It’s been a month since we took down the show at the NEH Library. The Painting Bridges show was successful on so many levels:

• We were able to celebrate the completion of the project.
• We were able to thank all of the volunteers and see many of them at the receptions.
• We heard so many positive remarks about the photos and the project from various people who heard about the project.
• We were thrilled with how many people purchased photos.

Because all of the profits during the month of May were donated to Friends of Acadia, we were happy to be able to present them with a check for $4000.00. The light painters made that happen – THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the show, either at the receptions, or just going to the library. And a big thank you to everyone who purchased a print (or prints!). This whole project has been great for us, and we hope you all enjoyed it too. We couldn’t have done it without you!

There will be two talks about the project this summer, if you are interested in attending. One at SWH Library on July 23, and one at Jesup Library on August 9.

Although the painting bridges project has ended its run of painting the carriage road bridges, we are celebrating its success. For the month of May, all 18 images from the project are being displayed at the Northeast Harbor Library. We hung the show on May 1 with the help of some great volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without them. Thanks to Michael, Nicole, Heidi, and Kat.

We were overwhelmed by the turnout at the opening reception on May 4; over 200 people came out to see the exhibit and enjoy the evening. Many bridge painters where there, as seen by the raised hands during Howie’s remarks.

We all enjoyed the live jazz music of T.W. Zeptet. It was great to see so many light painters, friends, family, and members of our community. We were thrilled with all the positive feedback about the project and the final product of the aluminum prints. And everyone loved finding their names on the light painter poster. The enthusiasm of everyone who was there really speaks to the community aspect of the project.

Here, Pat and Julie Krevans point to their names.

There will be a closing reception on May 26 from 4-6 pm. This exhibit is the only time all 18 photos will be on display, so hopefully if you weren’t able to make the first reception, or if you want to come back for more fun, we’ll see you there!

Of course, you can stop by to see the exhibit any time the library is open.

The images may be purchased, and the sale price of 10% off lasts through the month of May. In keeping with the community spirit of the project, 100% of the profits from the exhibit will be donated to Friends of Acadia.