The University of Maine Museum of Art will extend its free admission policy for the public in 2019, thanks to a gift from Deighan Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm that is a longtime UMAA sponsor and arts supporter in the region and state. “As a cultural outreach resource for the University of Maine, we […]
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The University of Maine will hold the 2019 International Dance Festival on Feb. 16 at the Collins Center for the Arts. Two performances, which are free and open to the public, will take place at 2 and 7 p.m. The 15th annual event will feature its largest lineup to date, showcasing traditional music, dance and […]
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The Kennebec Journal reported a large cloth map of Maine made by University of Maine students in an art education class was the focus of a Maine-Wabanaki REACH interactive presentation in Augusta on Jan. 26. Using the map, the organization presented the history of European colonization in Maine and its impact on the local indigenous […]
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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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