The Messler Gallery
The purpose of the Messler Gallery is, first and foremost, educational. It provides opportunities for students and the public to view work by faculty and other professional furniture makers firsthand; it serves as a venue for public lectures by faculty and visiting artists; and it offers students exhibition experience through display of their own work. In addition, as the only venue in Maine dedicated to the year-round exhibition of handcrafted furniture and fine woodworking, the Messler Gallery provides much-needed exposure for regional furniture makers.
The Messler Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Saturday from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Current Exhibition
New Work By Faculty
June 13, 2008 - September 5, 2008
Upcoming Exhibitions
Legacy of Talent: A Moser Reunion
September 12, 2008 - November 28, 2008
In the Palm of Your Hand, curated by Jacques Vesery
December 5, 2008 - February 13, 2009
Fellowship Exhibition
February 20, 2009 – April 17, 2009
Archived Exhibitions:
Current Student Work
April 25, 2008 - May 30, 2008
Celebrating the Studio Fellowship
March 21, 2008 - April 18, 2008
Maine Wood 2008
November 29, 2007 - March 14, 2008
Far From the Tree
September 14 – November 22, 2007
A fresh perspective on contemporary woodturning featuring both historically important and emerging artists in the field. Co-curated by Kevin Wallace, an independent curator specializing in contemporary wood art, and eminent woodturner Jacques Vesery.
Annual Faculty Show
July 2 – September 6, 2007
Luminous work from a cast of dubious characters who happen to be some of the finest makers in the world.
Celebrating the Studio Fellowship
April 27 – June 22, 2007
Adventurous and accomplished work from former and current participants in the Studio Fellowship Program.
Current Student Work
March 23 – April 20, 2007
Participants in our Nine-month Comprehensive course strut their stuff.
Chairs NxNE (North by Northeast)
November 30, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Getting Personal:
Maine Architects Design Furniture
September 15 – November 20, 2007
Annual Faculty Show
June 23 - September 7, 2006
Work by Studio Fellows
April 21 - June 15, 2006
Current Student Work
March 10 - April 13, 2006
Woodworkers of Midcoast Maine
December 1, 2005 - March 2, 2006
New Work by Faculty
June 24 - November 17, 2005
A Nation of Enchanted Form:
Woodturning Artists from Across North America
April 22 - June 16, 2005
Current Student Work
March 11 - April 14, 2005
Contemporary Maine Carving
December 3, 2004 - March 3, 2005
Maine Woodworkers Association
Fall Fine Woodworking Exhibition
September 3 — November 22, 2004
2004 Alumni Exhibition
June 28 — August 27, 2004
Woodworkers of Midcoast Maine
March 18 — June 13, 2004
New Work in a New Gallery
December 4, 2003 — March 4, 2004