PORTLAND— “Coyote Connections,” featuring works by 32 Maine artists in celebration of the coyote, will show from Oct. 9 to Jan. 15, 2015 at the University of New England’s Portland Art Gallery. The works include sculpture, drawings, photographs, prints and paintings created in styles both figurative and abstract.
An opening reception will be held on Oct. 9 from 5-7 p.m., at the gallery. As well, there will be a series of six separate educational programs coinciding with the show:
Ӣ Oct. 14, 7 p.m.: A musical medley of original songs inspired by the lives of Maine coyotes, created by Elizabeth Starr with the Montsweag Musicians, interspersed with readings of poetry and prose. Visitors are invited to bring their own poetry and stories.
”¢ Oct. 23, 5-6:30 p.m.: UNE Environmental Studies faculty Cynthia Simon will offer “Encounters with Coyote: One Women’s Journey,” discussing coyote migration, pack behavior, vocalizations, predator-prey relations, competition, and identification.
”¢ Oct. 26, 1-2 p.m.: Songdog Puppeteers will present “Coyote and the Boy, Ben,” a puppet show with handmade marionettes. Suitable for children of all ages.
”¢ Nov. 5, 5-6:30 p.m.: Conservation biologist and co-curator Geri Vistein will present “Coyote ”“ America’s Songdog,” detailing coyote’s long history, ecology, social life and relationship with other wildlife and the ecosystem as well as with humans. Visitors are invited to share their own stories.
”¢ Dec. 16, 5-6:30 p.m.: An artists’ panel in which a number of the artists will discuss their work and coyote connections in a holiday setting.
Ӣ Jan. 15, 5-6:30 p.m.: Vera Francis, a Passamaquoddy educator, environmental activist, community planner and Wabanaki storyteller will present her animal wisdom stories with regalia, including coyote mask.
The exhibition, opening ceremony, and all educational programs are free and open to the public. The UNE Art Gallery is located on UNE’s Portland Campus at 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 1-4 p.m., and Thursday until 7 p.m. and by appointment.
For information and directions, visit www.une.edu/artgallery.
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