Exhibitions 

(*Solo Shows)
"Title of selected work" 
Awards

Exhibitions Memberships Private Collections News Releases

2008                         

2007        

Jun-Sept.                 "Sea History" Magazine Summer 2007

                                  Linda Norton of Linda Norton Studio is the featured artist on the cover of "Sea History"
                                  magazine, the publication of the National Maritime Historical Society. The magazine also
                                  contains a two page article about her maritime watercolors and a single page about the 
                                  USCG art program and her participation in it with pictures of USCG personal. Three of the
                                  paintings in the article are featured in the Lighthouse Museum conference room in Rockland. 

July-Sept.                Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR

                                  The cover painting for the magazine Sea History, "Twelve Knots" and "USCG, Cadet Carla" 
                                  as well as her painting "Tarped" are being shipped to Coos Bay, Oregon to be exhibited at the
                                  Coos Art Museum 14th annual Maritime Exhibit from Saturday, July 14th-- Saturday, September
                                  22nd 2007. Linda's work was chosen from 231 submissions by 101 artists. The panel of jurors
                                  selected 82 works by 55 artists to be included in this exhibit. Ms. Norton will attend the artist
                                  only 'Sneak Peak' opening in Oregon on the 13th of July and the awards ceremony on the 14th.
                                  She is extremely pleased to have her work from the mid coast area of Maine be represented in 
                                  at such a prestigious show in Oregon.
                                  
                                  Lyme Art Association Elected Artist Exhibit, Old Lyme, CT

2006

Jan. - Aug.                Bangor Savings Bank, Hannaford Plaza, Rt. 1, Camden, Maine
                                  On exhibit throughout the bank in the lobby and offices are a total of twenty  three 
                                  nautically inspired works of the Midcoast area. Visitors are welcome to ask to view
                                  works in offices an may be supplied with pricing information by bank officers or contact
                                  Linda directly. All works are for sale.

Jan. - Mar.               Horne & Thistle Gallery,  424 E. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, GA 
                                
Located in Savannah this now closed gallery was displaying several 
                                 of Linda's works including Lighthouses and nautically themed originals.
                                  All works are the copyright of the artist and ownershipcan be legally proven.
                                  Any works supposedly purchased through this venue the artist
                                  never received payment for excepting one therefore please notify me if you are in
                                  possession of one of these works and have proof of payment. All the      
                                 original works exhibited at this venue have been stolen and any information
                                 that leads to their retrieval would be greatly appreciated. Legal action will be taken
                                 against persons responsible unless the works are returned in excellent condition.

2005 

May                         Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" 
                                The monthly meeting of the CRL chamber was held at the Studio, Home and Apartment. 
                                Chamber members were invited to browse through all areas of the Studio, House and 
                                new apartment (Bayview Arie). Approximately sixty members attended and viewed fine art 
                                in the gallery as well as the house. Some examples of Faux finishing were also apparent 
                                on walls, floors and ceilings. A nice time was had by all.   

March                     New England Nautical News Interview
                                Audio interview on this exciting internet newspaper which offers a large
                                selection of personal interviews with people who have impacted and are impacting
                                the nautical scene along the New England coastline. 
                                Available at: http://www.nenn.com
                                

2004    

September           Solo Show Camden Public Library. 
                               Show Dates Sept., 8th - Sept. 30th.
                               Opening Thurs. Sept. 9th 6:30 PM

                               Country Roads Artist & Artisans Tour 2004
                               23 Open Studios Throughout  Area Towns
                               Show Dates Sept., 17th, 18th, & 19th  
                               Fri., Sat., & Sun. 10 - 5 

August                  Maine Lobster Festival Main Street exhibit, 
                              Professional Artist category. Entry exhibited "On the way to Port Clyde" 
                              Award: Best in Show. 

August                  Maine Boats & Harbors Show, Rockland Harbor, Rockland, Maine.    
13, 14, 15th
                               Fantastic show grounds and exhibits. Linda's initial works in her new series ©"From the Deck of:"
                               will be displayed. Current subjects are American Eagle and North Star. Other Windjammers are
                               being added as owners and Captains make arrangements.
                                

June                      Northeast Fine Art & Design, Main Street, Northeast Harbor, Maine
                              The series "The Flag at Sea & Ashore" in watercolors by Linda M. Norton and Pastels by Louise A.
                              Frechette are featured in the seasons opening show. Show dates are Flag Day, June 14th - 
                              July 8th.
                              

