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War flowers: from Swords to Plowshares

April 8th - August 19th

Opening reception
Friday April 8th 6-9pm
 
Welcome and spoken word performance begins at 7:30pm, Area Gallery, Woodbury Campus Center Portland

Powerful images by the Union of Maine Visual Artists pose peaceful alternatives to current manifestations of American aggression and violence: showing how each of us can promote awareness and activate momentum for change. Organized by Peace Action Maine with PAM artist-in-residence Natasha Mayers and UMVA.



Gallery Hours:
 Monday-Thursday,  8am - 10pm
 Friday, 8am- 5pm
 Saturday, 9am - 5pm

For more information or access inquiries, please call Carolyn Eyler, director of exhibitions and programs at (207) 780-5008


broken heart

Mike Branca, Broken Heart Cage, 2002
9" x 14"



gallery pic
Pat Wheeler, BREAD NOT BOMBS:
conversion of the heart
,  2005
42"x36"x2"



       
Related Events:

Symposium: Conversation on the Art of Conversion
April 12th 4-6 pm,
Area Gallery, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland


April Artwalk Parade

The "Fools No More" parade took place April 1st,
on Congress Street in Portland, from Congress Square to Monument Square
Organized by Peace Action Maine with PAM artist-in-residence
Natasha Mayers and UMVA.

            



  For more information or access inquiries, please call Carolyn Eyler, director of exhibitions and programs at (207) 780-5008

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