This morning, as I grabbed my morning coffee, I noticed a familiar face on the front page of the NY Times Art Section. Denver’s Big Blue Bear was the cover girl (animal?) for an article about public art in the convention city.

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You may not want that yellow 1950’s vinyl chair, but I am sure John and Linda knows who will love it. Portland locals, Linda Wary and John Meyers, located a few blocks form Eli Phant, are collectors extraordinaire. They hunt religiously for the yard sale items that will fit perfectly in their next project, even if they don’t know what that next project is.

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On September 13th at Lincoln Park, over 70 vendors (maybe including you?) will set up their wares at the PICNIC Music and Arts Festival. There will also be live music from some of the best indie acts in Portland, including Metal Feathers, Cougars Kill Cobras, Dead End Armory, Huak and more!

To apply to be a vendor at the festival- fill out the online form. We’ll see you there!

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The 100 year old museum is the largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port, New Bedford.

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On my way to the Adirondacks, I made an overnight stop in Burlington, and at the last minute made reservations for breakfast Friday morning at Shelburne Farms. Check out my photos and first impressions on this special spot.

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As part of my trip across New England last weekend, I made a quick coffee stop in Montpelier. There I noticed a fun temporary public art project- Sculptcycle 2008. The unique art partnership has brought the work of more than 20 Vermont Artists to the streets of the state capital. Check out some pictures I took of the sculptures on my trip.

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Steve Wood from Concrete Couch just sent me images of a recent public art project he completed with The Courthouse Center for the Arts in southern Rhode Island.

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You know it when you see it, “Anywhere USA.” Towns that should have their own character and sense of place; but instead are confused by a reckless abundance of asphalt parking lots, big box stores, and grids of housing.
What are these communities thinking? – That’s what The Orton Family Foundation asked themselves when they decided [...]

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A few weekends ago Sally and I brought the last couple bags of fleeces we had put aside to get processed at Hope Spinnery. Check out some of Peter’s pictures of the space, and read about this incredible Maine business.

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Thursday evening I joined Sally and the Portland Public Art Committee on Cushing Island to thank Carrie Marsh for the time and energy she dedicated to the committee during her time at City Hall. Carrie served as Portland’s Urban Designer from 2004-2008, pursuing Portland’s long history of sensitive planning and smart design. The City Council [...]

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