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artME - The Maine Arts Commission is coming to you

Through April and May of 2005, the agency will be holding a series of workshops around the state. Contemporary artists, traditional artists, administrators, educators, cultural entrepreneurs and community members are all invited.

What?

There will be workshops on:

public art
arts accessibility
building a strong portfolio
getting involved in arts education
Maine's creative economy initiative
cultural surveys and cultural planning
agency support for arts organizations
how to work with regional and national arts funders
public relations and marketing for artists and creative businesses
and much more...

The Maine Arts Commission staff will be available to answer questions and hear your suggestions for how the agency can serve you better.

When?

The open houses will run from noon to 5 p.m. The schedule for the open houses is:

Tuesday April 12
Maine Arts Commission, Augusta

Wednesday, May 4
Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport

Tuesday, May 10
Whitney Artworks, Portland

Wednesday, May 11
Berwick Academy, Berwick

Wednesday, May 18
Norway Library and Norway Co-op, Norway

Tuesday, May 24
Musée Culturel du Mont-Carmel, Lille

Wednesday, May 25
Maine Center for the Arts, Orono

Thursday, May 26
Eastport Arts Center, Eastport

All open houses will be held in accessible venues.

For more information, details and directions, please visit MaineArts.com again soon or call 207/287-2724, 207/287-2360 - TTY.