Bob Keyes writes about the visual and performing arts for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He appreciates that his job requires him to visit museums and attend plays and concerts across Maine, and most enjoys interviewing artists in their studios. He’s a New Englander by birth, and has lived in Maine off and on, most recently since 2002. He lives in Berwick with his wife, Vicki, and their son Luke.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
Two Maine artists win $1 million public art commission in Seattle
Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen Nguyen are designing a large permanent installation for a new convention center.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
During state’s bicentennial, Postal Service will issue stamps with Maine scenes
The 2020 series of stamps will include an Edward Hopper painting of the sea at Ogunquit and a photo from the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
Brunswick sculptor tasked with creating New Jersey arts center
John Bisbee is bringing a dozen artists with him on the mission to transform a former industrial space.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
With a lot of help from friends, used bookstore in Brunswick moves to Maine Street
A large contingent of volunteers pitched in to get Twice-Told Tales into its new location.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2019
NEH chairman coming to Maine to talk about why the bicentennial matters
Jon Parrish Peede also will tour exhibitions about Wabanaki culture, women’s suffrage and Jewish life in Maine.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2019
Robert Indiana’s caretaker rejects accusations of neglect
Through his lawyer, Jamie Thomas issues a statement denying allegations made by the attorney for Indiana’s estate, saying he always had the artist’s best interests at heart.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2019
MECA, Indigo Arts form mentorship program for artists of color
A new $75,000 challenge grant will support paid internships, among other efforts.
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
Maine writers – and a librarian – bring home book awards
The Maine Literary Awards honors recently retired Bangor Public Library director Barbara McDade.
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PublishedMay 28, 2019
Former Lewiston artist hopes lighted sculpture in Portland will give off positive vibes
Charlie Hewitt will flip the switch on ‘Hopeful,’ atop Speedwell Projects, after sunset Friday.
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PublishedMay 26, 2019
Hiker who died on Mount Everest had ties to Maine
His friends say Kevin Hynes, 56, had lived part time in Windham for several years.
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