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ART IS MEDICINE: The case for public art as our most essential prescription

September 24, 2026

Art Is Medicine The case for public art as our most essential prescription Amy Hausmann, Executive Director, Maine Arts...

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Accepting Submissions: Juried Art Exhibition at Yarmouth History Center

September 24, 2026

Our juried exhibition will be shown at the Stonewall Gallery at the Yarmouth History Center in Yarmouth, Maine from November 13th to January 4th. All...

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Maine Theater Artists Partner with Fall of Freedom and Wabanaki Activists in a Nationwide Wave of C

September 24, 2026

PERFORMING ARTS NEWS PRESS RELEASE: Maine Theater Artists Partner with Fall of Freedom and Wabanaki Activists in a Nationwide Wave of Creative...

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Maine Poetry Out Loud Registration Opens

September 15, 2026

2026-2027 Maine Poetry Out Loud Registration Opens Maine schools and community organizations are invited to participate in the free statewide poetry...

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FOR SALE: Thriving community ceramics studio in Southern Maine

September 15, 2026

Successful community ceramics studio in Biddeford's mill district, offering convenient parking and located steps from downtown. A completely...

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Sidle House Presents Three Fall Exhibitions:

September 08, 2026

Sidle House Presents Three Fall Exhibitions: Freeport, Maine - The gallery re-opens with a reception from 4-8 pm on Friday, September 18. Our...

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National Book Award Finalist Min Jin Lee to Headline the 2026 Maine Lit Fest

September 08, 2026

National Book Award Finalist Min Jin Lee to Headline the 2026 Maine Lit Fest The author of "Pachinko" joins Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo in...

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Discover Maine Through Its Makers During Maine Craft Weekend

September 08, 2026

Discover Maine Through Its Makers During Maine Craft WeekendStatewide, Maine - October 3 + 4, 2026 - Maine's annual statewide celebration of craft,...

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NEA Chair to Join Maine Leaders for Statewide Conversation on Arts, Health and Well-Being

August 20, 2026

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter to Join Maine Leaders for Statewide Conversation on Arts, Health and Well-BeingFree...

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Gallery Exhibition - Graven Images: featuring the work of Michael Rothschild

August 20, 2026

The Monson Arts Gallery is pleased to announce its summer exhibition, Graven Images: Stone, Wood, Copper, Steel, Bone - featuring Michael...

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Call for Art - Saco Maine

August 20, 2026

Call for Art Submissions Outdoor Piping Plovers Art Project Overview: The Saco Arts Commission was created in 2021 to bring together members of...

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2026 Print Swap Exhibition

August 20, 2026

82Parris x Little Death present… The 2026 Print Swap ExhibitionOPENING September 4th from 5-8pmON VIEW September 4th - 25th The 2026...

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Aroostook Creative Network Awards Micro-Grants to County Artists

August 03, 2026

Aroostook Creative Network Awards Micro-Grants to County Artists PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Creative Network has awarded micro-grants...

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OPEN CALL For Speakers, Artists, Performers: "A Hole For One!" Stage

July 30, 2026

THE FORTY HOUR CLUB is issuing an OPEN CALL for performers, speakers, presenters, musicians, environmental advocates, activists, community...

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Environmental Interactive Art Installation & Gallery Exhibit “A Hole For One!”

July 30, 2026

Environmental Interactive Art Installation & Gallery Exhibit "A Hole For One!" Explores Monoculture, Equity, and Inclusion. "A Hole For...

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Open Call for Plein Air Artists

July 30, 2026

The Plein Air Art Festival celebrates creativity in the community and is a vital catalyst for community connection and economic development in...

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Summer 2026

July 30, 2026

Ann Conrad Stewart 's recent oil based monotype/woodblock prints and oil paintings are being exhibited at Hopkins Wharf Gallery during the summer of...

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