June 12th -           Penobscot Marine Museum, 5 Church Street, Searsport, Maine  
October 19th                               
                               Hosts an invitational art exhibition celebrating the livelihood of Lobstering. 
                               The exhibition will run in the Douglas and Margaret Carver Memorial Art Gallery
                               It will be part of a multi-dimensional, campus-wide show on the Lobstering industry.
                               

May                      Art Endows, Huston Tuttle Gallery, Main Street, Rockland, Maine

 

March                  The Bergen Museum, Paramus, New Jersey
                              Linda's works were chosen to be included in those of 43 artists exhibiting in a show of USCG Art 
                              Program Works for the Month of March
                              

                              Women in Military Service to America Museum, Arlington, Virginia
                              COGAP (Unites States Coast Guard Art Program)  artwork on display for Women's History Month, March 2004, 
                              featuring works by Linda Norton, Ferdinand Petrie, Leonora Rae Smith and Robert Blevins.

Month of Feb,     Solo Exhibit
                             Camden National Bank Main Office, Camden, Maine

Ongoing               State of Maine Planning Office 184 State St., Augusta, Maine 
                              May 1st - September 1st. Seven works displayed throughout the lower level reception area and offices

                               Riverhouse Hotel, Tannery Lane, Camden, Maine
                               Twenty one original works displayed in the lobby and dining area of the hotel within easy walking 
                               distance of Camden center. Linda's work "Cerulean Sky Schooners" is currently displayed 
                               on the front page of the  Riverhouse Boucher.
                              

2003 

September         "Ports of Call" Sept., 22 - Nov., 14th
                             Capital Complex
, Augusta, Maine
                              You are welcome to tour the State House or the Maine Arts Commission office Monday through Friday,
                              8:30 to 4:30,  and the Blaine House, which is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2:00 to 4:00 pm 
                              or by appointment.

                             Country Roads Artist & Artisans Tour 2003. Sept., 12, 13 & 14th
                             23 Open Studios Throughout  Area Towns
                             Fri., Sat., & Sun. 10 - 5 

August                 Belted Galloway's Show Aug. 9th
                             Aldermere Farm, Rockport, Maine
                             Sat. 12 - 8 pm

                            Maine Boats & Harbors Show Aug. 8th - 10th
                            Tent B, Booth 212
                            Rockland Harbor, Rockland, Maine
                            Fri. 10 - 6, Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 10 - 4
                            A large selection of Marine works in many venues will be available
                            and Linda will be available to discuss your art needs in originals, prints or commissions.

                           Merryspring Nature Park Kitchen Tour  Aug. 6th 10 - 4 
                           Linda's Family home kitchen & Studio open at
                           109 Bay View St., Camden, Maine
                            Enjoy a visit to area kitchens and support of this local park and their many programs.
                            Now Available:  "Nana's Cookbook" with ads and recipes from 1913 

July                    The Wooden Boat Show to be held at:
                           Rockland Harbor, Rockland, Maine July 18th - 20th 
                           Numerous nautical works displayed, Giclee Prints, Originals, etc.
                           Linda will be available to speak with all weekend. Visit us at booth 139

                          The Maine Squeeze "Solo Exhibit" to be held at:
                          415 Main Street, Rockland, Maine  July 1st - 30th
                          Selected works from: "The Flag: At Sea & Ashore"
                          Enjoy wonderful food and drinks while viewing this patriotic art show

 May                   Lyme Art Association Elected Artist Exhibit "Natural Selection" 
                           in conjunction with works by members of the American Society of Botanical Artists
                          To be held at: Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT. May 24th - July 12th
                           Reception, Friday, May 23, 5 - 7PM Hours Tues. - Sat. 10 - 5 Sun., 1-5
                           Linda's Entries: "Flotsam", "Fruit of the Wine"

Mar                   "7th Annual Heartland Artist Exhibition" to be held at:
                          Merriam Community Center, Merriam, KS.
                          Three of Linda's works were accepted. There were a total of 105 artists who submitted  
                          a total of 292 entries, with 76 works accepted for the show representing 23
                          states.      
                           Juror: Professor Judith Kay Burns McCrea 
                                           "Harbormaster, Camden"; "Rockport Corner Shop", " No Dinghies"

Mar                  Community Arts Association National Open Exhibition IX to be held at:
                         The Ridgewood Art Institute 12 East Glen Avenue Ridgewood, NJ
                          Jury of Selection: Bud Finley, Robert Glaisek, Janet Indick, Joan Lesemann, Paula        
                          Madawick, Jean Masetti  
                          Awards Juror: Janet Walsh AWS
                                         "Lobstering with Bob L."

