Ellie Barnet and Hannah Tarkinson explore death and hope in an exhibition at Moss Galleries in Portland.
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.
Couples getting married face changing plans, ‘wedding shaming’ in wake of outbreak
The Millinocket reception that led to more than 120 COVID-19 cases and counting has had a logistical and emotional toll on Maine couples with upcoming weddings.
Peaceful paintings to explore in Bangor
The inviting works of Marcie Jan Bronstein are on view at the Zillman Art Museum.
The myths of Homer and Remington debunked and dissected at PMA
Among the artists’ similarities is a tendency to filter the truth.
5 gallery shows to go see right now
Exhibits from York to Waterville are running through this week and beyond.
Farnsworth taps its collection for fall exhibitions
The Rockland museum dedicates more gallery space to Maine artists.
Biennial marks goodbye for CMCA director
Suzette McAvoy retires this fall, as the Rockland venue’s biennial opens.
Artist Maya Lin joins Colby through remote fellowship
The artist will work with students and faculty though the Lunder Institute for American Art.
Watch local painters at work in their gardens
Attend Artascope’s virtual event Sunday, or buy a ticket to be with the artist in person.
Moss Galleries mounts online exhibition of rare paintings by Lynne Drexler
Unusual for Monhegan, the artist was an abstract painter and lived on the island year-round.