York Hospital Café Gallery Showcases Coastal Watercolors by Bruce McMillan

Early in her career, famed artist Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) painted her views and impressions of seaweed, clams, and sunrises at Long Sands Beach in York, Maine, over a period of four years during the 1920s. A hundred years later, inspired by letters Georgia wrote during her time in York Beach, Maine artist Bruce McMillan painted 27 watercolor paintings in and around the same area, with Georgia O'Keeffe's words in mind. The watercolors are on display in the online art gallery and at the York Hospital cafeteria through August 31. Each painting is accompanied by an excerpt from one of Georgia O’Keeffe’s letters.

Prior to focusing on painting, Bruce McMillan enjoyed a successful, decades-long career as the author and illustrator of 45 children’s books. His work received numerous awards and commendations such as NY Times Best Illustrated, American Library Association’s Booklist starred reviews, and the 2006 Katahdin Award for lifetime achievement to recognize a Maine author or illustrator’s outstanding body of work in children’s literature. Bruce is a signature member of the Vermont Watercolor Society, and a member of the Icelandic Watercolor Society, the Plein Air Painters of Maine, and the Art Guild of Kennebunk (Maine). You can find more information about Bruce McMillan and his art on his website, The Art of Bruce.

Meet the Artist: Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m.
Stop by the York Hospital Café Gallery, 1 Loving Kindness Way, York, Maine, for a special opportunity to meet the artist and explore the exhibit.

The exhibit will be on display in the York Hospital Café through August 31, 2025, and a portion of all sales will support the Caring for All Fund at York Hospital. Click to view the online art gallery 24/7.

To make a gift to the Caring for All Fund, click here.

For more information, please contact the York Hospital Philanthropy Office at (207) 351-2385 or philanthropy@yorkhospital.com.