Travels in the 2nd half

  The town of Ogunquit, Maine, has been a destination for artists for over one hundred years. The Ogunquit Artist Colony was founded at the end of the 19th century, and artists have flocked to the town’s beautiful cliffs ever since. In 1951 Henry Strater , an artist and collector, founded the Museum of Art of Ogunquit, primarily as a collection of pieces by American artists who have worked in the area. The permanent home for the museum is along the shore of Perkins Cove, integrating views of the water, and a sculpture garden, into the museum’s space. It opened in 1953. Henry Strater via www.ogunquitmuseum.org Life Entwined by Antionette Prien Schultze   Today the museum is called the Ogunquit Museum of American Art . It is home to a permanent collection of over 3000 pieces. This collection allows the museum to maintain exhibitions that provide a look into the full history of American art.     The Smoker by Marcia Oakes Woodbury Girl in Red with Elbow on Table by Henr...

    The southwest corner of Maine has become a prime destination of New England tourism, but that is not its origin story. The shape of the coast line, with its many inlets and protected bays allowed towns along the coast, that date back to the late 17th century, to serve as the base of fishing fleets. Ogunquit shares this history, with its Perkins Cove providing a safe haven. Perkins Cove Perkins Cove Drawbridge   In 1898, the Ogunquit Art Colony was formed. This changed the town, making it a destination for artists from the Boston area and beyond. As often happens, once artists started coming to the area, other people, mostly the rich, were close behind, and Ogunquit became a significant summer retreat.  Stephen 's Brook Marshland   The monied class bought seafront property, while hotels and inns opened for those of more modest means. They all came for the chance to spend time enjoying Maine’s beautiful coast. In 1925, a 20 acre parcel of land that stretched a...

Boothbay Sunset    The coast of Maine is a crenulated border between land and sea. The inlets, bays and islands that line the coast create a seemingly endless collection of wonderful views. Boothbay Harbor is an excellent example of the places to can explore in the area.     Boothbay Harbor is a small town that sits at the northern end of Linekin Bay. It provides a protected area for its marina, and is a popular tourist spot during the summer season. Its waterfront is lined with hotels and restaurants that provide great views of the bay. I stayed at the Tugboat Inn , which occupies two piers built out over the water. The Inn also has an excellent restaurant on site.     The town of Boothbay Harbor is filled with tourist shops, offering a wide variety of stores from books, to tee-shirts, to fancy home accessories and clothes.     When I travel a shoreline, I love to find and explore lighthouses, but this was no easy task. There are two lighthouses...