New Post, Jan 27, 2010
Matt Zito gave a comprehensive overview of MaineCreates.com-from the sellers and buyers perspectives and reported impressive results in terms of visibility and sales. Maine Creates is an online marketplace for the buying and selling of Handmade Maine made products and services. Matt spoke of his desire to create an online networking and ecommerce site that reflects the abundant creativity he discovered in Maine. MaineCreates.com the result.
MaineCreates.com currently represents two dozen Maine artisans and crafters, representing 195 handmade Maine made products. From porcupine quill baskets to "owl stools," collage to hand-crafted jewelry; the site is here to "buy & sell Maine handmade." Matt noted that MaienCreates.com averages 7000 visitors monthly. The site is created so that visitors can click through to your own website, blog or Etsy shop. Sellers control the whole process. Platform is open. Cost is $99 annually with no commissions or other fees. With advertising and key word placement the site is ranked very high on search engines.
Annual membership is $99, whether a gallery, business or artist sells one piece of 1000. Find out more at MaineCreates.com. Image: Matt Zito.
Jeff Sneddon of Midcoast Council of Governments (MCOG) spoke about many business services and workshops available through state and local agencies, including Maine Business Works, and Wendy Rose of Women, Work & Community introduced workshops and services available through her organization. Women, Work & Community is a co-sponsor of Five Rivers Member Meetings.
Next Five Rivers Member Meeting is Pecha Kucha Night Brunswick, Feb 22 at 6pm at Frontier Cafe Cinema + Gallery, 14 Maine St, Brunswick. It is free for Five Rivers members and $5 for general public. Reservations are strongly recommended. To reserve a spot, contact Five Rivers at 798-6964 or info@fiveriversartsalliance.org.
New Post, Jan 25
Presented by Maine Small Business Development Centers, Registration https://www.mainesbdc.org/events/tradeshowWS/register.cfm. Contact: 1-800-679-SBDC.
at North Mill Dam: http://www.biddefordartwalk.com/
. Augusta Civic Center, 8am-4:30pm. Workshops: “Sharing the Maine Experience with the International Visitor,” “Communicating the Maine Experience Through Social Media Marketing,” “Enhancing the Maine Experience by Connecting with your Downtown,” “The Maine Experience Begins with your Website – Take It to the Next Level.” The cost for the conference and lunch is $50 per attendee. Awards dinner (Feb 1) is additional $50. Contact: http://www.mainetourismconference.com/agenda.php
8-9:30am, Brunswick Town Council Chambers, 16 Station Ave, Brunswick. Brunswick Department of Economic & Community Development presents second in a series of educational workshops for local business owners who want to position themselves for success. Building a strong, trusting relationship with your banker can be mutually beneficial, giving him/her a sense of security, while providing your business with the financial tools needed to support its growth and success. David McLaughlin, Finance Authority of Maine, Fleet Bank and Bank of America, presents. No fee, but seating is limited. Register by Fri, Jan 29. Contact: 721-0292 ext. 2, bdancause@brunswickme.org.
Transition town Meeting with Paul Kando. Paul's presentation will be a "show and tell" to keep warm through a Maine winter. Cutis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick. 7pm. Details: http://www.meetup.com/Transition-Town-Brunswick/calendar/
. 7:30 – 9am. Betsy Biemann, President, Maine Technology Institute, will talk about innovative Maine companies that are bucking the trend by growing in the down economy, and how investments in innovation are building a better economic future for our state. Fifth session of Maine Development Foundation’s Leadership Unplugged series. Governor Hill Mansion, 136 State St, Augusta. Registration (includes breakfast): $12 /$16. Contact www.mdf.org/events/Leadership-Unplugged/202.
http://www.mainebusinessworks.org/
seeks “Bright and colorful” artwork for February exhibit. Contact Paul mornings at Little Dog, 87 Maine St, Brunswick, 721-9500.
A variety of two-dimensional work and subject matter will be considered. In general, original work that is modestly priced (less than $500) and prints and cards have sold well at these exhibits. Please submit 3 – 5 jpegs and an artist statement to Fred Carr, Arts Committee Chair by email to:
fcarr80@gmail.com. Questions, contact Fred Carr at 725-1405.
at Frontier Café, Cinema + Gallery, 14 Maine St, Brunswick. Five Rivers Arts Alliance seeks your images and ideas for this dynamic showcase. Present 20 images for 20 seconds each. Artists, inventors, architects, designers and planners are invited to submit proposals for Pecha Kucha Night Brunswick. The submission process is simple. Present your art, design, ideas, business, or vision for the future in this focused community presentation. For more information about Pecha Kucha, as well as tips for presenters, go to: www.pechakuchaportland.org/. Individuals interested in presenting should submit the following info by February 8 by email to: 5riversartsalliance@gmail.com. (Please note that this email is for artwork submissions and correspondence about this call for art and is not the primary email for correspondence with Five Rivers Arts Alliance.) Images: Nathan Broaduss speaks about Haiti (above) ; Painter Ed McCartan presents at Pecha Kucha Night. Photos by Keith Spiro. 
