“Directors’ Cut: Selections from the Maine Art Museum Trail” at the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is a mini-retrospective of 200 years of Maine culture with contributions from eight museums statewide. Some artists included are: Winslow Homer, Marsden Hartley and the Wyeths – along with the supporting tier of Maine art royalty, from John Marin and Rockwell Kent to Robert […]
By Robin Clifford Wood Jennifer Sapiel Neptune — artist, anthropologist, educator and member of the Penobscot Nation — has integrated her myriad skills to intertwine the past and the present, giving life to the future of her community. Her most recent reproduction from Penobscot history was a ceremonial headdress, cuffs and a collar, hand-decorated with intricate beadwork. It took Jennifer […]
Many people in Maine know John Calvin Stevens’ architecture, which graces our landscape. However, few of us know him as an artist. Through July 19th, UNE’s Portland campus art gallery (716 Stevens Avenue) is showing the collection of his art, the first such showing since his death. Admission is free. Times: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 1 – 4 pm; Thur […]
Fogfest, a local international music festival, is expanding this year to include art. This is an opportunity for new and seasoned artists to exhibit their works to a diverse audience.The Fogfest team would like to invite interested artists from both Canada and the US to submit photos and a description of their work. Fogfest will display pieces from selected artists […]
Photographer Mary Ellen Mark died May 25, 2015 at the age of 75. She is best known for her striking portraiture and investigative documentary work, which spanned over 40 years. Mark’s emotional photographs capture the lives of those often overlooked and underappreciated. Her work took her around the world, from India to homeless shelters across upstate New York. “I’m just […]
The University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor is featuring dozens of works by well-known American pop artist Andy Warhol. Warhol gained recognition in the 1960s and 1970s and was known for challenging the idea of “what makes art.” The current exhibit, called “Andy Warhol: Photographs & Screenprints,” features a blend of pieces owned by the museum, a […]
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Yellow Corn with Lid, by Theresa Secord is one of 78 Maine Indian baskets on view at Maine Fiberarts in Topsham through June 30. Maine Indian Basketry is an exhibition on view now through June 30 at Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St. in Topsham. The exhibition includes 78 baskets woven by more than 30 Wabanaki basketmakers, loaned from 12 different […]
Hunger Mountain has a call for the Howard Frank Mosher Short Fiction Prize Deadline 06-30-2015 An annual contest for short fiction. A chance for your fiction to be read by Hunger Mountain editors and guest judges. One first place winner receives $1000 and publication. Two honorable mentions receive $100 each, and are considered for publication. $20.00 entry fee for each entry.
River Arts in Damariscotta, is inviting artists to submit work for its upcoming “Abstract” exhibition in any media. Work can be submitted during gallery hours anytime up to 4pm on Saturday, May 23rd at 4 pm. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 29, from 5-7. The exhibition will hang until June 25th.
Finally, a children’s book in four languages! To see the full book please go Here. Journey with Clipper, the adorable Maine island puppy, as he takes children into his world, while teaching them their ABC’s in English, French, Spanish, and Japanese. One painting leads into the next, as children follow bubbles throughout the book. This unique concept gives children continuity, as they discover other languages. Reading Clipper’s ABC’s in English, French, Spanish, and Japanese children and adults fall in love with the puppy in the different circumstances the artist, Ramona du Houx, depicts him in. Some are humorous, some serious. Children eagerly try to pronounce the different words, as if Clipper has given them the courage to do so. Clipper […]
A Native American flutist will perform an enchanting, all-ages show at the Unity College Center for the Performing Arts in June. Gareth Laffely is a gifted 17-year-old Native American flute sensation, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer who has enjoyed a tremendous run since the release of his debut album, “The Journey,” in 2013. Laffely will take the UCCPA stage on […]
Former President Jimmy Carter has been an advocate for human rights for most of his life. One year after leaving the Oval Office, the former US President and his wife Rosalynn Carter, founded the Carter Center, dedicated to advancing peace and health worldwide. He worked tirelessly building homes for Habitat for Humanity and has traveled the global helping people in […]
Djordje Jevtic, an exchange student from Belgrade, Serbia, who is attending Scarborough High School, has won the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s First District. His submission was a distinctive self-portrait in acrylic. “I’m always amazed by the quality of work that Maine students submit to this competition. I’m excited that Djordje’s work will represent our state at the Capitol—it […]
The trustees of the Windsor Fair are interested in obtaining a design suitable for reproduction on posters and t- shirts to be sold at the Windsor Fair. Artwork should reflect some aspect of this traditional agricultural fair. The selected entry will receive a prize of $1,000.00. The Windsor Fair will retain all rights to the design. Additional information may be […]
Ton Dubbeldam was born in the small town of Schoonhoven, Holland in 1957. His father was a musician and his grandfather a painter. As a boy his passion for art was fueled by trips to Paris and the French countryside where he was inspired by the works of Impressionist masters Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, and Klimt. I just had to […]
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