DIS Historical Society will close for the season. Archives will still be open Wednesdays through Fridays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

It's time for Winterfest 2024! Join Healthy Island Project for a fun celebration of our island community on Saturday, January 20. Everyone is welcome!

Join Local Blacksmith, Doug Wilson and ‘Knotsman’ Tom Kellogg at Wilson Forge on Little Deer Isle, for a Saturday morning of learning how to tie various working knots for island life.

Don’t miss this evening of storytelling, honesty, warmth, and humor as seven accomplished women from Deer Isle and Stonington each take the stage to deliver a five-minute personal story she’s written under the direction of Debbie Weil.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE. Jadyn LaDeau is ushering in 2024 as January’s Artist in Residence at the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery. A native of Deer Isle, Jadyn is a talented artist who utilizes a variety of mediums and materials in her work.

Nervous Nellie's has lots of Valentine sweets for your sweetie, your folks, your kids, your pals, your pets!

RECEPTION. Please join David Wednesday, Feb 28 - 3 to 5 pm to see what he has been creating during the month.

Don't wait another 60 years to view a total solar eclipse! And don't fight the crowds further north.

The Festival offers a mix of activities surrounding birding, boating, nature, history, and creativity.

The Deer Isle Artists Association’s 2024 season is here! With an excellent lineup of shows, including the popular 12X12 (X12) and a brand new collaboration show, there will be exciting […]

Group Show runs May 30 - June 30. Open House & Artist Talk: June 7.

Opening the summer lineup is “Shapes of Spring,” featuring art by Mary Eaton, Carol Ann Fer, Susan Keating, David McBeth, Katama Murray, and Robert Starkey.

Enjoy new work from gallery artists in our historic barn and sculpture gardens.

The Deer Isle Artists Association presents “Visions of Hope” from June 11 – 25.

The Deer Isle Artists Association presents “Visions of Hope” Reception with the Artists June 14.

Walk the Bridge! Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge One Hour Closure June 16 for 85th Anniversary Celebration Music, food, activities to entertain and educate at Bridge End Park

Stonington is Your Destination for Puffins & More June 19-23

From June 25 – July 7, “Music Inspiration” brings the “sound of art” to the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery. Various mediums will be on display, including fiber, jewelry, painting, […]

DIS Historical Society will open for the season on Wednesday, June 26th from 1-4 PM. Open every Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday from 1-4 PM unless otherwise stated.

This Season's Featured Display is "Vintage Wedding Dress Display"- on open days only (Wednesdays-Fridays 1-4pm). Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society 416 Sunset Road, Route 15A, Deer Isle www.dishistoricalsociety.org

The public is warmly invited to a reception with the artists on Friday, June 28, from 4 – 6 PM.

Turtle Gallery hosts a book signing celebrating Blue Hill resident, nature enthusiast, sculptor, and illustrator, Rebekah Raye, on June 29th at 2pm.

Deer Isle-Stonington Independence Day Celebration! Schedule of Events

Works on Paper runs July 4 - July 28. Book Signing with Siri Beckman: July 13. Open House: July 5.

This exhibit tells the stories of Island people at war and on the home front, from the Revolution to Iraq.

Works on Paper opens July 5th! Join us for our Open House from 2-5pm with talks beginning at 2:30.

“Unfolding Horizons,” which runs from July 9 - 21 at the Deer Isle Artists Association gallery, will expand and extend visitors’ perceptions about the power of art.

Turtle Gallery hosts a book signing for the recently released publication “Engraving a Sense of Place” which follows Siri Beckman on her journey to Maine and her calling to become a printmaker.