Supporters say ‘Many Stitches Hold Up the Sky’ was intended to depict the town’s increasing diversity. Critics say it missed the mark.
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‘True creative’ from Dresden discovers talent for painting during the pandemic
In need of a new creative outlet, musician and carpenter Scott Elliot started painting in early 2020 and hasn’t stopped. Now, people are buying his work.
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Art review: Similar techniques link shows from 2 artists – 1 emerging, 1 established
Maine painter Tessa Greene O’Brien is showing her work at Buoy in Kittery, while new Portland gallery Dunes displays the paintings of young New York-based artist Jamie Chan.
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Acclaimed artist Kim Jung Gi dies of a heart attack at age 47
Kim was known for his exceptional ability to draw intricate illustrations entirely from memory, with no references whatsoever, on large canvases with his trusty brush pen.
Posted inTimes Record
River Arts to host plein air painting workshop in Damariscotta
Mary Ann Heinzen will lead a plein air workshop at Pemaquid Light House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. Interested artists may register at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists of all levels are welcome, including beginners. This class will be a plein air, outdoor workshop. The class will start with a […]
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Financial hardship drives Harlow Gallery to close after nearly 60 years in downtown Hallowell
The Kennebec Valley Art Association, which runs the Harlow, will continue as a traveling arts organization.
Posted inTimes Record
Major Brunswick public mural project delayed
The installation of a 1,400-square-foot mural on the exterior of Fort Andross has been pushed to mid-2023 due to logistical hurdles and criticism of how the proposed mural depicts the area’s history.
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Massachusetts art museum workers schedule one-day strike
About 100 full- and part-time employees of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art are frustrated with contract negotiations.
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Wiscasset Art Walk features drum-making, displays
Sidewalk activities offer creative opportunities for kids and adults
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Brunswick artist celebrates the fishermen behind the industry
Matt Barter has used his creative talent to portray the working harbors of Maine for much of his life. Now he’s using is work to raise money for Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association.