The Jack Mithun Exhibit is inspired first by his photographs. He combines images, then translates them into chalk drawings, and finishes these using computer techniques. The process goes from a first glance or primitive beginning to the use of technology.

The Noble Maritime Collection presents Stobart at Noble, an exhibition of oil paintings and drawings by the preeminent maritime painter, John Stobart. John Stobart is the master painter whose panoramic compositions recall the history of the maritime industry.  He has an international reputation and his work is in major art collections worldwide.  Stobart at Noble will feature a selection of his oil paintings and plein air drawings.  Stobart joined the Board of Trustees of the museum in 2001 and presented a retrospective exhibition at the museum…

The exhibition Answering America’s Call: Newport News in World War I commemorates the 100th anniversary of America’s involvement in the “war to end all wars.” World War I was a transformational event and time period for Hampton Roads and the entire United States, marking the emergence of the U.S. as a major world power. Answering America’s Call: Newport News in World War I chronicles the transformation of Newport News — and by extension the country — as a result of the war. America’s involvement…

The new Rum: Sailors, Pirates and Prohibition interactive, educational and entertaining exhibit tells the story of the new world’s first distilled spirit from its origins on 17th century Caribbean sugar cane plantations to today’s trendy cocktail lounges. Using exhibits, artifacts and 3D displays, visitors will uncover stories of pirates, American and British sailors, and San Diego smugglers.

Artist Thomas Paquette 's exhibit "America's River Re-Explored, Paintings of the Mississippi from Source to Gulf" will be featured at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Thomas Paquette, Artist, is a Minnesota native now living in Pennsylvania. He has spent his professional career painting American landscapes and his work has been featured in solo museum shows throughout the United States and has hung in 18 U.S. embassies on five continents. On exhibit are recent works from his two-year odyssey to paint the entire…

Portland's own spring regatta for traditional sail, Portland SchoonerFest and Regatta kicks off the summer sailing season the last weekend of June featuring 5 to 7 large, traditional schooners racing and parading under sail together in Portland Harbor with passengers participating onboard and ashore in the spectacular and historic second regatta. The 2018 event will feature several of the most famous schooners in the country including Gloucester's Schooner Adventure, the 131' Harvey Gamage of Portland, and Bailey Island's Schooner Alert. These classics are racing against hometown favorites Bagheera and Wendameen. And…