FRYEBURG ACADEMY

Images from "Lynne Drexler-A Life In Color" & "Same View Different Visions"

The Director of The Palmina F. & Stephen S. Pace Galleries of Art at Fryeburg Academy is an alumnus of FA, retired teacher, art connoisseur and collector, John Day '67.  John retired from Greely High School in June of 2008 and has made the Pace Galleries the focal point of his love for art.  Contact John at jday@fryeburgacademy.org or by phone at (207) 831-0959 to talk about upcoming exhibits, collections or further information on the Galleries.  John is interested in soliciting donations of artwork, paintings, photos, antiques and sculpture for the enjoyment of all those who visit the Galleries.  We are particularly seeking pieces which portray the White Mountains.

Current Exhibit:  “Summer Show 2010”  New Acquistions - The Academy Collects; James Marshall - Graphite on Paper; Jan Pieter van Voorst van Beest - Photographs;and Duane Paluska - Abstract Furniture.  Join us during the summer for a wonderful exhibit that will have something to please everyone!  Opening reception is Saturday, July 10 at the gallery from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. 

The Pace Galleries are open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, during most performances in the Leura Hill Eastman PAC, or by appointment - we are happy to host your visit!  Call (207) 935-9232 or e-mail alumni@fryeburgacademy.org to schedule a visit with us.

In January of 2009, Fryeburg Academy officially opened The Palmina F. & Stephen S. Pace Galleries of Art.  The Pace Galleries are within the new Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center and were made possible by a gift from the Paces.  Stephen Pace is a world-renowned artist.  He and his wife, Palmina, reside in Indiana on the campus of the University of Southern Indiana, which also benefits from a Palmina F. & Stephen S. Pace Galleries. 

Stephen Pace was born in Missouri in 1918.  He studied art in Indiana, Mexico, New York City, Paris and Florence.  He served in World War II.  He was a professor at American University in Washington, DC and retired in 1983.  Palmina Pace was born in Massachusetts.  She worked in advertising in New York City and married Stephen Pace in 1949.  She has managed her husband's career since that time and has been instrumental in his ability to devote himself to his art. 

The Academy is eternally grateful to the Paces.