Art on Display Resort Wide

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True to our Ogunquit roots, we celebrate art in many ways. We are proud to showcase local artists resort-wide, all of our pieces being from Maine artists or inspired by the beauty of Maine's coast. We feature giclée prints from Dana Heacock and photography prints from Jack Duford adjacent to The Gallery. As you explore Cliff House, we are privileged to showcase other artists including Amy Kelley at Nubb's Lobster Shack, and Carl Hyatt in Ocean Terrace Salon.

THE OGUNQUIT ART COLONY

The prominence of art in Ogunquit dates back to the early 20th century as it emerged as a hot spot for artists looking to practice plein air painting. The first outdoor painting school was established in the area by artist and teacher Charles Woodbury who led the artist boom in the area. To this day, the passion for art in Ogunquit remains in place with several galleries along with the Ogunquit Museum of Modern Art being prominent tourist attractions for art enthusiasts and visitors alike.

ART IN GIVING

Cliff House Maine is proud to partner with Art in Giving as a sustainable community initiative to make the world a better place for children. Art in Giving is dedicated to raising funds for cancer research while combining the creativity and generosity of prominent artists with talented cancer researchers and scientists, doing so without compromising other philanthropies. The year-round, ever-changing exhibits located here at Cliff House are presented for guests to enjoy. This exhibit not only generates awareness for these artists while supporting a great cause but allows guests to purchase and take home the pieces that they fall in love with. Stop by the Ledges Gallery at Cliff House to view this installation.

Featured Artists at Cliff House

CARL HYATT

Carl, an apprentice under Ansel Adams, uses classical black & white photography to explore the intersection of the human and natural worlds. His images are charged with emotion and eloquent beauty. He revisits the landscapes of the world through his photography of rocks, shorelines, tides, and horizons – knowing that perception is a living choice created anew in each encounter. Carl's 8’ high triptych of Bald Head Cliff is featured in Ocean Terrace Salon here at Cliff House. Learn more about Carl Hyatt and his art.

PAT CAMPBELL

Pat Campbell is the artist behind our stunning ceiling piece at the Spa. This piece hangs in the relaxation lounge. "Paper is a natural choice of material for my work. It provides the translucency I am seeking in the constructions. It also provides a thin plane of material that is easily shaped and accepts the reed, wood and paper cord that I apply to it. Paper is a fragile material. It can be easily ripped or torn. The structures that I make are quite fragile in appearance. To reinforce the fragility of the pieces, treated rice paper is effective. My work is strongly derived from the Japanese shoji screen, which is traditionally made of rice paper. The qualities of paper now available are exciting to work with; primarily, I use a very simple, thin white rice paper."

DANA HEACOCK

Dana Heacock is a Maine artist best known for his paintings for the annual Abacus poster calendar. His fine art reproductions on paper and canvas are on permanent display at Mercy Hospital in Portland, at InterMed in the Portland area and in other medical buildings from Biddeford to Virginia. They were exhibited for one year at the Dana Conference Center in Portland. More of Dana's work can be seen locally at Abacus in Ogunquit. Learn more about Dana Heacock.

GRACIELA CASTRO

Graciela was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is not coincidental that the artist goes by the name Graciela. It is that very grace that is evidential on every canvas, in every color, with every brushstroke. Graciela was commissioned to paint a small version of the painting “Memories of Cliff House” by her friend as a present for his wedding. He had visited the hotel on numerous occasions and decided to get married here on property. Graciela then decided to create a larger replica of her original painting, which is now permanently on display here in our Gallery. Learn more about Graciela Castro.

JACK DUFORD

"Life on the Maine coast is the major influence on my work. Bringing the play of water and light to life through my lens is the goal. Childhood summers on the Maine coast led me to making my home in Perkins Cove decades ago. There, the community of painters taught me how light could transform the ordinary to extraordinary, and the patience to wait for it." Learn more about Jack Duford.

AMY KELLY

"In 2015, I asked Captain Bo Kinsman if I could go to work on his Lobster Boat, 'Bittersweet', harbored in Perkins Cove. His stemman Rich was thrilled as his year venture was coming to a close and a replacement stemperson was necessary. Rich began training me as if I were 'that person'. Indeed, the story of peace, healing, and an experience in nature beyond my wildest dreams begins. Captain Bo over time enjoyed my photo taking." Learn more about Amy Kelly.

JUNE LACOMBE

June LaCombe is an independent arts consultant specializing in sculpture in the New England region. She curates and sites exhibitions of sculpture in Maine and oversees sales, delivery, siting, and installations for clients throughout the country. Her outdoor shows feature sculpture suited for gardens and landscapes in a variety of mediums including granite, bronze, wood, stoneware, and steel. Interior sculpture is included in exhibitions at Hawk Ridge Farm and shown in her country home. Learn more about June LaCombe.

MARK PETTEGROW

"I am concerned with edges in my work. An edge faired to a sweet line. The sweep of a form poised somewhere on the edge between the known and the unknown, between memory and imagination. The Tides Series is showcased at the Cliff House. It is this edge of recognition that I find compelling. I am interested in exploring beauty and desire in form, with the idea that these formal elements can still have relevance in a world where they have either been somewhat trivialized or overly sexualized." Learn more about Mark Pettegrow.

JORDAN SMITH

Stone and I have a long and loving relationship. From when I first developed the ability to pick things up and put them down, I have been playing with rocks. Over the years this became an artistic obsession, and I’m still learning new ways to manipulate and communicate with the material. Whether it is a large installation or a small piece, each project has its own unique challenges and rewards. Learn more about Jordan Smith.

Location

591 Shore Rd, Cape Neddick, ME 03902, USA

Reminders

To view our latest art instillation curated by the Van Ward Gallery, stop by the Gallery at Cliff House, located adjacent to the Tidemark Lounge.