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Maine Arts Commission announces call for art for Maine Excellence in Arts Education

September 09, 2019

The Maine Arts Commission is issuing a call for student art work for inclusion in the Maine Excellence in Arts Education exhibition at the State...

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Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap unveils final design of Maine bicentennial flag

May 24, 2019

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap unveils final design of Maine bicentennial flag AUGUSTA - Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap today finalized the...

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Get to Know....Brita Wanger-Morier

May 16, 2019

Brita Wanger-Morier - Media & Performing Arts Program Director Brita grew up in the foothills of Western Maine and Studied Film and Television...

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Maine Arts Commission Applauds Federal Funding to State Arts Organizations

May 16, 2019

Maine Arts Commission Applauds Federal Funding to State Arts Organizations AUGUSTA, MAINE, May 15, 2019- The National Endowment for the Arts...

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NEA awards more than $80 Million in Arts Funding Across the Nation

May 15, 2019

More than $80 Million in Arts Funding Awarded Across the Nation Maine receives $982,000 in state arts funding Washington,...

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Maine celebrates Arts + Culture Day

April 30, 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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"One Journey, Many Roads," a Portland concert and Pihcintu CD release celebration

April 29, 2019

The Pihcintu Multi-national Chorus & Chicago Children's Choir in collaboration with Creative Portland & the City of Portland are proud to...

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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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