Jeffrey Hope, new community relations/ public information associate. Photo by Justin Freeman.

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Maine Arts Commission hires Jeffrey Hope

Maine Arts Commission Hires New Community Relations/Public Information Associate

JEFFREY HOPE, formerly of Bangor, has been selected as the new community relations/public information associate for the Maine Arts Commission in Augusta. As a respected journalist, Jeffrey has 15 years experience in the television news business with over 12 years at WABI-TV in Bangor, covering a wide range of issues across the state. He has just returned from three years of news reporting at the number one rated KTUU-TV in Anchorage, AK. Since 1987, Jeffrey has received numerous awards for excellence in news writing, reporting, photography and most recently, for reporting on the arts.

Jeffrey has been a professional musician, playing drums in jazz and rock groups while simultaneously earning an associate of science degree in jazz and contemporary music from the University of Maine at Augusta. At one time, he considered a career in professional storytelling and performed at the Down East Storytellers Festival. In 1990, Jeffrey began his career in the news business by earning a BS degree in journalism and mass communications at Emerson College in Boston.

“Jeffrey's unique combination of talents and love of the arts makes him well suited for this position," said Alden C. Wilson, director of the Maine Arts Commission. “He'll be a great asset with his ability to reach out to the arts community and help to tell their stories.”

“Many of my favorite days in the news business were spent interviewing artists or covering educational arts programs in central Maine," Jeffrey added. “I'm thrilled to be working for an agency that works full-time to promote the arts.”

Contact Jeffrey directly at 207/287-6746 or at jeffrey.hope@maine.gov.