Kane-Lewis Productions

09/04/2024

"CARLO... and his Merry Band of Artists" Sunday 9/8 SPACE, Portland, Maine https://wix.to/xusSX38 Nominated for Best Maine film of the Year, Now in 8 international film festivals - Greece, Eastern Europe, Australia, Canada, Calfornia, Maine. Q&A post screening. Panelists include: Pam Smith and Stephen Petroff (UMVA founding members); Richard Kane, Film Producer; Kent Gordon, Executive Producer

Carlo Pittore, Self portrait

08/20/2024

Maine Masters Film Fest at Stonington Opera House 8/23-25 7pm (Woell, Pace, Imber, Shetterly) https://wix.to/94h4evI
Featuring speakers: Robert Shetterly, Jill Hoy, Pat Wheeler and Richard Kane

08/10/2024

"CARLO... " Tues. 8/13 Colonial Theater https://wix.to/LqnRS5t
Carlo Pittore, charismatic Maine Art leader and founder of the Union of Maine Visual Artists playing Tuesday in Belfast, ME! 7pm Be there!

Carlo Pittore, Self portrait

08/07/2024

Maine Masters Film Fest in Stonington 8/23-25. Screening J. Fred Woell, Stephen Pace, Jon Imber, Robert Shetterly) https://wix.to/esg7q1u With speakers film director Richard Kane, and artists Jill Hoy, Pat Wheeler, and Robert Shetterly

Stephen Pace and J. Fred Woell

08/07/2024

"CARLO... " 8/8 Lincoln Theater 7pm; 8/13 Colonial Theater

Carlo Pittore, Self portrait

08/02/2024

Outrageous Art Party in Bowdoinham -- Band, Potluck, Silent Auction https://wix.to/b0KOl6I Get a great deal on extraordinary art https://www.instagram.com/umva_members/?hl=en Please share with your art collector friends!

for the benefit of the Union of Maine Visual Artists Celebrating Community and Camaraderie in the Spirit of Carlo Pittore Suggested Donation $10 - $50 LIVE BAND BookHead SweetTooth, Potluck, Cash Bar, Prize for Best Costume BRING A DISH TO SHARE Silent Art Auction See many of the works up for Auctio...

07/29/2024

Carlo Pittore Costume Ball & Art Auction - an Outrageous Art Party in Bowdoinham. Band, potluck, art auction https://wix.to/l0tw9m0
Only $10 - $50 suggested donation. THIS Saturday night 6-11pm. 27 Main Street, Bowdoinham. Get that costume ready. (or if you're shy ... we have masks at the door).
See you there!

for the benefit of the Union of Maine Visual Artists Celebrating Community and Camaraderie in the Spirit of Carlo Pittore Suggested Donation $10 - $50 LIVE BAND BookHead SweetTooth, Potluck, Cash Bar, Prize for Best Costume BRING A DISH TO SHARE Silent Art Auction See many of the works up for Auctio...

07/24/2024

Correction: Waldo Artist's Reception 4:30 for Art Exhibit "Art is a Carnival"; "CARLO...and his Merry Band of Artists " Waldo Theater 7pm https://wix.to/vIaqSxY
Discount for UMVA members - on line v. at the door same price. Post screening speakers include Director Richard Kane, Author Dillon Bustin.

Carlo Pittore, Self portrait

07/22/2024

"CARLO... and his Merry Band of Artists" by Richard Kane Waldo Theater ++ https://wix.to/QuD39DO Premiered at the Maine Intl Film Festival, nominated for Best Maine Film of the Year. This week at the Waldo Theater July 25). Other screenings this summer at Nomad in Brunswick (Aug. 1 and 4) , Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta (Aug. 8), Colonial Theater in Belfast (Aug. 13), Space in Portland (Sept 8). Many of Carlo's friends and co-founders of the Union of Maine Visual Artists will be speakers at these screenings. And don't forget "The Carlo Pittore Costume Ball & Art Auction" at Bowdoinham's Merrymeeting Hall, 27 Main St. 6-11pm -- live band, potluck, art auction, prizes for best costume -- EXPRESS Yourself. An Outrageous Art Party!! Suggested donation $10-50. Bring your friends for a really fun summer party.

