Art at Bartlett 2025 presents . . .

HANDS AT WORK: Fiber Art by the Bartlett Woods Community                                                                                       

 

The Art at Bartlett exhibition program is pleased to present a free Opening Reception for the exhibition HANDS AT WORK: Fiber Art by the Bartlett Woods Community, on Friday, February 7th at 2-4PM at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community, 20 Bartlett Drive in Rockland. A survey of works in cloth, wool, thread, yarn, and paper will include quilting, weaving, knitting, felting, hooking, needlepoint, quilling, and more created by residents and staff of Bartlett Woods, and family members. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is limited to unmarked spaces, the driveway and along Talbot Avenue.   The public is also invited to visit during regular open hours, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM; the exhibition remains on view through May 5, 2025.

Handwork and the needle arts have a long tradition in Maine, and remain very much a part of the creative community living and working at Bartlett  Woods,” confirmed Kelly Osborn, Executive Director at Bartlett Woods. “Our Art at Bartlett Program includes and supports the performing and visual arts. Through hosting public events and learning opportunities, we look to encourage the creative spirit within our community and beyond. This particular exhibit is exciting for its breadth and depth of talent and inspiration.”                                                                                                                                                  

Examples of contemporary and vintage fiber art work will include Memory Quilts, paper quilling, original petite point objects, appliqué, rug hooking, wearable art, and traditional Albanian textiles. Multiple generations will be represented by current makers living and working at Bartlett Woods, and their respective family members.

Additionally, artist talks, demonstrations and workshops are planned for the next few months to compliment the exhibition, which remains on view until May 5, 2025. Admission is free and accessible during regular business hours, which are 8am to 4pm; please call 207 593-1608 for more information.

About Bartlett Woods Retirement Community: Founded in 1998, Bartlett Woods Retirement Community is a 501(c)3 55+ apartment facility featuring 58 one and two bedroom apartments with Amenities and Respite rental options. Led by Executive Director Kelly Osborn, and a staff of nearly 40, Bartlett Woods is one of the smallest nonprofit communities in Maine, offering independent living as well as a full spectrum of support services and lifestyle enrichments. Located in Rockland, the art capital of Maine, Bartlett Woods provides convenience, accessibility, stimulation, and advocacy for individuals, couples, and their families. For further information, visit www.bartlettwoods.com or call 207 593 1608.

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Serving Bartlett Woods as a Member of the Board of Directors

 

For 26 years, Bartlett Woods has operated as one of the only not-for-profit, 501c3 retirement apartment communities in the Midcoast region of Maine. Just 58 units, we are smaller than many of our neighbors, yet offer many lifestyle pleasures, programs, and peace-of-mind support services that have inspired our community to Believe in Bartlett.

Bartlett Woods is governed by a Board of Directors and administered by an Executive Director who supervises a dedicated and long-serving staff. Our organization’s mission is to provide exceptional housing, high quality assisted living services, timely access to appropriate health care and a variety of opportunities to enhance socialization for adults age 55 and older who desire such services within a welcoming, peaceful, and accommodating living environment.

Today, we are calling on our community members to consider being of service to our beloved organization as a new member of the Board.  Are you ready to join a vibrant and well-respected organization looking for creative, passionate, diverse and engaged advocates?

If you choose to apply, please know that membership on our Board includes the following commitments:

    1. Abide by the bylaws of the organization;
    2. Attend all meetings of the Board, including special meetings, unless excused;
    3. Avoid any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict;
    4. Participate in short- and long-range planning activities;
    5. Ensure effective fiscal controls and accountability;
    6. Work with staff and the finance committee to determine the annual budget;
    7. Ensure Bartlett Woods meets all legal and corporate requirements;
    8. Promote Bartlett Woods within the Mid-Coast community and among your circle of friends and associates.
    9. Cultivate and recommend applicants for membership to the board of directors each year;
    10. Visit Bartlett facilities at least once per year;
    11. Propose and help arrange speaking engagements for Bartlett Woods each year;
    12. Serve on at least one committee or task force each year; and
    13. Chair or co-chair fundraisings events as appropriate.

If this sounds attractive to you, and you would like to learn more about our recruitment goals and process, please reach out to Executive Director Kelly Osborn at 207-593-1259 or at kosborn@bartlettwoods.com.