Name:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Mailing Address:
2-5 images of artwork: (JPG OR TIF)
Information about you and what you would like to present: (2 paragraphs max)
Pecha Kucha Brunswick is sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance with support from Frontier and Women, Work & Community. Reservations for February 22 Pecha Kucha Brunswick are strongly recommended. Please reserve a seat by emailing us at info@fiveriversartsalliance.org. Admission is free for Five Rivers’ members and $5 for general public.
at River Arts, Damariscotta. Exhibit: Feb 26-Apr 2. Juror:TBA. Artists may submit up to three pieces for the exhibition. Work is to be delivered to the Coffin House at 170 Main St, Damariscotta Fri, Feb 19orSat, Feb 20, 10am-4pm. Entry fee: $15 members $20 non-members. Details & Contact: http://riverarts.edublogs.org/juried-exhibit/, 563-1507
, a non-profit organization which places artists in residence in Brunswick elementary schools, is looking for residency proposals for next school year (Sept 2010-June 2011). To see detailed descriptions of recent residencies, see our website www.artsareelementary.org. Please send resume, detailed workshop proposal, pay requirements, and preferred dates you might like to offer your workshop. Also include how many visits per classroom, how long each visit will be and how many volunteers you might need to assist you. Please email to aaedirector@gmail.com; submit through our website or send to PO Box 882, Brunswick, ME 04011. Submission deadline is February 28th, 2010.
Residency opportunities. Contact: http://www.watershedceramics.org/residency.php#residency
Jan 28, 6:30-8:30pm “Inspired Tiles,” 6:30-8:30 pm. Contact: Heather at 522-5653 or email: hettydes@gmail.com to register. Jan 31, 2-4pm: “Jewelry Wire and Metal Class” Instructor is Patricia Boissevain, MA, TLA, www.emeraldmoonjewelry.blogspot.com. Please call Patricia at 615-4177 or email: pboiss@gmail.com to register. Feb 9, 6:30-9:30pm: Needle felted Valentine hearts with Heidi Boyd. http://heidiboyd.blogspot.com/. Please register online: heidiboyd@suscom-maine.net. Also “Mommy & Me” Classes and “After School Special” with Bath Carr.
In addition to After School Art classes, Susie Westly Wren teaches adults in Bath this winter. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM at her new classroom, 72 Front St, Suite 16: Drawing the Human Face, Embellished Wire Sculpture, Hand-made Books, Spirit Dolls, and Woven Baskets. Details & schedule: http://www.westislandgallery.com/adult.html. Contact: 207/371-9106, westisle@myfairpoint.net
QUICK & EASY WEAVING PROJECT & FIBER ARTS TRIPTYCH with Susy Perrine, CONTEMPLETIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, with Rebekah Younger, JOYFUL ACRYLICS, LEARNING TO SEE with Kathleen Boldt, and more at Merrymeeting Adult Ed. http://merrymeeting.maineadulted.org/courses/
under the auspices of Maine College of Art Continuing Studies www.meca.edu/cs Monday-Friday, April 19-23, 2010.Osprey Cove Studio, Freeport. Contact: www.ospreycovestudio.com
with Evelyn Dunphy, first Resident Artist in the history of Baxter State Park. Plein air painting workshops at “Rhodora,” Frederic Church’s camp on Millinocket Lake. Stunning views of Katahdin, comfortable rustic camps, small groups with lots of individual attention. An unforgettable experience in a historic setting. Also Sept 2-5, and Sept 30-Oct 3. Contact Evelyn Dunphy, 207-443-5045, artist@evelyndunphy. Website: www.evelyndunphy.com
New Post, January 14
Image: "Casco Bay Under Ice" by Christine Cote. On view at Brunswick Town Chambers.
a biennial exhibition that showcases the work and creativity of Maine artists with disabilities. VSA Arts of Maine is seeking original, quality work by Maine artists representing a variety of skill levels and mediums. Artists may submit up to two pieces to A Matter of Perception 2010. Information and an entry form can be obtained at the VSA arts of Maine office at 11 Pleasant St., Brunswick, or downloaded from www.vsartsmaine.org/artprograms. (Alternative formats for this Call for Art are available upon request.) A Matter of Perception 2010 demonstrates that physical, cognitive or other disabilities do not limit talent or creativity. For more information please contact the Matter of Perception Curator at 207–607–4016 (voice/tty) or at daughtry@vsartsmaine.org.
Wednesday evening class series for anyone interested in learning about the hobby of snow carving. Begins Jan 20. Introduction to Snow Carving. Slide presentation of snow sculptures, show-n-tell of tools, and time for questions. All are welcome to come find out more about this unique medium. If it sparks your creative interest come to the remaining classes. Cummings Community Center, 134 Congress Street, Suite 2, Portland. Contact: Karen Seymour, 207-756-8275 or kseymour@portlandmaine.gov PDF with complete details, click here.
January 29 “Give Your Products an Edge! Developing Collateral Sales Materials for Trade Shows” ($20) 2-5pm in Portland. January 30 “Gaining the Trade Show Advantage! A full day with nationally known expert Bruce Baker. “ ($50)Saturday 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. January 21 in Portland or Bangor. “Get Ready for Sales! Pricing, Credit and Shipping Policies for Wholesalers” ($20) from 5-8 p.m. Presented by Maine Small Business Development Centers, Registration: https://www.mainesbdc.org/events/tradeshowWS/register.cfm. Contact: 1-800-679-SBDC.
The Kennebec Valley Art Association in Hallowell invites Maine high school age artists to submit three-dimension artwork to “A Matter of Conscience” a juried art exhibition coming to the Harlow Gallery in March 19 – 28, 2010.
Submissions from individual artists, as well as group efforts are welcome, as long as all participating artists are between the ages of 14-18. Works must be original sculptural art (in three-dimensions) and may made out of one material or a combination of materials, including but not limited to ceramics or clay, wood, paper or cardboard, metal, assemblage, found objects. Opening: Friday, March 19, 2010, 5 to 8 pm at The Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St, Hallowell. Contact Deborah Fahy at the Harlow Gallery: 207-622-3813, kvaa@harlowgallery.org, www.harlowgallery.org
New Post, January 11
Five Rivers Arts Alliance seeks your images and ideas for this dynamic showcase. Pecha Kucha Brunswick is a unique opportunity to present 20 images for 20 seconds each. Artists, inventors, architects, designers and planners are invited to submit proposals for Pecha Kucha Night Brunswick. The submission process is simple. Present your art, design, ideas, business, or vision for the future in this focused community presentation.
