Local artists to host plein air painting at Coastal Rivers preserves

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 18, 2026

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust invites artists and nature lovers of all experience levels to kick off a summer of outdoor creativity with “Painting at Preserves,” a series of free monthly plein air painting and sketching sessions. The first program is from 9-11 a.m. Monday, June 22, at Seal Cove Shore Preserve in South Bristol. Led by local artists Erica Qualey and Joy Vaughan, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to explore, connect and create within the scenic beauty of the Midcoast.