Before the snow descended upon us, my ten-year old and I took a walk outside to see some murals and public art. It’s obviously difficult to see art inside these days, so we decided to explore as many outdoor art sites as possible. There is so much art to see here - even when outside.
When I mention that I live in Portland and have an arts space, two things happen. First, people think I mean Portland, Oregon. (I did live in Oregon for several years so they are not that far off.) Second, they assume Maine only has artists producing seascapes and lobster paintings. I love a beautiful seascape, but Maine is also home to many other types of art and artists. We have mural artists, sculptors, painters, ceramic artists, experimental musicians, folk artists, illustrators, modern furniture designers, luthiers, animators, and more.
