blooming silk in York

The York Art Association will mark the start of spring with a colorful display of silk and watercolor works by local artist Sue Wierzba. The exhibit, called “Bloomingsilk,” begins with an opening reception at the gallery on Friday, March 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wierzba began working with dyed silk in 2006, combining the material’s vibrant colors with its unique texture and weave. She also paints with watercolors, specializing in flowers, landscapes and seascapes. An avid gardener, her work is meant to translate the fresh and ever-changing subjects of nature. The exhibit will include about 35 images, plus a couple of dozen hand-dyed scarves.

Wierzba moved to York from Georgia last year with her husband Dennis. She will offer a free silk painting workshop at the gallery on Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. She will also hold an all-day, hands-on silk workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of that workshop is $50, which includes supplies. Wierzba plans to offer additional silk painting classes in the fall.

“Bloomingsilk” will be on display through April 5 at the York Art Association, 394 York St., York, Maine, 207-363-4049. For more on Wierzba, visit www.suewierzba.com.

spring photography in Dover

The Galleries at One Washington Center is welcoming the change of seasons with its “Spring Photography Show.” Three local photographers and one guest artist from Colorado are showing their work in the Dover building’s lobby through April 4.

Dover-based photographer Aaron Rohde, an avid snowboarder, is displaying works that illustrate New England’s winter adventure sports, with photos of skiers and snowboarders on the slopes. Local artist Rosie Banach is showing small black and white photos of dilapidated porches, crumbling chairs and other memory-provoking images.

Brint and Tatjiana Shone have combined their work revealing North American scenes of driftwood and shorelines. Colorado photographer Andy Mellen uses costumes, models and elaborate sets to create quirky and often humorous shots that look like movie stills (including a sequence of strangely human robots).

The exhibit is on the third floor of the Picker Building in One Washington Center, Dover, www.onewashingtoncenter.com.

recycled artwork needed

The arts committee of the second annual Portsmouth Sustainability Fair is looking for professional artists who utilize recycled materials. The work will be shown in Portsmouth Public Library during the month of May.

Interested artists should have their work insured and available by the end of April. The Sustainability Fair will take place on Saturday, May 9, at Portsmouth Middle School, 155 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth. Organized by a committee of volunteers, the fair will feature vendors, exhibits, food and more.

Art hung at the library will not be available for sale, but the artists’ contact information will be provided. For more information, contact Diane Stradling at 603-431-2525 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by March 20.