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Portland scored #7 on the U.S. News top ten healthiest places to retire to, citing the mountain forests, rugged coast, and islands of Casco Bay as part of the allure. Artists have been flocking to Maine, and Portland, for the same inspiration for many years. Hooray for Portland!

On September 13, Portland’s Lincoln Park will be the place for a day of local art, craft and music. Sponsored by Craft Magazine and Etsy, the event is from 11 to 6 pm. See you there!

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Creative Conversations Schedule:

• September 23rd
• October 21st
• November 18th

You Can Get There From Here!
Professional Development Workshops for Emerging Artists

Saturday, June 28, 2008
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland
Cost: $10 includes lunch for pre-registrants. Scholarships available.

A collaboration of the College Art Association, Maine Arts Commission, Maine College of Art, Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance and Space Gallery.

One of the most exciting art happenings of the fall season was last weekend on Peak’s Island at the WWII bunker, Battery Steele. Surrounded by woods, with a view of the ocean, this event was packed thanks to the beautiful sunny weather. Art installations in the dark bunker were lit by candles, and included work by artists Rebecca FitzPatrick, Lucinda Bliss, Abby Shahn, and Colleen Kinsella, as well as amazing musical performances and an incredible display of acrobatics, flame-juggling (!), and tightrope walking. Let us know what you enjoyed about this extraordinary event here.