Studio Archives - John Paul Caponigro

From the solitary summit of Katahdin, to the deeps of more than 22,000 lakes and ponds, to the 3,500 miles of tidal coastline, the wild beauty of Maine is irresistibly beautiful. Inland you’ll find sweeping mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, and farms. Along the rocky coast, you’ll find countless islands, beaches, lighthouses, and fishing villages.

This ebook collects images of Maine made in the locations that I have returned to photograph most often for more than 25 years.

Each image is accompanied by a short description of the location.

Interactive links access Google Maps and additional resources.

This valuable resource will help you make the most of your explorations of Maine.

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Visiting Our Gallery & Studio

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You can visit Caponigro Arts during exhibits, workshops, or by appointment.

You’ll arrive at a newly renovated farmhouse, in a rural setting, on the beautiful coast of Maine.

Upstairs, you’ll see the current exhibit in the gallery.

Downstairs, you’ll see the high-tech studio with many works in progress.

You can view many portfolios of finished works as well as boxes of studies.

Plus you can view masterworks by other famous photographers from John Paul’s personal collection.

While the gardens and woods surrounding Caponigro Arts are picturesque, the landscape along the Maine coast is stunningly beautiful all year round. Consider spending a little extra time before or after you visit to explore Maine’s beauty.

How To Get To Caponigro Arts

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73 Cross Rd, Cushing, ME 04563, USA

Latitude: 44.021593 | Longitude: -69.253328

207-354-0578

Airports

Portland and Bangor airports are both serviced by major airlines. JetBlue now offers economical flights in and out of Portland. Daily commercial air service is also available to Knox County Regional Airport, located in Owls head just outside of Rockland. Portland and Bangor feature limousine and shuttle-van service, and taxi service is available at Knox County Regional Airport. All three airports have rental cars available.

Distances to Cushing

20 minutes from Knox County Regional Airport, Owls Head (RKD) Colgan Air connects from Boston
1.5 hours from Portland (ME) International Jetport (PWM)
1.5 hours from Bangor (ME) International Airport (BGR)
2.5 hours from Manchester (MHT)
3.5 hours from Boston (BOS)

Rental Cars

We recommend that you rent a car during your stay.

Driving Directions To Thomaston, Maine

From Portland, ME
Take I-295 north to Exit 28 (Bath/Brunswick Coastal Route 1). Follow U.S. Route 1 north to Thomaston. Rockland is four miles farther north. For directions to our studio in Cushing please refer to Directions to Caponigro Arts from Thomaston.

From Bangor, ME
Take I-395 west to U.S.-202 west via Exit 2 toward Hampden. US-202 becomes Western Ave. Take to U.S.Route 1A south to Route 1 in Rockland.

From Boston, MA
Take I-95 north into Maine, to I-295, Exit 44 or 52 in Portland. Follow directions above from Portland.

From Manchester, NH
Take I-93 to Route 101 East, then I-95 north towards Portsmouth. Take I-295 at Exit 44 towards South Portland. Follow directions above from Portland

Driving Directions to Caponigro Arts from Thomaston, Maine

Take Coastal Route 1 to Thomaston.

FROM THOMASTON CENTER: Turn LEFT on Wadsworth Street (Prison Store on corner). From points South, turn RIGHT on Wadsworth Street.

Go over the GREEN BRIDGE. This is BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ROAD which turns into RIVER ROAD.

Follow RIVER ROAD for approx. 5 miles. You’ll see Broad Cove (the water) on your left, and pass FALES STORE on your right. Ahead of you the road forks: left or straight.

Go STRAIGHT up the hill (this is CROSS ROAD). You’re only 1/4 mile away now.

Pass the CUSHING SCHOOL on your left, then pass the green street sign for PRIOR LANE on the right, but don’t turn.

We’re the driveway right after that street sign, on the right. It’s a green farmhouse.

Asha our big white German Shepherd, may greet you with a bark but she is very gentle and will be pleased to meet you.

6 Great Art Museums To Visit In Maine

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There’s lots of great art in Maine!

Here are six great museums presented geographically from north to south.

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Waterville

Colby Museum of Art

A collecting and teaching museum focussing on American art. It houses and displays the largest collection of John Marin and Alex Katz’ paintings as well as Richard Serra’s works on paper.

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Rockland

Farnsworth Museum

There’s always something new and old on view at the Farnsworth. The museum has one of the nation’s largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson. Its Wyeth Center features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth, which is extended by the Olson House (Christina’s World) in nearby Cushing.

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Rockland

Center For Maine Contemporary Art

A contemporary arts institution, presenting a year-round program of changing exhibitions featuring the work of emerging and established artists with ties to Maine.

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Brunswick

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Assyrian reliefs in Maine? And much more! The Bowdoin art collection includes Antiquities, European,and American collections including memorabilia from Winslow Homer’s nearby studio.

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Portland

Portland Museum of Art

Significant holdings of American, European, and contemporary art, as well as iconic works from Maine, the museum brings it all to life with unparalleled programming, from special events, family activities, and community conversations to PMA Films, curator talks, and tours of the Winslow Homer Studio—it’s all happening at the PMA.

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Ogunquit

Ogunquit Museum of American Art

Celebrating its origins in Ogunquit’s art colonies it acquires, preserves, exhibits, and interprets American art.

Looking for more fun things to do?

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Rockland

Maine Lighthouse Museum

One of the largest lighthouse museums in the United States.

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Thomaston

Owl’s Head Transportation Museum

Its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and operate pre-1940 aircraft, ground vehicles, engines and related technologies significant to the evolution of transportation for the purpose of education. Special events offer car rallies and air shows.

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Bath

Maine Maritime Museum

It sits on a 20-acre campus on the banks of the Kennebec River in “The City of Ships”. Daily cruises visit some of Maine’s most iconic lighthouses from the water and get an up-close look at Navy vessels under construction at Bath Iron Works.

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Driving Directions To Thomaston, Maine

Driving Directions to Caponigro Arts from Thomaston, Maine

6 Great Art Museums To Visit In Maine