The following is artist, David Witbeck, statement on MaineArt.com In the first 18 years of my life, I probably spent no more than three or four weeks on family vacations anywhere near salt water. And yet, for some reason, I always drew pictures of fishing boats, lighthouses and stormy seascapes, and read every sea story in the school library. In […]
by Morgan Rogers Pottery is very much alive and well in Maine and offers visitors a unique view inside workshops during the annual Maine Pottery Tour. Maine artisan studios across the state open their doors for tours during Mother’s Day weekend in May. “The Maine Pottery Tour was started when Lori Watts of Fine Mess Pottery contacted several potters in […]
On January 9, 2014, the University of Maine will celebrate the opening of its new Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC). The IMRC Center is more than 15,000 square feet and consists of Intermedia graduate research labs, two computer/technology classrooms, an electronics lab, a prototyping lab, CNC lab, fabrication lab, seminar room and distance classroom node, visiting researcher lab/studio, audio recording studio, video editing suites, electronic and experimental music studio, adaptive presentation environment, sound stage, film and video production studio, 3D and immersive visualization presentation environment, and an outdoor performance space and film presentation stage.
BY MORGAN ROGERS The Colby College Museum of Art, now the largest art exhibition space in Maine, held a community celebration with art, live music, and free food on July 14, 2013. The new Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion opened to the public with an additional 10,000 square feet of exhibition space. The celebration’s centerpiece was the installation of “The Lunder Collection: […]
Classical music is loved, celebrated and fostered at the Bowdoin International Music Festival By Ramona du Houx and Morgan Rogers in Maine Insights As the music from five students filled the air with Karen Tanaka’s Invisible Cure, a contemporary chamber music piece from Japan, everyone present at Bowdoin College was enthralled. The piece was performed with such bravado and intensity […]
This is one of a series of interviews with members of the Kennebec Valley Art Association (KVAA), and artists and community members who have been influential in shaping the Harlow Gallery and the KVAA. These short videos by Art Mayers were filmed in 2013, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Harlow Gallery in 1963. Former board member and volunteer treasurer Scott Cowger talks about putting the Harlow’s financial house in order in the 1990s and how the presence of the Harlow Gallery has enriched the cultural life of Hallowell. Visit the Harlow gallery here.
The following is the article that went with the photos on Maine Insights.
My family and ancestors have lived, hunted and fished along Maine’s seacoast and in the valley of the Penobscot River since the Ice Age. Migrating between the coast and inland forests, they paddled bark canoes on rivers, across lakes and along salt-water bays, pausing to set up camp for a few weeks or months at a time. One of my forefathers was Chief Madockawando who camped seasonally at the headwaters of the Bagaduce (now called Walker Pond), just a few miles from Eggemoggin Reach. One of his daughters, my foremother Pidianiske, married young French military officer Jean-Vincent d’Abbadie, who was stationed at Fort Pentagoet toward the end of the 17th century. This French colonial stronghold stood at a strategic location […]
In Gardiner, Maine the annual Holiday Pottery Shop has been selling handcrafted artisan works from December 8th. Adding to the creative economy that has revitalized downtowns across the state this holiday shop offers unique pottery, scarves, jewelry and treasures awaiting discovery. The Holiday Pottery Shop is located at 287 Water Street in Gardiner and will be open 10-6 everyday until […]
When Marty Pottenger came to Portland, Maine seven years ago after living in New York City she felt compelled to get involved with her community. With fresh insights she took on challenges most people would shy away from and perceived she could inspire like-minded citizens to help their city through art. Since then, her arts nonprofit Terra Motto Inc.has partnered […]
INSIGHTS can help artists & writers with public relations— There are so many artists and writers in Maine that don’t receive the attention they should have. For many creative people in the state finding a way to gain more exposure to a wider audience is still dependent upon being able to garner the attention of the media. A new public relations company Insights, can help. The actual concept of having a media relations firm focusing on artists and writers is unique in Maine.
Polar Bear & Company has been printing quality books and art since 1997 in Solon, Central Maine. Vision: We strive to enhance the quality of life through literature and art. Mission: To give well-intentioned, creative people avenues for their words, wisdom, wit and other talents so they can reach individuals to make stronger communities. Democracy flourishes when creativity is allowed freedom of expression. We publish books and produce art to open one’s imagination and to inspire.
Maine Insights — Statewide newsmagazine Maine Insights hopes to inspire people to become actively involved their communities and state politics by highlighting the work people in Maine are doing to make a difference in the lives and livelyhoods of Mainers. The publication highlights the positive areas of Maine’s economy that are growing with reports on the legislature, innovation, inventions, and the creative economy. Maine Insights is known for in-depth reports and interviews with the people who make change happen for the betterment of Maine. It also reports on areas where justice is not being served so change might happen.
Ramona du Houx has been creating website designs using her photographs or art since 2006. She works closely with clients. Technicians that specialize in social media and IT management are also contracted by Ramona to ensure the needs of every client. As Ramona is a professional photographer her talents are often incorporated into a design when she photographs the location, person, or product for a site. This is unique to INSIGHTS. Ramona uses her art and design background along with her natural composition sense to create websites that intrigue and inform. The banner designs are a big part of branding the website as it is the first item anyone sees. Ramona creates these special headers according to clients wishes. If […]
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