This Memorial Day weekend, The Peace Gallery located at 112 Main Street in Damariscotta, Maine celebrates its one-year anniversary with the grand opening of its summer exhibition, “Proudly She Served” on Friday, May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. This kick-off to the summer season features the artwork of five women veterans, showcasing their dynamic work along with work by other newly featured veteran artists. The show will run Memorial Day through October. The grand opening will also serve as the Gallery’s Spring Fundraiser.

More than 5,000 people visited the Gallery for last year’s World War II retrospective. Since its opening, an additional 2,000 people have frequented the Gallery space for discussions, classes, workshops, coffee houses and more.

The mission of this registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization is to showcase and support the creative works of veterans by providing a mixed-use arts space that fosters understanding and connection between veterans, active service members and the wider community. The Gallery also serves as a community space, with classes promoting the well-being of the mind and body. Classes are offered to the entire community, with financial support offered to any veteran interested in attending.

Operated solely by volunteers, the Gallery accepts tax-deductible donations to help support veteran programs, community engagement and operating expenses through the Gallery website https://www.thepeacegallery.com/get-involved or in person at the Gallery. Business sponsorships for 2023 can be made at three levels ($250, $500 and $1000) and will be featured in promotional materials from early May to October. For information about business sponsorship, please contact the Gallery at peacegallery112@gmail.com or call the Gallery at 207-563-1220.