Feb.                 Lyme Art Association "Sound & Sea" Artists of Lyme Art Association and Cape Ann
                         The Lyme Art Association Galleries, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT.
                         Jury of Selection: Artist Members
                                         "Gull Feathered Rain", "Heritage"

Feb                "6th National Juried Competition", Gallery West, 205 So. Union St, Alexandria, VA.
                        Selected from 537 works of art considered by the Juror, Dr. Joanne Moser, a single
                        work was allowed from each of 48 artists. Included were paintings in oil, acrylic,
                        and watercolor, collage, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, and photography. 
                        Juror: Dr Joanne Moser (see Judges)
                                      "Lines, Port"

2002

Nov               "Holiday Treasures Exhibition" Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT 
                            "Lily, Lupine & Fern" , "Sentinel", "Marshall Point Light"

Sept              "Something Old, Something New" Linda Norton Studio, Camden, ME

Sept              "Artist & Artisans Tour" Linda Norton Studio, Camden, ME

Sept              "Art of New England" Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT 
                       Juror: Everett Raymond Kinstler (see Judges)
                                        "Lines, Port"

Aug               "Aldermere Farm" Rockport, ME   
                            "Foggy Morning Nap", Honorable Mention; "Joker", "Galloway's in Mist"

Aug               "Then Came the Night" Linda Norton Studio, Camden, ME

July               "The Wooden Boat Show" Rockland, ME

July               "The Flag: At Sea & Ashore", Linda Norton Studio, Camden, ME

May              "Spring Launch", Linda Norton Studio, Camden, ME

May                Lyme Art Association Elected Artists "Go Figure" Exhibition Old Lyme, CT
                        (figurative drawings, paintings & sculpture) 
                          "Captain Sharp" "The Blue Bandana", "Coffee
                           Conference" (Commander of Cadets New London, Senator Chris Dodd, CT)
 

May                The Hilton Head Art League's 2002 National Juried Art Exhibit, Hilton Head, SC   
                            Jurors: Judi Betts, Dean Mitchell, Burt Silverman  (see Judges)                                             
                         "Under the Trees"   Third place in water media category                                                                 

Mar.                The 2002 Hartland Artist Exhibition, Merriam Center Art Gallery, Merriam, KS   
                         Juror: Cathy Johnson Contributing Editor Artist Magazine   (see Judges)                                  
                           "1899, Welcome"                                                                 

Feb.                Gallery West, 5th Annual Juried Show", Alexandria, VA 
                           Juror: June Linowitz of Art Seen, Inc.  (see Judges)

                           "Stairway to the Stars" 
                     Alexandria Gallery West Window 1.jpg (14326 bytes)     Alexandria Gallery West 2.jpg (13332 bytes)   
                     As seen through the window of 
                     Gallery West, Alexandria, VA                                                 

2001

Dec.            "American Patriotism Exhibition", Period Gallery Omaha, NE
                     Juror: Larry Bradshaw
                           "Stairway to the Stars", "National Pride"

Nov.            "Collaboration", Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                    Juried by Panel from Three Participating Associations
                          "Ruth, 1936"

Oct.             *Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce
                     continually changing exhibition of selected works

Sept.           Audubon Artists, Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
                     Jurors:
                         "Lobstering With Bob L."

                          "Due to the disaster in New York this painting was delayed in getting to the show and
                           missed the award judging I wish to personally thank those people involved in locating it
                           and seeing that it was displayed despite their personal concerns."
                        
Sept.           "Seasons", Linda Norton Studio, Camden, ME
                     Collection of paintings depicting various seasons of the year

Sept.           "Country Roads Artist and Artisans Tour", Linda Norton Studio, Camden, ME
                     Participating studio/gallery with open house and painting demonstrations

Aug.             "New Works", Linda M. Norton Studio, Camden, ME
                      Collection of twenty two new works completed since Aug. 2000

July              "This Land of Ours", Linda M. Norton Studio, Camden, ME
                     Collection of thirty one works on display in Linda's home studio

June            "Nuts, Bolts, Pulleys & Ropes" Linda M. Norton Studio, Camden, ME
                     Collection of twenty one marine works on display in Linda's home studio

May              "People, Places & Things" Linda M. Norton Studio, Camden, ME
                      Collection of thirty one works on display in Linda's home studio

Jan.              United States Coast Guard Permanent Collection, 2001
                          Juried by a Panel from the Salmagundi Club NY, NY
                            "The Eagles' Flag", "Cadets at the Helm", "The Crow's Nest", "Cadet Aloft" 
                             (Four of 60 paintings chosen nationally) 
                              Recipient of the George Gray Award

00 - 2001   *Main Office of Camden National Bank 1 Elm St., Camden, ME
                            continually changing exhibition of selected works

