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Reminder: Artists in Maine Communities Grant deadline approaching

	Untitled work by feltmaker Emily Freeman-Ludwig of Newcastle. The work is meant to be seen in the wilds of nature, but was on view at the Farnsworth Art Museum this winter as part of Un/coverings: Contemporary Maine Fiber Art. The exhibit is one of 58 coordinated by Maine Fiberarts with Funding, in part, from the Maine Arts Commission's Artists in Maine Communities program. Photo by David Cobey.

The application deadline for the Artists in Maine Communities program is April 15, 2005. The program is designed to assist arts organizations, schools and other community groups to develop collaborative projects that employ Maine artists to benefit Maine communities, schools and/or families. The new deadline allows organizations and artists who are planning summer projects to take full advantage of funds.

The Artists in Maine Communities program is funded, in part, by a Challenge America grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Projects sought this year will highlight goals of the NEA and the Maine Arts Commission by providing opportunities for people to experience and participate in a wide range of cultural activities that employ artists and strengthen Maine communities.

Last year, one of the projects funded by the program was The State of Fiber 2004: Exhibits and Events Celebrating Maine Fiber. That project involved 115 events, including 58 exhibits, around Maine that showcased fiberarts and artists. Christine Macchi, director of Maine Fiberarts said, "Beyond financial awards, which have been crucial to our organization, the Maine Arts Commission has lent guidance, feedback, opportunities and encouragement."

Guidelines

For further information contact:
Kathy Ann Shaw
Grants/Arts development associate
207/287-2750 or kathy.shaw@maine.gov
207/287-2360 - TTY

View the Fiscal Year 2005 Grants Calendar.