WesArts interviewed area artists to learn more about their discipline, best practices, and how rural Maine fits in with all of it.

Header photo: Marion Sherman

Kevin James: Demystifying Fine Art

We sat down with Kevin James to talk about the sunny sands of Palm Beach, Monet's Garden and Louvre replicas, the role of artists in the community, and of course, life in Maine.

Robin Lisherness: Letting the materials do the talking

We chatted with Robin Lisherness about materials, theater, and about letting it happen, as he prepared for his artist reception for his exhibit, Art with a (re)Purpose, displayed at the Skowhegan Free Public Library winter 2019.

Mimosa Mack and Amanda Slamm: “It’s the New England in us”.

WesArts former Project Coordinator, Mary Haley, went to visit Amanda and Mimosa at Sprig Woodwork's headquarters in South Solon to talk spoons, wood types, sanding (so much sanding), and what it means to work in the shop that was once their dad's.