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Portland, Maine is an amazing little city with a lot to offer. We are fortunate to have a thriving arts scene with a great locally owned vibe that we are proud to be part of. With a rich history on a working working waterfront, Portland is constantly evolving and becoming a destination for many travelers. We hope that when you make it to Portland you decide to give us a visit.

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Maine is an absolutely beautiful State. With our r

Maine is an absolutely beautiful State. With our rugged coastline, clean lakes and rivers, heavy forests and scenic hiking trails, there’s so much to explore. Bring Maine with you wherever you are.
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#maine #jewelry #jewelrydesigner #necklace #gold #silver #mainething #mainelife #mainejeweler #portland #portlandmaine #forerivergallery

Something a little different from Mike. Wood burn

Something a little different from Mike. Wood burning drawings on birch panels. Gotta adapt and find ways to create while homeschooling.
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#art #drawing #pyrography #design #homeschool #adapt #portlandmaine #maine #forerivergallery

Here's the work of three different artists. Three

Here's the work of three different artists. Three different mediums and subject matter. All of these would look great as a collection in your home.
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#art #artwork #ceramics #sculpture #carving #oilpainting #landscape #naturalart #natureinspired #maineartist #portlandmaine #forerivergallery

It's Autumn and I can't think of a more appropriat

It's Autumn and I can't think of a more appropriate table setting than these corn cob candlesticks!
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#autumn #autumnvibes #homedecor #interiordesign #candles #corncob #maineart #portlandmaine #forerivergallery

New milled aluminum cuffs made by Mike coming to t

New milled aluminum cuffs made by Mike coming to the shop today.
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#cuff #cuffs #jewelry #handmade #portlandmaine #forerivergallery

Can we all just take a moment and admire this beau

Can we all just take a moment and admire this beautiful, functional piece?!? A stunning collaboration between Jason Morissey and Jim White.
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#woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #woodworkingtools #handmadetools #damascus #makers #maine #craftsmanship

We’ve created options to help you out! If you li

We’ve created options to help you out! If you like our style but what we have in stock isn’t quite what you’re looking for, we are available for custom orders!
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#art #artwork #artist #photography #sculpture #painting #oilpainting #ceramics #blankwall #homedecor #interiordesign #shoplocal #portlandmaine #maineart #forerivergallery

‼️‼️UP FOR BID‼️‼️
💥💥💥💥💥Bidding Has Ended💥💥💥💥💥
Mike Marks photo printed on glass. Foam core backing on a floating frame.
20”x24
Retails for $225

Post your bid in the comments. Bidding will open at $20 and continue in $10 increments. To bid refer to the latest high bid in the comments section and comment with your bid, which must be at least $10 higher. Local pickup Portland, ME and shipping available at additional charge(estimated $50s/h) Sales tax will be charged where applicable.

We will direct message the winner after 7 pm on 10/8 to arrange payment and pickup.

100% of proceeds from our auction item will go to @portlandbuylocal, committed to supporting Portland business owners and citizens working to counteract the rising influence of national chains through collective marketing, education, and advocacy.

Check out all the auction participants and their items at #indiebids @portlandbuylocal

#buylocal #shopsmall #shoplocal #art #photography #landscape

Here's info for the auction tonight! There's an ev

Here's info for the auction tonight! There's an ever-growing list of participating businesses including but not limited to:

@space538, @floatharder, @portlandfoodcoop, @coastalpharmacyandwellness, @montesfinefoods, @jibecycling, @surlieportland, @mainebrewbus, @davidwood_style, @cocktail_mary, @original.maine, @suger.maine, @foundationbrew, @thehoneyexchange, @startingline207, @anneriggsdesigns, @maine_crafts_association, @twofatcatsbakery, @aristelleportland, @plant.office, @forerivergallery, @cascobayframes, @coffeebydesign, @mainesurfersunion, @bigtreecatering, @flowersandcandyme, @phucskywalker, @portlandpaddle, @arcadiaportland, @nomadsmaine, @acgrocery, @shopkurier, @elisemariedesigns, @fleaforall, @jamieleeweddingphotography, @mr.tuna_maine, @33byhand, @juju_maine, @littlegiantmaine, @commonrootsstudio, @prettyflours, @storiedme, @littlewoodfords

