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March 2020
PATTERNS IN NATURE: Art & Science Perspectives – A panel Discussion
The University of Maine Museum of Art announces: PATTERNS IN NATURE: ART & SCIENCE PERSPECTIVES A panel discussion WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 - 6-8 PM Free and open to the public. RSVP required. Please join UMMA for a panel discussion on patterns found in nature. Featured artist Deirdre Murphy will participate to discuss themes in her work that explore the connection between climate change and migratory bird patterns. Panelists include: Amber Roth, Assistant Professor of Forest Wildlife Management in the School…
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New Exhibitions Open to the Public May 20th
New Exhibits for Summer 2022 Nick Sider Lions and Tigers and Nick Deborah Zlotsky Gemini Robin Mandel Home Fires Burning Carly Glovinski Time and Time Again Matthew Cornell America on a First Name Basis Walter H. Rich Of A Feather Artwork above: Nick Sider (Canadian born, 1988). Primal Self, 2016 Acrylic on canvas Courtesy of the artist
Find out more »Family Fun Day in May!
Please join us at the Zillman Art Museum on May 28th from 11am to 3pm for Family Fun Day. We will have art making stations in the classroom and lobby for all ages to come and make art. We will be making wire and tissue paper flowers, decorative windsocks, and cardboard bird sculptures. We hope you will take this opportunity to also visit the newly opened exhibits. Please contact Museum Educator, Rochelle Lawrence at 207.581.3360 with any questions. This event…
Find out more »October 2022
Spectacular Saturday Studio Sessions
Have you heard of Inktober? It's where folks challenge themselves to do 31 ink drawings in 31 days and post their drawings on social media using the hashtag #inktober. We will have a drop in studio at the Zillman Art Museum on October 15th from 11am to 2pm where you can practice your drawing skills with high quality micron pens or try some different nibs with pen and ink drawing. There will be a still life set up in the classroom for…
Find out more »Downtown Bangor Halloween Trick or Treat
Downtown Trick or Treat is back this year! Please stop by the Zillman on Saturday, October 29th from 2-4pm for some spooky art and candy. We can't wait to see your costumes!!!
Find out more »November 2022
Family Drop-in Art Session
Printing with Leaves Family Drop-in Art Session on Saturday November 5th from 11am to 2pm. We will be celebrating the beauty of Fall by printing with leaves. This drop-in session is for all ages and all supplies are provided by ZAM. Please contact Museum Educator, Rochelle Lawrence at 581.3360 with any questions.
Find out more »February 2023
Family Drop-in Art Making Session
February 4th - Saturday, 11am-2pm Join us in the classroom anytime from 11am to 2pm - we will be using a very fun technique for printmaking. It's easy and for all ages. Drop in and learn a new way to make cool and colorful prints!
Find out more »March 2023
Family Drop-in Art Making Session
Inkwash Painting Inspired by Sumi-e Painting We will have a drop-in session inspired by the Japanese art of ink painting. Sumi means black ink in Japanese. This workshop will explore painting simple objects or scenes with black ink as a way of becoming familiar with an unfamiliar art form. Supported by a grant from the
Find out more »Family Drop-in Art Making Session
March 18th - Saturday, 11am-2pm We will have a drop-in session inspired by the Japanese art of ink painting. Sumi means black ink in Japanese. This workshop will explore painting simple objects or scenes with black ink as a way of becoming familiar with an unfamiliar art form. Supported by a grant from the
Find out more »Leonard Lecture Series
Zillman Art Museum's Leonard Lecture Series presents: Colleen McCubbin Stepanic Please join us for a lively evening presentation with featured artist Colleen McCubbin Stepanic. The artist will discuss the evolution of her work and highlight some of the large-scale compositions currently on view in her solo-exhibition at the Zillman. Free Admission Limited Seating Please RSVP to John.broadwell@maine.edu or call 581-3384
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