‘otherwise,’ a new exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA, shows us how the stories artists tell are too varied to contain a single vision of America.
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Norway’s Western Maine Art Group honors late founder with retrospective exhibit
Artist Lajos Matolcsy made his home and legacy in western Maine after defecting from the Soviet bloc, eventually settling with his family in South Paris and sharing his passion for art with his community.
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Western Maine Art Group to host REALLY BIG show in August
The monthlong exhibit in Norway is the second collaboration between artists Peter Herley and Colby Martel, the grandson of founder Lajos Matolcsy.
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Artist’s chisel transforms stump outside Peaks Island cafe into an octopus
A strong storm that hit the island nearly 3 years ago blew many trees to the ground. Doug Smith saw one stump that was left behind as an opportunity.
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Auburn artist and educator uses life-saving power of art to inspire students
Matthew Peinado’s current exhibit at USM-LAC is titled ‘Connections,’ which also describes his goal of connecting his students to the transformative nature of art.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Phillips library art installation
Local children painted murals on upright doors at the Phillips Public Library throughout the summer, now displayed as part of a green space project led by Librarian Hedy Langdon to enhance the library’s community garden in Phillips.
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The Wook Nook marks its first year with a block party pig roast
The listening lounge is hosting a pig roast, presented by Lights Out Gallery’s Yellow Block Party.
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Photos: Ukrainian coffee and art served up in Lewiston
Munka Gallery in Lewiston hosts Ukrainian pop-up coffee shop while highlighting artwork Friday and Saturday.
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Fryeburg Academy gallery features art exhibit from local artist
FRYEBURG — During September and October the Goldberg Gallery at Fryeburg Academy will host a collection of oil paintings, featuring the work of artist Sandra J. Bell. Bell, a paint en plein air and representational oil painter, was raised in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, and was exposed to the arts at an early age. She […]
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UMF professors bring Lewis and Clark Trail history and contradictions to art exhibit
FARMINGTON — Experiential ‘artifacts’ linked to the National Historic Lewis and Clark Trail are on display at the University of Maine at Farmington with the exhibit “Borders, Corridors and Lines of Desire.” This UMF Art Gallery exhibition will be running from Sept. 13 to Oct. 21, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. […]