The orchestra is hoping its loyal fans will renew subscriptions while it works to get back onto the stage at Merrill Auditorium.
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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Salt Institute hires a new director
Isaac Kestenbaum is an alum of the program.
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Maine music venues, theaters relying on federal relief to reopen
One promoter believes arts venues will close without funding this week.
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Same lineup, just a different mode of presentation at Portland Chamber Music Festival
Four livestreamed concerts will feature musicians playing music adapted for the format.
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PMA raises money to bolster collection by female artists
The museum hopes to purchase works by contemporary artists featured in recent exhibits.
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‘Jackie’ is coming home to Monhegan
A portrait of Monhegan Museum co-founder Jacqueline Hudson, painted by George Bellows in 1914, will soon be back on the island.
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Portland Ovations grant to fund series featuring performing artists of color
The arts presenter is partnering with the Indigo Arts Alliance and the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center.
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With master’s students back in class, MECA already in first phase of reopening campus
The art school in downtown Portland plans to bring back all 500 of its students by September.
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Waterfall Arts wins $100,000 grant from Jane’s Trust
The money will pay for renovations and operating costs.
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New gallery expands presence of family of artists in Castine
Husband-and-wife painters Josh Adam and Susan Parish Adam open a downtown space with their jewelry-making sister-in-law, Julia Parish.