Agency News

MaineArts.com update

Given the ever-expanding world of technology, it is no surprise that MaineArts.com is increasingly the first point of contact for information about the Maine Arts Commission. Agency staff and constituents add news, listings, opportunities and events to the site every day.

The Maine Arts Commission takes pride in the technology tools that the agency offers to Maine's artists, arts organizations, educators, cultural entrepreneurs and communities.

Some of the agency's recent web enhancements include information about arts accessibility and the creative economy; an interactive opportunities section and additional exposure for Individual Artist Fellows and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship awardees; new categories in the frequently asked questions section and much more.

The agency has listserves in various information areas: artist opportunities, arts in education, arts institutions, community and traditional arts, agency news and the creative economy. All of the listserves have been streamlined to eliminate duplicate information and excessive messages.

To learn more about the listserves or sign up for electronic communications, simply register or log-in to your existing account.

Future enhancements to MaineArts.com, most of which are already underway, include increasing the speed of the online interactive features; interactive bulletin boards for each agency program; a technology resource section; site search capabilities; restructuring of program and grant information; redesign of the Public Art and Percent for Art section; housing images with directory listings; expanding artists' resources; e-granting and additional services.

Have you visited MaineArts.com lately? Why not log on today and see what the Maine Arts Commission can do for you.

Please let agency staff know if there are services or information you would like to appear on MaineArts.com. Not finding what you are looking for? Contact Lisa Veilleux, technology/website associate, lisa.veilleux@maine.gov or 207/287-7050, 207/287-2360 - TTY.

Time for Spring Cleaning

Please make sure the agency has your up-to-date contact information. In an ongoing effort to better serve constituents, most of the Maine Arts Commission's communications are now done through the e-mail, listserves and the internet. Electronic communications allow the agency to share important information in a timely way.

Your up-to-date e-mail address is essential to making this communication system work well, so the agency is undertaking its annual purge of out-dated e-mail addresses. If you already have a MaineArts.com account, please login to your account and update your contact information.

Still wish to get communications the traditional postal method? Please contact the Maine Arts Commission office today at 207/287-2724 or 207/287-2360 TTY, to update your contact information.