Dennis Poirier grew up in Gloucester, where the colors, sights, and sounds of the busy port and fishing fleet inspire his work in this solo show. Join us for the reception on Saturday, June 24, from 1-3 PM.

Dennis learned to paint with John C. Terelak, Ted Goerschner, and Sal Grasso at the Gloucester Academy of Fine Arts in 1976, and later with Don Stone when he moved up to York County, Maine in 1982. He also studied in New York City at the Art Students League of New York with the great painter David A. Leffel and lived there in 1978 and 1979.

“I love painting year-round and especially in winter — outdoors and from life as much as possible — like all Cape Ann School painters, which of course I am proud to be.” – Dennis Poirier

Currently, Dennis teaches year-round to all ages and levels – and exhibits at the Wright Gallery in Cape Porpoise, Todd Bonita Gallery in Portsmouth and in Perkins Cove as well as Roux and Cyr gallery in Portland, Maine. To experience more of Dennis’ work please visit his website: Dennis Poirier Fine Art (dennispoirierstudio.com).