Carlo Pittore, Self portrait

07/19/2024

Maine Masters Film Fest -Stonington Opera House 8/23-25 with Richard Kane, Pat Wheeler, Jill Hoy and Rob Shetterly https://wix.to/NwaGOfh

Schedule:
8/23 7pm Stephen Pace: Maine Master and
J. Fred Woell: An American Vision
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/stephenpace https://vimeo.com/ondemand/jfred
8/24 7pm Imber's Left Hand https://vimeo.com/ondemand/imber
8/25 7pm Truth Tellers https://vimeo.com/kanelewis/truthtellers2024
for the benefit of Americans Who Tell the Truth

Stephen Pace and J. Fred Woell

07/18/2024

"CARLO ... and his Merry Band of Artists " by Richard Kane screening tour ++ https://wix.to/0xIKZkQ
Schedule:
July 25 7pm Waldo Theater, Waldoboro, ME
Aug 1 5pm Nomad Restaurant, Fort Andross, Brunswick, ME
Aug 4 2pm Nomad Restaurant, Fort Andross, Brunswick, ME
Aug 8 7pm Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta, ME
Aug 13 7pm Colonial Theater, Belfast, ME
Sept 8 (time tba) SPACE, Portland, ME

Carlo Pittore, Self portrait

07/05/2024

"CARLO ... and his Merry Band of Artists" by Richard Kane, premiers at Maine Intl Film Fest 7/14 and 20 and more -- https://wix.to/DF80Tfo Also ... screenings at Waldo Theater, Waldoboro 7/25; Nomad, Brunswick, 8/1 and 4; Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta, 8/8; Colonial Theater, Belfast 8/13. More to come.
Synopsis:
Carlo Pittore, an exuberant, larger-than-life figurative artist and activist is discussed by a small group of friends and fellow artists who founded the Union of Maine Visual Artists in 1975 and gathered at a late afternoon al fresco picnic to assess Carlo’s impact. He died in 2005 at the age of 62. Says art author Edgar Beem, “The conversation is so casual and honest it’s almost as though Carlo had just stepped away from the table for a moment rather than for all eternity.” His advice to young artists to strike out, follow their dreams, and “Do It” was palpable… as was the love for him and the hurt he sometimes caused. Memories and perspectives clash. Carlo painted n**e models while singing and dancing to Verdi’s opera at his Academy of Carlo Pittore creating works often compared to Lucian Freud and Alice Neel. Fearing the AIDS epidemic he fled New York in the late 80s. Jonathan Katz, a founding figure in q***r art history, said he didn’t think Carlo’s interest in female n**es was a cover for his homosexuality. He found them beautiful. The film captures Carlo's ambition for artistic greatness, his infectious personality, his struggle with sexual identity, and complicated legacy.

Carlo Pittore, Self portrait

06/27/2024

"CARLO" by Richard Kane, premiering at Maine Intl Film Fest 7/14 (7pm) and 7/20 (noon), Waterville Opera House, https://wix.to/zJ2XqPS Nominated for the Tourmaline Prize, best Maine film of the year. Featuring some of Maine's most recognized artists: Kathy Bradford, Abby Shahn, Rob Shetterly, Natasha Mayers, Pam Smith, Stephen Petroff.

