A double solo show fills the UMVA Gallery inside the Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland, Maine from August 1 through August 26, 2023. An artists’ reception for this special show featuring photographer Tom Bloom and painter Jen Perry is set for First Friday, August 4 th from 5 to 8 pm.  The event is free and open to the public. Bloom shows dance and theatre photography and Perry shows abstract painting. Bloom’s photography represents three decades of work with a score of theaters and dance companies in New England and New York City, among them, Boston Ballet, American Repertory, Trinity Repertory, Celebration Mime, the Berkshire Festival, many others. This exhibit displays selections from that photography career. As an actor he has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally in 17 states. He has appeared in many movies and TV serials over his career.   Bloom now lives in Portland, Maine and more of his work can be seen at www.tombloom.com . “Having your 'h