Maine Arts Commission

Shared Tables, Shared Stories

A statewide series of gatherings exploring community, creativity, and belonging.
Where will this summer take you?

Discover Maine through the landscapes of Sam Chappell
Bring the Arts to Every Stage of Life

Free training and certification for Maine teaching artists
Fifty Years of Common Ground

The Posters of the Common Ground Country Fair
Arts & Health Convening Recap

Explore Recordings and Resources
Celebrating Artistic Excellence

2026 Maine Artist Fellowship Awards
Empowering Veteran Artists

Resources to Inspire, Heal, and Connect Through Art

2026 Maine Arts Commission Public Meetings

Tue, Sep 15 Portland, ME

Opening Reception: Visceral Cartography by Dan Mills View »

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Nov 3 Belfast, ME

Advanced Handbuilding View »

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7 Topsham, ME

Illustrating Flora and Fauna with Watercolor and Ink - 4 weeks View »

Call for Art - Saco Maine View »

OPEN CALL For Speakers, Artists, Performers: "A Hole For One!" Stage View »

Open Call for Plein Air Artists View »

Shared Tables, Shared Stories