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Hog Island Plan Your Visit

Hog Island Arts Getaway

August 16-18, 2026

Situated in the peaceful and picturesque landscape of Muscongus Bay, Hog Island is a fantastic destination for artistic inspiration.

This two-night 鈥渕ini program鈥 is an excellent opportunity to experience a taste of Hog Island鈥檚 beauty. In this 鈥渃hoose your own art adventure鈥 session you will have the option to spend the day working on your own or joining short workshops in a variety of techniques.

Whatever you choose, our expert artist instructors will be available to guide you. You will have access to Hog Island鈥檚 wealth of inspiration: a stunning coastal environment, a science lab with an extensive collection of bird specimens, and a touch tank and live specimens from the intertidal zone. At the end of the day you can share your work with your fellow artists in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Registration is Open!
Act now to ensure you can join Hog Island Arts Getaway!

August 16: Participants arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 pm and settle into their accommodations. The 5:00 pm Welcome Circle is followed by dinner and a presentation about the scientific and artistic history of Hog Island.

August 17: Breakfast! Followed by optional workshops which may include relief printmaking, sketching from live and prepared natural history specimens, and painting the island landscape. After lunch is creative solo time, during which you will have the opportunity to put your new skills to work and/or explore the island. Before dinner we will gather informally to share our work and discoveries from the day, and after dinner we will enjoy an evening program.

August 18: Breakfast! And departure back to the mainland.

Pricing: $650

Maine residents are eligible for a $100 in-state discount for this session! After you register, contact hogisland@audubon.org to confirm your residency and the discount will be applied to your account. 

The base registration fee includes meals, housing, instruction, and all field trips. This price is based on a standard shared room (with 2 twin beds) and a shared bathroom. A limited number of upgraded accommodations are available for an additional cost. Two upgrade options are a single room for solo travelers or a room with a private bath for two people traveling together.鈥疶here are no single rooms with private bathrooms available. Please see the鈥lodging page鈥痜or more information.鈥 

Participants must arrange their own transportation to and from the 糖心传媒 dock in Bremen at the start and end of the session. Please see the transportation page鈥痜or more information. 

Special Scholarships Available!

There are several scholarship opportunities available to help participants attend Hog Island sessions! Please see the鈥scholarships page鈥痜or more information about Hog Island Scholarships. You should also check with your local 糖心传媒 chapter or bird club for additional opportunities.

There are no prerequisites for this program! Artists of all skill levels are welcome. 

Portable field sketching supplies are recommended. Full materials supply list coming soon!

Director: Sherrie York

Instructors: Sean Murtha and Barry Van Dusen

NOTE: 糖心传媒 reserves the right to alter itineraries, instructors and particular arrangements, or to substitute similar itineraries or arrangements, at no penalty. If 糖心传媒 cancels a session, it will issue full refunds of all deposits or payments to the paid participants.