Local artist Richard Allen will give a presentation on Abstract Art at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. The theme of his talk is expressed in the following quote by the painter Fairfield Porter: “The important thing for critics to remember is the subject matter in abstract painting and the […]
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‘Full Circle’ spotlights artist Eamon White’s development
An opening reception for Maine artist and designer Eamon White’s exhibit, “Full Circle,” will be held on from 5:30-7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, at the LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. The exhibition features White’s artistic development from high school to now, highlighting his bold social justice portraits and freestyle shoe designs; artwork from his […]
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Maine photographer’s work on display in hospital gallery
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Maine Art Quilts members find inspiration in abstract art for exhibit
Members of Art Quilts Maine share their latest works through Friday, April 28, at the Stonewall Gallery at the Yarmouth History Center. For this show, members were challenged to find inspiration from abstract art. The result is a panoply of rich color and texture. There will be a free opening reception from 4-6 p.m. on […]
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Maine MILL unveils MAINER project at site of future home
A set of commissioned works of art are on display at the future home of The Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor. The museum collaborated with artist Pigeon to create portraits of Lewiston-Auburn residents to add to the existing MAINER series. Six portraits are on display on the side of the former Camden Yarns […]
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Student Art Show on display for Youth Art Month at Gallery 302
Artwork by students from Lake Region High School is on display for the 2023 Student Art Show at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. Thanks to the encouragement of the art teachers and the willingness of the student artists to share their work with us, we are able to participate in the national celebration of visual arts […]
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Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture raises more than $21 million
The capital campaign was the most significant fundraising effort in the history of the school, which was established in 1946 in Madison and covers more than 350 acres.
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Meet Pat Corrigan, Portland’s accidental muralist
From the five moons of Pluto at Mayo Street Arts to a leaf-covered tree design replacing the Greyhound bus station mural, you don’t have to walk far in the city to encounter Corrigan’s work.
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Maine Voices: What celebrity art reveals about the changing world of contemporary art
Art has long been elevated above entertainment. But the buzz around shows by the likes of Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp challenges the usual gatekeepers’ status.
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Collection of works by local artist on display in Gritty’s Art and Ale Window
Local artist and chef Jules Muzyka is the next featured artist in the Gritty’s Art and Ale Window. Her series on display is called “Organized Chaos” and features pieces from her collection created during a time of transformation and growth. Muzyka has lived in Maine since she was just 2 months old. She started painting […]