinity Art and Artists
USA Today, the national news journal declared the Museum of African Culture in Portland to be one of the ten best places to be to celebrate diversity and U.N. Day, 2009. Click here to learn more about the Museum of African Culture
Annual Summer Art Show & Sale in Chocorua, NH July 23-25
Art work by Stephen Oliver and
Arts Council of Tamworth is once again hosting its annual summer a longstanding tradition in the area, from Friday, July 23 to Sunday, July 25 at Runnells Hall in Chocorua, NH, and, new this year, Art in the Park—an outdoor sale of smaller artwork such as note cards and matted prints by Art Show exhibiting artists—from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday.
The art show, held the last weekend of July to coincide with Chocorua Community Day and the Chocorua Library’s Book & Bake Sale on Saturday, will contain the work of over 40 artists who live in or are connected to the area—including many favorites from shows past and some who have never shown their work in Chocorua before. Artists are eligible to show work in any media, from paintings and photography to ceramics and woodworking, so the show is always diverse and exciting. Many of the pieces are available for purchase, a wonderful opportunity both for collectors and for those simply looking to purchase art for their own homes. Admission is free.
The public is invited to the Artists’ Reception & Opening on Friday evening, July 23, from 7:00 to 9:00. Come meet the artists, get an early chance to purchase a work you love, enjoy music and refreshments, and mingle with friends and neighbors.
The show continues on Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM both days, and on Saturday your visit to look at art can be combined with all the other activities taking place in Chocorua, and nourished by delicious food available for sale.
Harrison, Maine
The art work of Stephen Oliver and
Victoria Mares of Affinity Arts is on display in the Salt Lick Gallery at Deertrees Theatre. The show opened July 6 and will continue through July 26.
Deertrees, a non-profit performing arts center, is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The theatre presents an eclectic offering of over fifty productions including Broadway plays to New Orleans Jazz from late June until early September.
Stephen Oliver will also curate a show of work by artists Daniel Minter and Terence Harper for Deertree's BackStage Gallery, opening August 12th, and closing September 4th, 2010.
