The Maine artist cuts a memorable figure at the press opening at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Bob Keyes
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.
Work of Art: Aaron Robinson
Composer created the musical score for ‘The Legend of Jim Cullen,’ opening this week in Newcastle.
Closed Berwick mill turns into public art project
As many as 100 people are expected to turn out and paint whatever strikes their fancy on the cinderblock.
Musician David Mallett goes back to the land
He reflects on his rural roots on his new CD, ‘Greenin’ Up.’
Freeport retrospective celebrates gift of time on Monhegan for artists
The works on view at Thos. Moser reflect 25 years of an island residency program.
Monhegan celebrates century of art, 400 years of settlement
An art show at the island museum re-creates a famous 1914 exhibition.
Books in Boothbay set for Saturday
This year’s fair includes sessions for young readers and adults alike.
Ogunquit museum shows work of veteran Maine artist Richard Brown Lethem
It’s been a long time since he’s shown so many paintings with deeply personal meaning so close to his home.
Work of art: Arthur Fink
Fink has been photographing the Bates Dance Festival in Lewiston for nearly a decade.
‘Chamberlain’ tells an epic story
The revamped musical is on stage at Maine State Music Theater through July 12.