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October 2019
Downtown Bangor ArtWalk
The Downtown Bangor Arts Collaborative is pleased to announce the 2019 Downtown Bangor First Friday Artwalk series, which will begin in May and continue through October on the first Friday of each month from 5-8 pm. The dates are as follows: May 3 June 7 July 5 August 2 September 6 October 4 During each Artwalk night, artists open their studios downtown for visitors to see and chat about their work and work in progress, downtown businesses host art shows…
Find out more »Greendrinks at UMMA
This October, join us in celebrating Artober at the University of Maine Museum of Art with the Home Brewers of Greater Bangor for ARTOBERFEST! UMMA's Fall 2019 exhibitions will be open for viewing: Entangled: Nina Jerome, Way Stations: Joan Belmar, Studio Visit: New Works by Six Painters, and selected photographs from the Museum Collection. The Home Brewers will be serving up a creative variety of their own creations. Greendrinkers can vote for their favorite beer and the top 3 brewers…
Find out more »November 2019
Intro to Print Processes
Experiment and learn during this fun two-day workshop! Join Senior Museum Educator Kat Johnson over two consecutive Saturdays to create multiple unique works utilizing different printmaking processes. Techniques covered will include screenprinting, relief printing, monotype and Monoprint, and chine-colle. Some methods will involve working with the Museum's tabletop press. This class is open to printmakers and novices alike. All materials are included in the registration fee, but space is limited... Sign up today! For more information contact Senior Museum Educator…
Find out more »Intro to Print Processes
Experiment and learn during this fun two-day workshop! Join Senior Museum Educator Kat Johnson over two consecutive Saturdays to create multiple unique works utilizing different printmaking processes. Techniques covered will include screenprinting, relief printing, monotype and Monoprint, and chine-colle. Some methods will involve working with the Museum's tabletop press. This class is open to printmakers and novices alike. All materials are included in the registration fee, but space is limited... Sign up today! For more information contact Senior Museum Educator…
Find out more »December 2019
ART@NOON – Nina Jerome
Please join us at the Museum of Art for an informal noon-time gallery talk with artist Nina Jerome. The talk with focus on Jerome's creative process and works featured in Entangled, currently on exhibit through December 21. This talk is FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »Winter Art Factory
Celebrate the holidays and bring the whole family for a fun day filled with art making activities! There will be several art stations for wrapping, ornament making and other fun seasonal creative projects. All supplies are included and guided instruction is provided. This event is in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Bangor's 2019 Festival of Lights Parade. Winter Art Factory is made possible by the generous sponsorship of WBRC Architects - Engineers.
Find out more »BrainyArt – Trivia Night at the Museum
Join us for Season 4 of BrainyArt! In this fun, quiz-based evening, participants have two chances to win big. A team that correctly answers the most trivia questions will win the Team Challenge, and be awarded a cash prize. An additional prize will be awarded to the participant who receives the most votes in the Individual Challenge. Light refreshments and adult beverages will be available. For ages 21+, $5 suggested donation at the door. BrainyArt is made possible by the…
Find out more »Holiday Cheer
Please join UMMA in celebrating the holidays at the Museum. We will have light refreshments and a seasonal art making activity for you to enjoy. This event is FREE, for all ages, and open to the public.
Find out more »January 2020
Spotlight Gallery Reception
Senior students from the Bangor High School of Visual and Performing Arts will be on-site to discuss their works in the Spotlight Gallery as well as give a brief presentation on the work they've created over the course of their high school career. Light refreshments will be served, and this event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »February 2020
Bangor Humanities Day
Join UMMA in celebrating the 8th Annual Bangor Humanities Day! Brought to you by the McGillicuddy Humanities Center at the University of Maine, this full day of activities is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy art, music, improv, history, philosophy, poetry and more in locations across downtown Bangor. A calendar of offerings as well as details on location can be found here. Community Partners include: Bangor Public Library, Bangor Arts Exchange, Maine Discovery Museum, and the Bangor Historical…
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