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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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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...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....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... Joao Victor

March 26, 2019

Poetry Out Loud Finalist Joao Victor, Lewiston High School Joao is interested in engineering and technology. He hopes to go to college and...

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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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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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Rural Prosperity Through the Arts and Creative Sector: A Rural Action Guide for Governors and States

March 15, 2019

National Governors Association publishes: Rural Prosperity Through the Arts and Creative Sector: A Rural Action Guide for Governors and...

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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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National Endowment for the Arts Announces More than $27 Million

February 14, 2019

National Endowment for the Arts Announces More than $27 Million in Grants Reaching All 50 States, DC, and Puerto Rico Washington, DC— With...

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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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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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