EVENTS
This is the Place, Look Who's Here
Now showing: an exhibit of porcelain tiles and animals by Yarmouth High School Ceramics II students, on the Library’s second floor, Biographies section. More.
Carol Toner Shane: Neo Geo
Visit Yarmouth History Center’s Stonewall Gallery to view paintings by Yarmouth artist Carol Toner Shane. All are welcome at the exhibit opening, Thursday, May 7, from 5–7 p.m. Learn more.
The Modern Landscape
An exhibition of student and faculty artwork from North Yarmouth Academy, on display at Merrill Memorial Library.
317 Main House Party
Step back into the ‘80s for a high-energy House Party celebrating the 317 Main community and the power of music to bring people together. Visit the 317 Main website for tickets and event details.
Evening with the Artist: Erin Flett
Yarmouth Arts Alliance presents an evening with artist Erin Flett, who will share stories and personal reflections about what it means to create a business and life around design. Join us on Thursday, May 14, at Lewis Hall, Merrill Memorial Library.
Yarmouth Arts Alliance Presents: The Work of Jesse Salisbury
Save the date! Join us for a talk on “The Work of Jesse Salisbury: Stone Sculpture Symposiums & Large-Scale Public Art.” Wednesday, May 6, in Lewis Hall, Merrill Memorial Library. Learn more and reserve your space.
Local Buzz Reading Series
Join us for the Local Buzz Reading Series featuring poet Jenny Doughty and fiction writer Dave Patterson reading from their work. More on the Yarmouth History Center website.
Jane's Walk ME: Over the Path – Yarmouth's Public Art & Architecture
Join co-leaders from Yarmouth Arts Alliance and Yarmouth HIstory Center to explore public art and history during our local “Jane’s Walk,” beginning at the History Center. All are welcome. Learn more.
Color Studies: Paintings and Prints by Judy Clark.
View work by Maine artist Judy Clark in the second floor Gallery and study room, now through the end of May.
Local Buzz Reading Series Celebrates National Poetry Month
The Local Buzz Reading Series celebrates National Poetry Month with readings by poets and series co-hosts, Linda Aldrich and Marcia F. Brown. Free and open to the public.
Storyland at 317 Main
Visit the NYA Spring Student exhibit at the 317 Main Community Music Center’s downstairs gallery, reflecting imagination, narrative, and personal expression across mediums.
Art & Medicine with the Portland Museum of Art
This Tea Time Art Series event will showcase the many ways we utilize art to develop key life skills like communication and empathy. More on the Library website.
Local Buzz Reading Series
The March 7th Local Buzz Reading Series features poet Sidney Wade and fiction writer Anne Elliott. Free and welcome to all. Visit the Yarmouth History Center website to learn more.
The Great Cross-Country Race
Royal River Community Players presents The Great Country Race, March 6 – March 15, with evening and afternoon performances. Visit the website for show times and tickets.
Yarmouth History Center presents: Maine Modern Quilters
Don’t miss this spring exhibit of quilts by members of Maine Modern Quilters. Opening reception on Friday, March 27, from 5 - 7 p.m. Visit the Yarmouth History Center website for details.
FOR THE LOVE OF...
Don’t miss the annual “Love Show” at the Merrill Memorial Library Gallery! Local artists express what they love through their art, floral art, and - new this year - poetry. Visit the library website for hours.
Local Buzz Reading Series
This month’s Local Buzz Reading Series features performance artist/educator and poet Gretchen Berg and fiction author and Littoral Books editorial director, Agnes Bushell. All are invited to this free event, 2:45 PM- 4 PM, at the Yarmouth History Center.
Sea Wonders – Mary J. Post
Works by Yarmouth artist Mary Post, on display at the Lower Lobby Gallery, 317 Main Community Music Center. All are welcome to the artist reception on Friday, February 27, 5 - 7 PM.
Tea Time Arts Series
The public is invited to a conversation with Maine painter Nathaniel Meyer, at Merrill Memorial Library. Learn more.
Vocal Ensemble Showcase
317 Main hosts an evening celebrating the power of people singing together. Featuring four vocal ensembles. Tickets and event details.
A Color Story
Yarmouth Arts Alliance presents A Color Story, featuring works by Kaleigh Anderson, Tara Bates, Denise Cameron, Alex Sax, Judy Shank and Anne Tommaso. More.
Songs of the Season
Hope, Held Together: a two-night celebration of hope, resilience, music, and community at 317 Main Community Music Center. Visit their website for tickets and schedule information.
Local Buzz Reading Series
The Local Buzz Reading Series returns with readings by featured guests, poet Mike Bove and author Lew-Ellyn Hughes. Visit the Yarmouth History Center website for details.
Prints & Drawings by Tom Hinton
An exhibition of work by Yarmouth resident, Tom Hinton. Now at the Merrill Memorial Library Gallery. More.
An Afternoon with Local Author Tad Runge
Join Tad Runge for a presentation on the world of oriental rugs, focused on the village that inspired his book, One Woman One Weft. Co-sponsored by Merrill Memorial Library and the 2026 Camden Conference. More.
Andre Benoit: Found Objects Speak
On view at the Stonewall Gallery, Yarmouth History Center. All are invited to the free opening reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, November 14. Light refreshments will be served. More
Artist Reception - Suzanne Savage Brewer
All are welcome to an artist reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the 317 Main Community Music Center Lower Lobby Gallery.
Wanderings - Suzanne Savage Brewer
An exhibition of paintings by Suzanne Savage Brewer, on display in the Lower Lobby Gallery, 317 Community Music Center. Visit their website for gallery hours.
Sigrid Sibley: Album Release Party
Celebrate the release of 317 Main alum Sigrid Sibley’s new full-length folk/Americana album, titled “Old Faithful Dreams.” Visit their website for ticket information.
Stroll Haunted Yarmouth
Don’t miss the 8th annual Stroll Haunted Yarmouth, presented by Royal River Community Players and Yarmouth Historical Center. Visit the website for event schedule and ticket purchases
Maia Sharp, Live in Founder's Hall
317 Main Community Music Center presents celebrated singer-songwriter Maia Sharp, whose songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, Art Garfunkel and many others. For ticket information visit their website.
Cocreation: Visual Essays on Renewal and Collaboration
Works by Maine artist Samantha Verrone are on display at the Stonewall Gallery, Yarmouth History Center. The public is invited to a free opening reception from 5–7 p.m. on Friday, September 26. More on the History Center website.
Plein Air Art Festival Juried Exhibition
Visit the Merrill Memorial Library Gallery and 317 Main Community Music Center to view the 2025 juried show featuring the work of 24 local artists. More.