Arts

Curtis’ 18-year art project at abandoned mills featured in Boston magazine

Boston magazine published an article about the 18-year art project of Amy Stacey Curtis, who teaches a class on professional development for artists in the University of Maine’s New Media Department. The project began in 1998 when Curtis decided to produce a series of nine shows over the course of 18 years — her solo-biennials, […]

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WABI, WVII preview new UMaine Museum of Art exhibit

WABI (Channel 5) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on “Contemporary Currents: Nine New Brunswick Artists,” an exhibit opening Sept. 23 at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor. The exhibit highlights a diversity of creative approaches and genres — from representational to conceptual — by artists from throughout New Brunswick. Also varied […]

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Art in the Park in Veazie to celebrate dam removal with flaming sculpture

The town of Veazie and University of Maine sculptor Greg Ondo are commemorating the removal of the Veazie dam with a two-hour event Sept. 30 in Riverside Community Park. The free public event, Art in the Park, from 5–7 p.m., will feature live fiddle music by Ellie May Shufro, a demonstration by fiber artist Samantha […]

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UMaine Museum of Art, Honors College, Police Department debut new websites

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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Collins Center’s ‘Flames of Inspiration’ sculpture featured in BDN

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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UMaine Museum of Art Philip Frey exhibit to open Sept. 23

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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Department of Art accepting applications for after-school program

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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Maine Art Museum Trail featured in Providence Journal, Boston.com

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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BDN previews Collins Center for the Arts season, opening gala

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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UMMA to offer new trivia program, Maine Edge reports

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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