Art Heist in Paris

"The five missing paintings are Dove with Green Peas by Pablo Picasso (painted in 1911), Pastoral by Henri Matisse (1906), Olive Tree near l'Estaque by Georges Braque (1906), Woman with Fan by Amedeo Modigliani (1919) and Still Life with Candlestick by Fernand Leger (1922)."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/10130840.stm

Lewiston Sun Journal Article on Anna Smedley

An article in the Sun Journal about Anna...
http://www.sunjournal.com/node/834177

Here are pics of Anna Smedley and Becca Spilecki recieving recognition for their work at the Blaine House in Augusta for the 2010 Congressional Art Awards. Attached are pics of Anna Smedley and Rebecca Spilecki receiving their awards from Governor John Baldacci and Congressman Mike Michaud. Anna received the Congressional Art Award for the 2nd District, and Becca was a runner up.

2010 LHS Celebration of the Arts

It's that time of year again, when we make time to look back upon a busy year of work and accomplishment in the visual arts at Lewiston High School. This Tuesday, May 11 from 4-6pm please join us for the 2010 LHS Celebration of the Arts in the G-Wing/visual arts area of the school (downstairs from the gymnasium). Featured on the posted flyer is the work of Anna Smedley, who has had an excellent year and earned recognition with Gold Keys for her art portfolio, a self portrait oil painting, and this ceramic sculpture. Anna has also had her work chosen to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District in Washington DC. Come check out Anna's and all of our illustrious young artists' work. There is a tremendous amount of good work we are certainly proud of.

Anna Smedley wins 2010 Congressional Art Award

Congratulations to Anna Smedley for receiving the 2010 Congressional Art Award for her painting entitled, "Self Portrait". Only one work is chosen from each Congressional District to be put on display in Washington DC for one year. Congratulations also go to Rebecca Spilecki, who was chosen as runner up for her painting, entitled "Reflection". Both these students will be attending a reception at the Blaine House with the Governor and Representatives Pingree and Michaud.
These students worked exceedingly hard on these and all their pieces- check out the pics...

Condo at the Whitney Biennial

George Condo
“The Sandman”
2007
Oil on canvas.

Check out this slide show- Condo's work is interesting in his post modern vision utilizing classical techniques...