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.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2021
New faces, fresh perspectives leading Maine museums
In a year of upheaval, women and people of color take over the helm of many of the state’s major art institutions.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2021
Q&A: Recently retired CMCA director reflects on Maine art scene
Suzette McAvoy left the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland at the end of the year, but isn’t going away.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2021
Maine arts groups weigh whether digital content is worth the cost
Virtual performances and exhibits aren’t money-makers, but there’s value in reaching new audiences and engaging loyal ones.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Maine foundation sells rights to catalog of legendary songwriter Bob Crewe
The songbook includes hits like ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ and ‘Lady Marmalade.’
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PublishedDecember 23, 2020
Maine music venues, theaters say stimulus funding will keep them from closing
Arts presenters are feeling optimistic about the bill passed by Congress.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2020
Indiana estate representative offers valuable paintings as collateral for $5 million loan
In court documents, James Brannan of Rockland said the money is needed to pay legal bills, but art scholars and the late artist’s friends condemn the move made a day after Brannan agreed to not sell any more artworks.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2020
Bridgton Hospital nurse to play violin in Carnegie Hall virtual concert
Sara Kapinos is among a dozen health care workers from across the country who will perform Thursday with the famed violinist Joshua Bell.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2020
Skowhegan-trained painter Hunt Slonem shows what he’s been up to since college
The New York artist says his schooling in Maine was critical to his career.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2020
Singers take to a field to record holiday concert
Bay Chamber Concerts will present the performance virtually on Sunday.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2020
For outgoing director, Maine Arts Commission fellowships reflect breadth of the best
Julie Richard, who is leaving to become director of an arts center in Arizona, announces grants to 7 artists across a range of fields and disciplines.
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