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PLAN FROM GOV. MILLS TO RESTART MAINE’S ECONOMY

April 29, 2020

Governor Janet Mills today released her four-stage plan to gradually reopen Maine's economy by extending and modifying provisions from her executive...

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Call for Exhibition Proposals at Gallery 263, Cambridge, MA

April 29, 2020

Pitch an exhibition for winter 2021 at Gallery 263 in Cambridge, MA and bring your vision to life. Organize and present a well-curated exhibition of...

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Distribution of CARES Act Funds

April 28, 2020

DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDS A Message from the Maine Arts Commission April 24, 2020 The Maine Arts Commission has been preparing for the...

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2020 Maine Arts Commission Meetings

April 28, 2020

2020 Commission Meeting Schedule Tuesday, January 14, Governor Hill Mansion, 1-4pm Tuesday, March 10, Lewiston, 1-4pm Friday, March 27, Special...

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Hole In The Head Review - Issue 2, May 1

April 28, 2020

Issue 2 of Hole In The Head Review (edited by two guys named Bill) will be released Friday May 1 - wonderful poetry, including work from David Weiss,...

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Deep Gold - Maine musician - EP release

April 22, 2020

Deep Gold's new EP , "power/less", is out now! Inspired by Leonard Cohen's later albums, "power/less" combines the artist's deep voice and...

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ArtsEngageME Provides Emergency Relief to Maine Artists

April 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2020 CONTACT: Julie Richard, Maine Arts Commission, info@artsengageme.org, 207-530-0439 Ann Wicks, NEFA...

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Maine Arts Commission gets $426,800 in pandemic relief

April 17, 2020

Maine Arts Commission gets $426,800 in pandemic relief ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BY BOB KEYESSTAFF WRITER The National...

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VIRTUAL EVENTS IN THE PORTLAND ARTS COMMUNITY

April 16, 2020

CREAVTIVE PORTLANDME VIRTUAL EVENTSIN THE PORTLAND ARTS COMMUNITY Creative Portland announces a virtual events calendar to foster arts community...

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Professional Development/Marketing

UMF announces new Masters in Counseling program with an emphasis on creative arts for fall 2020

April 16, 2020

FARMINGTON, ME (April 15, 2020)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce it will be offering an innovative, new Master of...

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Applications are open for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist Program

April 15, 2020

For Immediate ReleaseApril 7, 2020 Media Contact: Jim Britt, jim.britt@maine.gov Applications Open...

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FREE Webinar - "Understanding Ourselves and the Critical Need for Self-Care"

April 14, 2020

FREE Webinar - <a...

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Top consignor offers free market for Maine artists

April 07, 2020

Top consignor offers free market for Maine artists PORTLAND -- The largest consignment store in Maine is extending its online sales platform to...

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$100 for 100 Words 2020

April 07, 2020

$100 for 100 Words 2020 Long Version 100 Bucks for 100 Words Contest Microfiction, micro essay, micro memoir, short poem, micro script, micro...

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Cherished Possessions offering e-commerce support services to Maine artists free of charge

April 06, 2020

Cherished Possessions offering e-commerce support services to Maine artists free of charge Cherished Possessions (CP) is the largest consignment...

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Randy Eckard - Works in Watercolor a Solo Exhibition of Paintings

April 06, 2020

About the Exhibit (Portland, ME) Richard Boyd Art Gallery is pleased to present the fourth annual solo exhibition of watercolor paintings by noted...

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Call for Art: Fact vs. Fiction

April 06, 2020

Historically, photographs and video have been considered "documented evidence", when in fact, all media can be elaborately staged, embellished, or...

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Crisis Engagement Webinar 12 Tasks to Sustain Donors in Turbulent Times

April 03, 2020

Amidst a still-unfolding public health and economic crisis, leaders of nonprofit...

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Webinar: The CARES Act and other relief funding available to non-profits

April 02, 2020

The CARES Act and other relief funding available to non-profits currently, hosted by Rick Fournier from Bangor Savings Bank. Learn more specifics...

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Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Announces Update to its 2020 Season

April 02, 2020

DEER ISLE—Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, in response to the growing uncertainty around the Coronavirus pandemic and in an effort to...

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Maine Artist Relief Fund Information

March 31, 2020

MAINE ARTIST RELIEF FUND The Maine Artist Relief Fund will award grants of $500 to individual artists who live in Maine whose creative...

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