PARIS — The 5th Paris Hill Music Festival is right around the corner August 5 & 6 and promises an affordable and fun experience for the whole family. The event is again located at the historic Paris Hill Country Club, in the Town of Paris – a hidden gem even to locals. “There are people […]
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Peaceful Means
WATERFORD — Peaceful Means will make their much anticipated second live appearance at Bear Mountain Music Hall in Waterford on Thursday, August 11 at 6 p.m. Peaceful Means is a new musical duo featuring the harmonious warmth and presence of Leah Boyd and Heather Pierson. Weaving together original songs and uplifting arrangements of choice covers […]
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Grants available for arts initiatives
STATE — Arts organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Three MaineCF grant programs, Maine Expansion Arts, Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts, and the Maine Theater Fund. are now accepting online proposals from arts organizations and for arts-related programming throughout the state. Maine Expansion Arts supports arts organizations serving […]
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Museum offers one-day ‘Paint like Rufus Porter’ class
BRIDGTON — The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, located at 121 Main Street in Bridgton, is offering a one-day art class on Tuesday, August 9 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. This ‘Paint like Rufus Porter’ class will release your inner (or outer) painter. The class will be hosted and taught by local […]
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Paris Hill Music Festival is Aug. 5 – 6
PARIS — The 5th Paris Hill Music Festival is right around the corner, on August 5 & 6, and promises an affordable and fun experience for the whole family. The event is again located at the historic Paris Hill Country Club, in the Town of Paris – a hidden gem even to locals. “There are […]
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ecomaine accepting designs for ‘Recycling is a Work of Art’ Contest
STATE — ecomaine will select as many as six winning entries to turn “silver bullet” recycling containers into something more colorful with a strong recycling message. The public has been invited to enter a design for a metal canvas measuring 22’ 6” by 6’ 10 inches. ecomaine encourages individuals, community groups, and schools to submit […]
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Western Maine Art Group member show Aug. 5
NORWAY — Beginning with a reception on August 5, from five to seven o’clock, the Western Maine Art Group will present an exhibit of artwork by its members through September 3 at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main Street, Norway. The group includes artists whose work encompasses all media and styles. The exhibition at the […]
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Local dance features collaborations
NORWAY — Norway arts non-profit Cottage Street Creative Exchange presents dance 207 festival along with co-sponsors Art Moves Dance Studio of Norway and Expansion Arts Dance Studio of South Paris. Morning and evening sessions during the week of August 7-15 in modern, jazz, tap, and choreography will culminate in a Sunday Evening studio show. Special […]
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Gallery 302 Camp Show opens
BRIDGTON — In July each year, Gallery 302 invites campers attending area summer camps to exhibit their artwork in the gallery. Their work is displayed prominently and gives the gallery a festive look. This year the Camp Show will be up for viewing from July 22-July 30. Many art mediums will be represented, including painting, […]
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Gallery 302 guest artist
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 is pleased to welcome abstract artist, Martha LaMarche, as our guest artist from June 11 – July 20. Martha is fascinated by the timeless visual communication of the arts. Her creative springboard may be nature, but it can also be current events and the inner turmoil sparked therein. Once inspired, she […]