The first Friday of most month Wintergreen Arts Center participates in the First Friday Art Walk. This wider community event brings local businesses together to celebrate and showcase local artisans. The event is free and open to the public.
Wintergreen to feature tatoo artist Nichole Smith in February

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine—Wintergreen Arts Center will feature tattoo artist Nichole Smith of Buttercup Studio during the month of February. The opening reception of Nichole’s show will be held Friday evening, February 7, from 6:00 to 7:45, during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Live music to be provided by Janice Santos.
Nichole Smith was born and raised in Aroostook County. She has been tattooing for 16 years and specializes in black and grey style with a hint of neo-traditional. Nichole holds a master’s degree in interdisciplinary arts from Columbia College and owns a private studio in Presque Isle.
“We are excited to share the artistry of Buttercup Studio’s Nichole Smith,” said Gretchen Violette, Wintergreen’s event director. “As the culture of tattoos have evolved and become mainstream, we’re seeing more and more people express themselves through body art. The tattoo artist is often lost in the process but should be recognized for their ability to bring a client’s idea to fruition, and on a moving canvas no less!”
Wintergreen has invited Nichole’s clients to come and share their body art during her opening reception on February 7.
“Nichole is a highly respected and sought after tattoo artist,” said Gretchen. “We hope to see her artwork displayed in person by her clients, as photographs rarely do justice to body art.”
There are often special stories behind tattoos. Wintergreen hopes clients will reveal their stories during this live event.
Nichole’s opening receiption is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Live music by Janice Santos
About Wintergreen Arts Center: The Wintergreen Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006 and located in Presque Isle, Maine. Wintergreen is an organization based on the idea that inspiration, advocacy, and community can produce great things. Our mission is to stimulate creativity and curiosity through the arts in Aroostook County.

Wintergreen Arts Center and our participation in Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk is supported in part by the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.