Artists, festivals and presenters are feeling the effects of the president’s policies on immigration enforcement, travel bans and sexual orientation.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Artist’s chisel transforms stump outside Peaks Island cafe into an octopus
A strong storm that hit the island nearly 3 years ago blew many trees to the ground. Doug Smith saw one stump that was left behind as an opportunity.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Local artist Lyell Castonguay shares his art journey
Block print artist Lyell Castonguay is from Livermore Falls.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Overhead costs too much to keep Lisbon Art Works open
Dozens of Lisbon artists sold and displayed their work at the shop over the roughly year it was open.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills Mercantile boosts local producers with The Artisan’s Marketplace
The Artisan’s Marketplace will be between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at 9 Market Square
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Boothbay foundation seeks submissions for exhibition
Works will be juried by Bob Keyes, former Arts and Culture writer for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, and now editorial director at Colby College in Waterville.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Photo album: Art Walk LA sounds off on a beautiful July evening
Artists, dancers, musicians converge on downtown Lewiston Friday night.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF welcomes back Markeith Chavous
Media Artist and UMF Graduate Markeith Chavous’ installation, titled “the waves and the mantram, part 1”, makes its North American debut at Chavous’ alma mater.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Careful restoration work keeps Victoria Mansion looking 19th-century new
Two highly skilled conservators from Massachusetts are focusing on the historic Portland home’s hallway, a project that’s part of the constant restoration work required to preserve the landmark.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
As plans for a storefront stall, Lisbon Artist Collective charges forward
The new nonprofit is working to develop new opportunities for community members to engage with art, while continuing to work toward opening a storefront for local artists to sell their creations.