Maine Arts Commission News

Letter from Frances Frost

I know the news of Maurine Rothschild's passing, on February 20, brings a shared feeling of personal loss to the countless friends of the arts in Maine who were touched by Maurine's energetic participation in our Maine arts community from the first moment she and her husband Bob made Maine their home.

During her two terms on the Maine Arts Commission, 1983-1989, Maurine shone as an example of a member who actively addressed the responsibilities of her membership.

As a Commission member, she traveled to the far corners of the state to inform herself of the levels and availability of the visual and performing arts to Maine citizens. Maurine avidly sought ways to support and encourage the greatest range of Maine artists within our state and beyond.

Together she and Bob assumed leadership roles on the boards of Maine arts institutions and encouraged others to do the same. Our arts environment has been enriched by her efforts, and we will miss her as a friend and a mentor.

Sincerely,
Frances Frost
former Commission member and chair