1964 Etnier
July 19 – August 15, 1964 — Paintings by Stephen Etnier of Harpswell Stephen Morgan Etnier (September 11, 1903 – November 7, 1984) was an American realist painter, painting for six decades. His work …
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Children’s Art Show, June 1964
Caption for this photograph in the Kennebec Journal on June 12, 1964 Their Own Show — Getting a sneak preview of their own art work Thursday at Kennebec Valley …
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A gift for Hallowell 1964
Trail Markers — Two signs designating the entrance to Hallowell have been donated to the city by the KVAA and will be erected on the Augusta-Hallowell line and the Farmingdale-Hallowell line. The …
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1964 Timeline
Board Officers in 1964: Linwood Partridge of Augusta (president), Mrs. Emery O. Beane, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Augusta (Vice President), Mrs. John Fleming (Alice) of Augusta (Recording Secretary), Miss Madge Ames …
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1963 Open House
“The KVAA held Open House at its new headquarters, 160 Water Street, Hallowell, last Sunday when members and invited quests were featured in the Dedication Exhibit in which there were …
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1963 Dedication of the Harlow Gallery
The Harlow Gallery first opened its doors on Sunday, November 17 with an opening for an exhibition of work by member artists of the Kennebec Valley Art Association from 2-5pm …
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Cultural Center model
Model of KVAA Cultural Center — The KVAA is conducting a building fund drive for a center to be established in Hallowell. This model, designed and constructed by Richard Noble, …
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1962 Governor Reed
Linwood Partridge sharing plans for the “proposed cultural center” (which became the Harlow Gallery) with Governor Reed in 1962. In 1962 the KVAA launched a major fundraising effort in order …
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1960 KVAA show at Rissanen home
Kennebec Valley Art Association presented an art show at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Rissanen in Wiscasset in August of 1960.
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Board members in 1960: Madge Ames (treasurer) The First Maine State Art Festival was organized by the KVAA; it became a well known showcase for professional artists statewide and ran …
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Exhibitions and key events from the late 1950s. 1959 January ’59 65 members ($3/yr dues). “Charter” members met weekly for informal meetings. Bylaws adopted late fall ’59. Hanging committee could …
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Dec 5th 1958 National
Gathering Friday evening at the National Art Week showing at the Augusta House were artists from the area represented in the week-long exhibit. Left to right were: Robert Demers, Olive …
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1958 Board members in 1958: Robert D. Demers (president) The Kennebec Valley Art Association was formed in Augusta at the YMCA by a group of artists involved with the Augusta …
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1957 Timeline
1957 From Harlow Gallery and the Kennebec Valley Art Association attributed to Madge Ames: “The year was 1957 … there was no place for the local aspiring artist to show his work …
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