For more information about Pecha Kucha, as well as tips for presenters, go to: www.pechakuchaportland.org/. Pecha Kucha Brunswick is sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance with support from Frontier and Women, Work & Community.
Individuals interested in presenting should submit the following info by February 8 by email to: 5riversartsalliance@gmail.com. (Please note that this email is for artwork submissions and correspondence about this call for art and is not the primary email for correspondence with Five Rivers Arts Alliance.)
Name:
Phone Number:
Information about you and what you would like to present: (2 paragraphs max)
Reservations for February 22 Pecha Kucha Brunswick are strongly recommended. Please reserve a seat by emailing us at info@fiveriversartsalliance.org. Admission is free for Five Rivers’ members and $5 for general public.
Images: PK logo at Frontier; Photo by Keith Spiro. 
Rebecca McNulty presents at Pecha Kucha Night Brunswick. Photo by Keith Spiro.
The Maine Creates website mainecreates.com is a powerful tool for artists, craftspeople, galleries and Maine products producers. From porcupine quill baskets to "owl stools," collage to jewelry created from Maine beach stones; the site is here to "buy & sell Maine handmade." Find out more about Maine Creates and Matt, who runs this business from Gouldsboro, Maine, at the first Five Rivers member meeting of the new year! Presentation begins at 6pm, Frontier Cafe Cinema + Gallery, 14 Maine St, Brunswick. Free for Five Rivers members. $5 for general public. Complete details on home page of this website. Reserve your spot today; reservations are recommended. To reserve a spot, contact Five Rivers at 798-6964 or info@fiveriversartsalliance.org.
Thornton Oaks retirement community will host A Day of Discovery program by Exploritas (formerly known as Elder Hostel) on Friday, January 29. Registration required with Exploritas.org. Thornton Oaks is one of only 23 locations in the nation where this class will be held.
6 pm, at Frontier Café, Cinema + Gallery, 14 Maine St, Brunswick. Please reserve a seat by emailing us at info@fiveriversartsalliance.org. Admission is free for Five Rivers’ members and $5 for general public. Reservations for February 22 Pecha Kucha Brunswick are strongly recommended.
The Maine Arts Commission is making a call to all artists or artist-teams living in the United States to submit proposals to design, create and install artwork at Peaks-Kenny State Park in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Special consideration will be given to Maine artists. Total project budget is $20,000; submission deadline is Friday, January 29, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Details: http://mainearts.maine.gov/percentforart.aspx
MCA is offering this year’s workshop on a sliding fee scale so that everyone can afford to attend! Suggested fee scale: $150 to $750 based on your own perceived ability to pay. Studio fee extra. All classes are open to all levels of experience. Details: http://mainecrafts.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/haystack-brochure3.pdf
; find many new opportunities listings here: http://mainearts.maine.gov/opportunities.aspx
Image: Furniture Maker Lynette Breton shows her work during Pecha Kucha. Photo by Keith Spiro.
New Post, December 2
Call for Art. Maine Medical Center, the largest hospital in Northern New England, announces the call for proposals for rotating art exhibits at the hospital conference center at our primary campus in Portland, as well as at the MMC Cancer Institute at the Scarborough campus. Full details can be found within the press section of MaineArts.com; http://mainearts.maine.gov/news/release.asp?ID=8887
Image below: Landscape by Danielle Lambrechts
Are you someone who has participated in craft fairs and shows? If so, MCA needs your help. They are seeking an experienced craft fair artisan to aid MCA members who have questions and/or concerns when contemplating or participating in craft fairs and shows. Contact: info@mainecrafts.org, 564-0041.
John Paul Caponigro announced as judge of the 2010 Maine Photography Show. Entries for the 5th Annual Maine Photography Show will be taken starting December 1, 2009 and continue through February 1, 2010. The Maine Photography Show Committee chairperson, LeeAnn LaFleur, has announced that the internationally-acclaimed photographer, lecturer and instructor: John Paul Caponigro has agreed to be the judge of the Maine Photography Show 2010. John Paul was enthusiastic about this opportunity to judge this annual state-wide-Maine cultural event Details: www.mainephotographyshow.com.
: http://www.haystack-mtn.org/SummerWorkshopsPreview.php Haystack’s 2010 summer season is shaping up! We are pleased to announce faculty, workshops, and summer conference listings for next year - the first session begins on May 30, with the final summer workshops ending on September 4.
The First Parish Church of Brunswick, Maine, is interested in commissioning a work of woven art. The design should be 18" wide and 23" long, with an additional 17" added to the length to rest under the Bible on the pulpit. The primary color should be green, indicative of new life. Possible symbols which could be used include symbols of creation and a Celtic Cross. The art may be representational or abstract. Artists who are interested in having their work considered should submit one or more images of their work to Dr. John Matt Dorn at zenmatt@suscom-maine.net. Alternatively, images may be mailed to John Matt Dorn, MA, MD, at 246 Coombs Road, Brunswick, Maine, 04011. A brief description of the work of art and something about the artist would be appreciated. Works will be considered through the end of November, with the artist being notified which work has been selected by the end of the year. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Dorn at zenmatt@suscom-maine.net
Macomber Loom (4 harnesses, with capacity to add 4 more) *hooks *heddles *reed *shuttles *bobbins *bobbin winder *warp frame *ball winder *weaving books. A GREAT PACKAGE! I am asking $2000 for the whole kit-n-caboodle! A GREAT DEAL! Also: 15” Schacht table loom ($450) and an Inkle loom ($50). All of this equipment is gently used and in excellent condition. contact: Natasha Kempers-Cullen, Topsham, ME, 207-725-7539, www.natashakempers-cullen.com, nkempers-cullen@gwi.net
The Office of Tourism is preparing for a special promotion as part of the Maine Getaways program called Shop, Dine & Stay. It will be supported by a targeted marketing campaign in the Boston area encouraging people to visit us in the traditionally slower months of November and December. Below are the details.
