Real Estate & Elegant Maine Living - The Way Life Should Be

Episod 17: The Art of Maine: Creativity, Community, and Collecting with Elizabeth Moss


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Host: Elise Kiely
Guest: Elizabeth Moss, Founder & Owner of Elizabeth Moss Galleries in Falmouth and Portland, Maine
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Episode Overview:

In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, host Elise Kiely welcomes Elizabeth Moss, a central figure in Maine’s vibrant art scene and the visionary founder of Elizabeth Moss Galleries. With locations in Falmouth and Portland, Elizabeth has been curating and promoting both emerging and established artists—many with strong Maine connections—since 2004.

Together, Elise and Elizabeth explore the power of art as a reflection of community, history, and culture. From the spiritual pull of Monhegan Island to the rediscovery of underrepresented women artists like Lynn Drexler, this conversation is a testament to Maine’s enduring artistic legacy. They also reflect on the intersections of entrepreneurship, family, and female empowerment, sharing personal stories from the early days of their careers while building businesses.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • 🎨 The significance of Monhegan Island in American art history
  • 💡 How Provenance in art parallels the value of storytelling in real estate
  • 🖼️ The overlooked brilliance of mid-century female abstract artists
  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 How Maine’s creative community is uniquely collaborative and welcoming
  • 👩‍💼 The power of partnerships—from real estate to art and design—with Nicola Manganello
  • 👶 Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood: lessons from Liz and Elise

Mentioned in the Episode:

  • Elizabeth Moss Galleries website
  • Elizabeth Moss Galleries on Instagram
  • Elizabeth Moss Galleries on Facebook

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