Multimedia MidCoast Artist Featured at September 28th Public Event.    The Art at Bartlett exhibition program marks the arrival of Fall with a free public Art Opening. Bartlett Woods’ resident artist Constance Kiermaier opens a solo exhibition on Saturday, September 28th, 2-4PM at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community, 20 Bartlett Drive in Rockland. Entitled “CONTINUUM: Old […]

On Saturday, August 10, 2024 the Bartlett Woods family and friends gathered for the first-ever (and now, annual?) Birthday Cake Potluck Party. Residents, families, staff and friends in the neighborhood were invited to flex their baking muscles and show off their skills for the celebration of our 26th year of incorporation as a not-for-profit retirement […]

        Bartlett receives generous donation from Duvall Design.  Enjoying the beautiful gardens and back patio at Bartlett Woods just got much more exciting. A giant “shade structure,” as designer/owner Charles Duvall calls the freestanding gift to our community, was installed on August 6th, and already residents, staff and visitors alike are gushing over […]

Art at Bartlett 2024 presents . . . The Art Center’s Student Show: Works from the class of Constance Kiermaier Since 2016, The Art Center at Bartlett Woods has been an exciting place for students of all abilities. Under the direction of life-long artist and teacher Constance Kiermaier, who moved into Bartlett Woods in 2016, art […]

BW residents Shirley Stenberg and Donna Seymour believe it is important that the primary theme of this lovely textile project is to pay tribute to Mary Eads for her dedication to the mission of Bartlett Woods, which is exemplified in the history of the sampler, original design by another Mary (Starker) in 1760! Currently, the […]

Kelly Osborn has been named the new Executive Director at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community. Osborn replaces Mary Eads, retiring at the end of May after 15 years of service. Kelly Osborn is an experienced healthcare administrator. She has spent the past decade overseeing residential care facilities across central and southern Maine.  Kelly was most recently the […]

Special Celebration of Centenarian at Bartlett Woods Avis Tolman Turns 100 March 20th, 2024 and Well-behaved Dogs invited to the Birthday Bash   In honor of her 100th birthday, dog-lover extraordinaire Avis Tolman was celebrated at her home, Bartlett Woods Retirement Community, on Wednesday, March 20th. Well-trained and super social dogs from the Rockland area were […]

Landscape photography exhibit by Alan J. LaVallee Bartlett Woods is pleased to host the exhibition, “The Soul of Maine: Landscape photography by Alan J. LaVallee”, on view now through December 31, 2023. An Artist’s Talk is planned for Monday, November 13th at 2pm in the Parlor at Bartlett Woods. Born in Augusta, ME, Alan J. […]

Since 2016, The Art Center at Bartlett Woods has been an exciting place for students of all abilities. Under the direction of life-long artist and teacher Constance Kiermaier, who moved into Bartlett Woods in 2016, art students have enjoyed a weekly class designed to accommodate all or no experience. Because Constance has taught for a […]

These nine artists demonstrate a wide range of themes, choice of materials, and impressive techniques. The 2- and 3-D work ranges from the 1960s to today. During this, our 25th Anniversary Year, Bartlett Woods is so very pleased to display the sometimes hidden talents of our Bartlett Woods friends and neighbors. Participating artists are Anne […]