The paintings of Lewiston artists Susan and Paul Boucher, owners of Windows to Nature whose avid love of Maine’s outdoors inspires their work and lives, will be on display in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Susan has been interested in some kind of art since she […]
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A portrait by Gustav Klimt has been sold for $32 million at an auction in Vienna
Klimt left the painting, with small parts unfinished, in his studio when he died of a stroke in early 1918.
Waterville community mural project inspires hope on Earth Day
The mural, titled ‘How Humanity Managed To Save the Planet,’ was developed by high school students working with a local artist and completed Sunday by community members.
Retiring federal judge is latest subject for Belfast portrait artist
Maine artist Maxwell Nolin recently unveiled the official portrait of retiring Chief U.S. District Judge Jon Levy, which will hang in the federal courthouse in Portland.
Wicked Illustrations to host annual Student Art Show
Celebrate the accomplishments of youth artists during our 16th annual Student Art Show from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at Wicked Illustrations in Lewiston. Artwork from K-12 students will be on display from Lewiston Public Schools, Saint Dominic Academy and Wicked Illustrations. An awards ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Awards are given […]
Paintings by local artist on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of local artist Jennifer Gammon are on display during the month of April in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Raised on a small family farm in Sumner, Gammon found her passion for art while a student at Buckfield High School. She attended the University […]
Opening reception planned for exhibit of astro-photography on display in RFA gallery
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plan to host an artist reception celebrating the works of regional photographers Ben Pearson and Nick Leadley from 5:30-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., in Rangeley. The exhibit continues through Tuesday, […]
Skowhegan Indian sculpture could be removed if chamber of commerce cannot find new owner
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce, which owns the 62-foot-tall sculpture of a Native American fisherman, has offered the artwork to the town of Skowhegan, before seeking other potential owners.
A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message
Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, England, and has become one of the world’s best-known artists.
‘Into the Fire’ exhibit on display at UMF Art Gallery
The art of Anagama pottery will be on view March 22 through April 28.