06/27/2024

BUILDING HOPE, a film on homelessness in Maine, Premieres THIS SATURDAY 6/29 4pm w/ Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross https://wix.to/brZfFhE
RSVP to [email protected]

a film on homelessness in Maine by Richard Kane and Melody Lewis-Kane

06/22/2024

Homelessness Film Premieres Saturday June 29 4-6pm w/ a panel including Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, Cullen Ryan, Tracey Hair, Dr. Katie Spencer White, and James Raines, moderated by Melody Lewis-Kane https://wix.to/IegKCZq
at the UU Congregation of Castine, 86 Court Street

Synopsis: BUILDING HOPE gives us hope that there is and end to the suffering of homelessness if there is the will to make this happen. The stories are complex and hard to bear: the lack of affordable housing; substance use disorder; anxiety and depression; despair and lack of self esteem; domestic abuse; trauma; poverty; encampments; prison time; lost loved ones; brutal weather. How can this happen in “the richest country in the world?” This long U.S. reputation has brought throngs of asylum seekers escaping the fear of cartels and dictators, yearning to be free, hoping for a better life. This is what BUILDING HOPE is about even though it’s hard to even think that there is hope. But there is. We can all make a difference. The event is free. RSVP to [email protected]

a film on homelessness in Maine by Richard Kane and Melody Lewis-Kane with an expert panel featuring Maine Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross

06/18/2024

"CARLO ... and his Merry Band of Artists" premiering at the Maine Intl Film Fest July 14 and 20 https://wix.to/ImnQ3Im
Synopsis:
CARLO ... and his Merry Band of Artists will premiere at the Maine International Film Festival this July 14, 2024 at 7pm at the Waterville Opera House. Carlo Pittore, an exuberant, larger-than-life figurative artist and activist is discussed by a small group of friends and fellow artists who founded the Union of Maine Visual Artists in 1975 and gathered at a late afternoon al fresco picnic to assess Carlo’s impact. He died in 2005 at the age of 62. Says art author Edgar Beem, “The conversation is so casual and honest it’s almost as though Carlo had just stepped away from the table for a moment rather than for all eternity.” His advice to young artists to strike out, follow their dreams, and “Do It” was palpable… as was the love for him and the hurt he sometimes caused. Memories and perspectives clash. Carlo painted n**e models while singing and dancing to Verdi’s opera at his Academy of Carlo Pittore creating works often compared to Lucian Freud and Alice Neel. Fearing the AIDS epidemic he fled New York in the late 80s. Jonathan Katz, a founding figure in q***r art history, said he didn’t think Carlo’s interest in female n**es was a cover for his homosexuality. He found them beautiful. The film captures Carlo's ambition for artistic greatness, his infectious personality, his struggle with sexual identity, and complicated legacy.
Other Celebrations of Carlo Pittore:
August 3rd 6-11pm - The Carlo Pittore Costume Ball & Art Auction, Merrymeeting Hall, 27 Main St., Bowdoinham, Suggested donation $10-15. Features a live band, dancing, cash bar, prizes for Best Costume, ART AUCTION! EXPRESS YOURSELF at the ART PARTY OF THE YEAR. Come celebrate community, camaraderie and the Spirit of Carlo Pittore!

06/13/2024

BUILDING HOPE Film Premiere June 29th 4-6pm Homelessness in Maine, Free, by Kane-Lewis Productions https://wix.to/SOqhm0Q UU Congregation of Castine, 86 Court Street, Castine, ME. Featuring a post screening panel with Maine Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross. RSVP: [email protected]

Synopsis:
BUILDING HOPE brings to audiences around Maine and beyond that there is hope to ending the suffering of homelessness. The stories are complex and hard to bear: the lack of affordable housing; substance use disorder; anxiety and depression; despair and lack of self esteem; domestic abuse; trauma; poverty; encampments; prison time; lost loved ones; brutal weather. How can this happen in “the richest country in the world?” This long U.S. reputation has brought throngs of asylum seekers escaping the fear of cartels and dictators, yearning to be free, hoping for a better life. This is what BUILDING HOPE is about even though it’s hard to even think that there is hope. But there is. We can all make a difference.

a film on homelessness in Maine by Richard Kane and Melody Lewis-Kane with an expert panel featuring Maine Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross

06/12/2024

"CARLO ... and his Merry Band of Artists" premiering Maine Intl Film Fest July 14 7pm Waterville Opera House, and July 20 Noon at Maine Film Center 1 https://wix.to/MAA09Qi

