The art form teaches discipline, artistry and fitness, and no child’s interest in it should be stifled.
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Writer finds niche in Russian translation
Lisa Hayden of Scarborough transforms her love of the language and literature into a career.
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MECA, Indigo Arts form mentorship program for artists of color
A new $75,000 challenge grant will support paid internships, among other efforts.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine International Film Festival to kick off Friday in Waterville
The 22nd annual festival, which takes place July 12-21 at Railroad Square Cinema and the Waterville Opera House, will include films, workshops, receptions and parties for film enthusiasts to interact with writers, directors, producers and actors.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Opera Maine: We don’t care what you wear
A mean-spirited letter writer, who lacked the courage to sign his or her name, missed what makes the Maine art scene special.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Art in Bloom exhibit offers taste of spring for winter-weary visitors
Hundreds attend Wednesday’s opening of the Portland Museum of Art exhibit, which runs through Sunday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83
Oliver wrote brief, direct pieces that sang of her worship of the outdoors and disdain for greed, despoilment and other human crimes.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Blue flecks on ancient teeth suggest role of medieval women in art
The evidence suggests that monks weren’t the only people making lavishly illustrated religious and secular texts in the Middle Ages.
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Maine artists receive $100,000 in grants
The Maine Arts Commission names its annual fellows, and Space Gallery funds a new round of Kindling projects.
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Feeding artists in rural Maine turns chef’s dream into reality
Marilou Ranta makes a deal with the Libra Foundation’s arts residency program in Monson to fulfill her goal of opening a restaurant.