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 The University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor is one of this year's workshop venues.  In 2008 the Abbe Museum celebrates its 80th year of promoting the understanding and appreciation of Maine Native American art, culture, history and archeology through exhibitions, events and educational programs. The museum is the venue for Maine Arts Commission workshops in August, 2008. –Photo: Catherine Allen PDF of this Article (2.5MB) |
FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS the staff of the Maine Arts Commission has toured the state, meeting over 500 artists, sharing stories, explaining agency programs, presenting workshops, and receiving feedback on how the artists of Maine can be served more effectively.
Feedback from workshops last year has helped the agency improve this year's format. The afternoon will now be split into panel sessions that keep attendees together throughout. This will allow more time for the group to network and to benefit from each other's questions and knowledge.
There will be three panel presentations broken into categories of technology and marketing; public and contemporary art; and community, education and traditional art. While these panel group sessions are taking place a separate 'grants doctor' will run throughout the afternoon giving attendees the chance to meet with our Senior Development Associate for one on one grant advice.
Attendees are encouraged to sign up in advance for the 'grant doctor,' and to bring
with them grant applications that they are intending to submit.
All of the Maine Arts Commission's workshops are free to attend, and with the exception of the 'grants doctor,' need no advanced registration.
In an effort to reach the entire state, we are visiting seven locations this year.
For more information on this year's workshops, including maps, directions, workshop details, or information on special accommodations, please visit www.mainearts.com, or contact Darrell Bulmer at 207/287-6746, NexTalk user ID: darrell.bulmer, or darrell.bulmer@maine.gov.
Workshops run from 12:45 to 5:15 p.m.
Portland and Bangor will have additional Community Arts Programming in the morning, for full details visit, www.mainearts.com.
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