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SUMMARY:"You Once Had An Aunt" opening reception
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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. \n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\nWhat: 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 \n\n\nThe 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. \n\nParking 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.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/you-once-had-an-aunt-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, 5 University Way\, Gorham\, ME\, 04038\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Franco-American Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join Bates College’s “Short Term Practicum in Community-Engaged Audio Storytelling” students for an evening of curated audio stories from the Franco-American Collection and recently recorded oral history interviews. Led by instructor Galen Koch\, students in this practicum course learned how to conduct an oral history interview\, research in existing archives\, and work with a group to curate a cohesive exhibit of edited audio stories. Each student interviewed community members as recommended by Anna Faherty at the Collection and their interviews will join the archive as valuable first person accounts.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/an-evening-of-franco-american-stories/
LOCATION:Franco-American Collection — LAC\, 51 Westminster St\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual and performing arts
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SUMMARY:Even As We Grieve Community Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for Even As We Grieve: Harm Reduction & Recovery Community Event on Thursday\, June 25 from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Crewe Center for the Arts\, University of Southern Maine (111 Bedford St.\, Portland). This event is part of the 2026 Artist-in-Residence programming at the University of Southern Maine Art Galleries featuring the work of Peter Bruun. \nThis free public event brings together art\, performance\, recovery advocacy\, and community dialogue through a collaborative partnership between the Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC)\, Commonspace\, and the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery. \nFrom 5:30–6:30 PM\, guests are invited to experience the Even As We Grieve exhibition featuring artwork and audio by PRCC and Commonspace partners\, alongside live music\, resource tables\, and light refreshments. \nFrom 6:30–7:30 PM\, PRCC will present an original devised performance exploring lived experiences of recovery\, grief\, connection\, and community care. The evening will conclude with a facilitated community conversation led by Commonspace Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialists Alex Gilley and Brock Couillard. \nAll are welcome.\nThis programming is made possible through a generous grant from The Onion Foundation. \nParking is available in our University of Southern Maine Portland Garages 1 and 2\, or in Parking Lot P6\, at a rate of $4.15 per hour. You may reserve your parking ahead of time via the USM Parking Interface. Additionally\, the Portland METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off about a three-minute walk from the Crewe Center for the Arts. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website and bus fair is $2 each way.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/even-as-we-grieve-community-event/
LOCATION:Arts Lab — Crewe Center for the Arts\, 111 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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