January Art Exhibit in the Community Room:
Wings, Water & Wonder: Maine’s Coastal Wildlife
Paintings by Laurie Webber

Opening Reception: Friday January 9th | 4:30-6:30pm
On Display through January

Living most of the year on remote Matinicus Island, artist Laurie Webber draws daily inspiration from the wild rhythms of Maine’s outer coast. Wings, Water, and Wonder brings together her intimate studies of coastal ducks, seabirds, and the vibrant sea life that thrives along the island’s rugged shoreline.

Through detailed observation and a deep connection to place, Laurie captures the quiet magic of the natural world around her — the sweep of wings over open water, the shifting colors of tide pools, and the resilient creatures shaped by wind, salt, and sea.

Each piece reflects the wonder found in moments many never witness: early morning eiders drifting through fog, the hidden brilliance of intertidal life, the constant conversation between ocean and sky.

This exhibition invites viewers into Laurie’s island world, offering a rare glimpse of Maine’s coastal wildlife through the eyes of someone who lives among it, listens to it, and celebrates it every day.

On display through the end of January.*

*Not viewable during Yoga on Tuesdays from 10:15am-11:30am. Thank you for your understanding.

About the Artist

Laurie Webber is a mostly self-taught artist. She began as a child sitting next to artists who came to the island of Matinicus, Maine, where she grew up. When she showed interest, they would set her up with paints, a brush, and a piece of watercolor paper, and she would spend the afternoon with them.

But it’s the immersion of growing up in the close-knit community of a small island that has influenced her work the most. Boats and lobster fishing have been part of her life. “I love seeing the look on a fisherman’s face when I’ve gotten the lines of his boat right!” Marine life is also a frequent subject.

View a sampling of Laurie’s work on her website here.

February Art Exhibit in the Community Room:
Dawn to Dusk: Archetypes of the Working Waterfront
Photographs by Roger McCord

Join us for the opening reception for our February show, featuring the photography of Roger McCord: “Dawn to Dusk: Archetypes of the Working Waterfront.”

The show’s inception began just a few months ago, with a single trip to the Schooner Warf area on Rockland’s waterfront. “That one trip became too,” says McCord, “which became three months of frequent visits to document the lobster operations.” Every image tells a different part of the story of Rockland’s working waterfront.

Roger McCord is a career media producer, from photojournalism to video production. He and his wife, Dr. Su Sepples, moved to Rockland from the Portland area in April of 2025.

Light refreshments will be served.

The show will be on display at the library through February.

View a video intro to Roger McCord’s show here.

Please note: The Community Room where the art is displayed is off limits Tuesdays 10:15-11:30am during Yoga for EveryBody.

Would you like to see your work displayed at the Jackson Memorial Library?

We are taking applications for 2026 artists.

2026 Artist Application

We display:
Paintings
Textile Art
Quilts
Photographs
Drawings
Ceramics
Sculpture
Woodworking
Metalworks
And more!

Click here for the 2026 Artist Application Form.

Mail the application to:
Jackson Memorial Library
P.O. Box 231
Tenants Harbor, ME 04860

Or drop it off at the library at 71 Main Street in Tenants Harbor during our open hours.