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UMaine Intermedia MFA thesis exhibit at Lord Hall

The University of Maine Intermedia MFA program presents “Without Borders XIII: Play on Worlds,” a free gallery exhibit featuring thesis work by the six members of the 2016 graduating Master of Fine Arts class. A reception, which is open to the public, will be held 5–7 p.m. May 20 at Lord Hall. Ongoing gallery hours […]

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Learn to illustrate natural science at DMC workshop

Register by June 1 for the Natural Science Illustration Workshop held July 11–15 at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center in Walpole. The workshop is for people who want to illustrate a natural history journal with sketches or watercolor, hone skills and talents to create scientifically accurate drawings, or plan to bring art and […]

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BDN previews UMaine Museum of Art summer exhibits

The Bangor Daily News reported on two exhibitions slated to open May 13 at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor. Married artists Alisa Henriquez and Thomas Berding will both have displays at the museum through Sept. 10. “Remnant States,” is composed of more than 40 abstract paintings by Berding ranging from […]

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WABI covers Thomas Hall Standpipe light, projection show

WABI (Channel 5) reported on “FLOW: An evening of water themed light & projection,” at the Thomas Hill Standpipe in Bangor. The multimedia event — a partnership between the Intermedia MFA program at UMaine, Coaction Lab and Bangor Water District — took part during the annual spring tour of the standpipe. Faculty and students in […]

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WVII advances rescheduled Bangor standpipe light, projection show

WVII (Channel 7) previewed “FLOW: An evening of water themed light & projection,” to be held at the Thomas Hill Standpipe in Bangor on May 11. The annual spring tour of the standpipe and multimedia event — a partnership between the Intermedia MFA program at UMaine, Coaction Lab and Bangor Water District — were originally […]

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NY Theatre Guide reviews performance by Silver

A performance by pianist Phillip Silver, a professor of music in the School of Performing Arts at the University of Maine, was included in a New York Theatre Guide review of “Hours of Freedom: The Story of the Terezín Composer” in the Czech Center New York Ballroom in New York City. “One of the most […]

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Sculpture studio to host open house

The University of Maine’s sculpture studio will host its annual Open Studio Night 3–6 p.m. Friday, May 6. Members of the public are invited to view work from this semester’s sculpture students, as well as work by visiting artist Andreas von Huene. The sculpture studio is located in the parking lot across from the Collins […]

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Standpipe light, projection show postponed, WABI reports

WABI (Channel 5) reported that due to predicted rain, “FLOW: An evening of water themed light & projection” at the Thomas Hill Standpipe in Bangor originally slated for May 4 has been rescheduled for May 11. The multimedia event — a partnership among the Coaction Lab at the University of Maine, Intermedia MFA program at […]

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Thomas Hill Standpipe light, projection show rescheduled

Due to predicted rain, “FLOW: An evening of water themed light & projection” at the Thomas Hill Standpipe in Bangor originally slated for May 4 has been rescheduled for May 11. The multimedia event — a partnership among the Coaction Lab at the University of Maine, Intermedia MFA program at UMaine, and Bangor Water District […]

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WABI reports on restoration of Collins Center for the Arts flame sculpture

WABI (Channel 5) reported on the restoration of Clarke Fitz-Gerald’s “Flame of Inspiration” chandelier sculpture, which graced the foyer of the former Maine Center for the Arts for about two decades. During renovations to the center between 2007 and 2009 — and its transition to the Collins Center for the Arts — the 21-foot-tall, 1,500-pound […]

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