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

Wed, Aug 12 Deer Isle, ME

Haystack Artist Presentations View »

Wed, Aug 12 Blue Hill, ME

Aditi Sethi and Jay Brown — Second Wednesday House Party Concert View »

Thu, Aug 13 Portland, ME

Portland Chamber Music Festival: Great Explorations View »

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

Open Call for Plein Air Artists View »

Call for Artists: ARTinME 2026 at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation View »

Shared Tables, Shared Stories