The University of Maine Museum of Art, Honors College and Police Department are among many UMaine centers and programs that have upgraded to the university’s new website template over the summer. A Self-Guided Walking Tours website also recently launched and features four tours focusing on gardens, outdoor sculptures, the historic district and other distinctive sights […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a feature article on the restoration and reinstallation of the “Flame of Inspiration” sculpture. The 21-foot-tall bronze chandelier, weighing more than a ton, was on display at the Collins Center for the Arts for about two decades, including when Yo-Yo Ma and Isaac Stern performed at the grand opening in […]
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The University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor will open “Philip Frey: Parallels” on Sept. 23. “Parallels” features a new assortment of oil paintings by Maine artist Philip Frey. The artist, most known for his expressive images of the Maine landscape, provides varied glimpses of other subjects and approaches in this exhibition including […]
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The University of Maine Department of Art is accepting applications for the after-school ArtWorks! Program. As it has for more than 30 years, UMaine’s Art Education Program will offer the program for students in grades K–8. ArtWorks! provides children an opportunity to explore the world of art through hands-on experiences with a variety of visual […]
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The Providence Journal published an article on the Maine Art Museum Trail titled, “Tourism trail highlights Maine’s brush with artistic greatness.” The stunning beauty and dramatic power of the Maine landscape have inspired generations of American artists, according to the article. Visitors can take their own art-filled journey to see the work of these artists […]
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The Bangor Daily News advanced the 2016–2017 season of the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. The season is slated to feature everything from Broadway musicals to chamber music to world-class dance, comedy and more, according to the article. The season kicks off with the CCA’s annual gala featuring “The Capitol […]
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The Maine Edge reported the University of Maine Museum of Art will kick off a new programming series aimed at bringing people to the museum to test their knowledge. “BrainyArt,” will begin 6–8 p.m. Sept. 8 at UMMA in downtown Bangor. The event is for adults 21 and older, and the suggested donation is $5. […]
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The Sun Journal spoke with a longtime writer for Capitol Steps, a comedy troupe that performs current-event satire, ahead of the group’s University of Maine performance. The group will perform Sept. 16 at Kents Hill School in Kents Hill and Sept. 17 at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine. The CCA performance will […]
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The Honors College at the University of Maine will present the TIAA-CREF 2016–2017 Distinguished Honors Graduate Lecture with artist Mark Pettegrow on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Pettegrow will present “Fairing the Edge: In Search of Eloquent Form,” at 3:30 p.m. in Neville Hall, Room 101. In addition, an exhibition featuring several of Pettegrow’s sculptures will be […]
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Dinner inspired by White House menus, a political comedy performance and the unveiling of a refurbished chandelier sculpture will be among the highlights of the Sept. 17 gala at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. The Capitol Steps will kick off the 31st season at the CCA with a humorous […]
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