Maine Art News: Maine Arts & Culture Online Magazine http://www.maineartscene.com Wed, 23 May 2012 22:13:33 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.maineartscene.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.maineartscene.com Maine Art News: Maine Arts & Culture Online Magazine http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Gigi-Aea-Exhibits-New-Paintings-Textiles-at-Old-Salts-Gallery.html (Image: Work by Gigi Aea) (Camden, ME) Gigi Aea's New Paintings and Textiles opens at Old Salts Gallery in Camden, Maine on Saturday, June 2nd with an artist's reception from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The paintings featured in this exhibition showcase two powerful sensibilities that foment in Aea’s work. They are a collection of sumi-e ink and pigment pieces on paper categorized by simple shapes and bold color delivered with dynamic, and gestural brush strokes. The textiles, in contrast, are intricate. Painted directly with dye on silk, they are magnificent explosions of color masterfully rendered to reveal opulent, primordial gardens... Wed, 23 May 2012 13:01:11 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Old-Salts-Gallery-in-Camden-Exhibits-Work-by-Gigi-Aea.html “New Paintings Textiles” Opens on Saturday, June 2nd (Camden, ME) Gigi Aea's New Paintings and Textiles opens at Old Salts Gallery in Camden, Maine on Saturday, June 2nd with an artist's reception from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The paintings featured in this exhibition showcase two powerful sensibilities that foment in Aea’s work. They are a collection of sumi-e ink and pigment pieces on paper categorized by simple shapes and bold color delivered with dynamic, and gestural brush strokes. The textiles, in contrast, are intricate. Painted directly with dye on silk, they are magnificent explosions of color masterfully rendered to... Wed, 23 May 2012 12:58:49 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Belfast-Artist-Daniel-Anselmi-Presents-New-Work.html (Image: Two New Works by Daniel Anselmi) (Belfast, ME) Artist Daniel Anselmi will be presenting new work at his studio as part of the Belfast June First Friday Artwalk. He will be presenting paintings,collages and several assemblages. An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 1st at his studio located at 75 Main Street in Belfast. For more information about the artist, please visit his website at maineartscene/daniel-anselmi.html (http://maineartscene/daniel-anselmi.html). Wed, 23 May 2012 11:17:43 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Belfast-Artist-Opens-Studio-with-New-Work.html Belfast Artist Holds Open Studio on Friday, June 1st (Belfast, ME) Artist Daniel Anselmi will be presenting new work at his studio as part of the Belfast June First Friday Artwalk. He will be presenting paintings,collages and several assemblages. An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 1st at his studio located at 75 Main Street in Belfast. (Image: Two New Works by Daniel Anselmi) Wed, 23 May 2012 11:10:11 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/STILL-LIFE-An-Exhibit-at-Betts-Gallery.html (Image: Painting by Stephanie Bartron-Miscione) (Belfast, ME) Betts Gallery at The Belfast Framer will be hosting a kickoff exhibit of the 2012 season on Friday, June 1st. There will be an opening reception from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. STILL LIFE is an exhibit of artists Stephanie Bartron-Miscione, Kerstin Engman, Kathleen Mack and Dina Petrillo. Their interpretation of the words “still lIfe” ranges from Images of beautiful eggs to a water faucet and much more. The work encompasses many individual unique styles. (Image: Celery with Elderberry by Dina Petrillo) About Petrillo's work, poet Rick Benjamin writes, Dina creates... Tue, 22 May 2012 09:31:12 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/New-Exhibit-Opening-June-1st-at-Betts-Gallery.html Four Artists Interpret Still Life (Belfast, ME) Betts Gallery at The Belfast Framer will be hosting a kickoff exhibit of the 2012 season on Friday, June 1st. There will be an opening reception from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. STILL LIFE is an exhibit of artists Stephanie Bartron-Miscione, Kerstin Engman, Kathleen Mack and Dina Petrillo. Their interpretation of the words “still lIfe” ranges from Images of beautiful eggs to a water faucet and much more. The work encompasses many individual unique styles. (Image: Painting by Stephanie Bartron-Miscione) Tue, 22 May 2012 09:25:26 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/High-Street-Studio-Gallery-Opens-New-Show-on-June-1st.html (Image: Croak by Julie Cyr) (Belfast, ME) High Street Studio and Gallery will be having an opening on Friday, June 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of the Belfast Friday Night Gallery Walk. A theme of ponds will be featured with paintings by Julie Cyr and Sheep Jones, clay work by Gail Savitz and Blue Moon Clay Carvers, and sculpture by Claude O'Donnell. Susan Tobey White will be showing new work continuing her food and dance series. Susan Tobey White founded High Street Gallery. She is well known for her generous and encouraging teaching style, and offers... Tue, 22 May 2012 09:07:57 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Six-Artists-Show-Work-at-High-Street-Studio-and-Gallery.html Opening is Part of June 2012 Belfast Art Walk (Belfast, ME) High Street Studio and Gallery will be having an opening on Friday, June 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of the Belfast Friday Night Gallery Walk. A theme of ponds will be featured with paintings by Julie Cyr and Sheep Jones, clay work by Gail Savitz and Blue Moon Clay Carvers, and sculpture by Claude O'Donnell. Susan Tobey White will be showing new work continuing her food and dance series. (Image: Croak by Julie Cyr) Tue, 22 May 2012 06:18:05 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Arts-Organizations-News/Waterfall-Arts-Launches-Indiegogo-Campaign-to-Raise-Funds.html (Belfast, ME) Waterfall Arts, with the help of a Project M design team, has launched an online fundraising effort at indiegogo.com (http://indiegogo.com) to cover the cost of needed renovations to the building’s basement, which is also known as the Fallout Shelter. Indiegogo has proven to be an effective way to support specific projects. The back story of the planned renovations is that early in 2012, a waterline break caused extensive damage to the basement and other parts of Waterfall Arts’ building. The Fallout Shelter was rendered unusable for hosting community events, concerts, exhibitions, meals, classes social events. Shortly... Mon, 21 May 2012 08:57:44 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Indiegogo-Campaign-to-Raise-Funds-for-Waterfall-Arts-Launched.html Online Fund Raising Campaign Underway to Help Fund Damage at Belfast Arts Center (Belfast, ME) Waterfall Arts, with the help of a Project M design team, has launched an online fundraising effort at indiegogo.com (http://indiegogo.com) to cover the cost of needed renovations to the building’s basement, which is also known as the Fallout Shelter. Indiegogo has proven to be an effective way to support specific projects. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:53:17 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Gallery-Walks/Final-Friday-of-the-Month-ArtWalk-in-Biddeford-Adds-New-Venues.html (Image: Painting by Susan Normand) (Biddeford, ME) Biddeford’s upcoming Final Friday of the Month ArtWalk on Friday, May 25th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm is adding new venues on Saco Island to its monthly event. Under the yellow awnings on Saco Island, located at 110 Main Street, Biddeford artist Patricia Flynn is hosting a grand opening of the new River Birch Gallery in Suite 1105. A collective of artists, including Flynn, Delphine Sherin, Julie Vohs, Jim Cotsis, Holly Brooks, and Rayne Grace Hoke will be showing their work. Other ArtWalk Venues Include: Next door to the River Birch Gallery, the Saco River... Mon, 21 May 2012 07:54:47 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Biddeford-ArtWalk-Features-New-Venues.html www.biddefordartwalk.com (http://www.biddefordartwalk.com) Join the Festivities on Friday, May 25th (Biddeford, ME) Biddeford’s upcoming Final Friday ArtWalk on Friday, May 25th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm is adding new venues on Saco Island to its monthly event. Under the yellow awnings on Saco Island, located at 110 Main Street, Biddeford artist Patricia Flynn is hosting a grand opening of the new River Birch Gallery in Suite 1105. A collective of artists, including Flynn, Delphine Sherin, Julie Vohs, Jim Cotsis, Holly Brooks, and Rayne Grace Hoke will be showing their work. (Image: Painting by Susan Normand) Mon, 21 May 2012 06:15:41 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Judy-ODonnell-Natures-Influences.html The Show Opens With an Artist's Reception on June 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm (Portland, ME) Heron Point Gallery is pleased to show the recent works by Falmouth artist, Judy O’Donnell. Judy has been a professional sculptor for over 30 years. For her, the work is all about nature and her respect for its ultimate power. This new show at Heron Point Gallery however isn’t just about sculpture but an unveiling of her most recent paintings. Paintings that explore animal spirits and the sacredness of the earth and mythical stories of powerful spirit guides that take on animal/human form. The... Wed, 16 May 2012 16:49:09 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Barbara-and-Susan-Beebe-Exhibition-at-Jonathan-Frost-Gallery.html Show Featuring Mother and Daughter Artists Opens on Friday, May 25th (Rockland, ME) The Jonathan Frost Gallery located at 21 Winter Street in Rockland, will open for its sixth summer season on Friday, May 25th, with the exhibition Beebe and Beebe: A Mother – Daughter Show. The public is cordially invited to a gala Artists’ Reception from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on the 25th, featuring live music by Steve Lindsay and Friends. The exhibit will run through July 4th. (Image: Spring Flowers with Burmese Embroidery by Barbara Beebe) Mon, 14 May 2012 17:38:48 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/David-Estey-Solo-Exhibit-at-Carver-Hill-Gallery-in-Rockland.html “Improvisations on Yupo” Opens on Friday, June 1st (Rockland, ME) David Estey is an amazing pictural linguist, creating a complex visual dialogue with this new, intuitive body of work. David arrived at this project very deliberately, and after 40+ years of consistent brush to surface effort. The show will open on the First Friday Art Walk in Rockland on June 1 from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. Improvisations on Yupo runs through July 3rd. (Image: Blue Figure by David Estey) Mon, 14 May 2012 14:14:23 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Jerri-Finch.html Jerri... Mon, 14 May 2012 12:52:53 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Call-to-Artists/New-Arts-Organization-Issues-Call-for-Benefit-Show.html (Waterville, ME) In early 2012, Waterville was awarded a $50,000 Creative Communities = Economic Development (CCED) Grant, the largest amount offered by the Maine Arts Commission. Through this grant, the city will be able to support the ongoing creative community and to cultivate new energy around the arts. Perhaps the biggest undertaking of this grant has been transition from Common Street Gallery (http://commonstreetgallery.com/) to the development of Common Street Arts (CSA), a new collaborative space dedicated to art education and exhibition, opening in July of 2012. In conjunction with this transition ARTworks, an inaugural, non-juried benefit show, will be... Mon, 14 May 2012 10:28:34 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Call-to-Artists-For-Inaugural-Show-at-Common-Street-Arts.html Common Street Gallery Transitions to Non-Profit Arts Center With Non-Juried Exhibit “ARTworks” (Waterville, ME) In early 2012, Waterville was awarded a $50,000 Creative Communities = Economic Development (CCED) Grant, the largest amount offered by the Maine Arts Commission. Through this grant, the city will be able to support the ongoing creative community and to cultivate new energy around the arts. Perhaps the biggest undertaking of this grant has been transition from Common Street Gallery (http://commonstreetgallery.com/) to the development of Common Street Arts (CSA), a new collaborative space dedicated to art education and exhibition, opening in July of 2012. In conjunction with... Mon, 14 May 2012 10:24:45 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Artists-Openings/Exhibits/Artist-Kenny-Cole-Exhibits-at-Monkitree-Gallery-Natural-Inclination.html (Image: Jay by Kenny Cole (http://kennycole.com)) (Gardiner, ME) Natural Inclination is a commemoration of two significant, personal milestones—it has been twenty-five years since Clare Marron, owner of Monkitree began working on environmental issues and two years since the gallery opened. A portion of proceeds from this show will benefit both the Natural Resources Council of Maine and Clean Water Action. There will be an opening reception on Friday May 18th, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. The show runs through July 20, 2012. The artwork in this show is informed by each artist's appreciation of the natural world, compassion... Mon, 14 May 2012 09:12:19 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Natural-Inclination-Exhibit-Featuring-Kenny-Cole.html At Monkitree Gallery Opening Friday, May 18th (Gardiner, ME) Natural Inclination is a commemoration of two significant, personal milestones—it has been twenty-five years since Clare Marron, owner of Monkitree began working on environmental issues and two years since the gallery opened. A portion of proceeds from this show will benefit both the Natural Resources Council of Maine and Clean Water Action. There will be an opening reception on Friday May 18th, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. The show runs through July 20, 2012. (Image: Jay by Kenny Cole (http://kennycole.com/)) Mon, 14 May 2012 07:05:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Cycle-of-Life-Compost-Paintings-by-Ed-Nadeau.html Painter Ed Nadeau on Exhibit in Belfast at the Maine Farmland Trust Gallery June 1st through July 11th. (Belfast, ME) For a fine art painter to devote a whole body of work to the subject of compost is certainly pushing the edge. But Ed Nadeau likes it that way. “Lots of art is rather safe these days,” he says. “Tough art has taken a back seat.” (Image: “Compost and Crow” by Ed Nadeau) Mon, 14 May 2012 06:42:48 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Solo-Exhibit-of-New-Work-by-David-Estey-at-Carver-Hill-Gallery.html (Image: Blue Figure by David Estey) (Rockland, ME) David Estey is an amazing pictural linguist, creating a complex visual dialogue with this new, intuitive body of work. David arrived at this project very deliberately, and after 40+ years of consistent brush to surface effort. The show will open on the First Friday Art Walk in Rockland on June 1 from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. Improvisations on Yupo runs through July 3rd. The pieces in this series were painted with acrylic paint—sometimes scratched with graphite—on Yupo. Yupo is a synthetic paper originally manufactured in Japan that holds super sharp edges... Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Heron-Point-Gallery-Exhibits-Judy-O-Donnell-Natures-Influences.html (Image: Swan Lady #2 by Judy O'Donnell) (Portland, ME) Heron Point Gallery is pleased to show the recent works by Falmouth artist, Judy O’Donnell. Judy has been a professional sculptor for over 30 years. For her, the work is all about nature and her respect for its ultimate power. This new show at Heron Point Gallery however isn’t just about sculpture but an unveiling of her most recent paintings. Paintings that explore animal spirits and the sacredness of the earth and mythical stories of powerful spirit guides that take on animal/human form. Nature’s Influences runs through July 28th. Her... Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Painter-Ed-Nadeau-on-Exhibit-at-Maine-Farmland-Trust-Gallery.html (Image: “Compost and Crow” by Ed Nadeau) (Belfast, ME) For a fine-art painter to devote a whole body of work to the subject of compost is certainly pushing the edge. But Ed Nadeau likes it that way. “Lots of art is rather safe these days,” he says. “Tough art has taken a back seat.” Ed Nadeau's exhibit in Belfast at the Maine Farmland Trust Gallery runs June 1st through July 11th. Nadeau sees his compost paintings as metaphors about the cycle of life. Reminiscent of Monet’s Haystacks, yet distinctively different in content, they catalyze a dialogue about death and rebirth.... Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Jonathan-Frost-Opens-2012-Season-with-Exhibit-of-Barbara-and-Susan-Beebe.html (Image: Spring Flowers with Burmese Embroidery by Barbara Beebe) (Rockland, ME) The Jonathan Frost Gallery located at 21 Winter Street in Rockland, will open for its sixth summer season on Friday, May 25th, with the exhibition Beebe and Beebe: A Mother – Daughter Show. The public is cordially invited to a gala Artists’ Reception from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on the 25th, featuring live music by Steve Lindsay and Friends. The exhibit will run through July 4th. Barbara Beebe and her daughter Susan have been creating art for decades, sometimes apart, but often together. Their work shares a joyousness... Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Special-Screenings/Screening-of-Dan-Wood-s-40-WEST.html (Bar Mills, ME) The feature film, 40 WEST, written by and starring Jennifer Porter, directed by Dana Packard, and featuring legendary entertainer Wayne Newton, was shot entirely in Buxton and Hollis in April and May of 2010 - primarily on a set built in the Saco River Grange Hall (http://www.sacorivergrangehall.org). Since its premiere in New York City in October, 2011, the critically acclaimed film has won or been nominated for fifteen US and International awards. Dan Wood’s documentary chronicles the making of 40 WEST, and includes multiple interviews and great footage of all aspects of the production. After the screening... Fri, 11 May 2012 13:12:57 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/The-Making-of-40-WEST.html Special One-Time Screening of Dan Wood’s Documentary on Saturday, June 2nd at 7:30 pm (Bar Mills, ME) The feature film, 40 WEST, written by and starring Jennifer Porter, directed by Dana Packard, and featuring legendary entertainer Wayne Newton, was shot entirely in Buxton and Hollis in April and May of 2010 - primarily on a set built in the Saco River Grange Hall (http://www.sacorivergrangehall.org). Since its premiere in New York City in October, 2011, the critically acclaimed film has won or been nominated for fifteen US and International awards. Fri, 11 May 2012 13:09:32 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Artists-Openings/Exhibits/Juried-Exhibit-Art-is-Community-Sponsored-by-the-Saco-River-Art-League.html (Bar Mills, ME) The juried show Art is Community is back by popular demand by both the artists and viewers. Sponsored by the Saco River Art League, this is a show and sale of regional art and fine crafts, which includes paintings, sculptures and interactive art-making for visitors during the opening weekend, June 22nd, 23rd and 24th. The show will continue to be on exhibit through July 21st in the Old White Church located at 15 Salmon Falls Road right next door to the Saco River Grange Hall (http://www.sacorivergrangehall.org). There will be a reception with the artists Friday June 22,... Fri, 11 May 2012 10:03:14 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Art-is-Community.html Sponsored by the Saco River Art League (Bar Mills, ME) The juried show Art is Community is back by popular demand by both the artists and viewers. Sponsored by the Saco River Art League, this is a show and sale of regional art and fine crafts, which includes paintings, sculptures and interactive art-making for visitors during the opening weekend, June 22nd, 23rd and 24th. The show will continue to be on exhibit through July 21st in the Old White Church located at 15 Salmon Falls Road right next door to the Saco River Grange Hall (http://www.sacorivergrangehall.org). Fri, 11 May 2012 08:50:24 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Classes/Painter-Susan-Tobey-White-Offers-Summer-Workshop.html (Belfast, ME) Susan Tobey White of High Street Studio Gallery (http://www.highstreetgallery.com) located 149 High Street in Belfast, will offer a two day acrylic painting workshop at the Searsport Shores Camping Resort (http://www.campocean.com/). This workshop is for the beginner as well as those with experience. The class will begin with an introduction to painting with acrylics with an emphasis on Loosening Up! For those who have taken classes with Susan, this will be a new approach of layering colors. The first day attendees will be using small surfaces. The second day students will create a... Thu, 10 May 2012 07:52:24 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Painting-Workshop-on-the-Coast-of-Maine-with-Susan-Tobey-White.html Dates Are July 23-24, 2012 (Belfast, ME) Susan Tobey White of High Street Studio Gallery (http://www.highstreetgallery.com) located 149 High Street in Belfast, will offer a two day acrylic painting workshop at the Searsport Shores Camping Resort (http://www.campocean.com/). This workshop is for the beginner as well as those with experience. The class will begin with an introduction to painting with acrylics with an emphasis on Loosening Up! For those who have taken classes with Susan, this will be a new approach of layering colors. The first day attendees will be using small surfaces. The second day... Thu, 10 May 2012 07:47:50 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/June-Exhibit-at-Richard-Boyd-Art-Gallery.html It's Not So Black and White Features Seven Artists (Peaks Island, ME) “It’s Not So Black and White” a multi-media exhibit at Richard Boyd Art Gallery opens Friday, June 1st at 10:00 am. For most artists, shading is more than just relative lightness and darkness, it’s about the nuances of tone and the creation of form and texture. The exhibit explores works by artists using values of black and white to create variations in tone from deep hues of black to silvery grays. Works by Pam Cabanas, Judy Kane, Judy O’Donnell, Elisabeth Heller, Jay LaBrie, Richard (Rick) Boyd and Keith Weiskamp... Wed, 09 May 2012 17:08:33 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/2012-Season-Opens-at-High-Street-Studio-Gallery.html (Image: Grandma's Blueberry Pie by Susan Tobey White) (Belfast, ME) High Street Studio Gallery is now open for the season. Featuring new work by gallery artists Susan Tobey White, Sheep Jones and Julie Cyr. High Street Studio Gallery hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday; Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sundays by appointment. Susan Tobey White founded High Street Gallery. She is well known for her generous and encouraging teaching style, and offers classes and workshops in the studio. Her canvases of vibrant dancers and bright colors have inspired smiles... Wed, 09 May 2012 12:43:41 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/New-Season-at-Belfast-s-High-Street-Studio-Gallery.html Art Gallery Features New Works (Belfast, ME) High Street Studio Gallery is now open for the season. Featuring new work by gallery artists Susan Tobey White, Sheep Jones and Julie Cyr. High Street Studio Gallery hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday; Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sundays by appointment. (Image: Grandma's Blueberry Pie by Susan Tobey White) Wed, 09 May 2012 12:39:08 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Call-to-Artists/New-Art-Market-in-Belfast-Issues-Open-Call-to-Artists.html (Image: Kelly and Bill Davis Will Help Coordinate the Waldo Art Ware Alliance Markets on Fridays at Waterfall Arts) (Belfast, ME) Waldo Art Ware Alliance, in collaboration with Waterfall Arts, is having and open call for artists who are interested in selling their art on Fridays during the Belfast Farmer’s Market. The open call will take place at Waterfall Arts on Saturday, May 12th at 2:00 pm. Interested artists may come and apply then—please bring samples of your work. On the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Friday of each month starting Friday June 8th, artists will set up at Waterfall Arts Center... Tue, 08 May 2012 13:20:44 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Classes/Henry-Isaacs-and-Ashley-Bryan-Offer-Second-Plein-Air-Workshop-in-September.html (Islesford, ME) With registration nearly filling our first session of workshops, we are pleased to announce the addition of a second workshop for 2012. The second session is also filling quickly, so be sure to reserve your place soon. These painters' workshops are formatted in order to meet the needs of a range of artists from novices to professionals. Approaches, concepts, and techniques of landscape painting are demonstrated and a series of projects suggested to participants. Henry Isaacs and Ashley Bryan encourage participants to directly engage with nature, experiment, and above all enjoy the painting process. Sessions emphasize loose and... Tue, 08 May 2012 09:17:22 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Second-Isleford-Plein-Air-Workshop-With-Henry-Isaacs-and-Ashley-Bryan.html Session Two Starts the Evening of September 6, 2012 (Islesford, ME) With registration nearly filling our first session of workshops, we are pleased to announce the addition of a second workshop for 2012. The second session is also filling quickly, so be sure to reserve your place soon. These painters' workshops are formatted in order to meet the needs of a range of artists from novices to professionals. Approaches, concepts, and techniques of landscape painting are demonstrated and a series of projects suggested to participants. Tue, 08 May 2012 09:10:11 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/My-Ongoing-Problems-with-Kindness-Confessions-of-MOGO-Girl.html At the Frontier Cafe and Gallery on Thursday, May 10th at 7:30 pm (Brunswick, ME) Everyone strives to be kind but for most of us it's not in our job description. Zoe Weil is a humane educator, author, and professional nice person. My Ongoing Problems with Kindness: Confessions of MOGO Girl is a 1-woman show written and performed by Zoe Weil, president of the Institute for Humane Education. Tue, 08 May 2012 06:18:43 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Theater-Performances/At-the-Mad-Horse-Theatre-Circle-Mirror-Transformation.html (South Portland, ME) Through May 20th. When four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty's six-week-long community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. A beautifully crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Mad Horse Theatre Company website (http://www.madhorse.com/). Tue, 08 May 2012 06:07:52 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Richard-Boyd-Art-Gallery-Features-Multi-Media-Exhibit-in-June.html (Image: “Memories of Martha” by Pam Cabanas) (Peaks Island, ME) “It’s Not So Black and White” a multi-media exhibit at Richard Boyd Art Gallery opens Friday, June 1st at 10:00 am. For most artists, shading is more than just relative lightness and darkness, it’s about the nuances of tone and the creation of form and texture. The exhibit explores works by artists using values of black and white to create variations in tone from deep hues of black to silvery grays. Works by Pam Cabanas, Judy Kane, Judy O’Donnell, Elisabeth Heller, Jay LaBrie, Richard (Rick) Boyd and Keith Weiskamp are... Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/Maine-Photographer-Tanja-Alexia-Hollander-Exhibits-at-the-Portland-Museum-of-Art.html (Image: Photograph by Tanja Alexia Hollander of Samantha Appleton, Washington, DC, 2011) (Portland, ME) Are You Really My Friend? Runs through June 17th. Facebook friendships exist in the nebulous world of cyberspace. Social networking creates a forum where we may connect or reconnect deeply with dear friends or become acquainted with new ones on a superficial level. What happens when we reach across real time and space to physically connect with these same “friends”? In her new exhibition, Maine artist Tanja Alexia Hollander examines that question; she collapses the intangibility of cyberspace by traveling around the world on a modern-day odyssey... Mon, 07 May 2012 17:33:14 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Tanja-Alexia-Hollander-Are-You-Really-My-Friend.html At the Portland Museum of Art Through June 17th (Portland, ME) Facebook friendships exist in the nebulous world of cyberspace. Social networking creates a forum where we may connect or reconnect deeply with dear friends or become acquainted with new ones on a superficial level. What happens when we reach across real time and space to physically connect with these same “friends”? (Image: Photograph by Tanja Alexia Hollander of Wayne Curtis Louise Klaila, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2011) Mon, 07 May 2012 17:22:57 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Concerts/Mauro-Bertoli-at-the-Franco-American-Heritage-Center.html (Lewiston, ME) On Saturday, May 26th at 7:30 pm. Italian pianist Mauro Bertoli, the winner of many national and international competitions, has established himself on the international stage having been praised by the press for his formidable technique and his exceptional musical sensitivity. When the celebrated Canadian pianist Louis Lortie listened to Mauro Bertoli's playing he immediately recommended him for an appearance at the prestigious Orford Festival in Canada. Bertoli has performed at important festivals and in major concert halls throughout Europe, Israel and North America. His appearances with orchestra include appearing with such as Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana, Teatro Olimpico... Mon, 07 May 2012 17:11:02 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Special-Screenings/Marley.html (Portland, ME) On Sunday 5/13 and Tuesday 5/15 at SPACE Gallery. Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best. For more information, please visit the SPACE Gallery website (http://www.space538.org). Thu, 03 May 2012 14:33:58 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Museum-Exhibits/From-Portland-to-Paris-Mildred-Burrages-Years-in-France.html (Image: A November Day: Brittany by Mildred Burrage) (Portland, ME) Through July 15th at the Portland Museum of Art. This exhibition will focus on Portland-born artist Mildred Burrage (1890-1983), who as a young aspiring painter traveled in the early 1900s to Giverny, France. There Burrage trained her eye on the landscape, creating oil paintings and filling sketchbooks with her Impressionist style. She wrote copious letters to her family back in Maine, detailing her adventures and providing vivid accounts of the artists, dealers, and distinguished figures whom she encountered, including French artistic legend Claude Monet and avid collectors Gertrude... Thu, 03 May 2012 14:25:05 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Portland-Artist-Tim-Clorious.html (Image: Mein Block by Tim Clorius) Tim Clorius was born and raised in Heidelberg, Germany. He received his education in fine arts and painting from the School of Visual Arts in New York and the Maine College of Art in Portland, Maine, where he currently lives and works as a painter. Tim brings a postmodern sensibility to his work which is frequently influenced by his love for graffiti art and his life as an aerosol artist by the name of Subone . His interest in exploring the potentials as well as the boundaries that exist in regards... Wed, 02 May 2012 09:09:30 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Ted-Keller-Exhibits-at-Rockland-s-Carver-Hill-Gallery.html The Show Runs Through May (Rockland, ME) Carver Hill Gallery is ecstatic to announce the reappearance of Ted Keller in a May, 2012 solo show opening on First Friday, May 4th. Ted will be flying in from his new home in Taos for the reception, and will be at the gallery on Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. He will speak about his work at 2:00 pm, and will be available to answer questions. Ted has been a long time favorite of ours, and we cannot wait to have him back for a few days. This body of work is a... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:34:07 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Encaustic-Paintings-by-Kendra-Denny-on-Exhibit.html At Amalfi on the Water in Rockland (Rockland, ME) Amalfi on the Water, located at 12 Ocean Street in Rockland, presents recent works by artist Kendra Denny. Kendra is a native of Camden whose work celebrates the scenery of Midcoast Maine. The exhibition runs through the end of May. (Image: Curtis Island Light by Kendra Denny) Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:08:23 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Reading-Writing-and-Defining-USM-Book-Arts-at-Stone-House-Faculty-Exhibition.html (Image: Book by Anne-Claude Cotty) (Lewiston, ME) The exhibit runs April 16 through June 1 at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn College Atrium Art Gallery. The show represents a select group of artists from around the state who come together to teach at USM's Book Arts at Stone House Program. During this one week course, students study with 8 different artists who teach them printmaking, poetry, inventive structures, bookbinding, box making, design, and other techniques related to the artist’s book. This is the second faculty exhibition, featuring work in a variety of media, dimensions, and ideas. There will... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Artists-Openings/Exhibits/Master-Printmaker-R.-Keith-Rendall-Exhibits-in-Portland.html (Print by R. Keith Randall) (Wiscasset, ME) Grace Restaurant has invited Master Printmaker R. Keith Rendall to exhibit his work throughout the month of May. The exhibition will run May 2nd through June 3rd and will be a new addition to Portland's First Friday Art Walk on May 4th and June 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. This will be a very special opportunity to experience the unique woodcuts ,etchings and carvings that Rendall is so well known for. Grace, which occupies a former church built in 1856, boasts classic architecture with the addition of modern details which has created... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/R.-Keith-Rendall-Exhibits-Work-at-Grace-Restaurant.html On Display May 2nd through June 3rd (Wiscasset, ME) Grace Restaurant has invited Master Printmaker R. Keith Rendall to exhibit his work throughout the month of May. The exhibition will be a new addition to Portland's First Friday Art Walk on May 4th and June 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. This will be a very special opportunity to experience the unique woodcuts, etchings and carvings that Rendall is so well known for. Grace, which occupies a former church built in 1856, boasts classic architecture with the addition of modern details which has created a self-proclaimed “atmosphere of artistic mastery.” This... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:17:38 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Live-Music/Saco-River-Grange-Hall-Presents-Rock-My-Soul.html (Bar Mills, ME) On Saturday, May 19th at 7:30 pm, Rock My Soul (http://www.rootsgospel.org/) will take the state at the Saco River Grange Hall. Stunning, powerful, passionate and moving all describe this amazing group of singers and instrumentalists. This is roots-based, raise the rafters gospel music for everyone. John Nolan, from The Wire states “Unless you’re from the South or attend a church with a bangin’ choir, you’re not likely to hear bona fide gospel tunes sung the way Rock My soul performs them.” Their program spans spirituals from the 1700s to contemporary roots, including songs by Blind Willie Johnson,... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:56:30 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Artists-Openings/Exhibits/Kendra-Denny-Exhibits-Encaustic-Paintings-in-Rockland.html (Image: Curtis Island Light by Kendra Denny) (Rockland, ME) Amalfi on the Water, located at 12 Ocean Street in Rockland, presents recent works by artist Kendra Denny. Kendra is a native of Camden whose work celebrates the scenery of Midcoast Maine. The exhibition runs through the end of May. Kendra has been drawing and painting ever since she could hold a pen. In her hometown of Camden, she attended a special program at the Maine College of Art for high school credit. She went on to study sculpture and painting at Hampshire College and the University of Massachusetts at... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Carver-Hill-Gallery-in-Rockland-Exhibits-Ted-Keller.html (Image: “Down Exchange, Portland, Maine” by Ted Keller) (Rockland, ME) Carver Hill Gallery is ecstatic to announce the reappearance of Ted Keller in a May, 2012 solo show opening on First Friday, May 4th. Ted will be flying in from his new home in Taos for the reception, and will be at the gallery on Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. He will speak about his work at 2:00 pm, and will be available to answer questions. Ted has been a long time favorite of ours, and we cannot wait to have him back for a few days. This body... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Classes/Sara-Hotchkiss-and-Susy-Perrine-Offer-Spring-and-Summer-Workshops.html (Waldoboro, ME) Sara Hotchkiss at Old Point Comfort announces a series of spring and summer workshops for 2012. A variety of offerings, there is sure to be a class (or two—or more!) to please everyone. Early registration is recommended, as workshops fill up quickly. Schedule: Twig Workshops Build a Tuteur: A Twig Pyramid for Your Climbing Plants with Susy Perrine Simple materials and skills are all that is needed to create this very useful and attractive garden structure. Build a rustic plant support in a few hours to take home and place in your garden. You'll be the envy of your neighbors... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:22:25 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/2012-Art-and-Garden-Workshops-at-Old-Point-Comfort.html Classes Run May Through August in Waldoboro (Waldoboro, ME) Sara Hotchkiss at Old Point Comfort announces a series of spring and summer workshops for 2012. A variety of offerings, there is sure to be a class (or two—or more!) to please everyone. Early registration is recommended, as workshops fill up quickly. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:17:49 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Call-to-Artists/Two-Calls-to-Artists-from-River-Tree-Arts.html (Kennebunk,ME) River Tree Arts announces a call to artists for two gallery exhibitions. The first, Splendid Splashes, is River Tree Arts' oldest annual gallery show and celebrates abstract art and local artists working in painting, photography, sculpture and fiber art. The second call to artists is for the fun summer show: Surf and Turf: Seascapes, Landscapes, Sculpture, Jewelry and More Created on the Coast of Maine. This show is open to artists and craftspeople includes jewelry, pottery, glassware and other high end crafts in addition to paintings, photographs and sculpture. The Call for Splendid Splashes The open call to artists... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:34:08 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/River-Tree-Arts-Announces-Two-Calls-to-Artists.html One For Splendid Splashes , the Other for Surf and Turf (Kennebunk,ME) River Tree Arts announces a call to artists for two gallery exhibitions. The first, Splendid Splashes, is River Tree Arts' oldest annual gallery show and celebrates abstract art and local artists working in painting, photography, sculpture and fiber art. The second call to artists is for the fun summer show: Surf and Turf: Seascapes, Landscapes, Sculpture, Jewelry and More Created on the Coast of Maine. This show is open to artists and craftspeople includes jewelry, pottery, glassware and other high end crafts in addition to... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:32:09 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/The-Photographic-Resource-Center-Awards-C-E-Morse.html (Image: Sopoty #61 by C E Morse) (Cumberland Center, ME) Cumberland Center fine art photographer C E Morse has won the prestigious Photographic Resource Center Exposure 2012 Award. The Photographic Resource Center at Boston University selected C E Morse out of over 300 photographers as their recipient of the Exposure 2012 Staff's Picks Award. Morse's winning photographs of this annual juried competition will be featured in an upcoming issue of the PRC's Loupe C E Morse is a fine art photographer residing Cumberland Center, Maine. To view C E Morse's photographs, please go to www.cemorsefineartphoto.com (http://www.cemorsefineartphoto.com). About the Photographic Resource... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:50:06 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Maine-Photographer-C-E-Morse-Wins-Award.html From the Photographic Resource Center at Boston University (Cumberland Center, ME) Cumberland Center fine art photographer C E Morse has won the prestigious Photographic Resource Center Exposure 2012 Award. The Photographic Resource Center at Boston University selected C E Morse out of over 300 photographers as their recipient of the Exposure 2012 Staff's Picks Award. Morse's winning photographs of this annual juried competition will be featured in an upcoming issue of the PRC's Loupe . (Image: Sopoty #61 by C E Morse) Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:42:57 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Special-Arts-Events/Senior-College-at-the-Hutchinson-Center-s-10th-Annual-Festival-of-Art.html (Image: Watercolor by Dorothy Alling) (Belfast, ME) The Festival of Arts is a non-juried exhibit, scheduled to run May 10th through May 13th at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center, located at 80 Belmont Avenue (Route 3 west) in Belfast. The artists featured are both amateur and professional in this non-juried event. There will be an opening public reception on Thursday, May 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. For the 10th annual festival, Senior College is extremely pleased to welcome special guest speaker Carl Little. Carl will present a program about Eric Hopkins, one of Maine’s preeminent artists, and the collaboration... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Call-to-Artists/Call-to-Cell-Phone-Photographers-by-StoneCrop-Gallery.html (Image: Fence. 2012. by Dana Berenson) (Ogunquit, ME)(Ogunquit, ME) My name is Dana Berenson and I am the owner of StoneCrop Gallery, a fine art photography gallery in Southern Maine. We are currently searching for work to include in our first show of the 2012 summer season, an exhibit of cell phone photography to be titled Can You Hear Me Now? StoneCrop is looking for photographic works made using cell phone cameras for inclusion in a unique installation exhibition in the heart of southern Maine. Submission Guidelines: Artists can submit up to five (5) images by email for... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:27:38 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/StoneCrop-Gallery-Call-For-Entry-to-Photographers.html Can You Hear Me Now?: An Exhibit of Cell Phone Photography (Ogunquit, ME) My name is Dana Berenson and I am the owner of StoneCrop Gallery, a fine art photography gallery in Southern Maine. We are currently searching for work to include in our first show of the 2012 summer season, an exhibit of cell phone photography to be titled Can You Hear Me Now?” StoneCrop is looking for photographic works made using cell phone cameras for inclusion in a unique installation exhibition in the heart of southern Maine. (Image: Fence. 2012. by Dana Berenson) Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:24:35 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Call-to-Artists/Call-For-Encaustic-Artists-For-August-2012-Exhibition-at-the-Harlow-Gallery.html (Image: Summer by Helene Farrar) (Hallowell, ME) The Harlow Gallery invites Maine artists to participate in an encaustic exhibition at the Harlow Gallery August 3 through August 25. The exhibition will be curated by the Harlow Gallery’s exhibition committee in consultation with Hallowell encaustic artist Helene Farrar. The exhibit will introduce the public to the diverse methods and techniques currently employed by contemporary encaustic artists. Every artist submitting work will have a least one of their eligible works included in this show. Deadline for email submissions is midnight on July 1, 2012. Artists can submit up to four... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:46:53 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Harlow-Gallery-Issues-Call-For-Encaustic-Artists.html Deadline is July 1, 2012 For Exhibit in August (Hallowell, ME) The Harlow Gallery invites Maine artists to participate in an encaustic exhibition at the Harlow Gallery August 3 through August 25. The exhibition will be curated by the Harlow Gallery’s exhibition committee in consultation with Hallowell encaustic artist Helene Farrar. The exhibit will introduce the public to the diverse methods and techniques currently employed by contemporary encaustic artists. (Image: Summer by Helene Farrar) Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:44:25 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Multi-Media-Exhibit-at-Richard-Boyd-Art-Gallery.html Work by Five Artists Through the Month of May (Peaks Island, ME) The May Group Exhibit at Richard Boyd Art Gallery opens on Friday, May 4th from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The multi-media exhibit features works by five artists working in the media of sculpture, painting, pottery and glass. Works by sculptor Judy O’Donnell, painters Jeanne O’Toole Hayman and Jay LaBrie, potter Richard (Rick) Boyd and blown glass by Keith Weiskamp are on view daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm through May 27th. (Image: Victory by Judy O'Donnell) Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:21:21 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Richard-Boyd-Art-Gallery-Exhiibits-Five-Artists-in-May.html (Image: Victory by Judy O'Donnell) (Peaks Island, ME) “May Group Exhibit” at Richard Boyd Art Gallery opens on May 4 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The multi-media exhibit features works by five artists working in the media of sculpture, painting, pottery and glass. Works by sculptor Judy O’Donnell, painters Jeanne O’Toole Hayman and Jay LaBrie, potter Richard (Rick) Boyd and blown glass by Keith Weiskamp are on view daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm through May 27th. Judy O’Donnell, an artist and educator for over thirty years, creates paintings and sculpture in her Falmouth studio. O’Donnell’s reverence... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/John-Snyder-graphite-pastel.html John... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:03:46 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Maine-Painter-Lois-Strickland.html (Image: Farm in Winter, Cobbs Bridge Road by Lois Strickland) Pownal artist Lois Strickland was born in upstate New York and has moved around quite a bit: she lived in Texas, Nebraska and New Hampshire, and during the summers her family would make a “mad dash” to her father's homestead in Cannan, Maine. She remembers those times being among her fondest. Lois says that “art is a way for me to capture and share with others what speaks to me, their response completes the process.” When did you first realize that you were going to be an artist and... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:21:38 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Call-For-Entries-for-PRIMAVERA-Exhibit-Extended.html Opening of Show is May 5th (Belfast, ME) PRIMAVERA: The Maine Fine Art Figure Exhibition will celebrate modern interpretations of the nude in this classic art genre. Fine art nude photographs, drawings, paintings, and original prints will be featured. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:48:48 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Classes/Waterfall-Arts-Belfast-Offers-Spring-Workshops.html (Image: Hidden Scroll Woodcut by Martha Briana) (Belfast, ME) Waterfall Arts has scheduled spring workshops and classes in Coptic bookbinding, Creating Unique Artistic Journals and a new series of low-tech printmaking techniques, Kitchen Table Printmaking. Artist Abbie Read leads a workshop in bookbinding, where participants will make their own books using the Coptic binding technique on Saturday, April 7th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The cost is $30 which includes materials. Read will also share her method of making unique artistic journals in a four part class on Fridays from 10:00 am to 1:00 beginning April 20th and... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Archipelago-Fine-Arts-Gallery-Features-New-Exhibit-of-Henry-Isaacs.html “Lessons from an Island” Runs Through June 22nd (Rockland, ME) On Friday, April 20, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm the public is invited to an opening reception at Archipelago Fine Arts Gallery for Lessons from an Island, a show of work by Islesford artist Henry Isaacs. The food for the reception will be provided by the Islesford Dock Restaurant. (Image: View from Thrumcap by Henry Isaacs) Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:29:50 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/New-Exhibit-at-Heron-Point-Gallery-The-Freeport-Art-Club-Where-Are-They-Now.html (Image: Painting by Julia Nichols) (Portland, ME) These four artists were at one time members of the long-time art association in Freeport called the Freeport Art Club. Join us as we gather with them to celebrate this reunion of like-minded artists, each drawing inspiration from their natural surroundings. (Image: Painting by Margareta McDonald) In this show, Rangely artist Marcia Baker will exhibit a series of oils based on Labrador retrievers; Diana Johnson, a Freeport artist, will be showing a group of pastel paintings inspired by her relationship of water and land; Yarmouth artist Margareta McDonald will show a variety of themed oil... Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/Large-Format-Printing-Course-Taught-by-Jim-Nickelson.html (Image: The Tarn by Jim Nickelson) (Camden, ME) Camden fine art photographer Jim Nickelson will be teaching a week-long workshop on Large Format Printing at Rockport's Maine Media Workshops. This workshop will cover all aspects of printing and will of course emphasize particular issues and solutions resulting from large format prints. Students will learn to achieve the best results with these printers by photographing and working with large high-resolution images. There will be some shooting time in the field as well. About Jim Nickelson Jim Nickelson (http://jimnickelson.com/) is a fine art photographer specializing in landscape, nature and night photography. His... Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:06:44 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Jim-Nickelson-Teaches-Large-Format-Printing.html Class Runs September 2nd through September 8th (Camden, ME) Camden fine art photographer Jim Nickelson will be teaching a week-long workshop on Large Format Printing at Rockport's Maine Media Workshops. This workshop will cover all aspects of printing and will of course emphasize particular issues and solutions resulting from large format prints. Students will learn to achieve the best results with these printers by photographing and working with large high-resolution images. There will be some shooting time in the field as well. (Image: The Tarn by Jim Nickelson) Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:59:30 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Lessons-from-an-Island-New-Exhibit-by-Henry-Isaacs-Opens-in-Rockland.html (Image: View from Thrumcap by Henry Isaacs) (Rockland, ME) On Friday, April 20, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm the public is invited to an opening reception at Archipelago Fine Arts Gallery for Lessons from an Island, a show of work by Islesford artist Henry Isaacs. The food for the reception will be provided by the Islesford Dock Restaurant. Henry has generously offered to donate half of the proceeds from this show to the Outer Islands Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC). This initiative by teachers from Islesford, Isle au Haut, Matinicus, Monhegan and Cliff islands has created a virtual classroom... Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Cardboard-Show-Corrugation-Nation-Opens.html At Waterfall Arts in Belfast on Friday, April 6th (Belfast, ME) Corrugation Nation, the open call cardboard show at Waterfall Arts opens on Friday April 6th with a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The cardboard pieces are on display in the Clifford Gallery and throughout the building at 256 High Street in Belfast. (Image: Cardboard Work by Lynnette Sproch) Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:46:39 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Bookbinding-Art-Journals-and-Kitchen-Table-Printmaking-in-Belfast.html Waterfall Arts Schedules Spring Workshops (Belfast, ME) Waterfall Arts has scheduled spring workshops and classes in Coptic bookbinding, Creating Unique Artistic Journals and a new series of low-tech printmaking techniques, Kitchen Table Printmaking. The workshops begin on April 7th and run through May 19th. (Image: Hidden Scroll Woodcut by Martha Briana) Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:59:03 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Corrugation-Nation-An-Exhibit-of-Cardboard-Art-Opens-in-Belfast.html (Image: Cardboard Work by Lynnette Sproch) (Belfast, ME) Corrugation Nation, the open call cardboard show at Waterfall Arts opens on Friday April 6th with a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The cardboard pieces are on display in the Clifford Gallery and throughout the building at 256 High Street in Belfast. “Cardboard is a classy but classless material – it’s cheap, readily available and versatile. It’s pleasing to know that so many people enjoy making artwork with it,” states Martha Piscuskas, Program Director at Waterfall Arts. (Image: Cardboard Work by Daniel Anselmi) (Image: Cardboard Work by Lisa Martin) Work by young children, high school... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Heron-Point-Gallery-Reunion-Show.html The Freeport Art Club: Where Are They Now? (Portland, ME) These four artists were at one time members of the long-time art association in Freeport called the Freeport Art Club. Join us through May 26th as we gather with them to celebrate this reunion of like-minded artists, each drawing inspiration from their natural surroundings. (Image: Painting by Julia Nichols) Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:51:41 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Blogs/Drawings-and-Paintings-by-John-Snyder-on-New-Blog.html (Image: Deluge by John Snyder) (Ogunquit, ME) Maine artist John Snyder says that “art is about having an experience of the senses and emotions,” and he continuously strives to open up those experiences in his work. Born in 1965 and having lived and grown in different parts of the United States, John settled on an art career in his mid-twenties. Though he took art classes at the College of Visual Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota and Heartwood College of Art in Kennebunk, Maine, he is largely self taught. The book The Natural Way to Draw , by Kimon... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:45:30 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Maine-Artist-John-Snyder-Launches-New-Art-Blog.html Featuring Both Drawings and Paintings (Ogunquit, ME) Maine artist John Snyder says that “art is about having an experience of the senses and emotions,” and he continuously strives to open up those experiences in his work. Born in 1965 and having lived and grown in different parts of the United States, John settled on an art career in his mid-twenties. Though he took art classes at the College of Visual Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota and Heartwood College of Art in Kennebunk, Maine, he is largely self taught. (Image: Deluge by John Snyder) Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:12:25 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/Rural-Harvest-Opens-at-Maine-Farmland-Trust-Gallery.html (Image: Photograph by Lottie Hedley) (Belfast, ME) Photographer Lottie Hedley believes that beauty, inspiration, conflict, determination, and intrigue all exist in our own backyards and deserve our attention. Her drive is to tell local stories which are often overlooked because of their proximity. Rural Harvest is a series of stark and gripping black and white photographs, full of contrast and mood. They document the life and work of the Gerritsen family: Jim and Megan and their four children, Peter, Caleb, Sarah and Amy. The Gerritsens organically farm potatoes and other vegetables for seed on Wood Prairie Farm in Bridgewater, Maine. Says... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:01:17 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Maine-Farmland-Trust-Gallery-Exhibits-a-Photographic-Saga-About-Family-Farming.html “Rural Harvest” Opens on Wednesday, April 4th at 4:30 pm (Belfast, ME) Photographer Lottie Hedley believes that beauty, inspiration, conflict, determination, and intrigue all exist in our own backyards and deserve our attention. Her drive is to tell local stories which are often overlooked because of their proximity. Rural Harvest is a series of stark and gripping black and white photographs, full of contrast and mood. They document the life and work of the Gerritsen family: Jim and Megan and their four children, Peter, Caleb, Sarah and Amy. The Gerritsens organically farm potatoes and other vegetables for seed on Wood Prairie... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:55:58 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/University-of-New-England-Exhibits-Rebecca-Goodale-Lullaby-for-Maine.html (Image: Cathance River by Rebecca Goodale) (Portland, ME) Through June 16, 2012. An exhibition of artist books by Rebecca Goodale comprises images and texts about Maine’s rare flora and fauna. Each book in this exhibition is made with a particular purpose. Some books are about a single species, some are seasonal narratives, and others are about interrelated species or habitat. The books are poetic interpretations of various subjects portrayed on pages that are filled with color and pattern originating from Goodale’s background in textile design. By working thematically for over a decade, Rebecca has developed a vocabulary of methods,... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Oberst-McNamara.html Paul... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:40:01 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Museum-Exhibits/Edgar-Degas-The-Private-Impressionist.html (Image: “Danseuse Près de la Poêle” by Edgar Degas and Georges William Thornley) (Portland, ME) At the Portland Museum of Art through May 28th. Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist will be the first comprehensive exhibition at the Museum devoted to the 19th-century French master Edgar Degas and his works on paper. Comprised of more than 70 drawings, prints, pastels, and photographs as well as several sculptures, the exhibition will provide an insightful exploration of the oeuvre of one of the most skilled and complex artists in art history. In addition to masterworks by Degas, the exhibition will include a select... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:29:47 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Call-to-Artists/Belfast-Senior-College-Call-to-Artists.html (Watercolor by Dorothy Alling) (Belfast, ME) Senior College and the University of Maine Hutchinson Center are accepting submissions for the 10th Annual Festival of Art. The event is a celebration of Maine artists featuring an exhibition, demonstrations and lectures by artists, and performing arts programs. The exhibit is non-juried and features work by more than 160 amateur and professional visual artists age 50 and older. The show takes place May 10th through May 13th at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Deadline for entries is Saturday, March 31st. The Festival of Art is co-sponsored by Senior College (http://www.belfastseniorcollege.org/) and... Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:53:05 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Special-Arts-Events/Maine-Art-Scene-s-Third-Annual-Artist-Showcase-is-Live.html LIVE - CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EXHIBIT (Belfast, ME) Maine Art Scene is pleased to announce the launch of its third annual online artist showcase. 85 artists submitted a combined total of over 400 pieces of art. Founders Brenda and Thierry Bonneville as well as curator Suzette McAvoy and Maine art collector Sam Mitchell selected 74 artists represented by almost 80 works of art. The pieces are featured in brand new and even more realistic virtual exhibit spaces. As with the previous showcases, the selected works will become part of Maine Art Scene's permanent virtual art library. The 2012 Selected... Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:04:09 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Maine-Art-Scene-Opens-Third-Annual-Online-Artist-Showcase.html Featuring Over Artists and Close to 80 Works of Art > VIEW THE VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT (Belfast, ME) March 3, 2012 – Maine Art Scene is pleased to announce the launch of its third annual online artist showcase. 85 artists submitted a combined total of over 400 pieces of art. Founders Brenda and Thierry Bonneville as well as curator Suzette McAvoy and Maine art collector Sam Mitchell selected 74 artists represented by almost 80 works of art. The pieces are featured in brand new and even more realistic virtual exhibit spaces. As with the previous showcases, the selected works will become part... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:16:02 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Special-Arts-Events/Coastal-Fine-Arts-Alliance-of-Maine-Sponsors-Summer-Juried-Art-Show.html (Southwest Harbor, ME) The Coastal Fine Arts Alliance of Maine, CFAAM, will be sponsoring a juried fine arts show in the scenic coastal town of Southwest Harbor. The show will feature Maine artists showing original art work. The two day show will take place on Saturday, August 11th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; and on Sunday, August 12th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The event will be held at Harbor House on the Green located at 329 Main Street. About The Coastal Fine Arts Alliance of Maine The Coastal Fine Arts Alliance of Maine (CFAAM) was founded in 1999... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:32:47 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Gallery-on-the-Green-Fine-Art-Show.html Presented by the Coastal Fine Arts Alliance of Maine August 11th and 12th in Southwest Harbor (Southwest Harbor, ME) The Coastal Fine Arts Alliance of Maine, CFAAM, will be sponsoring a juried fine arts show in the scenic coastal town of Southwest Harbor. The show will feature Maine artists showing original art work. The two day show will take place on Saturday, August 11th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; and on Sunday, August 12th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The event will be held at Harbor House on the Green located at 329 Main Street. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:23:19 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Editors-Movie-Picks/The-Women-on-the-Sixth-Floor.html France. 104 minutes. Not rated. Paris, 1960. Jean-Louis lives a bourgeois existence absorbed in his work, cohabitating peacefully with his neurotic socialite wife Suzanne while their children are away at boarding school. The couple's world is turned upside-down when they hire a Spanish maid Maria. Through Maria, Jean-Louis is introduced to an alternative reality just a few floors up on the building's sixth floor, the servants' quarters. He befriends a group of sassy Spanish maids, refugees of the Franco regime, who teach him there's more to life than stocks and bonds. The women's influence on the house brings change… muy... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:36:38 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/3rd-Statewide-Juried-Art-Exhibit.html Virtual Opening Today! - CLICK HERE (http://www.maineartscene.com/maine-art-exhibits.html) - (Belfast, ME) March 3, 2012 – Maine Art Scene is pleased to announce the launch of its third annual online artist showcase. 85 artists submitted a combined total of over 400 pieces of art. Founders Brenda and Thierry Bonneville as well as curator Suzette McAvoy and Maine art collector Sam Mitchell selected 74 artists represented by almost 80 works of art. The pieces are featured in brand new and even more realistic virtual exhibit spaces. As with the previous showcases, the selected works will become part of Maine Art Scene's permanent virtual art library.... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:32:24 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Arts-Commission-News/New-Residency-Opportunity-for-Maine-Artists.html (Augusta, ME) The Maine Arts Commission and the New Brunswick Arts Board are working together on a cross-border artist residency program. Artists from Maine can apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to cover a one-to-three month residency for a creation-based or professional development project in New Brunswick, Canada. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2012. The grant provided by the Maine Arts Commission under this program is $3,000 maximum for one month, $6,000 maximum for two months and $9,000 maximum for three months. It is intended to cover the following expenses: the artist's personal insurance, accommodation and... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:44:55 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Poetry/New-Work-by-Maine-Poet-Wesli-Court-Epitaphs-for-the-Poets.html (Dresden Mills, ME) Wesli Court is the anagram pen-name under which poet Lewis Putnam Turco of Dresden Mills writes his traditionally formal verse. “As reverent as it is irreverent, this charming cycle of poems brings dead poets to life and life to dead poets. Here is a guild of the centuries, by no means a 'tradition,' but a bond, rather — unbroken and ongoing — among brother and sister practitioners of an art that has always spoken life to death.” — Albert J. von Frank, co-editor, the Harvard Variorum Edition of The Poems of Ralph Waldo Emerson. About Lewis... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:13:13 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Epitaphs-for-the-Poets-by-Wesli-Court-is-Published.html New Work by Maine Poet Now Available (Dresden Mills, ME) Wesli Court is the anagram pen-name under which poet Lewis Putnam Turco of Dresden Mills writes his traditionally formal verse. “As reverent as it is irreverent, this charming cycle of poems brings dead poets to life and life to dead poets. Here is a guild of the centuries, by no means a 'tradition,' but a bond, rather — unbroken and ongoing — among brother and sister practitioners of an art that has always spoken life to death.” — Albert J. von Frank, co-editor, the Harvard Variorum Edition of The Poems... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:10:03 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Maine-Painter-Leslie-Anderson.html (Image: Pitcher Orange by Leslie Anderson) Painter Leslie Anderson and her husband spend summers at their Sedgwick flower farm (between Blue Hill and Deer Isle) and winters in Portland. In summer, Leslie works as a painter-for-hire, capturing people’s special places in oils and watercolors. In winter, she paints for herself, chronicling the people and places in between, the moments glimpsed and half-remembered. Whether out-of-doors or in her studio, her goal is the same: to tell stories through juxtaposed light and dark, pattern and repetition, and layers of sumptuous color. Her work is included in corporate and... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:28:28 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Maine-Art-Galleries.html Click here to view the map (http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8 rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official client=firefox-a um=1 ie=UTF-8 q=Art+Galleries+in+Maine fb=1 gl=us hq=Art+Galleries hnear=Maine ei=qDM3TOXHNIL48AbC1o2DDA sa=X oi=local_group ct=image resnum=1 ved=0CC0QtgMwAA) Source: Google Maps Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Classes/Encaustic-Artist-Diane-Bowie-Zaitlin-Offering-Spring-2012-Workshops.html (Image: Brilliance by Diane Bowie Zaitlin) (Saco, ME) Saco artist Diane Bowie Zaitlin is offering a series of two day Encaustic Workshops that present a contemporary approach to the ancient medium of painting with molten beeswax and pigment. As always, classes are small with a lot of personal attention and guidance. All workshops run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The cost for each workshop is $220 for two days including most materials. Classes are small so early registration is recommended. Introductory Workshops: Students will work with color, controlling the transparency of the paint, manipulation and texturing of the wax... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:43:08 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Spring-2012-Encaustic-Workshops-with-Diane-Bowie-Zaitlin.html Sessions Open to Various Levels (Saco, ME) Saco artist Diane Bowie Zaitlin is offering a series of two day Encaustic workshops that present a contemporary approach to the ancient medium of painting with molten beeswax and pigment. As always, classes are small with a lot of personal attention and guidance. All workshops run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The cost for each workshop is $220 for two days including most materials. Classes are small so early registration is recommended. (Image: Brillance by Diane Bowie Zaitlin) Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:40:10 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/Mary-Woodman-Receives-Photography-Awards.html (Image: Solar Sadie by Mary Woodman) (Kennebunkport, ME) Kennebunkport photographer Mary Woodman has received a Gold Award for her image Solar Sadie in the Special Issue #90 of B W COLOR magazine. In addition, two other images “Wharf Lane, Kennebunkport” and “Solar Panels, John Hancock Tower, Boston” received merit awards. Mary Woodman is a Maine native, specializing in the Maine landscape as well as objects, abstracts, and black and white images. Woodman says, “My images are observations of the world around me; of the sheer beauty of local natural forms. Within and among these forms... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:13:26 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Maine-Photographer-Mary-Woodman-Receives-Gold-Award.html B W COLOR Magazine Honors Her Image “Solar Sadie” and Two Other Images (Kennebunkport, ME) Kennebunkport photographer Mary Woodman has received a Gold Award for her image Solar Sadie in the Special Issue #90 of B W COLOR magazine. In addition, two other images “Wharf Lane, Kennebunkport” and “Solar Panels, John Hancock Tower, Boston” received merit awards. (Image: Solar Sadie by Mary Woodman) Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:09:25 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Classes/Henry-Isaacs-and-Ashley-Bryan-Hold-Annual-Islesford-Painting-Workshops.html (Islesford, ME) The fourth annual Islesford Workshops begin on Monday, September 3rd and run through Thursday, September 6th. These painters' workshops are formatted in order to meet the needs of a range of artists from novices through professionals. Approaches, concepts, and techniques of landscape painting are demonstrated and a series of projects suggested to participants. Conversations within this community of painters, as well as formal critiques, are conducted with groups and individuals. Henry Isaacs and Ashley Bryan encourage participants to directly engage with nature, experiment, and above all enjoy the painting process. Sessions emphasize loose and creative experimentation. This approach... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:10:54 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Fourth-Annual-Islesford-Workshops-with-Henry-Isaacs-and-Ashley-Bryan.html Register Now for September 2012 Classes (Islesford, ME) The fourth annual Islesford Workshops begin on Monday, September 3rd and run through Thursday, September 6th. These painters' workshops are formatted in order to meet the needs of a range of artists from novices to professionals. Approaches, concepts, and techniques of landscape painting are demonstrated and a series of projects suggested to participants. Conversations within this community of painters, as well as formal critiques, are conducted with groups and individuals. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:06:45 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Interview-with-David-Graeme-Baker.html (Image: Vacationland Study by David Graeme Baker) Maine artist David Graeme Baker was born in Cape Town, South Africa, but grew up in Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of both Wesleyan University in Connecticut and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. In 2000, he and his wife Sarah moved to Maine where they live with their two sons in the town of Hancock. When did you first realize that you were going to be an artist and when did you first start making art? As I look back at my childhood, I can see the beginnings of... Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:07:27 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Arts-Commission-News/Artwork-Portraying-History-of-Maines-Logging-Industry-Exhibited.html (Image: Landing the Pulp Onto the Ice by Alden Grant) (Augusta, ME) The Maine Arts Commission is proud to announce that 19 paintings by Alden Grant are now on display in the State of Maine Capitol Complex as part of the agency’s Art in the Capitol program. The exhibit of work depicting life in Maine’s northern woods is generously on loan from the Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum and will remain on display until the end of March. The work is viewable by the public throughout the week at the Maine State House from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm,... Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:32:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Authors/Satans-Scourge-by-Lewis-Turco-Issued-in-e-book-Kindle-Edition.html (Dresden Mills, ME) Lewis Putnam Turco’s book titled Satan’s Scourge: A Narrative of the Age of Witchcraft in England and New England 1580-1697, winner of the Wild Card category of the 2009 New England Book Festival, has just been issued in a 2012 e-book Kindle edition, SatansScourge-ebook/1 by its publisher, www.StarCloudPress.com (http://www.StarCloudPress.com), of Scottsdale, Arizona. The price is $8.79 which includes free wireless delivery. About Lewis Turco Lewis Turco is the author of fifty books of various kinds, including “the poet’s bible,” The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics and two companion volumes, The Book of Literary Terms and The... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:19:13 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/e-book-Kindle-Edition-Issue-of-Lewis-Turco-Book.html Satan’s Scourge Available Now to Download (Dresden Mills, ME) Lewis Putnam Turco’s book titled Satan’s Scourge: A Narrative of the Age of Witchcraft in England and New England 1580-1697, winner of the Wild Card category of the 2009 New England Book Festival, has just been issued in a 2012 e-book Kindle edition, SatansScourge-ebook/1 by its publisher, www.StarCloudPress.com (http://www.StarCloudPress.com), of Scottsdale, Arizona. The price is $8.79 which includes free wireless delivery. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:16:08 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Jobs-and-Resumes/Shannon-Hunter-Thibodeau.html Shannon Hunter Thibodeau 8 Marion Street Portland, ME 04101 sthibo21@gmail.com | (603) 667-7568 OBJECTIVE: To serve as a leader in a creative work environment where my skills are valued and I am challenged to broaden my experience. EDUCATION: B.A. Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA (2008) QUALIFICATIONS: ∙Skillful and productive in time-restricting situations ∙Knowledgeable in Photoshop CS5, In Design, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and Excel ∙Works effectively under pressure ∙Effective self-manager and team player; easy to work with and personable enthusiastic learner; seeking opportunities to expand professional knowledge and improve skills EMPLOYMENT: 2011 - Cardigan Mountain School Canaan, NH - Drawing/art teacher, dorm parent, and sailing coach 2011 - The Olivarian School Pike, NH -... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:50:18 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Editors-Movie-Picks/Urbanized.html USA. 85 minutes. Not rated. Urbanized (the third part of Gary Hustwit’s design film trilogy, joining Helvetica and Objectified) is a feature-length documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world’s foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers. Over half the world’s population now lives in an urban area, and 75% will call a city home by 2050. But while some cities are experiencing explosive growth, others are shrinking. The challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic engagement, economic development, and environmental policy are fast becoming... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:26:55 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Special-Arts-Events/Maine-Artists-and-Conservation-Biologist-Seek-Venue-for-Exhibit.html (Image: Coyote Mousing by Carole Whelan) In an effort to assist the community of Maine people to rediscover the lost relationships with the wild, a group of fifteen Maine artists from all over the state and a conservation biologist are presenting the exhibit, “I Am Coyote”. The exhibit will focus on the coyote through the personal and creative expression of the artists themselves, with the goal of teaching about this native carnivore in ways that only art can bring. The coyote is America’s native wild dog, found nowhere else in the world, and has survived on our continent... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:52:19 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Unique-Art-Exhibit-Searches-for-Venue.html Maine Artists and Conservation Biologist Collaborate on “I Am Coyote” (Washington, ME) In an effort to assist the community of Maine people to rediscover the lost relationships with the wild, a group of fifteen Maine artists from all over the state and a conservation biologist are presenting the exhibit, “I Am Coyote”. The exhibit will focus on the coyote through the personal and creative expression of the artists themselves, with the goal of teaching about this native carnivore in ways that only art can bring. (Image: Coyote Mousing by Carole Whelan) Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:32:16 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/Addition-to-VoxPhotographs-Portfolio-in-2012.html (Image: Steel Bed and Stairs©Jeffrey Becton) (Portland, ME) VoxPhotographs will expand its portfolio with the addition of work by Maine fine art photographers Jeffrey Becton, Felice Boucher, Audra Welton and Jane Yudelman in 2012. Heather Frederick, Director of VoxPhotographs, a private photographs gallery based in Portland, says that these four new artists bring to the gallery unique visions and the addition of over 120 images. As well, most of the 31 artists whose work is represented by the gallery have updated their portfolios to include dozens of new photographs.” (Image: Orchid©Felice Boucher) (Image: Harbor#10©Audra Medunitza Welton) (Image: Snow Series #4©Jane Yudelman) Frederick continues,... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:16:16 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/VoxPhotographs-Announces-New-Additions-to-Its-Portfolio-in-2012.html Four Maine Fine Art Photographers Bring New Work to the Gallery (Portland, ME) VoxPhotographs will expand its portfolio with the addition of work by Maine fine art photographers Jeffrey Becton, Felice Boucher, Audra Welton and Jane Yudelman in 2012. Heather Frederick, Director of VoxPhotographs, a private photographs gallery based in Portland, says that these four new artists bring to the gallery unique visions and the addition of over 120 images. As well, most of the 31 artists whose work is represented by the gallery have updated their portfolios to include dozens of new photographs.” (Image: Steel Bed and Stairs©Jeffrey Becton) Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:10:18 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Authors/The-Book-of-Forms-by-Lewis-Putnam-Turco-Expanded-with-Odd-and-Invented-Forms.html (Dresden Mills, ME) For more than four decades Lewis Putnam Turco’s The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics — the well-known companion to The Book of Literary Terms and The Book of Dialogue — has been standard in the libraries of writers, teachers, scholars, and others who care about the craft of poetry. Now Turco has expanded and updated “the poet’s bible” once again, this time incorporating a collection of “Odd and Invented Forms,” which adds many interesting ancient and modern prosodies and forms with new examples written by contemporary poets old and young. Turco continues to offer... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:38:24 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Lewis-Putnam-Turco-Expands-on-His-Acclaimed-Standard-Poetry-Book.html The Book of Forms Features New Collection of “Odd and Invented Forms” (Dresden Mills, ME) For more than four decades Lewis Putnam Turco’s The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics — the well-known companion to The Book of Literary Terms and The Book of Dialogue — has been standard in the libraries of writers, teachers, scholars, and others who care about the craft of poetry. Now Turco has expanded and updated “the poet’s bible” once again, this time incorporating a collection of “Odd and Invented Forms,” which adds many interesting ancient and modern prosodies and forms with new examples written... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:36:04 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Daniel-Anselmi.html Daniel... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Matt-Russ-Interview-with-a-Native-Maine-Painter.html (Image: Great Pond from Jamaica Point by Matthew Russ) Matthew Russ was born in Portland, Maine and earned a B.A. from Colby College where he majored in studio art with a concentration in oil painting. He always paints from life, working outdoors in all seasons, and often backpacking into remote locations. The celebration of Maine’s landscape is evident in Matt's work. Matt has shown throughout Maine and has contributed to art auctions including the Maine Audubon Society in Falmouth and the Maine College of Art in Portland. In addition, his work has been commissioned for private collectors as well... Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:08:52 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Marketing-the-Arts-in-Maine/Custom-Museum-Publishing-Releases-New-American-Coastal-Art-Catalog.html (Rockland, ME) Custom Museum Publishing in Rockland announces a new catalog just off the press this fall for Gleason Fine Art. This 239-page catalog entitled, “American Coastal Art” represents a private collection by Charles J. and Irene Hamm. As mentioned in the forward by the Hamms, “We all know that ‘art’ is in the eye of the beholder. For us forming an art collection has also been demanding, opportunistic, and exciting. Irene and I decided our paintings would be by American painters, alive or dead, of American-related subjects, in any medium, of any time, and which of course attract... Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:45:41 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/New-Catalog-from-Custom-Museum-Publishing.html Gleason Fine Art Chooses CMP for “American Coastal Art” (Rockland, ME) This 239-page catalog entitled, “American Coastal Art” represents a private collection by Charles J. and Irene Hamm. As mentioned in the forward by the Hamms, “We all know that ‘art’ is in the eye of the beholder. For us forming an art collection has also been demanding, opportunistic, and exciting. Irene and I decided our paintings would be by American painters, alive or dead, of American-related subjects, in any medium, of any time, and which of course attract our eye and emotions. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:01:49 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Museum-Exhibits/Maine-Historical-Society-Dressing-Up-Standing-Out-Fitting-In-Adornment-Identity-in-Maine.html (Portland, ME) The exhibit runs through May 27, 2012. This exhibit takes a fascinating look at how Mainers have dressed up for a variety of occasions over two hundred years. Drawing from MHS's extensive collections, Dressing Up, Fitting In, Standing Out: Adornment Identity in Maine, 1750-1950 features a broad selection of adornments from the MHS collection, many never before displayed, including hats, jewelry, shoes, hair combs, walking sticks, and several complete costumes. Objects are accompanied and illuminated by photographs, paintings, journal entries, and more. According to exhibit curator Candace Kanes, Dressing Up explores the choices we... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:27:26 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Dressing-Up-Standing-Out-Fitting-In-at-the-Maine-Historical-Society.html Adornment Identity in Maine, 1750-1950 (Portland, ME) The exhibit runs through May 27, 2012. The Maine Historical Society presents a fascinating look at how Mainers have dressed up for a variety of occasions over two hundred years. Drawing from MHS's extensive collections, Dressing Up, Fitting In, Standing Out: Adornment Identity in Maine, 1750-1950 features a broad selection of adornments from the MHS collection, many never before displayed, including hats, jewelry, shoes, hair combs, walking sticks, and several complete costumes. Objects are accompanied and illuminated by photographs, paintings, journal entries, and more. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:13:46 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Artist-Interview-Mount-Desert-Painter-R.-Scott-Baltz.html (Image: Blue Mirage Opening by Scott Baltz) Scott Baltz is a Mount Desert Island artist whose work has been widely exhibited throughout Maine and in the Eastern part of the United States. His education includes attending the University of Delaware where he studied Life Science, and Colorado Mountain College where his emphasis was on photography. Scott has been published and has received awards for both photography as well as painting, and has work in various private and public collections. On the subject of his artistic process, Scott says, “At the core of my work is an intense interest in... Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:12:49 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/Bates-College-Exhibits-Camden-Photographer-Jim-Nickelson.html (Image: Otter Cliffs by Jim Nickelson) (Camden, ME) Camden photographer Jim Nickelson is currently pursuing a major project, his Nightfall series. The work explores iconic landscapes and the night sky between dusk and dawn. The first image from the Nightfall series, Otter Cliffs, was taken a few months ago in Acadia National Park and has been selected to be included in the upcoming Starstruck international fine art astrophotography exhibition at the Bates College Museum of Art opening next summer. For more information on the show, please click here (http://www.bates.edu/museum/exhibitions/upcoming/starstruck-2/). A second image of Nickelson's, Thunder Moon II,... Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:15:51 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Camden-Photographer-Jim-Nickelson-Shows-at-Bates-College.html Two Images From His Nightfall Series Included in Exhibit (Camden, ME) Camden photographer Jim Nickelson is currently pursuing a major project, his Nightfall series. The work explores iconic landscapes and the night sky between dusk and dawn. The first image from the Nightfall series, Otter Cliffs, was taken a few months ago in Acadia National Park and has been selected to be included in the upcoming Starstruck international fine art astrophotography exhibition at the Bates College Museum of Art opening next summer. For more information on the show, please click here (http://www.bates.edu/museum/exhibitions/upcoming/starstruck-2/). (Image: Otter Cliffs by Jim Nickelson) Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:00:26 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Arts-Organizations-News/Waterfall-Arts-Awarded-NEA-Grant.html (Belfast, ME) Waterfall Arts has been selected to receive one of the 162 grants of $10,000 awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts to organizations in 46 states, plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman has noted, “Art works everywhere, which is why the NEA’s Challenge America Fast-Track (CAFT) program supports projects from primarily small and mid-sized arts organizations that extend the reach of the arts to underserved audiences—those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability.” The funds will be... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:33:31 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/NEA-Chairman-Landesman-Announces-Challenge-America-Fast-Track-Grants.html Waterfall Arts One of Only 162 Grantees Nationwide (Belfast, ME) Waterfall Arts has been selected to receive one of the 162 grants of $10,000 awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts to organizations in 46 states, plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman has noted, “Art works everywhere, which is why the NEA’s Challenge America Fast-Track (CAFT) program supports projects from primarily small and mid-sized arts organizations that extend the reach of the arts to underserved audiences—those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity,... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:29:57 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Editors-Movie-Picks/Being-Elmo.html USA. 76 minutes. Not rated. Every day, millions tune in to Sesame Street to see one of the world’s most adored and recognizable characters—a furry red monster named Elmo. Yet, with all of Elmo’s fame, the man behind the icon is able to walk down the street without being recognized. Meet Kevin Clash. As a teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Kevin had very different aspirations from his classmates—he wanted to be a puppeteer. More specifically, he wanted to be part of Jim Henson’s team, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic of Sesame Street on a daily... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:44:47 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/Photographer-Marcie-Jan-Bronstein-Marks-20-Years-of-Holiday-Photography-Cards-and-Makes-Them-Availab.html (Image: Holiday Card Only Connect by Marcie Jan Bronstein) (Belfast, ME) This year marks an important anniversary for artist/photographer Marcie Jan Bronstein's annual Holiday Card Project. For the past twenty years, the artist has sent out a few hundred cards to friends, family, and collectors, featuring one new image created especially for the holiday season. In celebration of this anniversary, she has bundled together a collection of cards that you can order, just in time for the holidays! Each set contains a selection of ten cards and envelopes from the past twenty years. Images reflect the arc of Bronstein's... Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:57:24 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Twenty-Years-of-Holiday-Photographs-by-Marcie-Jan-Bronstein.html Belfast Photographer Makes Card Collection Available (Belfast, ME) This year marks an important anniversary for artist/photographer Marcie Jan Bronstein's annual Holiday Card Project. For the past twenty years, the artist has sent out a few hundred cards to friends, family, and collectors, featuring one new image created especially for the holiday season. In celebration of this anniversary, she has bundled together a collection of cards available for ordering, just in time for the holidays! (Image: Holiday Card Only Connect by Marcie Jan Bronstein) Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:53:38 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/KDB-Karen-Dominguez.html KDB... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:38:16 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Interview-with-Artist-Rebekah-Raye.html (Image: Warning Call by Rebekah Raye) Blue Hill Artist Rebekah Raye graduated from the University of Maine, Orono with a BA in Art Education. She studied at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine and has worked with artists including Leonard Baskin, Alan Bray and George Grenameyer. Raye states, “I love animals and their relationship to us and to each other. The images I paint and sculpt come from experiences I've had right here in our backyard and in East Blue Hill. I am surrounded by woods and live beside an old granite quarry. I am... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:14:39 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/SUPPORT-MAINE-ART-SCENE.html We created the Maine Art Hub maineartscene.com to help Maine artists connect with an audience beyond their geographical reach, and because we believe art is essential to life. We are very thankful for the support from our 1,850 Facebook fans, our 4,830 Facebook friends, our 620 Twitter followers, our 6,000 unique monthly visitors. As you know, our magazine and our virtual art showcases do not rely heavily on advertising and we continue to be grateful for any contributions. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:21:49 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Consider-making-a-Donation-to-Maine-Art-Scene-Magazine.html (Belfast, ME) We created the Maine Art Hub maineartscene.com to help Maine artists connect with an audience beyond their geographical reach, and because we believe art is essential to life. We are very thankful for the support from our 1,850 Facebook fans, our 4,830 Facebook friends, our 620 Twitter followers, our 6,000 unique monthly visitors. As you know, our magazine and our virtual art showcases do not rely heavily on advertising and we continue to be grateful for any contributions. PLEASE NOTE: that we are a for-profit organization so your contribution to Maine Art Scene, LLC is NOT tax-deductible. Consider... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:06:17 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Master-Photographer-Koichiro-Kurita-Interview.html (Image: Chesapeake, VA by Koichiro Kurita) Master fine art photographer Koichiro Kurita, known for his elegant large format platinum/palladium prints, is the Director of Beyond Spheres, a multi-year project which follows the footsteps of Henry David Thoreau (1817– 1862). He has been photographing in the US since 1990 when he received a grant from the Asian Cultural Council (part of the John D. Rockefeller III Fund). Kurita’s works are exhibited internationally and collected by major museums including Museum of Fine Arts Boston, The Princeton Art Museum, The Fogg Museum Harvard University, George Eastman House, Museum of Fine Arts... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:53:52 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Open-Studios/New-Studio-for-Belfast-Artist-Marc-Leavitt.html (Belfast, ME) The public is invited to the first opening of Marc Leavitt's art studio at 153 High Street (upstairs), Belfast, Maine on Friday, November 4th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Represented by Galerie Swanstrom (Newbury and Thayer Streets in Boston) for 5 years, whose owner named Marc Leavitt her Biggest Success Story in Boston Common Magazine, Mr. Leavitt's works have been showcased in articles for Architectural Digest and The Boston Globe. Juried recognitions with the Cambridge Art Association in Massachusetts include artworks distinguished by a Directors' Choice Prize (private collection, Boston), Honorable Mention Prize (private collection, New... Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:27:44 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Marc-Leavitt-Has-New-Studio-on-High-Street-in-Belfast.html Located at 153 High Street in Belfast (Belfast, ME) The public is invited to the first opening of Marc Leavitt's art studio at 153 High Street (upstairs), Belfast, Maine on Friday, November 4th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Represented by Galerie Swanstrom (Newbury and Thayer Streets in Boston) for 5 years whose owner named Marc Leavitt her Biggest Success Story in Boston Common Magazine, Mr. Leavitt's works have been showcased in articles for Architectural Digest and The Boston Globe. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:25:48 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Arts-Commission-News/2012-Fellowship-Awardees-Announced-by-Maine-Arts-Commission.html (Augusta, ME) The Maine Arts Commission (http://mainearts.maine.gov/) today announced the recipients of the 2012 Artists’ Fellowship Awards – one of the nation's highest awards for individual artists made by a state arts agency. The four recipients will each receive a $13,000 grant award. This year’s four Fellows are Allen Lowe from South Portland (performing/media arts), Claire Guyton from Lewiston (literary arts), Morrigan McCarthy from Portland (visual arts) and Richard Stanley from Southwest Harbor (traditional arts). Maine Arts Commission acting director Darrell Bulmer offered his congratulations to the 2012 Fellows. ”All of the recipients are most deserving and representative of the quality... Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:10:53 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Maine-Arts-Commission-Announces-2012-Fellowship-Awardees.html Four Grantees Annouced (Augusta, ME) The Maine Arts Commission (http://mainearts.maine.gov/) today announced the recipients of the 2012 Artists’ Fellowship Awards – one of the nation's highest awards for individual artists made by a state arts agency. The four recipients will each receive a $13,000 grant award. This year’s four Fellows are Allen Lowe from South Portland (performing/media arts), Claire Guyton from Lewiston (literary arts), Morrigan McCarthy from Portland (visual arts) and Richard Stanley from Southwest Harbor (traditional arts). Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:57:36 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Editors-Movie-Picks/El-Bulli.html Germany. 108 minutes. Not rated. El Bulli has been called the most influential restaurant in the world (The New York Times, June 15, 2011) and Ferran Adria, its creator, deemed a brilliant innovator, the father of molecular gastronomy, or sometimes just a crazy chef. Located a few hours drive from Barcelona, El Bulli closes each year for six months, as Adria and staff sequester themselves to concentrate on creating the new culinary wonders that will become their next 30-course menu. The restaurant accommodates only 50 for dinner, despite two million annual requests for reservations. This is cooking as... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:37:59 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Arts-Organizations-News/Belfast-Farmers-Market-Benefits-at-Waterfall-Arts-Site.html (Belfast, ME) Waterfall Arts and the Belfast Farmers’ Market want to publicly thank the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation for funding repair and a fresh surface on the back parking lot of the arts center at 256 High Street, now home base for farmers and vendors at the Belfast Farmers’ Market. The bank’s generosity has made the space shopper-friendly as well as safe for the cookie-munching kids who tag along with both farmers and shoppers each Friday morning. As construction got underway on the Front Street Shipyard this past spring, the Farmers’ Market realized they need to move and searched far... Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:07:37 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Peg-Worth.html Peg... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:17:40 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Wire-Sculptor-Jean-Noon-Interview.html (Image: Being Whole by Jean Noon) Jean Noon graduated from Goddard College in Vermont with a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education and Agriculture. In addition to receiving her Bachelor of Science in Art Education from the University of Southern Maine, Jean also studied sculpture and ceramics there as well. For seven years, Ms. Noon has attended the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine. In the spirit of Alexander Calder, I draw with wire. I enjoy taking wire lines for walks through space. I celebrate line, structure, shadow, humor, transparency and movement. I alternate between... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:21:34 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Barridoff-Galleries-Announces-Two-Art-Auctions-in-2012.html The Event is Scheduled for August (Portland, ME) Barridoff Galleries' auction of American and European art will feature the more than 120 works by mid-19th Century Monhegan artists in the extraordinary John M. Day collection including the oils presented here by Michael Loew and Joseph De Martini and Luigi Loir (the Loir piece is from an important Hollywood collection). (Image: Painting by Joseph De Martini) Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:59:46 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Special-Arts-Events/Two-Art-Auctions-in-2012-at-Barridoff-Galleries.html (Image: Painting by Joseph De Martini) (Portland, ME) Barridoff Galleries' auction of American and European art will feature the more than 120 works by mid-19th Century Monhegan artists in the extraordinary John M. Day collection including the oils presented here by Michael Loew and Joseph De Martini and Luigi Loir (the Loir piece is from an important Hollywood collection). (Image: Painting by Luigi Loir) The auction will be held in an exciting new environment, the Maine College of Art's Institute of Contemporary Art. Partial proceeds of the auction will benefit Maine art institutions. A portion of the proceeds of the John M. Day Collection... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Editors-Movie-Picks/Beats-Rhymes-Life-The-Travels-Of-A-Tribe-Called-Quest.html USA. 97 minutes. Rated R. BEATS, RHYMES LIFE: THE TRAVELS OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST is a documentary film directed by Michael Rapaport about one of the most influential and groundbreaking musical groups in hip-hop history. Having released five gold and platinum selling albums within eight years, A Tribe Called Quest has been one of the most commercially successful and artistically significant musical groups in recent history, and regarded as iconic pioneers of hip hop. The band’s sudden break-up in 1998 shocked the industry and saddened the scores of fans, whose appetite for the group’s innovative musical stylings... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:30:09 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Classes/Expanded-Class-Calendar-at-River-Tree-Arts.html (Image: Self Portrait by Russel Whitten) (Kennebunk, ME) River Tree Arts celebrates 30 years in the Kennebunks with new classes and teachers and a variety of courses offered for every age, level of experience and interest. As the oldest community arts organization in the Kennebunks, RTA offers both traditional and innovative art and music classes for people of all ages. Join us for preschool Art Explorers or an after school class like Rock Band or Pewter Casting. Adult classes are designed for both beginners and experienced students. Choose from day or evening classes and Saturday workshops. Enjoy a night out... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:14:55 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/River-Tree-Arts-Announces-Expanded-Class-Calendar.html With Courses Offered for Every Age, Experience and Interest. (Kennebunk, ME) River Tree Arts celebrates 30 years in the Kennebunks with new classes and teachers. As the oldest community arts organization in the Kennebunks, RTA offers both traditional and innovative art and music classes for people of all ages. Join River Tree Arts for preschool Art Explorers or an after school class like Rock Band or Pewter Casting. (Image: Self Portrait by Russel Whitten) Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:10:09 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Editors-Movie-Picks/Over-Your-Cities-Grass-Will-Grow.html England. 105 minutes. Not rated. Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow bears witness to German artist Anselm Kiefer’s alchemical creative processes and renders as a film journey the personal universe he has built at his hill studio estate in the South of France. In 1993 Kiefer left Buchen, Germany for La Ribaute, a derelict silk factory near Barjac. From 2000 he began constructing a series of elaborate installations there. Like a strange, sprawling village, La Ribaute extends over 35 hectares and is composed of old industrial buildings and working studios that link to a network of underground tunnels dug out by Kiefer,... Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:41:44 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Painter-Peyton-Higgison-Interviewed.html (Image: The Day Begins by Peyton Higgison) Brunswick Artist Peyton Higgison has influences including such disparate artists as Herbert Bayer, MC Escher, Picasso and, most recently, Wolf Kahn. His mother is well known artist Merle Izard, and Peyton credits her with being the first to teach him the art of drawing and mixing paints. Higgison says, “After nearly 30 years of creating images, it's difficult to pinpoint, but the sky on a wind torn day, or a passage of music might be all I need to inspire a piece. My medium—oil pastel, the most saturated and creamiest I can... Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:49:16 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Editors-Movie-Picks/Page-One.html USA. 88 minutes. Rated R. In the tradition of great fly-on-the-wall documentaries, PAGE ONE deftly gains unprecedented access to the New York Times newsroom. With the Internet surpassing print as our main news source and newspapers all over the country going bankrupt, PAGE ONE chronicles the transformation of the media industry at its time of greatest turmoil. Writers like Brian Stelter, Tim Arango and the salty but brilliant David Carr track print journalism’s metamorphosis even as their own paper struggles to stay vital and solvent, while their editors and publishers grapple with up-to-the-minute issues like controversial new sources and the implications... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:27:13 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Interview-with-Portland-Artist-John-Knight.html (Image: Barnacles, Periwinkles, Seaweed by John Knight) John Knight grew up in Indiana and began painting outdoors in farmland and limestone quarries while attending Indiana University. He attended graduate school in Washington, DC, receiving his MFA in Painting in 1998 from American University. That same year he moved to Portland, Maine where he currently lives with his wife, Pam, and his daughter, Chloe. John was the Maine Arts Commission Visual Arts Fellow for 2007. He has had recent solo exhibitions at Elizabeth Moss Galleries in Falmouth, Maine, and at the Caldbeck Gallery in Rockland, Maine. Nationally, he has been awarded... Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:25:30 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/August-Issue-of-Bangor-Metro-Magazine-Featurees-Beth-Anne-Gordley.html (Image: Bent by Beth Anne Gordley) (Belfast, ME) Bangor Metro featured the fine art photography of Beth Anne Gordley in the August issue. Gordley’s dance photography was showcased four years ago in the publication. Melanie Brooks, editor of Bangor Metro, was perusing Beth Anne’s website and became intrigued by her various photographic genres. This lead her to contact Beth Anne, which in turn resulted in the photographer's second time as a featured artist in the Perspectives section of the magazine. Beth Anne spent most of her life surrounded by art, design and photography. She became fascinated with photography in... Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:40:04 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Photographic-Images-by-Beth-Anne-Gordley-in-Bangor-Metro-Magazine.html Midcoast Photographer Featured (Belfast, ME) Bangor Metro features the fine art photography of Beth Anne Gordley in the August issue. Gordley’s dance photography was showcased four years ago in the publication. Melanie Brooks, editor of Bangor Metro, was perusing Beth Anne’s website and became intrigued by her various photographic genres. This lead her to contact Beth Anne, which in turn resulted in the photographer's second time as a featured artist in the Perspectives section of the magazine. (Image: Bent by Beth Anne Gordley) Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:36:39 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Photography/Terry-Hire-Launches-Website-Featuring-His-Fine-Art-Photography.html (Image: Photograph by Terry Hire) (Northport, ME) Midcoast Maine photographer Terry Hire recently launched a new website, Terry Hire Photography (http://terryhire.photoshelter.com/), featuring his fine art photography as well his garden and scenic photography. The site includes hundreds of images each taken with Terry’s keen eye for detail and abstraction in the world around us. Jim Nickelson of Nickelson Editions (http://www.nickelsoneditions.com/) collaborated with Terry to create the new photography website. Nickelson Editions now offers affordable custom website design specifically for artists (click here (http://www.nickelsoneditions.com/digital-imaging-services/website-design/) for more information). Other recent website designs include the sites for the Maine Photo Alliance (http://mainephotoalliance.org/) and Jim Nickelson... Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:11:11 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Photographer-Terry-Hire-Lauches-Website.html New Site Features Fine Art Photography (Northport, ME) Midcoast Maine photographer Terry Hire recently launched a new website, Terry Hire Photography (http://terryhire.photoshelter.com), featuring his fine art photography as well his garden and scenic photography. The site includes hundreds of images each taken with Terry’s keen eye for detail and abstraction in the world around us. (Image: Photograph by Terry Hire) Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:57:05 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Editors-Movie-Picks/L-Amour-Fou.html France. 103 minutes. Not Rated. The public life of Yves Saint Laurent was as extravagant as it was decadent, as a design prodigy and then the grand coutourier of an fashion empire he influenced fifty years of style — but few are familiar with the private life of the legend. In Pierre Thoretton’s L'Amour Fou, Pierre Bergé—the man with which YSL shared four decades of his life and love—reflects on the equally extravagant history of their personal relationship. Framed around the 2009 auction of the priceless, elaborate art collection amassed by Yves and Pierre personally over several decades, this extraordinary documentary... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:59:27 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Galleries/Painter-Henry-Isaacs-at-Islesford-Dock-Gallery.html (Image: Path to Bunkers Cove by Henry Isaacs) (Islesford, ME) Henry Isaacs’ paintings reflect an emphasis of painterly qualities over representation. Isaacs renders his images with sparse but clean detail: a flag, the ramble of dock shacks, the line of boats on the shore, the trucks in the parking lot, perhaps bicycles waiting for the return of their riders. Boats sail in the background. Isaacs gives the viewer just enough of these elements to recognize them, and then takes the viewer on a fantastic escapade of paint and color: the goldenrod bottoms of the boats executed with single brush... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Jobs-and-Resumes/Art-Faculty-Positions-at-River-Tree-Arts.html (Kennebunk, ME) River Tree Arts is currently accepting resumes for art faculty River Tree Arts is currently accepting resumes for art faculty for its nonprofit community arts center in Kennebunk, Maine, is accepting resumes for art faculty. Special consideration will be given to teachers who have experience working with preschool-aged children (2-5 years) and are able to teach group art, music, dance or theater classes. Teachers working with preschoolers should be able to work mornings and/or Saturdays. RTA also encourages dancers who would teach an after school class for elementary students to apply. Fiber artists with teaching experience are also encouraged... Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:58:19 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/River-Tree-Arts-Looking-For-Arts-Educators.html Arts Organization Seeks Faculty (Kennebunk, ME) River Tree Arts (http://www.rivertreearts.org/) is currently accepting resumes for art faculty for its nonprofit community arts center in Kennebunk, Maine, is accepting resumes for art faculty. Special consideration will be given to teachers who have experience working with preschool-aged children (2-5 years) and are able to teach group art, music, dance or theater classes. Teachers working with preschoolers should be able to work mornings and/or Saturdays. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:56:24 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Arts-Commission-News/Strengthening-Maines-Nonprofit-Arts-Boards.html (Augsuta, ME) The Maine Arts Commission is offering a series of free board development and leadership workshops throughout the state to bolster the strength and effectiveness of Maine’s nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Board members, leaders and directors from cultural organizations are invited to attend the workshops that begin on September 8 in Portland and move on to Norway, Lewiston, Bangor, Belfast, Presque Isle and Camden. With funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Maine Arts Commission has organized this series of workshops to address both board development and the training of future leaders within organizations. The all day workshops... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:18:40 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Artists-Openings/Exhibits/Islesford-Dock-Gallery-Features-Painter-Henry-Isaacs.html (Image: Path to Bunkers Cove by Henry Isaacs) (Islesford, ME) Henry Isaacs’ paintings reflect an emphasis of painterly qualities over representation. Isaacs renders his images with sparse but clean detail: a flag, the ramble of dock shacks, the line of boats on the shore, the trucks in the parking lot, perhaps bicycles waiting for the return of their riders. Boats sail in the background. Isaacs gives the viewer just enough of these elements to recognize them, and then takes the viewer on a fantastic escapade of paint and color: the goldenrod bottoms of the boats executed with single brush... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:56:11 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Henry-Isaacs-at-the-Islesford-Dock-Gallery.html Maine Painter Exhibits Works at Islesford Gallery (Islesford, ME) Henry Isaacs’ paintings reflect an emphasis of painterly qualities over representation. Isaacs renders his images with sparse but clean detail: a flag, the ramble of dock shacks, the line of boats on the shore, the trucks in the parking lot, perhaps bicycles waiting for the return of their riders. Boats sail in the background. Isaacs gives the viewer just enough of these elements to recognize them, and then takes the viewer on a fantastic escapade of paint and color: the goldenrod bottoms of the boats executed with single brush strokes, the patchwork... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:45:47 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Indians-and-Rusticators-Wabanakis-and-Summer-Visitors-on-Mount-Desert-Island-1840s-1920s.html Through December 28, 2012. (Bar Harbor, ME) Indians and Rusticators highlights the role that Mount Desert Island played in the cultural and economic survival of the Wabanaki, the collective name for the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and Micmac in Maine. The seasonal interactions of Wabanakis and summer rusticators, summer residents from the large urban areas of the Northeast, will be explored through photographs, artifacts, and hands-on interaction. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:01:40 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Museum-Exhibits/Blockbuster-Exhibit-Opens-at-Abbe-Museum.html (Bar Harbor, ME) Running through December 28, 2012. Indians and Rusticators highlights the role that Mount Desert Island played in the cultural and economic survival of the Wabanaki, the collective name for the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and Micmac in Maine. The seasonal interactions of Wabanakis and summer rusticators, summer residents from the large urban areas of the Northeast, will be explored through photographs, artifacts, and hands-on interaction. The exhibit, which runs through December 28, 2012, will profile various personalities—especially the iconic Penobscot Indian showman Frank “Big Thunder” Loring, whose unforgettable presence on Mount Desert Island spanned 60 years of the Rusticator... Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Maine-Photo-Alliance-Announces-New-Website.html Midcoast Photographers Group Has Online Presence Members of the Maine Photo Alliance announce the completion of their website at www.mainephotoalliance.org (http://www.mainephotoalliance.org). The MPA is comprised of six Midcoast Maine photographers who meet monthly to share new work and to discuss fine art photography. Founded in 2009, MPA seeks to create an environment which nurtures and expands the art of its members as well as by promoting fine art photography in the community. (Image: Photograph by Susan Davens) Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:18:37 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Spaces-for-Rent/Gallery-Spaces-for-Rent-at-The-Galleries-at-Morning-Walk.html (Kennebunk, ME) The Galleries at Morning Walk on Port Road in Kennebunk has eight individual cottage-style gallery spaces for rent. Inclusion in Morning Walk is a juried process to ensure a complimentary array of work and is only open to fine artists and artisans. This Atlantic Holdings development is a short walk to Kennebunkport's Dock Square. The Galleries at Morning Walk will be surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds with ample parking. A truly unique and affordable opportunity for artists and artisans! For more information, please email Holly Ross at hollyc.ross@yahoo.com or call 207-408-2236. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:43:52 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Artist-Gallery-Spaces-for-Rent.html A Unique and Affordable Opportunity for Artists and Artisans! (Kennebunk, ME) Opening May 2011, The Galleries at Morning Walk on Port Road in Kennebunk has eight individual cottage-style gallery spaces for rent. Inclusion in Morning Walk is a juried process to ensure a complimentary array of work and is only open to fine artists and artisans. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:39:41 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Interview-with-Ceramic-Artist-Jonathan-Mess.html (Image: Map Tile No.1 by Jonathan Mess) A native of Columbus, Ohio, Jonathan Mess studied art at the University of Toledo and received a BFA in studio art at the University of Montana and later received an MFA at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Jonathan states: “I am interested in the physicality and reality of land, the evidence of time and age in the layers of earth, in contrast with contemporary human relationships with land through usage, manipulation, ownership, and division. I am concerned with our responsibility as humans living with the land—collectively and individually.” In 2004,... Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:48:23 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/VoxPhotographs-Showcases-Fine-Art-Photographers.html Featuring Inspiring Works by Inspired Artists. (Portland Belfast, ME) Heather Frederick, Director of VoxPhotographs of Portland and Belfast, Maine announces the work of over thirty fine art photographers is now showcased in the web gallery at www.voxphotographs.com (http://www.voxphotographs.com) and available for viewing in person by appointment. Now in its fourth year, VoxPhotographs is expanding dramatically, Frederick states. For the past three years I've fostered exclusive relationships with a dozen artists, working with them to build careers, genuine bodies of work and national recognition. I've also become deeply committed to growing the collector base for the fine art... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:26:27 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Maine-Painter-Interview-with-Gail-Sauter.html (Image: Good for You by Gail Sauter) Gail Sauter received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Oklahoma and has had numerous exhibits both nationally as well as internationally, from France to Russia to Italy. Gail's studio is in Kittery, Maine. “The smallest moments in life are often those that touch us most deeply as human beings. They form a collective human experience and trigger our visual memories by reminding us of people we've known, something we've done, or places we've been. Details and features remain ambiguous, but the essence of the moment... Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:34:35 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Special-Offer-on-Press-Releases.html Post Your Maine Art News on maineartscene.com In order to help Maine artists and arts organizations increase their visibility during these challenging economic times, we're offering a special discount on press release submissions. Sign up for a press release package and we will post your press releases on maineartscene.com for as low as $10 each. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Folk-Art-on-High-at-the-Rufus-Porter-Museum.html 19th Century Decorative Weathervanes (Bridgton, ME) A collection of historic New England weathervanes will the exhibit on loan in 2011. Primarily copper molded animal forms from Massachusetts, the exhibit will be a great accompaniment to the museum's famous Bridgton vanemaker, James Lombard, who fashioned roosters with elegant tails from pine wood. The Museum has two examples of his on permanent display, and the local home owned by the Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, has another example. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:55:07 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Abbie-Read-Maine-Artist.html Abbie Read... Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:35:54 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Abigail-Read-Maine-Artist.html Abbie... Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:56:07 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Interview-with-Maine-Glass-Artist-David-Jacobson.html (Image: Chain Link by David Jacobson) Born and raised in New York, David Jacobson graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in Studio Art, focusing on glass. As a glass artist, David has studied with Lino Tagliapietra, Elio Quarisa, Jiri Harcuba, Ruth King, Catherine Gray, Scott Chaseling and Kirstie Rea. In 2003, Jacobson moved from New York to midcoast Maine where he creates his fused and slumped work at his home studio, and uses a Portland studio for his blown glass work. With each new piece, he feels more amazed at how beautiful and inspiring glass can... Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:57:50 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Marketing-the-Arts-in-Maine/Maine-Artist-Alan-Magee-Chooses-Custom-Museum-Publishing-for-New-York-Show.html (Rockland, ME) Custom Museum Publishing is pleased to announce the opening reception for local Maine artist, Alan Magee on Thursday, October 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The show is being held at the Forum Gallery, located at 730 Fifth Avenue in New York. Alan Magee: In Sight will include eighteen paintings as well as eight sculptures. Among the highlights of the exhibition are astonishing trompe l’oeil paintings which honor three of the artist’s heroes: Herr Friedrich, 2010, depicts Ernst Friedrich (1894-1967) who founded the Anti-Kriegsmuseum (Anti-War Museum) in Berlin in 1924 and wrote War Against War, a book... Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:02:06 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Alan-Magee-Chooses-Custom-Museum-Publishing-for-New-Catalog.html New York Exhibit Alan Magee: In Sight Features Rockland, Maine Custom Musem Publishing Book (Rockland, ME) Custom Museum Publishing is pleased to announce the opening reception for local Maine artist, Alan Magee on Thursday, October 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The show is being held at the Forum Gallery located at 730 Fifth Avenue in New York. Alan Magee: In Sight will include eighteen paintings as well as eight sculptures. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:54:23 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Laurie-Hadlock-Interview-with-a-Maine-Artist.html (Image: First Sail by Laurie Hadlock) Laurie Hadlock received her BFA from the Maine College of Art and studied at the Maine Photographic Workshop in Rockport. She has exhibited in areas as diverse as South Carolina and Italy and of course, here in Maine. Her inspiration comes from other artists including Richard Diebenkorn, Milton Avery, Wil Barnet, Ashley Bryan, Imogen Cunningham; the nature that surrounds her; and the support of her family. Laurie says, “It’s not always easy to get to that place where you can go heart to hand. It’s the best. What’s left on the canvas is... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:35:56 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Interview-with-Artist-Kathleen-Noyes.html (Image: Window on the Sea by Kathleen Noyes) Kathleen Noyes was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been living in Maine for the past 18 years. She studied art at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California and received her MA in Creative Arts Therapy from Lone Mountain College in San Francisco. In addition to being a painter and mixed media artist, Kathleen has been a graphic designer for over 30 years. Kathleen states: “Art has always been my greatest passion. For as long as I can remember, I have needed... Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:39:49 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Judy-O-Donnell-Maine-Sculptor.html Judy... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:54:22 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Guest-Column/Alzheimers-Disease-Painting-the-Journey.html (Image: News Travels by Donna Beveridge) New watercolorist Donna Beveridge paints the reality of living with Alzheimer’s disease. Speaking volumes with her watercolors, applying blues and purples – her favorites – as well as yellows and greens in her “communicative process” Beveridge lets people know that she and others with Alzheimer’s disease still have much to offer and many needs to be recognized. She is a regular in Judith Kinsman's watercolor classes, offered through the Saco Museum. Says Kinsman, “…there is a thread of purple through all of her painting and purple is a spiritual color.” Purple is not... Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:24:52 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Maine-Painter-Interview-Nancy-Morgan-Barnes.html (Image: Hubbard Squash by Nancy Morgan Barnes) A graduate of Indiana University, Nancy Morgan Barnes has been painting and a member of the fine arts community for over thirty years. She has exhibited her paintings in Italy and throughout the United States, including a recent solo exhibition at Sonya Zaks Gallery in Chicago. She has also exhibited at The Painting Center in NYC and Wright State University Art Gallery in Dayton, Ohio. Nancy taught art for almost twenty years, first at DePauw University then at the University of Indiana. After retiring from teaching, Morgan Barnes and her husband relocated... Sun, 16 May 2010 10:34:44 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Russell-Kahn.html Russell... Thu, 13 May 2010 13:22:51 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Maine-Artist-Interview-with-Kerstin-Engman.html (Image: Drawing No.1 by Kris Engman) Kris Engman received her B.F.A. from the Portland School of Art (now the Maine College of Art), and a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. She founded and worked as director of Project Kalocsa, arranging for the international exchange between Kalocsa, Hungary and Belfast, Maine of more than 150 students and young adults and families. Ms. Engman has taught painting, drawing and design at various colleges in Maine and visited numerous campuses in New England as a visiting lecturer. Currently, she is an assistant professor of art at the... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:46:27 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Paul-Oberst.html Paul... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:04:10 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Sculptors-in-Maine/Gallery-Seeks-Submissions-for-Sculpture-Garden.html (Raymond, ME) Hole in the Wall Studioworks is seeking sculptors to submit outdoor sculpture for its sculpture yard. The gallery is located on Route 302 in Raymond, Maine in the beautiful lakes region, with Sebago Lake only one mile away. In existence for over ten years, the sculpture yard is located directly behind the gallery in a semi-wooded area. Visitors to the gallery also enjoy walking through the sculpture garden. Sculptures will remain in the garden area of Hole in the Wall Studioworks until mid-September. Accepting sculptures April 1st through June 1st. All mediums will be considered and photos are acceptable... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:01:34 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Hole-in-the-Wall-Studioworks-Call-for-Sculptors.html Gallery Seeks Submissions for Sculpture Garden (Raymond, ME) Hole in the Wall Studioworks is seeking sculptors to submit outdoor sculpture for its sculpture yard. The gallery is located on Route 302 in Raymond, Maine in the beautiful lakes region, with Sebago Lake only one mile away. In existence for over ten years, the sculpture yard is located directly behind the gallery in a semi-wooded area. Visitors to the gallery also enjoy walking through the sculpture garden. Sculptures will remain in the garden area of Hole in the Wall Studioworks until mid-September. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:29:20 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Lisa-Martin.html Lisa... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:27:19 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Interview-with-Maine-Painter-Ingrid-Ellison.html ( Branching Out by Ingrid Ellison) Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ingrid's earliest memories of Maine were floating in a little sloop amidst the fog and rocks of the coastline. Ingrid's studies led her to a BS from Skidmore College and an MFA from American University. Additionally, she spent a year learning printmaking at Il Bisonte in Florence, Italy. Her work built in layers, is informed by elements of nature, both from the surrounding environment and from the microscopic world. Since moving to Maine in 2007, Ingrid's exhibits include the CMCA's 2008 Biennial and First Traces Exhibit, and the 2010 I-95... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:25:25 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Lesia-Sochor.html Lesia... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:45:40 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/An-Evening-of-Stories-at-Aarhus-Gallery.html Once Selected, Written Works to be Performed Live. (Belfast, ME) Åarhus Gallery seeks literary short fiction by Maine writers for “as if”, an evening of readings by Maine actors. Submit one or two stories of up to 5,000 words (double spaced/12 font/numbered pages) via snail mail or email (as a Word attachment) to the address below. Include your name, street address, phone number and email address on the first page of the manuscript. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:10:40 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Special-offer-Post-your-2010-press-release-on-maineartscene.com-for-a-low-fee.html Post Your News on maineartscene.com In order to help Maine artists and arts organizations increase their visibility during these challenging economic times, we're offering a special discount on press release submissions. Sign up for a press release package and we will post your press releases on maineartscene.com for as low as $10 each: For-Profit Organizations (regular rate is $20 per press release): Post 12 press releases for $120 (a savings of $120) Post 6 press releases for $90 (a savings of $30) Non-Profit Organizations (regular rate $15 per press release): Post 12 press releases for $120 (a savings of $60) Post 6 press releases for $75 (a... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:35:41 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Petrea-Noyes.html Petrea... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:40:16 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Interview-with-Philippe-Guillerm-Maine-Sculptor.html (Image: Element of Wood by Philippe Guillerm) Philippe Guillerm's music-inspired sculptures are whimsical and curvaceous string instruments. He uses the theme as a way of expressing human nature and needs, and where one might see an instrument, Philippe sees an attitude. In addition to the musical theme, many of his sculptures depict sea scenes and animals. His other works include functional art like “sculptural-speakers”, finely carved furniture, large dimensional wall murals and monumental outdoor pieces. He works with exotic and local wood such as mahogany, aspen, jacaranda, poplar, wengue, purple heart, and walnut, using the wood's color like a... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:09:45 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Scene-LLC/Need-a-last-minute-gifts-idea.html Get Your Own Web Page on maineartscene.com For $95 per year, Maine artists or arts organization can have a personalized webpage on maineartscene.com. This service is for those who do not have a website, can't afford a full-fledged website or for those who want to increase their visibility by taking advantage of the website traffic on Maine Art Scene. The web page includes a unique, search engine friendly url, a clickable portfolio (pictures, audio or video) and a box for communication. Other options are available--please e-mail your questions to media@maineartscene.com To sign up: http://www.maineartscene.com/pay_and_submit_news.html#webpage (http://www.maineartscene.com/pay_and_submit_news.html#webpage) Visual Artist web page sample: http://www.maineartscene.com/Daniel-Anselmi.html (http://www.maineartscene.com/Daniel-Anselmi.html) Audio Art organization... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:03:37 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/$5-to-the-Penobscot-Bay-Singers.html Penobscot Bay Singers - Maine Midcoast Choral in its 38th Season Founded in 1973 by Robert Coller (and initially named after him), the Penobscot Bay Singers have been performing throughout the Maine Midcoast area ever since, bringing fine choral music to several communities.... Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Alan-Bray-A-Maine-Painter-Interview.html (Image: Over Midday Pond by Alan Bray, 2009) Alan Bray paints in casein, a milk-based tempera that has virtually no drying time. His works are technically complex, consisting of thousands of tiny brush strokes, built up in layers, out of which the images – the vision – advance from the foundation of a mirror-smooth, absolute void of white ground. It is a method of painting that follows directly from his method of exploring his subjects. Bray participates generously in promoting the arts and community enrichment in the spare, small-town culture of a rural state. His work as an artist... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:24:54 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/STATEWIDE-JURIED-VIRTUAL-ART-SHOWCASE.html NOW LIVE - CLICK HERE (http://www.maineartscene.com/maine-art-exhibits.html) After thoughtfully reviewing close to 500 works of art submitted by 99 artists, Maine Art Scene is pleased to announce the results. The following 61 artists represented by 90 works of art have been selected to be a part of the first multi-disciplinary juried online virtual showcase: Anne Alexander ∙ Daniel Anselmi ∙ David Graeme Baker ∙ Siri Beckman ∙ Louise Bourne ∙ Diane Bowie Zaitlin ∙ Marcie Jan Bronstein ∙ Mary Brooking ∙ Ragna Bruno ∙ Avy Clare ∙ Katharine Cobey ∙ Christine Cote ∙ Jamie Cypher ∙ Jane Dahmen ∙ Heidi Daub ∙ Charles... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artist-Interview/Stephen-Gleasner-Maine-Plywood-Artist.html (Image: Plyscape by Stephen Gleasner) Stephen Gleasner is an Appleton, Maine artist who has worked with wood during a career of over twenty years. He specializes in carved and dyed wall pieces, called plyscapes , that explore the layers of plywood and its wonders with low relief carving. Stephen's work has been featured in “Wood Art Today” by Dona Meilach (Schiffer Publishing, 2003) and “500 Wood Bowls” (Lark Books, 2004), as well as in numerous periodicals, including “The Rob Report” and “Luxury Living”, among others. He demonstrates wood turning nationally and teaches at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:52 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artists-Interviews/Henry-Isaacs-Interview-with-a-Maine-Painter.html (Image: La Cote Rose Brittany by Henry Isaacs) Henry Isaacs has earned degrees in printmaking from the Slade School and in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design, and has received numerous honors for his bold, impressionistic works, including honors from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, The Boston Globe Foundation, Hitachi Foundation and the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Over the last thirty- plus years the natural and inhabited landscape have evolved as the consistant subject for Henry Isaacs' pictures. From gestural abstractions to more realistically defined images, these have clear origins from his many years of observational, anatomical... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:17:07 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Event-Center-in-Belfast-Maine.html Belfast... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:09:47 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Susan-Weinz-Printmaker-Book-Artist.html Susan... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:48:32 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Art-Headlines/Maine-Virtual-Art-Galleries.html web (../../../../../)) is organizing a first statewide multi-disciplinary virtual showcase of contemporary Maine painters, fine art printmakers, mixed media artists, fine art photographers, sculptors and multimedia artists. Artwork will be selected by Maine Art Scene and former curator of the Farnsworth Museum, Suzette McAvoy (web (http://www.suzettemcavoy.com/)). Works chosen will be displayed in a virtual format that will resemble an actual art gallery space with various rooms to navigate, artwork and labels to zoom in on and a podcast introduction. This showcase is designed to let professional Maine artists promote their work. Selected artists will have links to their website and/or to... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:12:16 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artists-Interviews/Interview-with-Photographer-Brian-Hartnett.html (Image: "Reid Tidal Flow" by Brian Hartnett) About his work, Brian says that “my photography leads me on a search for subjects that reveal something interesting when exposed on film. I look to capture subject, texture, shape, tonality, colors, the illumination of available light or compositional elements". When did you first realize that you were going to be an artist and when did you first start making art? Some people still may not consider photographers artists. I can't say there was a conscious decision to pursue making art or a day that I recall I declared "I am an artist". I believe... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:12:35 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artists-Interviews/Maine-Art-Scene-Interviews-Artist-Claudia-Diller.html Portland, Maine Currently living and working as a commercial artist in Portland and Kingfield, Maine, Claudia Diller’s work is inspired by Maine’s western mountains, and the islands and bays off the coast. Although she carries a camera with her wherever she goes, her paintings are mental meanderings and memories of being in the mountains, and on Huck Finn adventures with her friend Tom on their little sailboat in and around the islands off the coast. “When I’m out there I have the most incredible feeling of not wanting to be anywhere else in the world. That’s what I... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:54:08 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Marc-Leavitt-Maine-Artist.html Marc... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:00:49 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Jeff-Loxterkamp.html Jeff... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:08:29 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Interviews-with-Maine-Artists/Interview-with-Artist-Philip-Frey.html Philip Frey was born in Maine and raised by a creative and very supportive family. Frey paints a sophisticated, yet joyful portrayal of Maine coastal life and says of his work, “my primary interest in painting is color, light and shape as well as the process of painting itself.” He received a BFA degree in painting from Syracuse University, has studied with Alan Bray, and now works full time as an artist and... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:11:03 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Artists-Interviews/Interview-with-Artist-Dozier-Bell.html Dozier Bell was born and raised in Maine, where she still lives. As a graduate student, she studied painting at the University of Pennsylvania with renowned landscape painter Neil Welliver, and at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Since her first solo show in 1987, Bell has received a number of awards, including fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, and the Rockefeller Foundation; she has been a Fulbright artist-in-residence at the Bauhaus University in Weimar, Germany, and is the recipient of an honorary doctorate from the Maine College of Art. Dozier has three pieces in... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:56:16 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Marketing-the-Arts-in-Maine/Maine-Art-Scene-launches-ART-Marketing-Services.html Curatorial and Marketing Services for Individual Artists and Arts Organizations Maine Art Scene has joined forces with Bonneville Consulting to offer a full range of marketing tools and services for visual artists and galleries. The collaboration called ART MARKETING SERVICES draws on the strengths of the individual partners to offer affordable and professional internet presence, print materials, and marketing strategies. Wed, 27 May 2009 15:08:10 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/VIDEO-Harold-Garde-Major-Exhibit-at-Millenia-FL.html Following the major retrospective of his work at the Museum of Florida Art, Harold Garde (a part-time Belfast Maine Resident) was recently featured at Millenia, the largest private gallery in the South East. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:49:17 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Special-Arts-Events/Statewide-Online-Music-Performers-Showcase.html Maine performers introduce themselves with audio samples, list of upcoming performances. NOW LIVE! > ADD/UPDATE YOUR 2012 LISTING (http://www.maineartscene.com/call-to-artists-maine-musicians.html) Showcased artists ensembles include: Ave Maris Stella • Brian Callaghan • Curt Bessette • Daniel Morin • Duane Spencer • Ellen Tipper • Emilia Dahlin • Eric Bettencourt • Evergreen • Hiroya Miura • Jim Gallant • John Tercyak • Jon Fernans • Marcia Gallagher • Martin Swinger • Mary Anne Driscoll • Matthew Fogg • Penobscot Bay Singers • Retta Guest Choate • Rhad Davis • Rick Dostie • Rural Electric • Steve Erwin •... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:15:16 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Interviews-with-Maine-Artists/Maine-Artist-Interview-Joel-Babb.html Joel Babb (http://www.joelmbabb.com/) graduated in Art History from Princeton in 1969, studied with George Segal and George Ortman and spent a year in Munich and Rome before going to Boston to get an MFA from the Museum School and Tufts. There his style changed from abstraction to a contemporary realism. His cityscapes are the works for which he is best known in Boston. Some are street level panoramas while others are panoramas from a high prospect. All of Babb's panoramas play with problems of flattening a wide angled space into a picture plane. (Image: Villa Aurelia by... Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:02:33 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/New-Artoon/Artoon-Villains-and-Traitors.html Kenny Cole is a contemporary artist that has exhibited often around Belfast Maine. His work is sometimes political, humorous ... always engaging! Check Kenny Cole's work on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennycole/) Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/New-Artoon/Artoon-Time-Zone-Zombies.html Kenny Cole is a contemporary artist that has exhibited often around Belfast Maine. His work is sometimes political, humorous ... always engaging! Check Kenny Cole's work on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennycole/) Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:28:40 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/New-Artoon/Kenny-Cole-Artoon-Crack.html Kenny Cole is a contemporary artist that has exhibited often around Belfast Maine. His work is sometimes political, humorous ... always engaging! Check Kenny Cole's work on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennycole/) Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Interviews-with-Maine-Artists/Maine-Artist-Interview-Amy-Stacey-Curtis.html (image: Detail of installation entitled Light by Amy Stacey Curtis) Amy Stacey Curtis (http://www.amystaceycurtis.com/), an installation artist from Lyman, Maine, is the Maine Arts Commission’s (http://mainearts.maine.gov/) 2005 Individual Artist Fellow For Visual Art and the recipient of three Good Idea Grants. In the year 2000, Curtis set out to install multiple solo-biennial exhibits of specific themes. Each exhibit requires audience perpetuation, comprises large-in-scope interactive works, and takes place in a different Maine community’s vast abandoned space. Curtis has committed to this work to convey that we are part of a whole, that... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:05:10 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-Fine-Art-Photographers.html 1st Non-Juried Statewide Online Exhibit 40 Maine Fine Art Photographers | 120 Photographs Statewide Online Exhibit (http://www.maineartscene.com/maine-photography-exhibit/2008/maine-photographers.html): NOW LIVE!!!... Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:40:03 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/New-Cartoon/Kenny-Cole-Cartoon-Land-of-Fire.html Kenny Cole is a contemporary artist that has exhibited often around Belfast Maine. His work is sometimes political, humorous ... always engaging! Check Kenny Cole's work on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennycole/) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/New-Cartoon/Kenny-Cole-Cartoon-Oil-Tanker.html Kenny Cole is a contemporary artist that has exhibited often around Belfast Maine. His work is sometimes political, humorous ... always engaging! Check Kenny Cole's work on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennycole/) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/New-Cartoon/Kenny-Cole-Cartoon-Their-Fifth-Joy.html Kenny Cole is a contemporary artist that has exhibited often around Belfast Maine. His work is sometimes political, humorous...always engaging! Check Kenny Cole's work on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennycole/) Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/New-Cartoon/Kenny-Cole-Cartoon-Their-Fifth-Joy.html Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennycole/) Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:29:46 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/New-Cartoon/Kenny-Cole-Vercingetorix.html Kenny Cole is a contemporary artist that has exhibited often around Belfast Maine. His work is sometimes political, humorous...always engaging! Check Kenny Cole's work on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennycole/) Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:17:40 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/James-Strickland.html James Strickland Belfast, ME... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:51:09 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Interviews-with-Maine-Artists/Artist-Interview-with-Alison-Rector.html Finding beauty where you might not normally expect it (image: Summer Camp by Alison Rector) (Belfast, June 4th) Alison Rector (http://alisonrector.com) is a painter and printmaker who lives in Monroe, Maine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in painting from Brown University, and specializes in painting interiors, particularly those of public spaces. Rector's paintings were selected for the 2003 Portland Museum of Art Biennial and the Center for Maine Contemporary Art's (http://cmcanow.org) 50th anniversary invitational in 2002. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:31:37 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Interviews-with-Maine-Artists/Interview-with-James-Strickland.html Are you self-trained, or did you go to art school? After my stint as a priest, I became a student at Arizona State University, where I first studied architecture, but then quickly became interested in what was going on across campus from my department—it was the art department, specifically the sculpture classes that caught my attention. Ultimately, I graduated from ASU with a bachelor of arts in sculpture and a master's of fine art in jewelry. Later, I taught art at the University. Is or was anyone else in your family in the arts? I come from a long line of military men—my... Fri, 02 May 2008 11:39:35 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/Thank-you.html Thank you! If we can be of assistance, you may also contact our media director directly: Thierry Bonneville, media director media@maineartscene.com call at 207.470.7437 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.maineartscene.com/404.html 404: Not Found Sorry, but the content you requested could not be found Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:44:38 +0100