WHAT: The Shop, Dine & Stay packages are just like the regular Maine Getaways on visitmaine.com, but they include shopping, dining and lodging components. They will be marketed through a special advertising campaign that includes 4 weeks of television in the Boston market and 3 weeks of newspaper advertising in the Boston Globe, thereby giving it excellent exposure in one of our key market areas. The program will also include email and online components providing even more exposure.
WHEN: The Shop, Dine & Stay marketing campaign will run from November 4 - December 6, 2009.
WHERE: All advertising will drive people to visitmaine.com where they can click on the Shop, Dine & Stay icon. This link will direct them to a special Shop, Dine & Stay landing page where they can view these special packages.
WHY: Our research shows that shopping ranks very high as a primary reason people come to Maine in the early winter. This program encourages visitors to Shop, Dine & Stay in Maine during a time when they are traditionally doing holiday shopping.
HOW: Simply add a Maine Getaways package to visitmaine.com the same way you always have, but be sure to check off the "Shop, Dine & Stay" category at the bottom of the "Add a New Package" page. All packages should include a shopping, dining and lodging component and be added to visitmaine.com by October 23rd. Click here for instructions for adding a package.
Please help us make this event a success by adding your Shop, Dine & Stay Maine Getaways package today at MOTPartners.com.
Thank you for your assistance!
Images: Photographer Dennis Stein at Pecha Kucha Night (photo by Keith Spiro), Muralist and Wood assemblage artist at 2009 Family Arts Festival (photos by Allison Price)
Seeking work for 2-months at a time. Work should be professionally framed, and hung by artist. Large format 2-dimensional work is appropriate. Will consider quilts, photographs, work by children. Please call first. Contact: Laurie Stevenson at 607-2009 or lauriestevenson@ymail.com
“A Nonprofit’s Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites: Affordable solutions for planning, creating, and maintaining your organization’s online presence” Considering a website or blog? Read this helpful article for nonprofits at TechSoup: http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/webbuilding/page11890.cfm. And we recommend artists take a look at this website by Patty Olds of Topsham: http://www.makeasimplewebsite.com/
New Post, July 15 
: The Maine Arts Commission has received an alert from a Maine artist who believes she came exceptionally close to falling prey to an elaborate online scam involving the purchase of her artwork. Details are similar to this description. http://wuli.com/?p=1979 . For further information, contact: Darrell Bulmer, 207/287-6746, Darrell.Bulmer@maine.gov,
If you are a Five Rivers Arts Alliance member you are entitled to a free listing on our Online Directory at http://www.fiveriversartsalliance.org/directory/directory.aspx. Fill out form: http://www.fiveriversartsalliance.org/directory/mem_form.aspx to list media, website, contact, hours and send a jpeg of your work. Already listed, please check your listing and send us any updates or new images.
CLASSES
(July 18-19 and Aug 15-16) and “2-D and 3-D Collage” (4 weeks, July 26-Aug 23. Beginning in mid-July. Contact Isabelle Pelissier, 666-3479, auzelit@gmail.com
Looking for ongoing training, and resources? MAINE BUSINESS WORKS offers a comprehensive listing of workshops across the state and has other resources, including financing. Contact: http://www.mainebusinessworks.org/, http://www.mainebusinessworks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.events
- "MAXIMIZE YOUR MARKETING DOLLARS," a repeat of the June seminarincludes practical, real-life case studies.
- CHAMBER MEMBER SEMINAR, Wednesday, July 15, 8 - 10 AM. Border Trust Business Center, Topsham. You must Email to register, as seating is limited. FREE to Southern Midcoast Chamber members.
- ONLINE BUSINESS NETWORKING: Share best business practices, start discussions, solicit advice, post articles and more on LinkedIn. Create your profile and then join the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber "group". Contact: 725-8797, carolynf@midcoastmaine.com
The Center for Maine Craft, West Gardiner, is seeking full time (32-40 hours/week), year round sales associates who will be responsible for a full range of sales and store support initiatives. Job success will rely on a strong retail background, a proven track record in sales, the ability to communicate the Center’s role within Maine’s art community, and a desire to interact with and educate a diverse public about Maine craft. Email cover letter and resume to Sadie Bliss sbliss@mainecrafts.org
LA Arts is excited to be working with The Androscoggin Land Trust in an innovative collaboration to raise awareness of the close connection between the arts and the environment. Together we will be creating a fine art exhibit at L/A Arts Gallery 5 which will reflect the natural and man-made environment along the Androscoggin River. Image: The Adroscoggin River We invite artists to submit work for consideration/selection in the exhibit/auction. If you are an interested artist, please contact: Cheri Donahue (cheri@laarts.org)
Going up August 28, this will be the "opening exhibit of our season" and will include an opening reception, community night and several other elements duringexhibit dates. At the conclusion of the exhibit, artwork will be transported to the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch for a Gala Celebration in honor of the Land Trust’s 20th year; October 16 is the selected date.The night will include a Harvest Dinner, with a variety of foods coming from local growers, and an Art Auction, with a proportion of the proceeds benefiting the two organizations. Sponsored by Androscoggin Bank
: http://mainearts.maine.gov/opportunities/default.asp
New Post
Image: “Shutter Works,” the most recent art work by 3-D artist Edward Mackenzie: Richmond Store Gallery, 54 Main Street, Richmond 737 4724
Think your organization counts? Make sure it does. Find your cultural enterprise - nonprofit or for-profit, individual or organization - in CultureCount. Make sure you count. The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) invites you to take part in the public launch of CultureCount, New England's Cultural Database. CultureCount (culturecount.org) is NEFA's online resource for engaging New England's creative economy sector. This website is a searchable, organization-level compilation of data on New England's cultural nonprofits, businesses, and professionals that paints a comprehensive picture of New England's creative economy and highlights its powerful impact on our region's economic health. Because culture counts! CultureCount is provided as a free public service to New England and currently houses 22,856 active records collected from public data sources. Contact: Dee Schneidman , 617-951-0010, www.culturecount.org
MaineCreates.com is an online marketplace for the creative people of Maine to market, promote and sell what we make online. We represent artisans, crafters, small food producers, creative designers and over 75 creative disciplines. There is a modest annual membership fee. You can add an online shop to your membership and sell an unlimited number of products with no listing fees and no commissions. You can view the membership details here: http://www.mainecreates.com/JoinMainecreates. Contact: Matt Zito, founder, MaineCreates.com, 207-460-0740, matt@mainecreates.com
Community Programs provides grants to assist in the development of essential community facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population. Grants are authorized on a graduated scale. Applicants located in small communities with low populations and low incomes will receive a higher percentage of grants. Grants are available to public entities such as municipalities, counties, and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and tribal governments.
