Bill's Community
Sept. 5 - Oct. 17
Art Display Space, 17 Arbor Street, Portland Parks & Recreation 8:00am - 4:00pm, M-F
207-874-8793
www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/artdisplay.htm
Bill Cunningham captured his thoughtful and unique view of life in Portland through colorful paintings vibrant with life, humor, and caricature. Bill's Community is the first solo exhibition of Bill's work since his death in December 2006. Bill left behind a collection of paintings that represent his passions--comic book heroes, music, movies, and the Bayside community in which he lived. Throughout his life, Bill donated his time and art to the community through art exhibits, sidewalk art shows, children's programs, and fundraisers. His family envisions continuing to give back to the community by creating a network of community, arts, diabetes and heart-health organizations that will facilitate Bill's paintings being sold as part of fundraiser events.
Through this exhibit organizations will be able to view several of Bill's paintings, as well as a catalog of his work, and select a piece to utilize in their fundraising efforts. Individuals may also purchase paintings, the proceeds to benefit the Bayside Neighborhood Association, Very Special Arts of Portland, and the Preble Street Resource Center. Organizations interested in utilizing Bill's work for a fundraising event may visit the show or submit a request to billscommunity@yahoo.com
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