FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon is holding a Handcrafted Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 30, at the Gilsland Farm headquarters off Route 1. The bazaar will feature handmade gifts by Maine artists as well as staff and volunteers. The Nature Store will be open and full of Maine and New England-made […]
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Deer Isle arts colony receives $4 million gift, the largest in its history
The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts received the money to establish an endowment to preserve its campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 27-Dec. 7
Greater Portland Exhibits/Galleries “Serenity – 2019,” Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island, paintings that evoke tranquility, through Nov. 30, richardboydartgallery.com. “Tall Tales and Short Stories” by Nancy Morgan Barnes, Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St., Portland, to Nov. 30, greenhutgalleries.me. “Autumn,” featuring John Wilkinson at Hawk Ridge Farm, 90 Minot Road, Pownal, 1-4 […]
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Art Calendar: Nov. 20-30
Greater Portland Auditions Casa Valentina by Harvey Fierstein, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 22; 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Portland Players Theater, 420 Cottage Rd., South Portland, portlandplayers.org. Exhibits/Galleries “Serenity – 2019,” Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island, paintings that evoke tranquility, through Nov. 30, richardboydartgallery.com. “Tall Tales and Short Stories” by Nancy Morgan Barnes, […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 11-21
Get Bach Greater Portland Exhibits “Visible Discourse from Maine’s Western Foothills,” Union of Maine Visual Artists, Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., works by Diana Arcadipone, Don Best, Nikki Millonzi and Judith Schneider, to Sept. 28. Thursday 9/12 Louisa Wickard Paintings, artist’s reception 5:30 p.m. Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, to Nov. 9. […]
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Partnership designed to inspire artists of color
Grant funding will help connect Maine College of Art students with professional artists from around the world.
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Commentary: TV host who scoffed at Prince George got it wrong – ballet is for boys, too
The art form teaches discipline, artistry and fitness, and no child’s interest in it should be stifled.
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Writer finds niche in Russian translation
Lisa Hayden of Scarborough transforms her love of the language and literature into a career.
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MECA, Indigo Arts form mentorship program for artists of color
A new $75,000 challenge grant will support paid internships, among other efforts.
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Maine International Film Festival to kick off Friday in Waterville
The 22nd annual festival, which takes place July 12-21 at Railroad Square Cinema and the Waterville Opera House, will include films, workshops, receptions and parties for film enthusiasts to interact with writers, directors, producers and actors.