In addition, applicants must have the legal authority necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed facility and also be unable to obtain needed funds from commercial sources at reasonable rates and terms. Grant funds may be used to assist in the development of essential community facilities. Grant funds can be used to construct, enlarge, or improve community facilities for health care, public safety, and community and public services. This can include the purchase of equipment required for a facility's operation. A grant may be made in combination with other CF financial assistance such as a direct or guaranteed loan, applicant contributions, or loans and grants from other sources. For examples of essential community facilities click here. For the complete guidelines, visit the USDA website, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cf/brief_cp_grant.htm
Interesting Links:
1st Statewide Online Showcase of Maine Music Performers. Discover 25 Professional Maine Music Performers. Listen to 75 Streaming Audio Samples. Check Dates of Upcoming Performances. Contact: http://www.maineartscene.com/Maine-music-performers/maine-music-performers-showcase.html
CULTURAL POLICY LISTSERV. http://www.artsusa.org/information_services/research/cultural_policy_listserv/default.asp. Americans for the Arts is a national arts advocacy organization that publishes a bi-weekly email that is a compilation of arts & cultural policy news from across the U.S. Subscribe on the above page. Read about copyright, funding community arts and international arts news.
TED: IDEAS WORTH SPREADING: http://www.ted.com/ TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become ever broader. TEDTalks is a way for anyone to hear and see these talks online. Focus has expanded to sharing ideas. Listen to brief insightful talks by artists, thinkers, movers & shakers from around the world
CAFE DES ARTISTES. Get free weekly Maine Art News from Cafe des Artistes, a seasonal weekly radio show, blog & newsletter produced by Maine Gallery
Good info in Arts & Economic Prosperity-cases
(http://www.americansforthearts.org/information_services/research/services/economic_impact/default.asp) This link offers research of importance for state, municipal and business funders. (Investment in nonprofits is matched 7 times nationally, etc and pays back approx $7 for each $1 invested in the arts (based on total spending by nonprofits and by audiences of these orgs)
TECHSOUP FORUMS
If you do not know about TechSoup, it is THE “TECHNOLOGY PLACE FOR NONPROFITS.” There is plenty of info for everyone (nonprofit or not) to learn from their newsletter and website: http://www.techsoup.org/
This link is about using technology to connect to your community: http://www.techsoup.org/fb/index.cfm?fuseaction=forums.showSingleTopic&forum=2008&id=72655&cid=117
Creative Enterprises Workshops by Women, Work & Community.
Women, Work, and Community will be offering a series of free workshops tailored for artists, craftspeople and artisans who wish to build and strengthen their business efforts. Skill-building topics include Basics of Starting a Business, Create Compelling Marketing Materials, Introduction to Easy Bookkeeping Methods, Plan the Financial Future of Your Business, and Capturing Images for Marketing Materials. These will be held on Tuesdays at the WWC offices on the UMA campus from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Other informational workshops will be How to Start an Artist/Artisan Cooperative, Preparing for a Studio Tour, Artists in the Schools, and Getting Ready for the Big Shows. These will be on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00. Check out WWC’s website for further descriptions and specific dates www.womenworkandcommunity.org. Pre-registration is required. Please call Wendy Rose at 1-800-442-2092 or email her at wkrose@maine.edu.
More business trainings at
New England Foundation for the Arts announced the online publication of its latest creative economy study, The Creative Economy: A New Definition. Building on NEFA's 30-year history of creative economy research in partnership with the New England state arts agencies, this report proposes a standard research methodology and core definition of New England's creative economy that could be employed throughout the U.S. Written by Douglas DeNatale, Ph.D. and Gregory H. Wassall, Ph.D. the report provides a research framework for New England and beyond, and includes an economic analysis of New England's cultural industries and workforce, revealing that New England's cultural organizations employ 274,719 people -- nearly 4% of total employment in the region!
New Post, January 21, 2009
The event will feature Five Rivers members and artists who will show how they use their websites and blogs to promote and sell their work.
