Art and History collide at The Eastland Park Hotel The Gallery at the Eastland Park Hotel to feature meeting space and art in historic hotel

The Eastland Park Hotel, celebrating 80 years in Portland, Maine this year, celebrates a preview of The Gallery at the Eastland Park Hotel (in the space formerly occupied by Aucocisco Gallery), and the return of art to the Arts District hotel. The works of Maine artist, Mark Nutt, will be featured, in this preview with a reception in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk, on Friday, March 2nd, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Some refreshments will be provided by 157 Café, located in the hotel.

Mark Nutt creates vivid abstract works with vibrant colors. Working with oil paints he mixes himself, the images, unfettered by framing, erupt from the canvas in explosions of brilliant hues. More information on the artist may be found at www.marknutt.com.

Though The Gallery space is in the process of being renovated, the prospect of showing this important work was too exciting for the Eastland to pass up. Once renovation is complete, The Gallery at the Eastland Park Hotel will feature art by Maine artists, and meeting and function space for business and social events. This represents a unique opportunity for emerging artists, and a new concept for Portland that combines the history of the hotel, art, and service. This space is a great addition to the quaint Greenhouse, featuring a working fireplace and view of High Street, and the Eastland Ballroom, one of the last grand ballrooms in the state of Maine. Catering for meetings at the Eastland Park is provided by the hotel Food and Beverage Department, under the direction of Executive Chef, Jeff Souter.

The Eastland Park also features Portland's only rooftop lounge, Top of the East, with sweeping views of Portland and Casco Bay. Top of the East features specialty drinks, nightly specials, and half price appetizers during weeknight Happy Hours.

The Eastland Park Hotel is managed by Magna Hospitality based in Annapolis, Maryland.

For more information contact:

The Eastland Park Hotel

Phone 207-775-5411, Fax 207-775-0148

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