MONMOUTH — It was an offer she could not refuse.
Bob Keyes
Bob Keyes writes about the visual and performing arts for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He appreciates that his job requires him to visit museums and attend plays and concerts across Maine, and most enjoys interviewing artists in their studios. He’s a New Englander by birth, and has lived in Maine off and on, most recently since 2002. He lives in Berwick with his wife, Vicki, and their son Luke.
Graduating students to participate in Art Honors celebration
Historically, the annual Art Honors celebration at Maine College of Art recognizes leaders in Maine’s creative sector.
MECA honors creative leaders
Historically, the annual Art Honors celebration at Maine College of Art recognizes leaders in Maine’s creative sector.
Maine gets nearly $1M in arts money
The bulk of the money from the National Endowment for the Arts – $746,900 – goes to the Maine Arts Commission to support its grant-making activities.
Maine Historical Society names new executive director
Stephen Bromage, who has been assistant director since 2006, “has the vision and creativity to lead MHS into the future.”
Maine fisherman hopes to be Sundancing
Joel Strunk, the son of Maine songwriter Jud Strunk, has made a feature-length film with a cast of stars for less than a $1 million.
Contemporary art museum announces biennial artists
Seventeen artists have been chosen by the Center for Maine Contemporary Art for its fall exhibition.
L.L. Bean celebrates with vintage catalog photography
When you receive your L.L. Bean summer catalog in the mail this week, Randal Ford hopes you will pay close attention to the cover.
L.L. Bean celebrates with new vintage catalog photography
When you receive your L.L. Bean summer catalog in the mail this week, Randal Ford hopes you will pay close attention to the cover.