Surf Point

10/31/2025

Recent sightings at Surf Point! Several deer have been spotted enjoying the grounds.

09/17/2025

07/24/2025

We are pleased to announce the artists receiving studio visits with our gallerists in residence; Lauren Marinaro of NY, Alex Nazari of .la , LA, and Nicoletta Pollara of , LA. While initially asked to conduct a total of nine studio visits, the gallerists responded so enthusiastically to the applications that they are now meeting with 15 Maine & NH artists! Thank you to everyone who submitted portfolios, and to for teaming up with us on this pilot program.

Be sure to check out NADA’s Maine Summer programming, July 30 & Aug 3, offering collection tours, curator conversations, and a panel talk at our Aug 2 Community day, among other events!

Slide 1: Artist list of studio visit recipients

Slide 2: Visit link in bio to learn more about their Maine Summer Programming, view full schedule of events and to register

Slide 3: Surf Point Community day Flyer; for more info and to register for the Aug 2 event, visit link in .me bio

07/07/2025

Join us for Community Day # 11 on Saturday, August 2, from 11am - 2pm at Surf Point in York Harbor, Maine!

The event will feature a panel discussion with Gallerists in Residence Lauren Marinaro of (New York, NY), Alex Nazari of .la , and Nicoletta Pollara of (Los Angeles, CA), Surf Point Executive Director , and NADA Executive Director ; Art installation by the Wild Knoll Foundation Garden, curated by ‘21; Anthotype Workshop with , a Foraged Feast by ; ; tours of our live-work oceanfront residency building, and more. Link in bio for free registration.

Other highlights:
- All are welcome, including leashed dogs (outdoors only)
- Buy merch and alumni editions
- Walk the trails on our 46-acre property
- Explore tidal pools and the oceanfront
- Visit .gallery , , and the , and make a day of it ☀️

Community Days are open and free to the public; please register for address and directions. For those who are able, we invite you to make a contribution to support our public programs. 🌊

Image courtesy of & 💐

06/05/2025

Some nice press from about this weekend’s lecture on Beverly Hallam by art writer Carl Little at the York Public Library ! Registration is open at the link in our bio.

06/02/2025

Did you ever want to learn about one of the two visionaries behind Surf Point? Join us this Saturday June 7 at 2pm for “Beverly Hallam: Artist as Innovator,” at the York Public Library , a talk by Carl Little. *Please arrive before 2pm to view the exhibition on the second floor.*

In his illustrated talk, art critic and author Carl Little will revisit Hallam’s life and art (1923-2013), highlighting this fearless innovator who explored cutting-edge techniques ahead of her time - from acrylic to computer graphics. Carl spent many hours with Hallam preparing his book: Beverly Hallam: An Odyssey in Art (1998). In addition to her wide range of artistic interests, Hallam also built a legacy as an advocate for artists, in part by being a founder of the Barn Gallery in Ogunquit and conceiving of Surf Point as a residency for artists.

Little’s book will be available for sale and signing after his presentation.

Space is limited - more info and registration via the link in our bio.

This event is part of a Surf Point partnership with the York Public Library exploring the exhibition Beverly Hallam: Chasing Light open from May 13 through August 27, 2025.

1: “…and the Price of Caviar My Deah!” by Beverly Hallam, 1976, Lobster Shells, Fur, Glass Bubbles and Gold Metallic Board on Masonite, 8.25 x 11.5 in, Courtesy of Surf Point
2: “Electronic Egg Delivery” by Beverly Hallam, 1973, Oil Monotype on Strathmore, 20 x 14 in, Courtesy of Surf Point
3: Beverly Hallam making a monoprint in her studio

06/01/2025

First known time we have sighted a turtle at Surf Point!

05/12/2025

We are pleased to announce a pilot residency in partnership with the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) taking place July 28 – August 4. The program brings together NADA gallerists Lauren Marinaro of Marinaro (New York, NY), Alex Nazari of Gattopardo (Los Angeles, CA), and Nicoletta Pollara of Night Gallery (Los Angeles, CA) for a week-long residency at Surf Point. During their time on site, the gallerists will connect with Maine and New Hampshire artists through studio visits, conversations, and shared meals.

On Monday, May 19th at 12pm, we will open an application portal via our website for eligible artists to submit their portfolios for review by the visiting gallerists. Our aim is to bring greater visibility to the region’s artists, promote collaborative cultural exchange, and support the larger arts ecosystems that artists and gallerists operate within. After we receive 150 applications, the submissions will close. All submissions will be reviewed by the visiting gallerists, and a total of 9 applicants will be selected to receive studio visits from the visiting gallerists.

This call is open to working artists age 21+ who reside in Maine or New Hampshire and are not currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.

On August 2, 2025, Surf Point will host a public Community Day at Surf Point, during which all are invited to tour the residency, meet the gallerists, and partake in scheduled activities and food offerings.

05/07/2025

We are six days away from the opening of Beverly Hallam: Chasing Light at the York Public Library , curated by UMass Fine Arts Center Visual Arts Director Kristina Durocher! Please join us on Tuesday, May 13th from 5-7pm to view the exhibition of Surf Point’s founder and first Artist-in-Residence. There will be remarks from Kristina, Surf Point, the York Public Library, as well as some light bites and live music.

Beverly Hallam: Chasing Light celebrates the visionary work of Beverly Hallam (1923–2013), a vital member of Ogunquit’s art community and a pioneering contemporary realist. Known for her innovative mastery across media, Hallam seamlessly integrated photography into her paintings and prints, shaping luminous compositions. From coastal scenes to floral still lifes to digital abstractions, this exhibition explores Hallam’s lifelong use of photography in her pursuit to capture and express the elusive nature of light.

Accompanying the exhibition is a full length essay on Hallam’s practice by Kristina Durocher; a chronology of Hallam’s life by Olga Herrera; an online catalogue of her work held at Surf Point; and two Hallam limited editions for sale in support of Surf Point’s programs.

The exhibition will be on view through August 27, and will be accompanied by additional public programming. Please visit our website via link in bio for more info and to register.

03/20/2025

Some highlights from Kaitlin Kylie Pomerantz’s 24 day residency at Surf Point this February - March. In Kaitlin’s words:

“I spent my precious Surf Point time immersed in studio and exploring the SP site + surroundings, libraries and tides

02/06/2025

Artist and educator Marc Handelman spent his 24-day residency at Surf Point creating artwork, connecting with nature, exploring the artbook library, and enjoying meals with fellow artists Jarid del Deo and Reuben Telushkin. Here are some images captured by Marc!

Slide 1: Portrait of Marc, taken by Kerry Constantino
Slide 2: “Surfpoint Moonrise on Jan 15th, 7:51 PM”
Slide 3: “Thank you Jack Whitten for Notes from the Woodshed, our collective daily tome”
Slide 4: “J.W. Objectives....”
Slide 5: “Night studio, Jan 24, 5:17 PM”
Slide 6: “WIP, working with the herbarium sheet archive of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, Jan 17th”
Slide 7: “WIP, Jan 28th”
Slide 8: “Snow flurries, Surfpoint, Jan 31, 10:40 PM”
Slide 9: “Studio wall. Works in Sumi ink and polymer on canvas. Beverly Hallam’s studio, Feb 2nd”
Slide 10: “Studio wall, raking view. Works in Sumi ink and polymer on canvas. Beverly Hallam’s studio, Feb 2nd”
Slide 11: “Research materials in the studio, Feb 3rd”
Slide 12: “Mini-frozen tidepool, Surfpoint, Jan 24th, 1:17PM”