The Lincoln Theater announces the return of “Talking Art in Maine,” welcoming notable artists and curators who have made significant contributions to the arts in the state of Maine. The event will take place on Thursday, August 22nd at 7 p.m. Local artist Emily Sabino will take the lead as moderator of “Talking Art in Maine,” and special guest artist David Estey will join her on Thursday.
Emily Sabino is the new host of “Talking Art in Maine” at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Emily Sabino
The last performance of Talking Art in Maine at the Lincoln Theater was in the fall of 2021, when Newcastle artist and former host Jane Dahmen decided to retire after years of dedication to creating and hosting the program. Lincoln Theater Director Christina Belknap had always hoped to bring back the series, which was a favorite with viewers for many years, but knew she couldn’t do it without the right person to lead the show. After meeting and speaking with UMVA member Sabino, Belknap worked with her and Dahmen to relaunch the series.
Sabino is an abstract representational painter. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout Maine, and she is a board member of the Union of Maine Visual Artists and co-curator of several exhibitions in 2024 and 2025. As the new host of Talking Art in Maine, Sabino will host a series of live one-on-one conversations discussing the work and contributions of artists and curators who have had a significant impact on art here in the state of Maine, such as her first guest, Estey.
David Estey with one of his large paintings. Estey will be Emily Sabino’s first guest on “Talking in Maine” on August 22nd. Courtesy of David Estey
Born in Fort Fairfield in 1942 to a family of laborers and storytellers, Estey grew up surrounded by nature. With no art classes in school, he taught himself to draw and paint, depicting hundreds of animals and people he imagined or found in books, magazines, and films. Estey has been involved in 24 solo exhibitions and over 100 group and juried exhibitions. His work is in private and institutional collections in 20 states and seven countries. He has created over 10,800 works of art. His roots in Maine, his extensive study, and his experiences beyond, have given him the hard-won dignity reflected in his works.
All Talking Art in Maine events are free to the public, thanks to generous sponsors Damariscotta Hardware, The Damariscotta River Grill, Hammond Lumber and The Knickerbocker Group. General admission reservations can be made through the Lincoln Theater online box office at lincolntheater.net. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. More information is available online or by contacting the theater office at [email protected] or 563-3424.
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