Curtis named to Penobscot Marine Museum board
Greg Curtis, head of Special Collections at Fogler Library, has been appointed to the Penobscot Marine Museum board of trustees.
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News Center, WABI report on Wabanaki Winter Market
News Center Maine and WABI (Channel 5) reported on the annual Wabanaki Winter Market, a celebration of art created by Wabanaki artists, held Saturday at the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts. The event was co-sponsored by the UMaine Hudson Museum and the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance (MIBA).
Read moreMedia promote Wabanaki Winter Market
The Bangor Daily News, Sun Journal and Centralmaine.com promoted the annual Wabanaki Winter Market, which will return with in-person shopping and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts.
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Wabanaki Winter Market returns with in-person shopping and events
The Wabanaki Winter Market, a celebration of art created by Wabanaki artists, will return with in-person shopping and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts. This year marks the 27th anniversary of this signature holiday event, sponsored by the UMaine Hudson […]
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New UMaine Arts Initiative will provide opportunities for universitywide collaborations and increased funding
The University of Maine Arts Initiative (UMAI) brings together faculty, administrators, staff and students committed to the principle that the arts play an integral role in public research institutions. The primary purpose of the new initiative is to increase resources and support for the arts, reinforce their significance, and enhance visibility on campus and beyond […]
Read moreGallery features Thwaites’ work through Nov. 5
The Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine presents a solo exhibition of the work of artist Christina Thwaites, titled “Surrender,” now through Nov. 5. Thwaites’ work depicts her direct relationship to her surroundings, and the people and landscapes in which she finds herself. This exhibit includes interactive paintings that invite visitors to participate in the narrative. […]
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Zillman Art Museum opens five new galleries with fall exhibitions
The Linda G. and Donald N. Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine is opening its five new galleries to the public on Sept. 11. The new galleries, located on the second floor of 40 Harlow St., increase the museum’s exhibition spaces by 42% and make possible the opening of nine new fall exhibitions. The […]
Read moreKinghorn talks with BDN about Zillman Museum expansion
George Kinghorn, the executive director and curator of the University of Maine’s Zillman Art Museum, talked with the Bangor Daily News about the expansion of the museum space and what it means to the community. “This is something that Bangor can be proud of,” Kinghorn said. “I know we’re pretty proud of it ourselves. It […]
Read morePress Herald speaks with Kinghorn about expansion at Zillman museum
The Portland Press Herald talked with George Kinghorn, the director of the University of Maine’s Zillman Art Museum, about the addition of five new galleries at the museum. “Not only does the expansion enhance the visitor experience, but the five new galleries allow us to showcase works from the contemporary collection and mount exhibitions of […]
Read moreDown East rates Zillman Museum one of Maine’s best
In the “Best of Maine 2021” issue, Down East recognized the University of Maine’s Zillman Museum of Art with the “Editor’s Choice 2021 Best Museum” ranking.
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