Bowdoin College will say goodbye to two exhibitions at the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, “Collections and Recollections: Objects and the Stories They Tell” and “Northern Nightmares: Monsters in Inuit Art,” on March 23. “Collections and Recollections” is one of the inaugural exhibits on view since May 2023 when the museum opened in its new location at […]
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Biddeford approves public art ordinance
The ordinance is intended to help Biddeford grow even more as an arts scene.
River Arts showcases four artists in new exhibition
River Arts is pleased to announce Dru Barkalow, Karen Nadeau, Judy Nixon and Helen Warner in an upcoming show, “Inspiration and Imagination: A Showcase of 4 Artists,” in the River Room. The show runs March 6 through April 2. The four River Arts volunteers have combined their talents in a varied show including mixed media, […]
Center for Maine Contemporary Arts displays exhibition in unusual space
“Water and Mountains” by Nate Luce will open at the Rockland Water Pollution Control Department on March 7.
Art of Biddeford announces upcoming immersive art experience
Portl-1, an immersive arts exhibit, will premier at the Foundry in downtown Biddeford next month.
Portrait of mystery woman found hidden beneath century-old Picasso
Under the painting of a Spanish sculptor is the outline of a woman, according to new infrared images. The artwork will be displayed in London.
Cushing wooden art preserve gains national historic recognition
Langlais Art Preserve recently caught the attention of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which announced the addition of 19 new affiliate sites to its prestigious Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios network — the most significant expansion since the program’s founding in 2000.
A Valentine’s Day celebration of vital, overlooked eelgrass
After consulting with scientists, the Collaborative for Bioregional Action Learning and Transformation turns to artists, musicians, philosophers and poets to bolster seagrass recovery efforts.
Rivers Arts accepting submissions to love-themed exhibition
Love is in the air at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Love.” This exhibition will showcase artists’ exploration and interpretation of love in its many forms. “Love” will run from Feb. 25 through April 5; deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Diana […]
Take a trip to Wonderland in new exhibition at Rockland library
Throughout February, Montville artist Colette Shumate-Smith presents “Alice’s UnBirthday,” a collection of “Alice in Wonderland” memorabilia and artwork in the display cases at the Rockland Public Library. “Alice’s tenacity and curiosity gets her in and out of many situations,” Shumate-Smith said in a prepared release from the library. “She is evolving and changing to fit […]