The Maine artist’s solo show at the Portland Museum of Art – the first of its kind – represents a new perception of the art form.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray is an arts and culture reporter at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails. Her current beat is her favorite yet, and she loves the stories that take her to behind the scenes to an artist studio or theater backstage. Outside of work, she likes to explore Maine’s hiking trails and coastal islands with her husband, and she definitely wants to pet your dog.
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Why auditioning for the Portland Symphony is sort of like being on ‘Love is Blind’
An inside look at the orchestra’s process through the hiring of a principal cello this spring.
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Shedding light on the dark side of Jamie Wyeth and his artwork
The artist’s fascination with the less idyllic aspects of Maine island life is reflected in a new exhibition that explores the unsettled mood in many of his paintings.
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5 works of art that represent freedom at Maine museums
For the Fourth of July, we asked these museums to select pieces that reflected the meaning behind the holiday.
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Here are 8 things to do with kids during summer vacation in Maine
Things to do for kids and families range from amusement parks and drive-in movies to day trips to museums or natural wonders.
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Greater Portland Landmarks sues city to prevent demolition of Free Street building
The preservation nonprofit is seeking to overturn a City Council vote in May that allows the Portland Museum of Art to demolish the former Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine.
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Maine theaters are seeing strong interest in this summer’s shows
Early-season tickets sales have Oqunquit Playhouse and Maine State Music Theatre optimistic. Here’s what’s on the lineup at those stages and more.
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A star in Rwanda before moving to Maine, singer Clarisse Karasira is finding fans in her new home
Karasira, who lives in Saco, sends a positive message through her music, and it’s catching on. She’ll perform songs and share her story at Maine Voices Live this month.
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Graduation season begins as hundreds receive degrees from the University of Southern Maine
The University of Maine System handed out thousands of degrees in ceremonies in Orono, Augusta, Farmington, Fort Kent, Presque Isle, Portland and Machias.
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‘Northeaster,’ ‘Maine, A Love Story’ among finalists for Maine Literary Awards
The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Rockport on May 30.