About Courthouse Gallery
Karin and Michael Wilkes founded Courthouse Gallery Fine Art in 2006 with a mission to present high-quality artworks through curated exhibitions. Their stable includes established artists, whose work can be found in major collections nationally, emerging artists, and estates. Through a rotating schedule of concurring solo and group exhibitions, artist’s talks, events, and guest speakers, the Gallery has become a destination where artists, collectors, and friends gather to continue the conversation about Maine’s role in American art.
The Gallery is housed in Ellsworth’s historic courthouse and registry of deeds, two 1830s Greek revival buildings with over 4500 square feet of exhibition space. The Wilkeses, who purchased the buildings from the City of Ellsworth in 2005, beautifully renovated both buildings; restoring the original red birch hardwood floors, plaster walls, and 14-foot-high tin ceilings to their former grandeur. Both buildings are listed listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A large-scale sculpture park occupies the sweeping lawn out front.
In 2012, the Wilkeses began publishing a line of fine art books under the imprint Marshall Wilkes to celebrate and document the work of Maine-inspired artists and art history. For more information on titles published by Marshall Wilkes visit marshallwilkes.com
A Fine Art Destination
Courthouse Gallery Fine Art is conveniently located in the heart of the Acadia region, which includes Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, the Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle, and the Schoodic Peninsula. If you reside, or summer, in the region, the Gallery is just a short drive from any direction. Those from further away will find plenty to do in the region. Collectors cruising along the Maine coast are welcome, and with one day’s advance notice, the Gallery will provide complimentary pick-up service from local marinas.
Courthouse Gallery is located in Ellsworth on Court Street at the intersection of Routes 1 and 3, and Route 172. For those who would like to receive announcements about upcoming exhibitions and events, please click here Contact Us.
Art Collecting
The Wilkeses offer consulting services to individuals and corporations looking to place fine art and sculpture in their homes, gardens, corporate headquarters, businesses, and offices. The Wilkeses can help you begin an art collection or add to an existing collection, and they will work with you to provide the best value for your budget or space limitations. Although a visit to the gallery is encouraged, the Wilkeses will gladly make an on-site visit to your home or office. They will work directly with you, or with your interior designer or landscape architect to help you select appropriate art for your taste and environment.
Consign your Artwork
The Wilkeses welcome inquiries from collectors and individuals who may wish to sell or consign their art works. Please send us a message Contact Us to make an appointment for a consultation.