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Plein air exhibit to be held during Balloon Festival in Lewiston-Auburn

Jurors will visit each artist on location to select work for the exhibit. Therefore, artists need to include their location and cell phone number with the registration. Those pieces selected for the exhibit must be delivered to Lyceum Gallery between 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. The exhibit will open Friday, Aug. 22. Registration for Lewiston […]

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Interactive displays part of exhibit at USM Gorham

New media art exhibition at USM showcases works by Sama Alshaibi and Joseph Farbrook GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine Art Department and Gallery will present the artwork of Sama Alshaibi and Joseph Farbrook this fall in “Opposing Gestures,” an interactive exploration of political, existential, and personal dilemmas demonstrated through individual human gesture and […]

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Recycled art contest planned at Mooseville on Saturday

FARMINGTON — Mooseville is hosting a recycled art contest during the Farmington Downtown Summerfest being held Saturday, July 26. Protecting the forest is important to the employees of Mooseville as well as showing off the amazing talents of people who live in Franklin County. “We are looking for some artistic moose, bears, skunks, raccoons and […]

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Rumford artist to open exhibit at Norway gallery August 1

This year, Best’s work has evolved greatly as she is practicing as a full-time artist, which has always been a dream for her after many years of work as a counselor in the area. Best’s work is rich with color, texture, pattern and intrigue. She uses multiple layers in her paintings, which frequently produce sensations […]

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Art exhibit to open at Hallowell gallery Aug. 8

At the end of the opening reception all three will discuss specific pieces, react to viewer comments, and explain how their work is related and why they are showing together. The intent is to add a new, educational dimension to the exhibit and provide a rare glimpse into the interconnections, inspiration and values artists see […]

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Auburn seeks help planning cultural festival

AUBURN — City officials are hoping creative Twin Cities residents will help plan a celebration of arts and culture along Main Street. Auburn’s Economic Development Specialist Alan Manoian has scheduled a meeting next week to plan the first Downtown Auburn Fine Arts and Humanities Festival. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. July […]

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UMPI gifted more than 800 works of acclaimed sculptor Langlais

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A Presque Isle university is poised to offer students, art lovers and scholars more insight into the talent and artistic process of acclaimed sculptor Bernard Langlais after receiving a gift of more than 800 Langlais art pieces from the Wisconsin-based Kohler Foundation Inc. The news was announced late last week during […]

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UMPI gifted more than 800 works of acclaimed sculptor Langlais

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A Presque Isle university is poised to offer students, art lovers and scholars more insight into the talent and artistic process of acclaimed sculptor Bernard Langlais after receiving a gift of more than 800 Langlais art pieces from the Wisconsin-based Kohler Foundation Inc. The news was announced late last week during […]