The painting’s value was estimated at between $1.2 and $1.8 million and it shows Monhegan Island buildings that now house an art museum.
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Maine art galleries showcase dozens of artists in summer shows
The state’s galleries will include the work of established artists as well as up-and-comers.
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2 art exhibits in Woolwich, Portland illuminate in more ways than one
Both artists in new shows at Sarah Bouchard and Elizabeth Moss galleries are non-American voices.
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Skowhegan Indian sculpture has a new owner
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce is passing the torch to a nonprofit launched by local café owner Joe Almand.
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Yarmouth artist’s canvas is a salt marsh
Mitchell Rasor merges art and environment by creating watercolor paintings in the tidal marsh along the Royal River. An award-winning film about his work will screen at the Portland Museum of Art.
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Music, book, movie picks for de-stressing in the new year | Column
‘We all need a respite from the stress of 2025, and indulging in good music, books and movies is a must for our psyches in 2026,’ Amy Calder writes.
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Skowhegan Indian still needs new owner, although someone is interested
Joe Almand, who helped with the sculpture’s last major restoration in 2014, said he has submitted a proposal to restore the local landmark.
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Portland artists reimagine ‘The Messiah’ as a modern immigration story
‘Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio’ will bring spoken word poetry and gospel music to The Hill Arts from Nov. 14 to 16.
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At Portland’s Victoria Mansion, an artist considers a history of slavery
The museum commissioned a painting to illuminate sparse records.
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Chainsaw artist breathes new life into South Portland tree stump
Josh Landry, of North Anson, has been carving since he was 16. His work even caught the attention of Stephen King.