A film about loss by Flamenco artist Lindsey Bourassa finds an unlikely audience among the nation’s prison population.
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.
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Maine theaters scramble back into action
This fall, there are many options for live theater – indoors, outside and online.
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When is the best time to visit the Portland Museum of Art?
During the pandemic, the total number of people allowed inside at once is 100, and the maximum attendance in the large first-floor gallery that houses traveling exhibitions is 35.
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During dark times, midcoast photographer makes images of hope
Carol Eisenberg shows colorful digital photographs at Carver Hill Gallery in Camden.
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Camden artist reimagines original passport to reflect present times
Anneli Skaar’s art book has been placed in the Library of Congress and the library of the United Nations in Geneva.
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Theater companies feel shut out of state relief program
They say guidelines for the $200 million grant program for small businesses and nonprofits make them ineligible and reward organizations that have lost the most money.
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A favorite pond and the dating pool are subjects of photo show on water
Photographer Kate Greene takes a deep dive with ‘So Much Water So Close to Home’ at Grant Wahlquist Gallery in Portland.
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An artist paints the coast of Maine, one island at a time
Matthew Russ plans to capture 20 islands along the Maine Island Trail and sell the paintings to benefit the organization.
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Crewe Foundation appoints next generation to leadership role
Reid Crewe, whose father and uncle started the charitable arts organization, is its new vice president of administration.
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Maine music industry forms alliance to save local venues
The group of industry professionals has launched a $500,000 fundraising campaign.