Artist-in-Residence: Maine Plein Air with Jody Regan
September 14th - 19th
Massachusetts painter Jody Regan joins us this September for the season debut of our Fall Artist-in-Residence series. For nearly a decade, Jody has committed to completing a painting or drawing each day and documenting the journey through her social media. During her residency at Spruce Point Inn, she’ll paint through Days 3296–3301 of her unbroken streak, while inviting guests to join her for casual and complimentary drop-in plein air sessions, sketchbooking, and painting around the resort, on Burnt Island, and on excursions into town.
Artist-in-Residence: "The Race" with Michael Vermette
September 18th - 20th
Join Michael Vermette for a weekend of art and history on the coast of Maine. Beginning with a gallery opening at Gleasons
For more than a century, Monhegan Island, off the coast of Boothbay Harbor, has drawn painters in pursuit of something elusive: the shifting light, the drama of the sea, and the challenge of capturing a place that has inspired generations of American artists. This September, acclaimed painter Michael Vermette brings that legacy to Spruce Point Inn through The Race, a workshop inspired by a 1911 visit by 20th century painter Robert Henri and his fellow Ash Can School painters, who traveled to Monhegan in search of creative renewal and artistic breakthrough.
As part of Michael’s residency, Spruce Point Inn guests are invited to participate in the opening days of the workshop, including a complimentary art history lecture exploring the story of Robert Henri, George Bellows, and these artists travels between Boothbay Harbor and Monhegan Island. To learn more about Michael's workshop and inquire about signing up for the full 5 day workshop, visit his website.
Visit During our September Artist Residencies
Plan your stay around our September Artist Residency and experience the creative traditions that have drawn painters to the Maine coast for generations. Through artist talks, live demonstrations, and immersive workshops, guests are invited to engage with the enduring artistic legacy of midcoast Maine.
