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 11, 2021
In tribute to Jackson Pollock, a Maine artist unbottles his anxiety
John Moon shows his experiments with abstract expressionism in empty space at the mall.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2021
Shuttered by water damage, Portland synagogue readying to reopen for 100th year
Though there no plans for religious services, Etz Chaim Synagogue is home to the Maine Jewish Museum, which has a new exhibition in the works.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2021
Reflecting on the chaos, poet Richard Blanco sees hope
Eight years after reading ‘One Today’ at Barack Obama’s second inauguration, the Bethel poet’s message remains largely the same.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2021
Haystack School of Crafts shifts to remote classes for 2021
The Deer Isle art school shut down its campus last year because of the pandemic.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2021
‘Splay’ on display at Able Baker
The exhibition will be on view in Portland through Jan. 16.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2021
Run & Eat: Takeout for now, toasts later at South Berwick tavern
There will be more comfort food to come from The Odd Fellows Tavern.
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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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