This panel is a follow-up to last month’s “Web 2.0 for Artists” workshop that was attended by 85 artists. February 9 presenters include:
Come early to enjoy dinner or a drink and meet fellow artists and Five Rivers members. This event is free for Five Rivers members; $5 for non-members. To reserve a spot, please email us at info@fiveriversartsalliance.org. Questions, email or call 798-6964. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
From the Maine Arts Commission:
PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS FACING ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
To assist the field during the current economic downturn the Maine Arts Commission has assembled informational links to agencies and organizations that could provide various forms of assistance from funding to energy audits. To learn more, Economic Assistance, visit http://mainearts.maine.gov/Services/economiccrisis.shtml
MAC seeks PHOTOGRAPHERS. The Maine Arts Commission is hoping to establish a collaboration between local arts organizations and the photographic community in Maine. If, as a photographer, you are interested in working with an organzation to perhaps document events or working with the organization's members for publicity or grant photographs, call Keith Ludden at the MAC, 287-2713 or email keith.ludden@maine.gov or www.mainearts.com
OTHER NEW POSTS: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION HAS NEW LISTS AND LINKS OF ARTIST LIVING SPACES.
VIEW AT http://mainearts.maine.gov/artists/Information/Artist_Spaces.shtml
Post, Dec 12
Thanks to Robin Brooks for sending this list: 
TOP 10 REASONS TO BUY ORIGINAL ARTWORKS FROM CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS:
1. Because you will own something not only beautiful, but also absolutely unique. No one else in the world has it!
2. Because art is eternal, and best expresses human emotions
3. Because it is more than time for another renaissance in the arts
4. Because there is no better way to encourage a talented artist
5. Because it is a shame that most of the best artists are ignored in their lifetime *
6. Because an original artwork is something that you can cherish and enjoy forever, and your children and grand-children after you
7. Because some of the best painters of all times may be alive today
8. Because this could be an incredibly good investment**
9. Because this is the perfect present for someone who already has everything
10. Because prints are definitely not the same!
* For further reading on this topic, see "Genius Ignored" by Lucius Furius** What if your great-great-grandfather had bought a Van Gogh? (Investment)
NOTE: If you really can't afford a painting, there are other ways to show your appreciation to artists. For example, you can purchase a drawing. These are usually cheaper than paintings, and can look wonderful once framed. At least, tell these artists how viewing their work has made your life a little better. Kind words cost you nothing, and artists need encouragement more than anything else!
Reprinted with permission from an article by the Art-In-Time Gallery (www.artintime.com)
Crossroads for Community Arts Conference
CROSSROADS CONFERENCE Wrap up notes
Maine's Creative Economy: Connecting Community, Creativity and Commerce" PowerPoint
Link sent by conference attendee Bridget Spaeth: http://www.maniacworld.com/Phone-Salesman-Amazes-Crowd.html
Links from Anne Katz at Arts Wisconsin
Visual Art and Craft
in Bowdoinham requests submission from area artists for a show called “Rock and Stone” to open August 14th. Two and three-dimensional works welcomed. All work should use stone as a material OR have stone as a thematic focus. Space is limited. The show will run from August 14th to October 14th. Contact Peggy Muir 666-3426 or pegbryce@suscom-maine.net for further information.
Artists are invited to participate in Bath ArtWalk & Drive group exhibits-at Bath City Hall or at the Train Station and Visitors Center for 3rd Friday ArtWalks on August 21 and Sept 18. For complete details contact Harriet Mosher at info@fiveriversartsalliance.org, or 798-6964; or Susan McChesney at mcc@mcchesneyart.com.
The Town of Brunswick seeks visual art for display in its new Town Council Chambers at Maine Street Station. Selected artwork will be hung on a wall of the chambers and will be on display for all public meetings held in the chambers, and will be viewed on public access television as part of Town Council Meetings.
Beginning in September 2009, the town will display selected artwork for a period of 90 days. This artwork will hang in a section of the Town Council Chambers (measuring approximately 10 feet wide by 8 feet tall) where it will be seen regularly by council, public meeting attendees and viewers of Brunswick local access television. The artwork and artist will be introduced at an initial council meeting and will be identified on TV; artwork will be used as screen saver or PSA during televised council hearings. The Council presents this new opportunity to highlight a few of the many talented artists working in this community. Artists of all ages, including youth artists are encouraged to submit work for consideration.
To submit work for consideration: Please email by September 11 to info@fiveriversartsalliance.org:
- A brief statement, (one paragraph bio, citing your background as an artist and your connection to the Town of Brunswick)
- Three to five images (in a jpg or tif format, low resolution, no more than 2 MB per image)
Work will be reviewed by a representative of Five Rivers Arts Alliance and a representative of the Town Council. All submissions will receive a response. Details:
- The wall space to be used is approximately 10 to 12 linear feet to the audience’s left.
- At this point, it is our understanding that the remainder of the space may be decorated by work from the Bowdoin College collection.
- The work can be any two dimensional media.
- Subject matter must respect the fact that this is a public meeting space.
- One councilor, or manager’s designee will join Five Rivers in reviewing and approving submissions.
- The artist should have some connection to the local creative economy by either being a Brunswick native working elsewhere, a current Brunswick resident, a surrounding area artist who contributes substantially to the local art scene, or has a studio based in Brunswick.
- The art, itself, should either depict local scenes, occupations, other aspects of life here, or have some relationship to the Town.
- While the work may be for sale, if pieces sell while on display, they will remain on display for the duration of the 90-day period the artist had agreed to. A posting for sale will note that the Town will not have a financial interest.
- The artist will receive a brief public introduction near the beginning of the 90-day period.
