Paintings by Two Maine Artists on Display at FAME

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is displaying the works of two Maine artists, Stan and Barbara Keirstead, who hail from Farmington.  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 communities.”

After returning from active military duty in France, Stan Keirstead became a self-taught artist in oils.  Later he changed to watercolors and found it to be his preferred medium.  Stan served as principal of Mt. Blue High School for many years, where he taught watercolor classes in the school’s adult education program.  After retiring in 1983, Stan taught watercolor painting at the University of Maine at Farmington.  He subsequently opened his own art gallery and studio for teaching.

Barbara Keirstead also changed her medium of preference from oils to watercolors.  Barbara’s other palette is flowers, the delicate beauty of which fills her many home gardens.  She is an avid reader and works part-time at a dental office.

The Keirsteads frequently exhibit together in Maine, and painting, teaching and framing has been a major part of their lives for the past twenty years.  They have studied under artists Nita Engle, Carlton Plummer, and Carol Sebold.  Their paintings portray the beauty of Maine.  Their Farmington gallery is open by appointment.  They may be contacted at 183 Sewall Drive, Farmington ME  04938 or at (207) 778-4764.

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 Keirstead 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 December.