Maine Arts Commission
32 Blossom Lane
25 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0025

The Maine Arts Commission is a state agency that receives funding appropriated by the Maine State Legislature. In addition, the Agency is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Maine Arts Commission fosters and encourages public interest and participation in the cultural heritage and artistic expression of our state. We fulfill our mission through partnerships and collaborations, outreach and advocacy, initiatives, information sharing and grants for organizations, individual artists, and communities throughout Maine.

The arts play an essential role in Maine's past, present, and future. The arts are the catalyst for creatively responding to our challenges, celebrations, traditions, and aspirations. Our arts reflect the character of our state and its people. Arts are collaborative, inspirational, healing, help us explore our humanity, and celebrate our commonalities and our differences. The arts bring us together and are a necessary part of a rich and fulfilling life in our state.

We believe that all people deserve equal access and opportunities to participate in a vibrant, creative life.

 The Maine Arts Commission is a member of the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council, which comprises: 

• Maine Arts Commission
• Maine Historic Preservation Commission 
• Maine State Library 
• Maine State Museum
• Maine State Archives
• Maine Historical Society 
• Maine Humanities Council