: Westbrook Middle School, Westbrook, Maine U.S.A. The Maine Arts Commission is making a call to artists from the international community (with a preference for Maine artists) to submit proposals to design, create and install artwork at the Westbrook Middle School, Westbrook, Maine. Total project budget is $44,000.00. Submission deadline is September 7, 2009. This is a new building for grades 6 - 8 that will also be used for community events and performances. The Percent For Art Committee is seeking a single artist or artist team to create artwork that reflects the historical, social, and environmental values of the project. Details and Contact: http://mainearts.maine.gov/opportunities/listing.asp?ID=8143&title=Percent%20for%20Art%20Competition-Westbrook%20Middle%20School
6pm at Frontier Café, Cinema + Gallery, 14 Maine St, Brunswick. Five Rivers Arts Alliance seeks your images and ideas for this dynamic showcase. This is a unique opportunity to present 20 images for 20 seconds each. Artists, inventors, architects, designers and planners are invited to submit proposals for Pecha Kucha Night Brunswick. Present your art, design, ideas, business, or vision for the future to the community in this focused presentation. For more information about Pecha Kucha, as well as tips for presenters, go to: www.pechakuchaportland.org/. Pecha Kucha Brunswick is sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance with support from Frontier and Women, Work & Community. All interested in presenting should submit the following info by email to: info@fiveriversartsalliance.org by September 8, 2009
Name:
Phone Number: 
Email Address:
Web Address:
2-5 images of artwork (2MB max) Information about you and what you would like to present: (2 paragraphs max)
Information about you and what you would like to present: (2 paragraphs max)
MORE INFO: WWW.FIVERIVERSARTSALLIANCE.ORG
Image: Howard Hatch presents at Pecha Kucah. Photo: by Keith Spiro.
“A Nonprofit’s Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites: Affordable solutions for planning, creating, and maintaining your organization’s online presence” Considering a website or blog? Read this helpful article for nonprofits at TechSoup: http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/webbuilding/page11890.cfm. And we recommend artists take a look at this website by Patty Olds of Topsham: http://www.makeasimplewebsite.com/
The Kennebec Valley Art Association invites Maine artists to submit proposals for the 2010 Exhibition Season at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell. Disciplines: Visual Arts/Crafts, Photography, Sculpture, Multi-Disiplinary. Exhibition Proposals will be reviewed by a committee of members of the Kennebec Valley Art Association, and we expect this process to be complete by mid November, at which time artists will be informed in writing of their decision. We usually have six exhibition slots to fill each year. Nancy Barron, 207/622-3813, kvaa@harlowgallery.org, www.harlowgallery.org
Theatre & Dance
Youthlinks, a non-profit agency based in Rockland, offers meaningful and fun enrichment and volunteer opportunities to area youth free of charge. Youthlinks is currently searching for dance and movement teachers to supplement its newest program, Find Your Groove. Find Your Groove meets weekly and offers dance technique, creative movement, and instruction of a wide exposure of different dance forms and styles. If you are a teacher in any dance discipline and would like to volunteer to teach a one hour class for mid-cost youth, Youthlinks is waiting to meet you! Youthlinks cannot currently monetarily reimburse volunteers, but can provide full press realease in area media. Youthlinks is also searching for artists and educators for an artist in residence program this summer. Please contact if interested. Contact: Caitlin Schick. Phone: 207/594-2221. Email: cschick@brmaine.org. Web: youthlinksonline,org
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Penobscot Theatre, America's Northeastern-most professional theatre company, located in Bangor, Maine seeks submissions for its 2nd Annual New Play Festival: Northern Writes, taking place in late May and early June at the theatre-owned Bangor Opera House. Last year's festival was noted by AMERICAN THEATRE magazine as the largest theatre festival in America during the month of May, with 22 plays workshopped in 15 days. Over 200 scripts from all 50 states and 4 countries were submitted last year. Scripts chosen for inclusion in the festival are given a staged reading and are followed by audience discussion. Each reading averaged 50 audience members last year. There is no fee to submit to the festival. Travel stipends for playwrights may be available. To submit: send an un-published, un-produced script (play or musical) with a cover letter to:Northern Writes/Penobscot Theatre, 131 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401 by Valentine's Day. Decisions for inclusion will be made by April 15th. While email submissions are not accepted, any questions may be directed to info@penobscottheatre.org For more information: Contact: Laura EmackPhone: 207/567-3437. Email: LKECPA@prexar.com
MatchBook.org
MatchBook.org is a powerful tool for performing artists, venues and presenting organizations across New England. This New England-wide database offers the opportunity to post an extensive profile, with images and audio clips. It is used by presenting organizations to discover new talent, develop collaborations and book performers. Also includes technical advice and professional development calendar. This is a free service of the New England Foundation for the Arts. MatchBook.org’s Professional Development Opportunities calendar offers a chronological list of workshops, classes, conferences and lectures for the arts and culture community. Listings on this calendar aim to provide artists and presenters in New England with opportunities for developing their work and networks. Check out the calendar to find out about networking conferences, learning opportunities for artist-educators, or development workshops that could help enhance your work!
Volunteers of America Northern New England is seeking volunteer workshop teachers for a new community program in Bath: Saturday Adventures at Huse. We haveteamed with the Bath School District to provide free arts and fitness activitiesevery other Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. We're currently seeking volunteerteachers to leadworkshopsin theater arts, visual arts, dancing, singing, and music. Saturday Adventures at Huse isopen to any Sagadahoc resident aged five years or older and is held at the Huse School in Bath. We'll needarts-relatedworkshop teachers for the upcoming dates: Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5,and May 3.Please contact Scott Montgomery at 373-1140, ext. 207 for more details.
