UMaine Museum of Art Events Scheduled During May
ART @ NOON: Artist J.T. Gibson will discuss his current installation Implements.
May 12, 12-1pm FREE
ART FACTORY: FREE Family Fun Day
May 14, 11am-3pm
Bring the whole family to a spring art-making event! Drop by anytime between 11am and 3pm; different stations will be set up, each offering the chance to participate in various art projects. The museum is proud to partner, once again, with the Penobscot River Restoration Project who will be here offering additional activities focused on birds and fish. All the supplies are FREE and instruction will be given throughout the day.
TALKING ART MUSEUM:
May 20, 6-7:30pm FREE
Have you ever wondered while looking at a work of art…”What was the artist thinking? What was his or her life like? How did he or she paint this?” The 5th grade students of Bangor Christian School are presenting an opportunity for you to meet and talk with world famous artists. This year’s annual “Talking Art Museum” will be held at UMaine Museum of Art.
Students have researched the lives of famous artists and created PowerPoint presentations to display. Each student also recreated a famous work from his or her artist; however, the exciting part comes in the presentation. Some students will be dressed as the artist and others will be painted to be a talking part of the painting. You will learn about the artists and the paintings directly from the “source!” This year’s featured artists include Jackson Pollock, Paul Signac, Mary Cassatt, Vincent Van Gogh, and many, many more. Please join us for this spectacular night of art, history and entertainment!
This event is FREE and open to the public! For more information please contact Bangor Christian School teachers Erin McDonald or Carol Kutz at 947-7356.
Contact: Gina Platt at 561-3360
gina.platt@umit.maine.edu