The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation was founded in 2015 by artists Joan Beauregard and David Ellis in Rockland.
Bob Keyes
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.
Whom does the view of Katahdin belong to?
An observation tower put up for hikers changed the view for artists, a conflict that could continue with more development in the area.
Friendship artist shows peaceful paintings at her newly reopened gallery
The year-old Salt Pond Gallery is in a charming former schoolhouse.
New studio complex for artists set to open in Portland
The developer of a new building at Cassidy Point wanted to fill a need for affordable studio space in the city.
Maine music venues, theaters relying on federal relief to reopen
One promoter believes arts venues will close without funding this week.
Portland Ovations grant to fund series featuring performing artists of color
The arts presenter is partnering with the Indigo Arts Alliance and the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center.
With master’s students back in class, MECA already in first phase of reopening campus
The art school in downtown Portland plans to bring back all 500 of its students by September.
Waterfall Arts wins $100,000 grant from Jane’s Trust
The money will pay for renovations and operating costs.
New gallery expands presence of family of artists in Castine
Husband-and-wife painters Josh Adam and Susan Parish Adam open a downtown space with their jewelry-making sister-in-law, Julia Parish.
Former gas station becomes a canvas for artwork fueled by racial reckoning
Counting from Thirteen, a temporary public art project, is to be unveiled Saturday at what was once the Gulf Express Mart at 754 Congress St. in Portland.