La Farge watercolor exhibition at University of Maine at Machias opens Aug. 16

Horse Hair Chair watercolor
“Horse Hair Chair,” watercolor by Margaret La Farge

An exhibition of watercolor paintings by Machias-based artist Margaret La Farge will be on display Aug. 16 through Sept. 29 at the University of Maine at Machias.

An opening reception for the exhibition, “Interior Spaces — The Meaning of Home,” will be held 5–7 p.m. Aug. 16 in the Powers Hall Art Gallery. The reception is free and open to the public.

Gallery hours are noon–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

La Forge has exhibited paintings and sculptures in galleries throughout New England and in Iowa. She also is an award-winning book illustrator. According to her website, in addition to her paintings of interior spaces, the University of Maine alumna also is working on several series that focus on old roads and coastal Maine.

For more information on the exhibition or to request a disability accommodation, contact professor and gallery director Bernard Vinzani, 255.1279.