Art Galleries in Kennebunkport

This is a working art studio where you can actually make something during open studio time or sign up for a class. Visitors have come with their families to create heart mosaics and gnome crafts, and the staff, including instructor Dawn, are known for offering helpful guidance without hovering. Everything's well organized, with plenty of samples on display to spark ideas. It's a good fit for a rainy afternoon with kids, a birthday party, or a girls' outing where you want to do something other than shop.

Maine Art Hill splits its appeal between indoor and outdoor art. The parking lot features kinetic sculptures and metal wind art that draw visitors even if they're just browsing. Inside, the bright, clean gallery displays paintings that one recent visitor called breathtaking. The staff greets you warmly, and while some pieces command serious prices, you're welcome to simply look. It's worth a stop whether you're buying or just taking in the work.

Wendy Webster's gallery moved to a converted garage on Goose Rocks Road after dealing with yearly flooding downtown, and the new setup is beautifully done. Her hand-painted work includes small trays and other decorative pieces. Staff member Ella has been singled out for her knowledge and friendliness. Visitors often find themselves torn between multiple favorites in the shop, and many return to add more pieces to their homes over time.

Julie and Paul run this welcoming gallery in Arundel, showcasing a well-balanced mix of mediums: wood, clay, oils, watercolors, and mixed media. The exhibits rotate regularly, so there's reason to visit more than once. The owners have built a warm reputation, and the gallery also operates a carriage house on the property that some visitors rent for stays, combining art viewing with a longer retreat.

This gallery focuses on local artists and local subjects, with work ranging from woodwork to block prints and acrylics. Prices are reasonable, and the owner is known for being genuinely nice to talk to and for curating an intelligent, thoughtful collection. It's the kind of place where you can walk out with a well-priced painting and feel good about supporting someone in the community.

River Tree Arts is less a gallery and more a teaching hub. They offer vocal lessons, art classes, dance, and music instruction for all ages. Multiple visitors have praised the warm, positive learning environment and the caring teachers. If you're looking to learn something new alongside your gallery visits, or bring kids who want to try a class, this is where to go. The staff genuinely seems invested in helping people succeed.

Harry and Jill Thompson run this gallery on Ocean Avenue, featuring work by gallery artists including themselves and invited artists like Mark Brown and Michael Kahn from Vermont. The space is comfortable and friendly, and Harry is known for being a great conversationalist who'll talk you through the pieces. One visitor was so taken with a painting that she had it shipped home to Arkansas and credits it with preserving memories of her time in Maine. It's worth a visit every time you're in town.

David runs Landmark Gallery with a warm, inviting presence. The collection centers on local and regional artists working in landscape and seascape themes. David is an accomplished artist himself and has been noted for taking time to explain different artistic styles to visitors, even young ones. Visitors from out of state have walked out with museum-quality pieces that remind them of their Kennebunkport trip long after they leave.

Shoot the Moon is a small gallery on Dock Square with an energetic vibe. The staff is described as amazing, and the gallery carries something for everyone, whether you're a serious collector or just browsing while exploring the neighborhood.

Also on Dock Square, Thompson & Company specializes in prints and carvings. Jill Previti is the staff member customers remember for her helpfulness and quick shipping. One buyer was so struck by a piece in the window that she called from Michigan to order it and received it in perfect condition within the week. They ship carefully, so you don't have to fit everything in your luggage.