Zillman Art Museum

ART@NOON - Amy Theiss Giese
2017-10-26 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
Please join us at the Museum of Art for an informal noon-time gallery talk with artist Amy Theiss Giese. The talk will focus on Giese’s creative process and works featured in Traces, currently on exhibit through December 30th.
ART@NOON talks are FREE and open to the public.

Sketchbook Sessions
2017-10-27 15:30 - 17:00, 2017-11-03 15:30 - 17:00, 2017-11-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2017-12-01 15:30 - 17:00, 2017-12-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2017-12-15 15:30 - 17:00, 2017-12-22 15:30 - 17:00, 2017-12-29 15:30 - 17:00 and 7 more dates | ME
SKETCHBOOK SESSIONS
(Academic Year 2017/18)
Fridays from 3:30 – 5 PM (some dates not apply)
in the Classroom of the Museum
During these sessions, UMMA will provide an inspiring space for you to further your artistic practice working with your sketchbook. Adults and students grades 8 and up are welcome to join. Those under 18 must complete the proper release form agreements in order to attend.
Sketchbook Sessions are FREE but participants are encouraged to bring a sketchbook. For more information, please contact Education Coordinator Kat Johnson at 207.581.3360.

THE MALE FIGURE IN ART: A TOUR AND HISTORY with guest lecturer Daniel Kunitz
2017-11-15 17:30 - 19:00 | ME
Edward D. Leonard III ’65 Lecture Series Presentation
Daniel Kunitz is the former Editor in Chief of Modern Painters, U.S. Editor of ArtReview, and art critic at the Village Voice. Kunitz is the author of LIFT: Fitness Culture from Naked Greeks and Amazons to Jazzercise and Ninja Warriors. He writes for such publications as Vanity Fair, Harpers, The Wall Street Journal, Men’s Journal, and The Paris Review.
Light refreshments will be served at 5:30 PM with the lecture beginning at 6 PM. Seating is limited, RSVP is required. Please contact Kathryn Jovanelli at kathrynj@maine.edu or call 581.3370.

DISCUSSING THE MALE FIGURE IN ART: THEN & NOW
2017-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | ME
Edward D. Leonard III ’65 Lecture Series Presentation
Join Museum Director and Curator George Kinghorn as he leads a lively discussion with featured artist Jack Balas and Daniel Kunitz, former Editor in Chief of Modern Painters. The panel will discuss depictions of the male figure throughout art history as well as contemporary approaches.
This discussion, with plenty of time for audience questions, provides an insight to works featured in the Balas exhibition Maine and Again.

WINTER ART FACTORY
2017-12-02 11:00 - 15:00 | ME
Bring the whole family to University of Maine Museum of Art’s art-making event! In conjunction with the Downtown Bangor Kid’s Festival of lights UMMA will set up different stations offering the chance to participate in various seasonal art projects. Drop by the museum in downtown Bangor anytime between 11am and 3pm with your whole family. All the supplies are FREE and instruction will be given throughout the day. For more information please phone 581-3360.

BrainyArt... Trivia Night at the Museum (Season 2 - Night 2)
2017-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
Ages 21 +, $5 suggested donation.
Second of four events as part of BA Season 2. Night two focuses on MUSIC. Team Challenge winner will receive a cash prize. An additional prize is awarded to the person who wins the Individual Challenge. Light refreshments and adult beverages available.

Spotlight Gallery Opening
2018-02-02 17:30 - 18:30 | ME
Join UMMA in celebrating Bangor High School Visual and Performing Art Student’s new work in the Spotlight Gallery. This opening reception will offer up an opportunity to converse with the young artists, enjoy light refreshments and view a short film screening of selected shorts.
Film Screening beings at 5:45 PM. This event is FREE.

BrainyArt... Trivia Night at the Museum (Season 2 - Night 3)
2018-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
Ages 21 +, $5 suggested donation.
Third of four events as part of BA Season 2. Night three focuses on THEATRE. Team Challenge winner will receive a cash prize. An additional prize is awarded to the person who wins the Individual Challenge. Light refreshments and adult beverages available.

Valentine Making Event
2018-02-10 14:00 - 16:00 | ME
Share the love this holiday by creating a handmade Valentine for your special someone. Drop by the classroom of the Museum between the hours of 2 – 4 PM to craft your own sweet design. All supplies will be included.
This event is FREE and for all ages.

YC Applications DUE
2018-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 | ME
If your student or child is interested in participating in Young Curators for 2018, today is the deadline to submit application. Applications are due to Education Coordinator Kat Johnson by 5 PM today. Applications can be mailed to the Museum at 40 Harlow Street, Bangor (attn. Kat, re: YC), emailed to kat.johnson@maine.edu, or faxed to 207-581-3111.

Winterfest @ UMMA
2018-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | ME
Join UMMA in celebrating Winterfest with Downtown Bangor! Various sites in Downtown will be participating in the festivities and the Museum is in on the fun! The classroom will be open from 11 AM – 1PM for you to create your very own abstract collage painting! Area Bangor High School students from the Visual and Performing Arts Academy will be on site to assist in the construction of your piece.
This event is FREE, for all ages, and open to the public.

WINTER ART CAMP
2018-02-19 08:30 - 12:00, 2018-02-20 08:30 - 12:00, 2018-02-21 08:30 - 12:00, 2018-02-22 08:30 - 12:00, 2018-02-23 08:30 - 12:00 | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
Brighten up your child’s February Vacation at the eleventh annual UMMA Winter Art Camp, an in-depth art experience held at the University of Maine Museum of Art.
Not only do campers have direct access to the art being shown in the galleries, they will be able to create their own art in response!
Projects often include any combination of painting, printmaking, sculpture, and drawing. Each week is packed with activities including behind-the-scenes tours, scavenger hunts, and a Friday reception and art show for family and friends.
There will be a special Lunch & Learn event following the Friday Art Show in the classroom. Please contact Kat Johnson for more details.
REGISTER TODAY HERE.
