Come out and paint, learn, or chat with one of our artists, Kris Horten! Kris is new to our Gallery this year, though she has been painting and making art for much longer. Below is an excerpt from an article about her you can catch in the Conway or Bridgeton newspapers! 

"Kris is an artist who is relieved to finally have the time, along with her enthusiastic dedication and to devote herself to the joy of making visual art. After a career of art teaching, entrepreneurship, child rearing, she has found her second career in creating in oil and acrylic paint. She describes it as “speaking her heart” through visual storytelling."

We are so proud to announce that we will be attending the Lovell Arts and Artisans fair this Saturday August 16th from 9-3pm! While it is our 28th year of having Harvest Gold Gallery it is our 30th year attending the fair - crazy right!? Come out and see a curated selection of our wares from Harvest Gold and to say hi! 

Our Beginnings: On the eve of Christmas Eve 28 years ago, Bill and Lynda Rudd (with kids Carley and Morgan in tow) moved into what would become Yankee Magazine’s “Best Gallery in New England” in Center Lovell. Having started to participate in the Arts and Artisans Fair 30 years ago now, at the time while living in Fryeburg, they had no idea they would be making the move to Lovell just a few short years later and be at the heart of the arts community where the fair takes place. The Lovell Arts and Artisans Fair was the first retail experience for Lynda and Bill of Harvest Gold.

Overwhelmed by the beauty of the White Mountains and Kezar Lake, Lynda and Bill couldn’t help but fall in love with the former Severance Real Estate property.

Their jewelry was already known for its beauty and Maine tourmaline; it had been sold to jewelry stores and fine craft galleries all over America for ten years working from their Fryeburg basement.  As they worked on their new space, they called upon their friends in the artisan world to begin to expand their array of fine craft and paintings in the gallery.

As the paintings were painted, the sculptures sculpted and the glass was blown, the gallery began looking like a little museum.  A current count revealed 200 different artists who have shown or are now showing their special talents in this unique gallery.

 Harvest Gold Gallery is now a place where people come from far and wide, not only for the views of Kezar Lake and the White Mountains, but for the beauty inside where every piece is made with love. It was possible because of this wonderful community of artists and art lovers.  

Enjoy these photos from a recent client who had her grandmothers pearls (strung in a necklace) remade into a bracelet to match her style better. Now she gets to wear her heirloom in a way that still feels authentic to her own personal style!

Harvest Gold Gallery is honored to display Jean Swan Gordon paintings. She was born in 1922 and lived her early years in Old Lyme, CT where at only 14 years old she was studying under a local artist due to her talent. At first she only drew pen and pencil line drawings, many of them are figures of people. It wasn't until her later years that she started painting flowers, however they became an incredible success- both for Jean and anyone to behold them. Sadly Jean passed away in 2013, yet her spirit lives on in every brush stroke of every flower in her paintings.

"As with people, no two are the same. They can move around like people, and there’s something challenging about that. That’s why I try to convey in my work the vigor, energy, and variety of flowers at various stages of growth and development.”
~ Jean Swan Gordon

Recently at the gallery, we've taken pictures of many different pieces of jewelry to share with all of you! 

These chunky hoops are the perfect addition to anyones earring collection, and look great on everyone! These earrings shine so bright in any light. 

Finally, the loop-de-loop earrings are a fantastic way to accentuate any look. The anticlastic design is such a unique way to spice up your accessories! Please click on the photo for more information on these earrings. 

Come see these earrings and more at Harvest Gold Gallery!

We've been carrying Four Winds Farm's felted soap at Harvest Gold for over two years now! What is felted soap? It's soap in its own washcloth! Fiber artist Jan Winsor of Four Winds Farm in Gorham, ME has partnered with soap makers to sell this fun product.

Jan became interested in the fiber arts over 20 years ago and has progressed to becoming a full time fiber artist with a farm. She has a small flock of sheep from which she gets the wool to create artworks as well as felted soap.

She uses either hand crafted soap from Medicine Wheel Herbals, or goat's milk soap from Knotty Goat Soapery or Spiritwind Farm and then "felts" them with wool from her own sheep. The soap is wrapped in a thin layer of felt, so it lathers up without needing a washcloth. When the soap is gone, the felt can be used as a scrubbie.

In addition to smelling fabulous, these soaps are made from all natural ingredients and are eco-friendly! Ditch bottled soaps filled with chemicals and try out this product. Not only are you helping the planet, but you're supporting multiple small businesses. Give it a try today and pick up a bar at the Harvest Gold Gallery.

Lacey Pots have arrived just in time for summer! These beautiful ceramic vases have the obvious purpose of holding flowers or twigs, but alone they also make a statement. The style we have comes in three different sizes- "itty bitty", "mini" and a larger make. Not only do they come in many different colors, but there are several different patterns: polka-dots, floral, swirly and striped. 

Itty bitty size in blue with polka-dots!

Click the images to view on our website.

Due to the small size of the mini pots, they're the perfect decor for a small work space or coffee table. You could even keep it on a bed stand with some flowers to make your area more lively!

Mini size in pink with floral pattern!

The mini size is the middle ground between the itty bitty vases and the large vases, it's big enough to be able to draw attention to itself while still being small enough to add to a smaller space.

Largest size in dark green with swirls! 

This style would make a great centerpiece for a table or on a shelf, these pieces are attentions grabbers. The large size allows enough room for an overflowing bouquet of flowers to be placed inside. 

Check them out on our website here!