July 2008 Archive

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is displaying the works of two Maine artists, Donna Asmussen and Joan Proudman.  In support of this exhibition, FAME Acting CEO Beth Bordowitz stated:  “We are proud to support and recognize Maine artists and to bring public attention to the arts and artists who enrich our society and strengthen our communities.” 

A painter and printmaker, Donna Asmussen works mainly from her home studio in Smithfield.  Before becoming involved in the arts, she worked in public education as a teacher, school administrator, and consultant for many years in Rhode Island and Maine.  She studies with Stan Keirstead of Farmington and Scott Reed of Colby College.  Asmussen’s works currently on display include original watercolors, monoprints, and limited edition prints inspired by the beauty of nature and her love of poetry and myth.  Asmussen’s work can also be viewed on her website:  www.artjourneyer.com. 

A multimedia photomontage and collage artist, Joan Proudman has been exhibiting her prints since 2002.  She lives in Freedom.  She studied drawing, painting and printmaking at Franconia College in New Hampshire and Evergreen State College in Washington.  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Southern Maine.  Most recently, Proudman’s work has appeared as book and magazine cover designs for local publications.  A former dancer with the Boston Ballet Company, Portland Ballet, and Ram Island Dance Company of Portland, Proudman brings a theatrical touch to the whimsical characters she creates.  Her work can be viewed on her website:  www.joanproudman.com.   

FAME hopes to bring visibility to the achievements of all Maine artists by providing an opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to inspire passion about art in others.  The public may view the exhibition Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The FAME building is located at 5 Community Drive, Augusta, Exit 112 off I-95.  The exhibit is open to the public through the middle of September, with an open house planned on July 17, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.