Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
2026-05-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Academy Building, 100 School St, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Peter Bruun, Together (detail, one of 27 panels), 2022-2023. Oil on gessoed panel, 12 x 18 in.
The University of Southern Maine Art Department is excited to welcome Spring 2026 Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun.
Working under the aegis of Bruun Studios, Peter Bruun is an artist, writer, curator, and cultural organizer whose work spans painting, drawing, publishing, and community-based art. For more than 30 years, his studio practice has fueled projects that bring art into conversation with social justice, collaboration, and collective care—ranging from exhibitions and public programs to experimental publications and artist-led organizations.
As part of his residency, Peter will host open Office Hours in his Academy Building studio throughout the spring semester. Students are encouraged to stop by to talk about artwork, creative process, career paths, organizing, or anything else on your mind. Whether you’re looking for feedback, conversation, or just curious to see how an artist works, walk-ins are welcome.
Office Hours

Wednesdays, February 18 – April 30, 4:15 – 6 pm
Fridays, February 13 – May 1st, 9 am – noon
No hours during Spring Break (March 18 & 20)
Open to all students
Academy Building, 1st Floor (100 College Ave. Gorham campus)

Come by, ask questions, and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with a visiting artist working at the intersection of art, ideas, and community.

"You Once Had An Aunt" opening reception
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Join the University of Southern Maine Art Galleries for the opening reception of You Once Had An Aunt, a solo exhibition by 2026 Artist-In-Residence Peter Bruun, at our Gorham Art Gallery.

This immersive exhibition brings together 100 paintings by Peter Bruun, inspired by the birth of his grandson and the absence of the aunt he will never know. An audio collage of voices weaves through the installation, offering reflections on grief, love, and memory. At the opening reception, representatives from Loose Ends Project and the Center for Grieving Children, whose missions align closely with the spirit of this exhibition, will share their work.

What: You Once Had An Aunt opening receptionWhere: University of Southern Maine Art Gallery5 University Way, Gorham, ME 04038When: Thursday May 21st, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 PMCost: Free

The gallery will be open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday May 21 through Saturday May 23, and by appointment by contacting 207-780-5409 or usmartgalleries@maine.edu.

Parking is available in our University of Southern Maine Gorham parking lots G3, G4 and G6 at a rate of $1.05 per hour. Additionally, the Portland METRO Husky Bus picks up/drops off about a 3-minute walk away from the entrance of the gallery.