Synopsis: CARLO PITTORE, an exuberant, larger-than-life figurative artist and activist is discussed by a small group of friends and fellow artists who founded the Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) in 1975 and gathered at a late afternoon al fresco picnic to assess Carlo’s impact. He died in 2005 at the age of 62. Says art author Edgar Beem, “The conversation is so casual and honest it’s almost as though Carlo had just stepped away from the table for a moment rather than for all eternity.” His advice to young artists to strike out, follow their dreams, and “Do It” was palpable… as was the love for him and the hurt he sometimes caused. Memories and perspectives clash. Carlo painted n**e models while singing and dancing to Verdi’s opera at his Academy of Carlo Pittore creating works often compared to Lucian Freud and Alice Neel. Fearing the AIDS epidemic he fled New York in the late 80s. Jonathan Katz, a founding figure in q***r art history, said he didn’t think Carlo’s interest in female n**es was a cover for his homosexuality. He found them beautiful. The film captures Carlo's ambition for artistic greatness, his infectious personality, his struggle with sexual identity, and complicated legacy.

Carlo Pittore, Self portrait

06/07/2024

Artist Joe Fiore FREE film & discussion, June 12 https://wix.to/gKQ8JkP
Discussion with Rackstraw Downes, David Dewey and Vincent Katz, moderated by filmmaker Richard Kane 6:30pm. Reservations limited.

Joseph Fiore (1925 - 2008) from the film Joseph Fiore: The Nature of the Artist

05/26/2024

CARLO ... and his Merry Band of Artists -- for more details see:

Carlo Pittore, Self portrait

05/24/2024

Artist Joe Fiore film & discussion, June 12

Joseph Fiore (1925 - 2008) from the film Joseph Fiore: The Nature of the Artist

05/15/2024

Art Auction - enter your art NOW

The Carlo Pittore Costume Ball and Art Auction August 3, 2024 7-11pm Merrymeeting Hall 27 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME

03/12/2024

Lois Dodd, painter, film & discussion featuring Lois Dodd, April 11, 6:30p

Lois Dodd (b. 1927) from the film Lois Dodd: Maine Master

02/21/2024

Truth Tellers w/Director at Bangor Public Library 2/22 6pm

Richard Kane, director of the UMVA Maine Masters film series

02/21/2024

TRUTH TELLERS w/Director Richard Kane at Bangor Public Library 2/22 Tomorrow night at 6pm

Richard Kane, director of the UMVA Maine Masters film series

02/14/2024

Truth Tellers and director Richard Kane at Bangor Public Library 2/22 6pmhttps://wix.to/hCWmBoa

Richard Kane, director of the UMVA Maine Masters film series

02/08/2024

Truth Tellers TONIGHT on Maine Public

Truth Tellers asks “what defines a great American?” Through Maine artist/activist Robert Shetterly’s 275 portraits of Americans - his “models of courageous citizenship”- we learn about the fearlessness of those defending democracy, fighting for racial justice, indigenous rights, and the yo...

02/06/2024

David Driskell This Wed Night Feb. 7 at 6:30 zoom link - contact [email protected]

Artist Lois Dodd film & discussion with Lois Dodd herself! April 11th 6:30

Lois Dodd (b. 1927) from the film Lois Dodd: Maine Master

02/01/2024

Artist David Driskell film Free w/ Minters discussion February 7, 2024, 6:30pm. Check out the eBlast for how to get the Zoom link:

Union of Maine Visual Artists MAINE MASTERS SCREENING SERIES David Driskell: In Search of the Creative Truth February 7, 2024 6:30pm FREE - email us for the Zoom link [email protected]

01/15/2024

Artist David Driskell film Free Screening

Union of Maine Visual Artists MAINE MASTERS SCREENING SERIES David Driskell: In Search of the Creative Truth February 7, 2024 6:30pm Free - Zoom link to follow