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Volume 14, Issue #4 November 2011 Drawing On at the University of Maine Drawing On, an exhibition of drawings by eight Maine artists, pres- ents works drawn directly on the walls of the Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine, now through November 18. Working over the course of two weeks, the artists have created an environment of unique but temporary drawings that focus on the immediacy of the drawing process as well as the impermanent nature of artistic forms. The artists in Drawing On include David Allen, Kathleen Florance, Susan Groce, WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE: The Maine Drawing Project is Orson Horchler, Reese Inman, Nina Jerome, James Linehan, and Ed a statewide visual arts initiative, developed by the Maine Curators’ Nadeau. This exhibition is part of Where to Draw the Line: The Maine Forum, that represents a unique collaboration among Maine’s arts Drawing Project, a statewide visual arts initiative developed by the organizations. As part of the Maine Drawing Project, museums and Maine Curators Group, which represents a unique collaboration among galleries across Maine will offer exhibitions in the 2011 calendar Maine’s arts organizations. year that focus on drawing as a vehicle for creative, diverse forms of visual expression. Each 2011 issue of the Maine Archives & Museums Lord Hall Gallery is handicapped accessible. All events are free and open Newsletter will feature the offerings of a MAM member organization to the public. The gallery is open weekdays from 9am to 4pm. For more involved in the statewide initiative. The Farnsworth Art Museum, the information, please contact the University of Maine’s Department of Art L.C. Bates Museum, and the Saco Museum have been featured previ- at 581-3245. ously; this issue highlights the Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine, Orono. For more information on The Maine Drawing PHOTOS, clockwise from bottom left: James Linehan, Susan Groce, Project, visit http://chitna.asap.um.maine.edu/mainedrawing/. Reese Inman, and Nina Jerome. GRANT SOURCES MAINE ARTS COMMISSION (MAC) INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM & (207) 287-2724, www.mainearts.com — LIBRARY SERVICES Call for deadlines. General Operating Support — Call for deadlines. Maine Archives and Museums MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL (MHC) (202) 606-8539, www.imls.gov Conservation Project Support — (207) 773-5051, www.mainehumanities.org MAM Newsletter 110 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20506 Discretionary Grants (up to $500), reviewed on a rolling (202) 606-8539 — Deadline March 5. Volume 14 • Number 4 • November 2011 basis. Outreach Grants (up to $1,000), reviewed quarterly. IMLS Conservation Project Support — Oct. 15. NEH Major Grants (up to $6,000), reviewed twice a year. 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NEA Challenge America: Access to the Arts — Aug. 18 (617) 523-0885 (202) 682-5400, www.arts.gov www.nationaltrust.org OFFICERS President: Jay Adams Vice President: George Squibb TABLE OF CONTENTS Secretary: Patricia Burdick Drawing On at the University of Maine ............................................................................. Cover Treasurer: Patricia Henner MAM NEWS: Executive Committee Meeting, August 1, 2011 ...................................... 3 Northern Maine Fair ................................................................................ 3 BOARD MEMBERS MAM Absorbs Maine’s Cultural Resources Information Center ............ 3 Jane Bianco EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS ............................................................................................... 5 Leigh Hallett DISPATCHES ..................................................................................................................... 6 Candace Kanes Presque Isle Historical Society Acquires Historic Building by Kimberly R. Smith ........... 9 Sheri Leahan Long Island Historical Society Exhibit by Nancy Noble.................................................... 10 Niles Parker Rufus Porter Museum Orchestrates Removal of Donated Murals by Julie Lindberg ....... 11 Candy Russell Ski Museum’s Outreach Program by Scott Andrews .......................................................... 12 Jessica Skwire Routhier A Day at Forest Lodge by Jennie Bernier Burnette ........................................................... 14 Joanna Torow SEEN & HEARD ............................................................................................................... 15 NEWSLETTER STAFF News You Can Use ............................................................................................................. 16 Editor: Jessica Skwire Routhier OPPORTUNITIES .............................................................................................................. 17 and Jane Bianco The Norlands Mourns the Loss of Leader submitted by Sheri Leahan .............................. 18 Typesetting & Design: Deborah J. McGee Passing the Torch—Curran Museum Directors by Irv Marsters ........................................ 20 Printer: Bangor Letter Shop & NEXT ISSUE: FEBRUARY 2012 Color Copy Center, Bangor Only submissions received by the Editor by December 30, 2011, LEGAL SERVICES will be considered for publication. Contributed by James C. Pitney Jessica Skwire Routhier General Counsel Saco Museum, 371 Main St., Saco, ME 04072 Preti, Flaherty, Beleveau & Pachios 207-283-3861, ext. 114 www.sacomuseum.org 2 Maine Archives & Museums Newsletter Vol. 14, No. 4 MAM NEWS Executive Committee Meeting to anticipate that next year we will have both Highlights for August 1, 2011 officer turnover, and three board members terming off. Attending: Patty, George, Pat with Julie Rabinowitz taking minutes. Minutes of the July New Business: George relayed a discussion he 5 executive committee meeting approved. had with the regional reps. The name “Maine Archives and Museums” does not convey Budget: Patty handed out a copy of the bud- that we are a group of collecting institutions get. We have picked up a few new members. acting on behalf of the field. Adding the term “Association” would refer more specifically Annual Meeting: Pat updated the status of the GET EXTRA to the idea that we are a group. George thinks planning for the Annual Meeting. it will help improve membership solicitation. NEWSLETTERS Website: Julie relayed that she, Jessica, and This could be a discussion at a retreat as well. Jay met and reviewed the current website. She Single extra copy: compiled a list of changes and Jay forwarded Northern Maine Fair $3.00 Maine Archives & Museums participated in the these to Todd, the web designer. Jay also met 14th annual Historical Pavilion held August 2 (members free) with Todd to increase our ability to manage the – 4 at the Northern Maine Fair in Presque Isle. site remotely. This year’s event, chaired by Presque Isle To order an extra copy Business manager orientation: Edna has Historical Society’s Kim Smith, hosted forty or for price information transferred the files to Julie. The address has exhibitors and attracted over 600 visitors— on bulk orders, contact been changed and we have a new phone num- both records for the event, which showcases [email protected] ber. Julie is going through the file and sending area history through exhibits by local historical emails introducing herself to vendors and societies, museums, and businesses. P.O. Box 46 changing the address, etc. The bank account Cumberland