Arts

Zillman Art Museum hosts talk with featured artist Sochor Aug. 3

The University of Maine Zillman Art Museum will host a free public presentation with featured artist Lesia Sochor 5:30–7 p.m. on Aug. 3 at 40 Harlow St., Bangor. Sochor will discuss her paintings inspired by textiles, clothing and the meanings we assign to them. Sochor’s works are showcased in her popular solo exhibition titled “Body […]

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BDN, The County report on Zillman passing

The Bangor Daily News, Mainebiz and The County reported that Donald Zillman, former University of Maine at Presque Isle president and namesake of the University of Maine art museum in Bangor, died Thursday at the age of 79.

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BDN shares UMaine Pride month event at UMaine’s Zillman Art Museum

The Bangor Daily News shared that the University of Maine’s Zillman Art Museum will co-host “Words Matter: A Panel on the Importance of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language” with the Health Equity Alliance and Northern Light Acadia Hospital. The panel will take place from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 at the museum, which is located at […]

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UMaine Zillman Art Museum hosts panel on LBGTQ+ inclusive language June 8

The University of Maine Zillman Art Museum will host a free panel on the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusive language with representatives from Bangor PRIDE, Health Equity Alliance (HEAL) and Northern Light Acadia Hospital 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, at 40 Harlow St., Bangor. “Words Matter: A Panel on the Importance of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language” […]

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PenBay Pilot promotes new art gallery exhibit at Hutchinson Center

The Penobscot Bay Pilot promoted “S.P.E.A.K.,” or Students Promoting Equity, Art, and Knowledge, a new multimedia art exhibit created by Troy Howard Middle School’s eighth grade social studies students located at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast.

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Meisler exhibits open at UMaine Zillman Art Museum May 19

The University of Maine Zillman Art Museum in downtown Bangor will open two exhibits featuring the work artist Meryl Meisler, an American photographer known for documenting New York City life in the 1970s and 1980s, on May 19.   “Meryl Meisler: 70s Suburban Sensibilities — Friends & Family,” features Meisler’s photographs of family life in 1970s […]

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Intermedia MFA Thesis Exhibition ‘no wear special’ opens May 19

Editor’s note: This story was updated on May 10.  University of Maine Intermedia Programs will host its Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, “no wear special,” from May 19–June 30 in the Lord Hall Art Gallery.  A public opening reception will be held from 5–7 p.m. on May 19. This year’s showcase will feature the […]

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BDN shares BSO performance of Firefly’s ‘Militakwat’ at Collins Center

The Bangor Daily News shared that the Bangor Symphony Orchestra will perform “Militakwat,” an orchestral piece by Wabanaki artist, Penobscot musician and multimedia creator Firefly, at 3 p.m. on April 30 at the Collins Center for the Arts. University of Maine alumnus Ben McNaboe also arranged Firefly’s works for orchestra and chorus, “resulting in a […]

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