Once again, Maine Art Hill is transforming into a Merry Makers Market for the holiday season. Each year, Maine Art Hill’s galleries embrace the holiday with a blend of arts, community, charity, and, of course, a great deal of fun for the children and the children at heart.

 

This year’s events run from November 29 to December 29, with many special happenings scattered throughout. We have invited twenty-four Maine artists and artisans to fill two of the 5 Chase Hill Road galleries beginning November 29. We are starting a bit earlier and going a bit longer than Prelude, giving locals a calmer time to shop. 

 

The market is open Thursday-Monday 10am-5pm*.

 

During Prelude, December 5-15, The Photography Gallery will be transformed into a Holiday Photobooth and special events will be added to the weekend schedule. An outdoor fire pit and beverages are provided daily for a warm welcome.

 

*The market is open daily 10am-5pm during Prelude*

Holiday Photobooth

December 5-15, daily 10am-4:30pm**

Photography Gallery, 5 Chase Hill Rd Kennebunk

**Closing at 3pm on 12/6 for a Private Party

 

With a suggested $10 Donation, 100% goes to The Spaulding Center for Active Living in Kennebunk. Pose with the provided hats, props, and a lifesize Grinch against a festive backdrop.
 

 

The Center, 175 Port Rd. Kennebunk, is a meeting place for adults 50 and older to explore their interests through engaging programs, social connections, and to make a difference through volunteer opportunities that strengthen the community.

Free Crafts for Kids 

With the Common Roots Community Art Bus

December 7 & 8, 10:30am-12:30pm

Shows on Maine Art Hill, 5 Chase Hill Rd Kennebunk

Parked outside the Merry Market this fantastic Biddeford-based bus will entertain the kiddos with 2 different fun holiday crafts!

Breakfast with the Grinch! 

DeLeo Group Toys for Tots Drive. 

Saturday 12/14 10am-1pm

DeLeo Group, 5 Chase Hill Rd. Kennebunk

Visit DeLeo Group for breakfast goodies and merriment with guest appearances from some lively holiday characters. Toy for Tots drop-off boxes are accessible during Shows on Maine Art Hill open hours.


Participating Maine Artists and Artisans: Glass dishes and platters by Fountain Glass (Old Orchard Beach), Jewelry from Studio Choo11 (Scarborough), Jewelry from Sea Salt & Silver (Gray), Vintage Inspired Pillows and Pennants from Amanchure (Oakland), Handpainted Ornaments by Striped Stone Design Co (Durham), Woodworking by Barn and Mill Gallery (Old Orchard Beach), Pottery by Richard Winslow (Waterboro), Paintings by Amalia Tagaris (Kennebunkport), Watercolor originals, prints, and cards by Violet Tide Studios (Kennebunk), Stained Glass Window Hangings by JSkelGlass (Kennebunk), Gingerbread Houses & Holiday Cookies from Chatterbox Bakery (Kennebunk), Merino Wool Pom Pom Necklaces by Kari Kayarian (Maine), Silkscreen & Digital Prints by Dan Blakeslee (Kennebunkport), Photography Prints by Rose Martin (Wells), Holiday Photographs by Bob Dennis (Kennebunkport), Illuminaries by Andrea Wotkyns (Lebanon), Wooden Villages by Joanne Nichols (Kennebunk).


Parking & Road Closures

 

When visiting Maine Art Hill, you can park in front of or behind our main gallery at 14 Western Ave or in the Chase Hill Parking Lot (putting 10 Chase Hill Rd into your GPS will get you there).

 

Saturday, December 7: 2:30-4:30pm the road will be closed for the Hat Parade. It will not be possible to drive to or from the galleries during this time.

Friday, December 13: 3:30ish-6pm 

The road will be closed for the Family Street Festival. It will not be possible to drive to or from the galleries during this time.

 

The Kennebunkport Business Association (KBA) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization of local merchants, restaurateurs, innkeepers and other tourist-related businesses. One of the KBA's biggest tasks is running of Christmas Prelude. Parking and Shuttle routes have been added to make your visit more enjoyable. Please see the graphic to the below.

 

Each year Christmas Prelude grows larger and larger. If you would like to help us keep Prelude going safe, strong, and local you can make a Venmo donation to the KBA (@ChristmasPrelude)

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