NORWAY — The BIG show at the Lajos Matolcsy Art Center in November 2017 was such a big hit that it’s being repeated. Western Maine Art Group will host “BIG 2” starting Nov. 2 at 480 Main St. The opening will be from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to […]
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Artists reflect on Kennebec River Rail Trail at the Harlow
HALLOWELL — The Harlow, in partnership with Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail (FKRRT), present “Life on The Trail,” an exhibition of artwork by 21 artists reflecting on the Kennebec River Rail Trail. The exhibition is on view Oct. 5-27, at The Harlow, 100 Water St. The public is invited to meet the artists at […]
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Build Maine rallies Lewiston arts community
LEWISTON — Artists were playing host Thursday as planning professionals and municipal leaders began arriving for the annual Build Maine conference. At an informal kickoff for this year’s conference, which officially takes place Friday, local artists and arts organizations rallied behind the high-profile mural by an internationally recognized artist to bring momentum to other local […]
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Farmington Public Library to raffle watercolor paintings
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Library has announced that its assistant director, Elena Kohout, is the winner of a quilted Elkon Silhouette wall hanging created by Sally Rowe. The hanging was part of a quilt display at the library. Artists Anstiss Morrill and Matiana Glass will display their paintings at the Farmington Public Library during the months of June and […]
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Kapow! Maine comic artists invade
So it’s a Friday night in Portland and I’m surrounded by some of the most influential comic artists in the state. The KAPOW! exhibit at the Maine Historical Society on Congress Street features artists who have worked for the likes of DC Comics, Cracked Magazine and Marvel. In the world of comics, some of these […]
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Sunday Indie Market returning
The Sunday Indie Market will return from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at DuFresne Plaza, where there will be local musicians, brews, food, truck fare, artists and artisans. The event is for the whole family, even four-legged friends.
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Teaberry Arts Council seeking artists for Black Mountain show
RUMFORD — The Teaberry Arts Council will host an art show from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, during Black Mountain’s annual Winterfest Weekend, member Liz Murphy said Tuesday evening. The Winterfest Weekend is a three-day celebration at Black Mountain that aims to bring the community together. Murphy said the Teaberry Arts Council was […]
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Tours of local artists’ studios on Oct. 19
The participating artists are: Richard Field, Ray Michaud, Kevin Callahan, Ian Orman, Anita Poulin, Michael Ranucci, Larry Stevens, Melanie Therrien, Debra Trafton, Jennifer Wadsworth and other artists. These artists work in a wide variety of mediums and styles. The map of the tour is available at Lyceum Gallery on Lisbon St. or can be downloaded […]
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Andover ‘senior’ art group to hold art show during Andover Old Home Days
ANDOVER — Wendy Hutchins and Pam Berry are excited about next month’s two-day Andover Old Home Days event. The pair and other “senior” artists, as they call themselves, paint together weekly. The group will convene an art show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. […]