Tonight at 7PM, you can bid on one of Mike’s pho

Tonight at 7PM, you can bid on one of Mike’s photos to help benefit @portlandbuylocal , an organization that has many many of us small, independent businesses during this pandemic. They are not eligible for many of the funding programs so we would love to raise as much money as possible! The bonus, you can shop locally and discover new businesses.
All bidding will be on our Instagram Page.
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#art #photography #auction #shoplocal

On October 7-8, we’ll be joining dozens of local

On October 7-8, we’ll be joining dozens of local businesses in an auction to support @portlandbuylocal. You’ll be able to bid on incredible, unique items from local businesses like ours with 100% of proceeds benefitting @portlandbuylocal!!
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Local businesses have joined in to help make sure PBL can continue its mission of lifting up + supporting the local businesses that make our community so special.
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Each business will be posting auction items directly to their own instagram pages — you can use #indiebids to find them, and bid directly on their pages. Win incredible items, support PBL’s work keeping this community vibrant, and maybe discover some new-to-you local businesses!
Join the bidding on our Instagram Post tomorrow! Preview of our item is available in our stories!!!

You probably didn’t realize you needed a silver

You probably didn’t realize you needed a silver feather. Well now that you do, we have one available created by Tegan Curry.
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#art #artwork #metal #silver #metalart #metalwork #metalsmith #feather #maker #portland #portlandmaine #maine #forerivergallery

Leaves are changing. The last group of aster still

Leaves are changing. The last group of aster still clinging. Great day to explore outside and then come visit us.
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#wildflowers #flower #flowers #aster #nature #getoutside #getoutdoors #takeabreak #breathe #thisismaine #Maine #artgallery #forerivergallery

We always have something for everyone! . . . . #ar

We always have something for everyone!
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#art #jewelry #painting #handmade #seaglass #shopsmallbusiness #portlandmaine #forerivergallery

Absolutely stunning folding knife brought to us fr

Absolutely stunning folding knife brought to us from Jason Morrissey. Available Now!
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#knife #knifelife #blade #damascus #damascussteel #bladesmith #handmade #handmadeisbetter #knifemaking #knives #blacksmith #portlandmaine #portlandme #maine #jasonmorrissey #forerivergallery

Always a great selection of jewelry made by Elizab

Always a great selection of jewelry made by Elizabeth Prior.
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#jewelry #jewelrydesigner #jewelrydesign #jewelryshop #jeweler #jewelryaddict #jewellery #glass #silver #maine #necklace #mainemade #portlandme #forerivergallery

Stack 'em and make 'em bangle. -Birch Bar Bangles

Stack 'em and make 'em bangle.

-Birch Bar Bangles and Cuffs by Mike Marks.
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#jewelry #jewelrydesign #jewelryaddict #bangles #cuffs #bracelet #handmade #natureinspired #birch #handmadejewelry #maine #portlandmaine #portlandme #portland #oldport #forerivergallery

New handmade tile by Liz Marks. Horsehair Raku. .

New handmade tile by Liz Marks. Horsehair Raku.
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#art #artwork #artworld #artist #artdetail #artlife #buyart #buyhandmade #handmade #ceramic #ceramicart #raku #horse #tile #tilework #maineart #maineartist #portlandme #portlandmaine #maine #forerivergallery

Restoration piece by TJ McDermott. . . . . #art #a

Restoration piece by TJ McDermott.
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#art #artwork #restore #restoration #religiousart #maineartist #redone #portlandmaine #maine #tjmcdermott

Detail shot of new piece T.J. McDermott brought in

Detail shot of new piece T.J. McDermott brought into the shop.
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#art #artwork #artist #artoftheday #artofinstagram #restoration #detail #maineart #maineartist #sculpture #portlandmaine #portlandme #forerivergallery

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