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Maine celebrate Arts + Culture Day

April 23, 2019

AUGUSTA, MAINE--The Maine Arts Commission celebrated Arts + Culture Day at the Maine State House, April 22, 2019. Artists, arts organizations,...

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Get to Know...Wyatt Bates

April 05, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Wyatt Bates, Grade 12, Yarmouth High School Wyatt is a member of the In door and Outdoor Track Team. He also sings...

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Get to Know....Allan Monga

March 26, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Allan Monga - Grade 12, Deering High School Allan's interests are diverse. He enjoys acting, advocacy, and cooking. He is...

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Get to Know...Emily Campbell

March 26, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Emily Campbell, Grade 9, Waterville High School Emily is the youngest of four children who enjoys participating in...

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Get to Know...Delaney Ziegman

March 26, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Delaney Ziegman, Grade 12, Thornton Academy Delaney is interested in dramatic writing for stage or film. Delaney...

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Get to Know....Hanna Lavenson

March 26, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Hanna Lavenson, Grade 11, Messalonskee High School Hanna aspires to learn as many languages as possible. Currently she...

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Get to Know....Aaliyah Biamby

March 26, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Aaliyah Biamby Grade 12, Gorham High School Aaliyah would like to major in forensic accounting. She is also interested...

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Get to Know... Shaphnah McKenzie

March 26, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Shaphnah McKenzie - Grade 12, Bangor High School Shaphnah is originally from Jamaica and moved to the US in 2016. She...

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Get to Know...Magnolia Vandiver

March 26, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Magnolia Vandiver - Grade 10, George Stevens Academy Magnolia loves anything creative! Her unusual pursuits include...

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Get to Know....Emma Jacot-Descombes

March 26, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Emma Jacot-Descombes, Grade 10, Rangeley Lakes Regional Schools Emma is very "into" music and has a passion for severe...

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Joao Victor named Poetry Out Loud State Champion

March 26, 2019

Lewiston High School Senior Joao Victor named Poetry Out Loud State Champion Allan Monga, a senior at Deering High School, is runner up AUGUSTA,...

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Maine Arts Commission Announces Poetry Out Loud Finalists

March 06, 2019

Announcing: Maine's Poetry Out Loud Finalists State Final, Free and Open to Public, at Waterville Opera House March 11 AUGUSTA, ME--The art of...

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Congressional Art Competition winners announced

February 04, 2019

Lewiston and Falmouth students win Congressional Art Competition AUGUSTA, ME—The Maine Arts Commission is pleased to announce the winners of...

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Art in the Capitol exhibits international painter Christopher O’Connor

January 23, 2019

Art in the Capitol exhibits international painter Christopher O'Connor Currently on display at the Maine State House until April 30, 2019 The...

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You're Invited to the Maine Arts Iditarod

January 08, 2019

Maine Arts Iditarod returns in 2019 With a blast of winter weather and a fresh new year ahead, the Maine Arts Commission is pleased to present the...

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Sanborn Mills Farm hiring Programs & Communications Manager

December 21, 2018

Sanborn Mills Farm now hiring Programs & Communications Manager Sanborn Mills Farm is a traditional New Hampshire farm and nonprofit...

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Art In The Capitol: Showcasing Maine Veteran Artists

November 27, 2018

Art In The Capitol: Showcasing Maine Veteran Artists Exhibition concludes with a veteran's celebration on November 30, 2018 AUGUSTA,...

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NEA Announces 2018 National Heritage Fellows

October 30, 2018

National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2018 National Heritage Fellows Master Folk and Traditional Artists Celebrated at Free Events in...

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