Creative Career Lab
Banner graphic for “Creative Career Lab,” a Maine Arts Commission and Lights Out Project program, shown alongside a photo of participants in a lively group discussion at round tables.

FREE CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Coming to A Town Near You

The Maine Arts Commission is partnering with Lights Out Gallery to launch Creative Career Lab, a new series of interactive, in-person skill-building gatherings designed to strengthen Maine’s creative entrepreneurial economy.  

These 90-minute action-packed sessions, plus 30 minutes of networking, will feature hands-on activities and free resources to support artists and makers at every stage of their career.  All sessions are free of charge and held in accessible locations.  Early sign-up is encouraged as space is limited.  Registration is required. 

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

  • Build a web profile in Creative Ground
  • Complete a personal self-assessment with Artists Thrive!
  • Learn about grant opportunities, toolkits, and workshops through MITx and Assets for Artists
  • Access guidance, support, and practical next steps
  • And much more

WORKSHOPS:

Farmington

Monday, February 23rd, 2026 | 5p-7p
Lincoln Auditorium | 270 Main Street, Farmington, ME

Bangor

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 | 5p-7p
Bangor Public Library | 145 Harlow St., Bangor, ME

Presque Isle

Wednesday, February 25rd, 2026 | 5p-7p
Presque Isle Public Library | 39 2nd St, Presque Isle, ME

Lewiston

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 | 5p-7p
L/A Arts |168 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME

Augusta

Thursday, March 5th, 2026 | 5p-7p
Lithgow Public Library | 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME

Damariscotta

Monday, March 9th, 2026 | 5p-7p
Skidompha Public Library | 184 Main St, Damariscotta, ME

Portland

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 | 5p-7p
Portland Public Library | 5 Monument Square, Portland, ME

Biddeford

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 | 5p-7p
McArthur Library | 270 Main St. Biddeford, ME

Virtual

Thursday, March 19th, 2026 | 5p-7p
Virtual Zoom Meeting

 

If you have questions about the Creative Career Lab programming please contact our Program Director,  Martha Piscuskas via email at .vog.eniam@saksucsip.ahtram