Bob Keyes writes about the visual and performing arts for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He appreciates that his job requires him to visit museums and attend plays and concerts across Maine, and most enjoys interviewing artists in their studios. He’s a New Englander by birth, and has lived in Maine off and on, most recently since 2002. He lives in Berwick with his wife, Vicki, and their son Luke.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2020
Bridgton Hospital nurse to play violin in Carnegie Hall virtual concert
Sara Kapinos is among a dozen health care workers from across the country who will perform Thursday with the famed violinist Joshua Bell.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2020
Skowhegan-trained painter Hunt Slonem shows what he’s been up to since college
The New York artist says his schooling in Maine was critical to his career.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2020
Singers take to a field to record holiday concert
Bay Chamber Concerts will present the performance virtually on Sunday.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2020
For outgoing director, Maine Arts Commission fellowships reflect breadth of the best
Julie Richard, who is leaving to become director of an arts center in Arizona, announces grants to 7 artists across a range of fields and disciplines.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
Portland Museum of Art selects artists for exhibition about 2020
The 25 artists were chosen from 900 submissions.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
Artist uses photos to create sublime Maine scenes
Green Lion Gallery, formerly in Bath and now online, shows the photomontages of Lilian Day Thorpe.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Maine legislators back unionization effort at Portland Museum of Art
The 40 lawmakers urge the PMA, which opposes the effort, to ‘not engage in any anti-union tactics’ before the employees vote in December.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2020
Exploring the men and motivations behind the Black Guards of Maine
A Maine Historical Society exhibit compiles photos, text and newspaper clippings about the experiences of Black soldiers sent to protect state sites during World War II.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Maine Arts Commission director resigns to take job in Arizona
Julie Richard, who has led the organization since 2012, will direct the Sedona Arts Center.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2020
Portland Ovations hires Maine artists to create new work about home
The organization is commissioning five artists and a museum to create new performance pieces.
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