Category: Portland
Moss Galleries in Portland shows ‘Under a Swift Sunrise’
“‘Under a Swift Sunrise’ is less about arrival than about the yearning to arrive; to glimpse, if only momentarily, a far green country that exists somewhere between what is remembered and what is imagined.” — Nathaniel Meyer “Under a Swift Sunrise” gathers a series of island paintings that hover between memory and invention, myth and […]
A new home for MMPA and a capital campaign to make us sustainable
The Maine Media Photographers Association announces its move to 387 Commercial Street, Suite E, Portland, and launches a capital campaign to ensure sustainability in the expanded space. “… And he huffed and he puffed but he couldn’t blow this house down,” notes director Denise Froehlich, acknowledging the organization’s ambitious goal to serve members with the […]
Dual perspectives in Portland
Artist David Wade and photographer Linda Mahoney will exhibit in the two-person show “InnerVisions” at Cove Street Arts in Portland. The exhibition opens on Oct. 23 and runs through Dec. 13, offering an extended opportunity to experience these complementary artistic visions. Cove Street Arts is at 71 Cove St., Portland. Call 207-808-8911, email info@covestreetarts.com, or […]
Fore River Gallery announces move to new location in Portland
This September, Fore River Gallery will be relocating from its longtime home on Market Street to a vibrant new space at 399 Fore Street, just a few blocks away. The move marks an exciting new chapter for the gallery, which has been a staple in the Portland arts scene since 2009. “This is a big […]
Discover artful objects to live with, wear and cherish at the 10th annual Portland Fine Craft Show
Shop Maine Craft proudly announces the 10th annual Portland Fine Craft Show, taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 in the heart of Portland’s Arts District, in the private parking area at 120 Free Street. This free, single day, outdoor event is a beloved tradition and a cornerstone of Maine’s vibrant art […]
The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts in collaboration with Grippy Tannins presents ‘Women in Print: A Celebration of Works on Paper’
The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts (MMPA) is proud to present “Women in Print: A Celebration of Works on Paper,” an exhibition honoring the vision, innovation and impact of women photographers. The show will open with a free public reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1. Curated alongside a special selection of wines by […]
MMPA hosts art talks for ‘The New Abstraction’ exhibition
The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts will host artist talks from 5 to 8 p.m June 27 with Caroline E. Savage, Deb Dawson and Tara Sellios More talks will follow on July 18. “The New Abstraction” is currently on view through July 26. “Our tendency is to make something of the photograph, to try to […]
Guests enjoy events for with UMVA’s ‘Washed Away’ exhibition
While the UMVA “Washed Away” exhibition is up until June 21 at the Portland Public Library, juror Carl Little held a gallery talk about how he chose the work of 60 artists out of the 100 that entered the show on June 6. The following week, GMRI (Gulf of Maine Research Institute) held a fascinating […]
Found Object: Where makers, collectors and curious creatives converge
Something special is happening in Portland’s East End on June 28, and it’s not your average craft fair. Found Object, presented by Shop Maine Craft, is a one-day marketplace of studio seconds, surplus supplies and hands-on creative energy that invites shoppers, collectors and fellow artists alike to discover unexpected treasures. The event will take place […]
UMVA’s timely exhibition explores climate through art
The Union of Maine Visual Artists’ latest juried exhibition, “Washed Away,” addresses one of the most pressing issues facing coastal Maine communities through the lens of artistic interpretation. Running through June 21 at Portland Public Library, the show combines artistic vision with scientific understanding in ways that illuminate both the aesthetic and practical dimensions of […]
