The collection, which will wrap up its showing on Sunday, questions whether mass incarceration is the answer to society’s problems.
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Maine Arts Commission names new executive director
Amy Hausmann, who starts in August, is a veteran arts administrator who currently oversees the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, New York.
Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset hosts two shows in one exhibition
Maine Art Gallery is hosting two shows in its next exhibition, one on each floor of the historic Old Academy in Wiscasset. Running from June 13 through July 21, the first floor will feature works by artists who have been involved in MAG’s plein-air event, “Paint it! Wiscasset,” and the second floor will feature an […]
MECA&D alums support current students through annual Collect Art Show
The show and sale, featuring 425 pieces of art, takes place this week.
Boothbay Harbor gallery hosts exhibition of paintings by NYC transplant
Gleason Fine Art opens its 27th show Thursday, June 6, with plein-air painter Kevin Beers’ “On My Own.” The gallery will host a reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 7, and the exhibit runs through July 9. Leaving New York City for small-town Maine is a big decision for anyone, let alone for a former […]
Kennebunk Art Walk returns this summer
Starting June 14, the anticipated Kennebunk Art Walk returns for a summer of fun.
Sisters’ paintings featured at Boothbay Harbor gallery
Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor will be celebrating the paintings of two mid-20th century sisters — Anne (1911-1967) and Dorothy (1906-1984) Eisner — through June 25. A catalog with essays by noted arts writer Carl Little and Dorothy Eisner’s daughter (and Anne Eisner’s niece), Christie Eisner McDonald, is available for the asking. The reception […]
River Arts in Damariscotta opens new show celebrating beauty of Maine
A solo art show by Mark Malinowski titled “Maine Moments” opens in the River Room at River Arts in Damariscotta Thursday and runs through June 19. The show features Malinowski’s latest works celebrating Maine’s special places and the beauty, light, color and the wonder of living here. An opening reception with wine and a charcuterie […]
Loquat Shop finds right fit in Portland’s Arts District
More than 30 queer artists of color sell their clothing lines, accessories, ceramics and other work at the store.
Summer exhibition at Center for Maine Contemporary Art opens May 25
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art kicks off its summer season with the unveiling of three thought-provoking exhibitions that promise to captivate visitors. All are welcome to attend the free opening reception from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 25. The exhibition will be on display through Sept. 8. “NATURE CULT, SEEDED” by artist Donald Moffett marks […]