BETHEL — Jeremy Sinkus, glass artist out of Shelburn, MA, will be displaying his mineral-inspired glass artwork at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum until August 3. Sinkus uses specialized techniques such as flame-working with an oxy/propane torch, kiln casting, and coldworking to achieve the unique effects that result in richly textured glass that is visually […]
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Art challenge delivers creative kids
REGION — Twenty-three middle and high school aged kids tapped into their creative side during the month-long Telstar “Graffiti and Word Art Challenge,” which took place from the end of January to the submission deadline on February 26. Students were tasked to find words that relate to the challenges theme, “Words That Draw Us Together.” […]
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Pants for a purpose
REGION — An overflow of used pants has led to more than $13,000 being raised for local programs like the Food Pantry, Smile Fund, and SAD 44 Backpack program. The repant project, started by Albany resident Sue Lowe in the fall of 2019, focused on taking pairs of used pants donated to the exchange and […]
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Free art-making kits for LGBTQ+youth, teens
ROCKLAND — The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) is providing free art kits for 30 of OUT Maine’s LGBTQ+ youth for virtual art classes in February and March. The program will include a virtual tour of CMCA’s Biennial exhibition, as well as a discussion of the artists’ expressions of identity, gender and inclusivity. This […]
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Full stream ahead at The Public Theatre!
LEWISTON — Last March, due to COVID, The Public Theatre had to cancel its production of I AND YOU on the day it was scheduled to open. Only the preview audiences had the pleasure of seeing the show. They laughed, they wept and cheered the production. The Theatre was heartbroken that no one else would […]
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Virtual arts education advocacy day planned
MAINE — Maine residents from all parts of the state will have a chance to attend Arts Education Advocacy Day this year. Normally held at the Augusta State House, but canceled last spring due to the pandemic, Advocacy Day will this year be presented virtually on February 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Organized […]
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Webb named new BAAM coordinator
BETHEL — Two weeks ago, Kate Webb was named the newest coordinator for Bethel Area Arts and Music (BAAM), “a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit that nurtures creativity and culture for the Mahoosuc region, its youth, artists, musicians, writers and performers.” She is taking over for former BAAM coordinator Janet Bartlett, who stepped down earlier this year. In […]
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Fiddle Night Live
GORHAM, NH — Consider attending “Fiddle Night Live,” a concert taking place on the Town Common in Gorham, NH on Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m,, with a rain date of Saturday, July 11. The band Fleur de Lis, featuring Paul Cormier, Jeanine Loubier and Anna Sysko, will be performing a variety of fiddle tunes […]
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BAAM youth create art
BETHEL — Bethel Area Arts & Music funded this project to create painted activities for youth and the young-at-heart to enjoy while walking on the Bethel Recreational Path. BAAM Task Force member, Sarah Southam, has been the coordinator, but many hands and hearts have been Involved with the design and painting. They include: Ashley […]