2000   

Aug.            "The Historic Lebanon Art Show & Auction", Lebanon, CT
                           "The Homestead", "Goshen Hill Revisited"

July             Mid Summer Juried Exhibition, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                         Showing as an Elected Artist Member
                          "Roseway Reflections", " Tall Sails, Providence", "The Crow's Nest, Eagle",
                          "Belfast Harbor Tug"
 
June            Annual Summer Juried Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                          Showing as an Elected Artist Member
                           "Roseway Reflections" 2nd in Popular vote of attending public


Mar. - Apr      Manhattan Arts International "Herstory" Competition
                           Jurors: Donna Cameron & Corinne Shane
                            "Heritage: The Ladies Line', " Memories Awash"
                             Award of Excellence (both entries)
1999
Dec.             Holiday Open Juried Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                          Showing as an Elected Artist Member
                            "Sailors Take Warning"

Dec.            * Rathbun Free Memorial Library , East Haddam, CT
                           "Rose in The Wake", "Sunset Sharp's Wharf", "Tall Sails, Providence", 
                           "Tidal Pool Reflections", "Quiet Morning Mist", "Atropos", "Gift from the Sea",
                           "After the Squall", "Sunlit Bass", "Heritage: The Ladies Line", 
                           "The Leadbetter Legacy", "Nana's Porch", "The View From Bay Rd.", 
                           "Wild Geese at Sunset", "Tidal Pool Depths"
                       

Nov.            *Portland Public Library, Portland, CT
                          Collection of Sixty works

Oct.             Centennial Celebration, Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT
                          Showing as an Elected Artist Member
                           "Heritage: The Ladies Line", "Tethered"

Sept.            Annual Fall Elected Members and Invitational, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                           Showing as an Elected Artist Member
                            "Rose in the Wake"

Aug.            "Art on the Lawn" Newport Museum, Newport, RI
                          Juried by Art Association Panel
                            "Collection of Recent Works"

July             Annual Mid Summer Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                         Showing as an Elected Artist Member
                            "Atropos"

July             All New England Exhibition, Cape Cod Art Assoc., Barnstable, MA
                        Jurors:
                           "Steeple In Mist"

June            Summer Juried Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                        Showing as an Elected Artist Member
            "Sail Babies", "The Crow's Nest", "Tethered"

July            8th Annual Cover Competition, Manhattan Arts International Magazine, New York, NY 
                       Jurors: Donna Cameron & Corinne Shane
                           "Summer's End", "Atropos", "Tidal Pool Depths", "Nana's Porch", Tethered" , 
                          "The Back Gate" 

June             East Hampton Art Assoc. Annual Show, East Hampton, CT
                          Juror:
                           "Sunset at Sharp's Wharf", 1st Prize

May             22nd Non-Member Juried Exhibition, Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
                          Jurors:
                           "Tidal Pool Reflections"

May             Annual Spring Juried Show, Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT
                         Showing as an Elected Artist Member
                          "Favorite Flowers", "The Back Gate"

Jan.             Annual Winter Solstice Exhibition, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                          Showing as an Elected Artist Member
                            "The Blue Canoe", "The Shed Chamber", "Winter Schooners"

1999            Commissioned for three wall murals, Harbor Hill Health Care, Middletown, CT

Oct-Dec       "Artists of the Lyme Art Association 1902-1998" Old Lyme, CT
                            Selections from the New Britain Museum of American Art, The Austin
                            Collection & Other Private Collections & Current Elected Artists' Collections
                               "Nana's Porch", "After the Squall", "Summer's End", "Deep Woods"

1998

Sept.            Elected Artists Members Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                          Showing as an Elected Artist Member
                            "Town Landing", "En Plien Air, Lyme"

Aug.            Juried and Selected for "Elected Artist Membership Lyme Art Association" 
                     90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT
                           Selected by two thirds vote of current Elected Membership
                              " A Slice of Summer", "Nana's Porch", "Town Landing",
                              "After the Squall",

July            Midsummer Juried Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                         Juried by Panel of Elected Artists Members
                            "Tidal Pool Depths"

June            98th Annual Juried Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                          Juried by Panel of Elected Artists Members
                           "Sunlit Bass", "Dock & Dory"

April            74th Annual Spring Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                          Juried by Panel of Elected Artists Members
                            "The View From Bay Road", "After the Squall"

March           Annual Associates and Juried Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                           Juried by Panel of Elected Artists Members
                            "Tidal Pool Depths", "Tidal Pool Reflections" 

Jan.             Winter Solstice Juried Exhibition, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                          Juried by Panel of Elected Artists Members
                             "After the snow", "Gift from the Sea"


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