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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
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual and performing arts
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SUMMARY:Even As We Grieve Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Peter Bruun\, Together (detail\, one of 27 panels)\, 2022-2023. Oil on gessoed panel\, 12 x 18 in.\n  \nJoin the Gallery for a festive evening celebrating the opening of artist-in-residence Peter Bruun’s exhibition\, Even As We Grieve. The exhibition explores how human connection helps us endure and transform experiences of pain\, loss\, and crisis. Rooted in Bruun’s deeply personal body of work—dozens of drawings and paintings created since the 2014 overdose death of his daughter—the project invites the University and greater Portland communities into a shared space of reflection\, storytelling\, and creative expression. \nThe evening will feature live music\, refreshments\, an artist conversation\, and tabling from partner organizations\, including: \n\nThe Center for Grieving Children\nThe Loose Ends Project\nFamily Promise\nMaine TransNet\nMain Street Music Therapy\nEquality Maine\n\n5:30 to 6:15 PM – Reception \nVisit the ArtLab to learn about the Center for Grieving Children\, Greater Portland Family Promise\, EqualityMaine\, Maine TransNet\, and other information and art from community partners. \nEnjoy music by Lillie Pearlman\, Ed Pearlman\, and Noah Fishman\, a folk string trio with roots in Scottish\, Swedish\, and jazz music. \nSee the exhibition of works by Peter Bruun and art by community participants while enjoying fare catered by Sodexo. \n6:15 to 6:45 PM – Gallery Conversation \nGather at the ArtLab entrance for a conversation led by Peter Bruun featuring partners and participants in the exhibition\, with an opening poem by Dehange Mukinayi\, and a closing song by Roby Moulton \n6:45 to 7:30 PM – Reception continues\, see above \nThis programming is made possible through a generous grant from The Onion Foundation.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/even-as-we-grieve-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, 5 University Way\, Gorham\, ME\, 04038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual and performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000
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SUMMARY:2026 BFA/BA Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of the 2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Arts exhibition. \nFeaturing work by: \n\nAdalei Brooks | BA in Art & Entrepreneurial Studies with a Concentration in Photography and Digtal Art & Design\nAbby Lemieux | BFA in Studio Art with a Concentration in Photography and Digital Art & Design\nCrystal Reynolds | BFA in Studio Art with a Concentration in Ceramics\nJacob Singelais | BFA in Studio Art with a Concentration in Photography and Digital Art & Design\nCyrus Smith | BFA in Studio Art with a  Double Concentration in Painting and Drawing and Photography and Digital Art & Design\nOscar Stephan | BA in Studio Art with a Concentration in Painting and Drawing\nHailey Stover | BFA in Studio Art with a Concentration in Painting and Drawing\nTrevor Taylor | BFA in Studio Art with a Concentration in Photography and Digital Art & Design\nKate Upham | BFA in Studio Art with a Concentration in Painting  and Drawing
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/2026-bfa-ba-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, 5 University Way\, Gorham\, ME\, 04038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual and performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000
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SUMMARY:Of Sibyls and Source Film and Video Screening
DESCRIPTION:Samantha Jones\, “Hollowing\,” 2025. Single channel video\, 0 min 20 sec.\, looped.\n  \nA film and video screening featuring work by Matt Shaw and Heather Lyon\, Sam Jones\, misael soto\, Susan Bickford\, and Kristin Mariani. These artists are part of the Crewe Center’s current exhibition\, Of Sibyls and Source: Ranges and Ruptures. \nThe screening will be immediately preceded by a performance from The Alpine Theatre of Peculiar Dreams.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/of-sibyls-and-source-film-and-video-screening/
LOCATION:Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts\, 111 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual and performing arts
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SUMMARY:Performance by the Alpine Theatre of Peculiar Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Alpine Theatre of Peculiar Dreams props.\n  \nThe Alpine Theatre of Peculiar Dreams incorporates abstract puppetry\, sound and a 90′ scroll to tell non-linear tales of geo-mythic lands and chimeric beings. Featuring Samantha Jones and Heather Lyon\, with invited artist Doug Paisley\, audio\, in the Crewe Center Performance Hall. Jones and Lyon are also in the Crewe Center’s current exhibition\, Of Sibyls and Source: Ranges and Ruptures. \nThe performance will be immediately followed by a film screening from other artists involved with Of Sibyls and Source.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/performance-by-the-alpine-theatre-of-peculiar-dreams/
LOCATION:Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts\, 111 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual and performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T163000
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SUMMARY:We Have Each Other: An Art-making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Located in the Adult Student Success Center\, Glickman 325. \nWhat helps you feel well-supported at the University? Where do you feel you most belong? \nNow is your chance to make art expressing gratitude for those who show up for you. \n\nNo experience needed\nArtists welcome\, too!\nFood provided\nCome hungry!\n\n\nPresented by Art Gallery Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun. Art from the workshop may be included in Bruun’s exhibition in the Crewe Center for the Arts\, opening April 16.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/we-have-each-other-an-art-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Glickman Family Library\, 314 Forest Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Health and wellness,Visual and performing arts
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