EXHIBITION: Peter Turnley: Refugees | Bates College Museum of Art

Olin Arts Center, Bates College 75 Russell St., Lewiston, ME, United States

Peter Turnley (American, b. 1955) is a photojournalist known for documenting the human condition and current events. Over the last thirty years, Turnley has photographed some of the world’s most […]

THEATER: Refuge Malja ملجأ

Portland Stage 25 Forest Ave., Portland, ME, United States

When a Jewish-American war photographer feels compelled to assist a young refugee who steps in front her camera, she calls an old friend to translate but hesitates to reveal why […]

EXHIBITION: A Nation of Immigrants: Home Lost, Home Found

Harlow Gallery 100 Water Street, Hallowell, ME, United States

This is a raw and fraught time in the world as we struggle to respond to the fact that 65 million people have been displaced from their homes. What is […]

CONVERSATION: Artist as Activist

Portland Stage 25 Forest Ave., Portland, ME, United States

A post show discussion with the actors engaged in the creation of Refuge *Malja* ملجأ following the 2pm matinee at Portland Stage.   >> Click here to return to Exhibition […]

THEATER: American Dreams | An original play by Linda Britt

First Universalist Church of Auburn 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, ME, United States

“American Dreams” is an original play by Linda Britt with monologues that focus on the immigrant experience in the U.S., an experience which varies widely depending on country of origin, […]

CONVERSATION: Assimilation: What must we give—and give up—to be American?

Beth Israel Congregation 291 Main St., Waterville, ME, United States

Part of the Community Conversations series, co-hosted by Beth Israel Congregation and the Center for Small Town Jewish Life. Entering its third year, Community Conversations aims to bring together college students with […]

LECTURE: Artist Talk | Sammy Baloji

Kresge Auditorium, Bowdoin College 239 Maine St., Brunswick, ME, United States

Sammy Baloji was born in 1978 in Lubumbashi, in the mineral-rich Katanga province of Democratic Republic of Congo. He studied Computer and Information Sciences and Communication at the University of […]

LECTURE: Beau-frog: Art and Franco American Activism (1970-1980)

Museum L-A 35 Canal St., Lewiston, ME, United States

Susan Pinette, Director of Franco American Programs at the University of Maine, will give a free talk about the artwork on display and Peter Archambault's life in the Museum L-A […]

LECTURE: Artist Talk | Sammy Baloji

Diamond Building, Colby College 4000 Mayflower Hill Dr., Waterville, ME, United States

Sammy Baloji was born in 1978 in Lubumbashi, in the mineral-rich Katanga province of Democratic Republic of Congo. He studied Computer and Information Sciences and Communication at the University of […]