Maine Medical Center, the largest hospital in Northern New England, announces the call for proposals for rotating art exhibits at the hospital conference center at our primary campus in Portland, as well as at the MMC Cancer Institute at the Scarborough campus.
The Arts at Maine Medical Center includes the collection of artworks throughout clinical and family waiting spaces at the hospital, music, humanities and exhibits. In 2008, the medical center opened the new east tower for mom's and babies. The new facilities include over 250 pieces of art in a wide range of art media including paintings, glass, sculpture, giclees and photographs.
"Thousands of people turn to Maine Medical Center for care each day. We believe that the environment in which that care is provided is integral to the healing process. Art in its many forms can and will enhance the Maine Medical Center experience for our patients, families, visitors and staff", stated Rich Petersen, President and CEO at Maine Medical Center at the opening of the medical center?s new East Tower in the fall of 2008.
The Rotating Art Exhibits are a great opportunity for Maine artists to gain more exposure as well as offering enrichment and enjoyment to patients, visitors and staff. Given that Portland is often recognized as one the most culturally fascinating cities in the country, the visual arts are an important part of our community. The exhibits will be highlighted on the Maine Medical Center website and intranet pages for all employees. A small reception will be held to launch each exhibit. Those interested in purchasing artworks on display will be directed to the artist to complete that sale with an agreement that the artist will send 20% of the proceeds from these sales to benefit the hospital art program.
Maine professional artists and artist organizations are invited to submit an application for this program. Each exhibit shall hang for approximately six months beginning in February 2010. The selection of the exhibits will be juried by the MMC Art Committee based on the Criteria for Exhibitions, the quality of the art and the suitability for hospital patients, visitors and staff.
The Exhibit Application Form, Guidelines for Exhibitions, and the exhibit space information can be found at our website: www.mmc.org/thearts or by contacting The Arts at Maine Medical Center, c/0 Leslie Davis, Facilities Development , 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, Maine 04102.
Sincerely,
Susan Doliner, FAHP
Associate Vice President for Development
The Arts at Maine Medical Center, Committee Chair
DESCRIPTION OF THE MMC ROTATING EXHIBITS
Exhibit at 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, Maine
The Maine Medical Center Conference Center exhibit space is on the MMC main campus. It is open from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Medical staff, employees, administrators and community groups holds meetings, presentations and gatherings in the Conference Center. Approximately 1000 individuals may pass through the exhibit space daily.
Exhibit at 100 Campus Drive, Scarborough, Maine
The Cancer Institute on the MMC Scarborough Campus is open from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Cancer patients and their families visit the Scarborough Campus for physician visits as well as treatments including radiation, chemotherapy and diagnostic procedures such as mammograms, ultrasound and minimally invasive procedures.
APPLICATION FORMS
The Rotating Art Application and Exhibit Criteria and space information can be downloaded from our website www.mmc.org/thearts or by contacting:
The Arts @ Maine Medical Center
c/o Leslie Davis, Facilities Management
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, ME 04102
For more information:
Contact: Leslie Davis
Phone:
email: DOLINS@mmc.org
WWW: mmc.org/thearts
