Category: Portland

Roberta Baumann solo show ‘Out and About Maine II’ at Cove Street Arts

Roberta Baumann’s exhibition “Out and About Maine II” is a curated invitational by Bruce Brown that will be held at Cove Street Arts from Sept. 21 to Nov. 20. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Cove Street Arts is at 71 Cove St., Portland. Call 207-808-8911, email [email protected], […]

‘Lynne Drexler: All the Decades’ mini-retrospective at Moss Galleries celebrates a visionary artist

Moss Galleries is showing the exhibition “Lynne Drexler: All the Decades,” showcasing an extraordinary mini-retrospective of 23 oil paintings by artist Lynne Drexler, dating from 1958 to 1998. On view at Moss Galleries Portland through Sept. 23, this exhibition presents an opportunity to experience the evolution of Drexler’s vibrant, abstract landscapes and still lifes from […]

‘Encounters’ is an immersive, multi-sensory art experience for all ages

Mysterious visitors have come to Portland from another world … or time … or dimension … we’re really not sure. They have left behind wondrous pieces of art and technology for us to experience. Come encounter this otherworldly collection of interactive art pieces and learn more about these visitors at “Encounters,” an immersive pop-up art […]

Indigo Arts Alliance announces new executive director

Jordia Benjamin was recently appointed new executive director of Indigo Arts Alliance.  Benjamin is a respected community engagement specialist, educator and cultural leader. With over a decade in the arts sector working nationally and internationally predominantly in museum education along with teaching college-level coursework, she embodies a commitment to equity, inclusion, empowerment and advocacy for […]

Moss Galleries presents‘Earth and Light’ features 1970s abstract paintings by renowned artist David Rankin

Moss Galleries presents “Earth and Light,” a solo exhibition featuring abstract paintings from the 1970s by internationally renowned artist David Rankin. On view at Moss Galleries in Falmouth, the show will run from July 7 through Aug. 26, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. July 7. “David Rankin’s paintings from the 1970s […]

Artist talk at MMPA

The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts will host an artist talk from 5 to 8 p.m. July 14 as part of its “Decoding the Domestic” exhibition, which runs through Aug. 5. Sara Stites and Deb Whitney are two accomplished, innovative and thoughtful artists whose aesthetic are unlike anyone else. They will speak about their work, […]

MMPA’s ‘Decoding the Domestic’ explores how an artist’s surroundings affect, inspire work

“Decoding the Domestic” is on exhibit at The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts’ MMPA Gallery, June 16 through Aug. 5. An artist talk will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. July 14. We are proud to announce our current exhibition as it kicks off our “Gallery season.” The photographic work in this exhibition focuses […]

‘In The Making’ features work by nine women artists at UMVA Portland Gallery

“In The Making” is an art show that includes nine women from Maine with diverse backgrounds. The collection of work in this exhibition creates a conversation about their different experiences and amplifies their voices. The exhibit runs from June 2 to 26 at the UMVA Portland Gallery, inside the Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., […]

‘Decoding the Domestic’ at MMPA

Maine Museum of Photographic Arts will show “Decoding the Domestic” from June 16 to Aug. 5, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. June 16 and a gallery talk from 5 to 8 p.m. July 14. “The photographic work in this exhibition focuses on how an artist’s surroundings can affect and inspire the […]

‘Transformative Visions’ at UMVA features work by Roland Salazar, Chris Morse and Dave Wade

  An opening reception for the exhibition “Transformative Visions” will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. May 5 at the UMVA Gallery, 516 Congress St., Portland. Roland Salazar, Chris Morse, and Dave Wade are three artists who come from different directions but share a common goal, an elevation of consciousness, a liberation of the […]