The Portland Press Herald reported Samantha Jones, an assistant professor of art at the University of Maine, has work on display as part of “The Way Life Is: Maine Working Families and Communities,” an exhibit at the Union of Maine Visual Artists Gallery at Portland Media Center. The exhibit, which includes works by 38 Maine […]
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University of Maine alumnus Scott Horey ’07 will return to the School of Performing Arts to perform a solo concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in Minsky Recital Hall. Horey performs nationally and internationally as a solo percussionist and drummer and recently returned from a tour in Poland, Denmark and Greece. The principal percussionist of […]
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February events at the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts will include a prehistoric aquarium show, several musical theatre productions, a high-energy tap dance and live music fusion group, and a wind and piano ensemble, all part of the 2018–19 season. From the creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, the new Erth’s Prehistoric […]
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The Bangor Daily News mentioned the University of Maine Museum of Art and a University of Maine School of Performing Arts production in the article, “6 ways to survive this cold winter in Greater Bangor.” Two of the article’s recommendations for winter activities beyond watching TV while cooped up in your house are to visit […]
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The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine community. Grants support up to 50 percent of expenses associated with cultural events that enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of UMaine. The CA/DLS committee accepts applications four times a year. The next application deadline is Jan. 28 for […]
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The University of Maine Department of Art is accepting applications for the after-school ArtWorks! Program. The program for students in grades K–8 provides opportunities to explore art through hands-on experiences with a variety of visual media, as well as the history of art and viewing of artistic works. The five-week spring ArtWorks! sessions will be […]
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The Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine is offering a variety of performances throughout the 2018–19 season. Canadian Brass will perform a Christmas concert at the CCA at 4 p.m. Dec. 22. Masters of concert presentations, the members of Canadian Brass have developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with […]
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The Penobscot Times reported the University of Maine has opened its 2018 Senior Art Exhibition, “Collective Ground,” at Lord Hall Gallery. The show, which runs through Feb. 2, features more than 70 works of art, including paintings, drawings, prints, digital paintings/prints and sculptures. The nine studio art majors displaying work produced all aspects of the […]
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The University of Maine will open the 2018 Senior Art Exhibition, “Collective Ground,” with a reception 5:30–8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Lord Hall Gallery. The show, which runs through Feb. 2, features more than 70 works of art, including paintings, drawings, prints, digital paintings/prints and sculptures. The nine studio art majors displaying work produced all […]
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The Associated Press advanced the annual Maine Indian Basketmakers Holiday Market at the Hudson Museum at the University of Maine on Dec. 8. Maine Indian artists will showcase basketmaking, storytelling, music and dance, the report states. This is the largest gathering of Maine Indian artists in New England, including members of the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micmac […]
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