Music
At the Mobius Center on Business Route 1 in Damariscotta (across from Yellowfront Grocery), Maine Media Women will present Julia Lane of Castlebay to speak about her career composing and performing both her own music and that of her Celtic ancestors. She has sung, researched and composed folk music since childhood, and also studied classical and flamenco guitar. Lane became active in madrigal and Renaissance groups and also created and performed music for a children’s theater group. Guests are always welcome. Suggested donation: Members $3, guests $5. www.mainemediawomen.org FMI, or Carol Jaeger at sbart@tidewater.net. Or call 207-563-8377.
Maine Arts Commission has extensive Opportunities listings in many medai. Find them at http://mainearts.maine.gov/opportunities/default.asp
MatchBook.org
MatchBook.org is a powerful tool for performing artists, venues and presenting organizations across New England. This New England-wide database offers the opportunity to post an extensive profile, with images and audio clips. It is used by presenting organizations to discover new talent, develop collaborations and book performers. Also includes technical advice and professional development calendar. This is a free service of the New England Foundation for the Arts.
MatchBook.org’s Professional Development Opportunities calendar offers a chronological list of workshops, classes, conferences andlectures for the arts and culture community. Listings on this calendar aim to provide artists and presenters in New England with opportunities for developing their work and networks. Check out the calendar to find out about networking conferences, learning opportunities for artist-educators, or development workshops that could help enhance your work!
SONGWRITER AND CREATIVE ECONOMY /NETWORKING FOR THE WORKING MUSICIAN
Every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at Cafe Creme (corner of Front and Centre Sts. in Bath). For more information: wwwdavidbullard.com.
Creative Economy
Maine's Creative Economy: Connecting Community, Creativity and Commerce" PowerPoint
JUICE Creative Economy Conference in Camden-Rockland
Coming this November 2009. Complete details at: http://www.juiceconference.org/
Mainecreates.com-a new marketplace. Look for this new website launch.
New England Foundation for the Arts announced the online publication of its latest creative economy study (December 2007), The Creative Economy: A New Definition. Building on NEFA's 30-year history of creative economy research in partnership with the New England state arts agencies, this report proposes a standard research methodology and core definition of New England's creative economy that could be employed throughout the U.S. Written by Douglas DeNatale, Ph.D. and Gregory H. Wassall, Ph.D. the report provides a research framework for New England and beyond, and includes an economic analysis of New England's cultural industries and workforce, revealing that New England's cultural organizations employ 274,719 people -- nearly 4% of total employment in the region!
Vermont Arts Council offers a Cultural Tourism Toolkit that can be helpful for developing local initiatives: http://www.culturalheritagetourism.org/CulturalHeritageToolkits.htm
Vermont hosted a Advancing Vermont's Creative Economy Conference summer 2007. Here is their report:
CCP conference report.pdf. Background on the creative economy and the Creative Communities Program is available online at the Vermont Council on Rural Development: http://www.vtrural.org
Creative Economy Council – www.creative-economy.org - partnership and collaboration of business, government, and cultural sectors that promotes the development of New England’s creative economy.
Business Training
Women, Work & Community offers free workshops for entrepreneurs. http://www.womenworkandcommunity.org/scripts/training.php
ArtsMarketing.org
This website reports on trends in marketing the arts, especially new media. See recent article on Rich Americans Use Internet to Research and Buy , Direct Mail goes Digital, and Websites: You've only got 3 seconds... www.artsmarketing.org
MAINE BUSINESS WORKS WEBSITE
www.mainebusinessworks.org is an excellent source for business management trainings, workshop announcements and more. This site lists training opportunities in the state by region, provider, and topic. The site is a resource for the creative business sector as well as the business community as a whole.
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) – www.ceimaine.org - nonprofit Community Development Corporation and Community Development Financial Institution whose role is to develop job-creating natural resources and small business ventures in primarily rural regions of Maine.
Creative Economy Council – www.creative-economy.org - partnership and collaboration of business, government, and cultural sectors that promotes the development of New England’s creative economy.
Maine Business Works – www.mainebusinessworks.org - provides access to a broad array of business development assistance available throughout the State of Maine including business education, financing programs, and small business information and/or assistance.
Maine.com Starting a Business - www.maine.gov/portal/business/ - state website with several resources on starting a small business.
Maine Department of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Resources – www.getrealmaine.com - Part of the Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Resources. Celebrates and promotes Maine food and agricultural products; allows agricultural businesses to connect with prospective customers; provides business resources for producers; provides information on where to buy local products.
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development – www.econdevmaine.com - goal to create economic opportunities for the people of Maine and to foster the prosperity of the state’s economy. Serves as the umbrella organization to the offices of Tourism, Business Development, the International Trade Center, Community Development, Film and Innovation and Science.
MCBDP: Midcoast Council for Business Development and Planning – www.mcbdp.org - public-private non-profit development corporation that supports business retention, expansion and attraction to improve the regional economy of Bath, Brunswick, Topsham, Richmond, Bowdoinham and Phippsburg, Maine
Small Business Development Centers – www.mainesbdc.org - provides comprehensive business management assistance, training, resource and information services to Maine's micro, small, and technology-based business communities. Website includes many tools and useful articles, as well as a calendar of local events targeted toward business knowledge and development.
Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber of Commerce – www.midcoastmaine.com - contains an array of information on the region, including tourism, an events calendar, things to do, and resources for starting a business.
U.S. Small Business Association Startup - www.sbaonline.sba.gov/starting_business - A national government website that includes a useful online questionnaire/analysis tool that will prepare you for self-employment (Click on “Checklist for starting a business”)
Women’s Agricultural Network – www.umaine.edu/umext/wagn - Enables women and other underserved people to successfully own, operate and support agriculturally-related enterprises through a series of educational, technical assistance, and networking opportunities.
Women, Work & Community – www.womenworkandcommunity.org - Provides training and assistance for development in the workforce, microenterprises, assets, and leadership in order to improve the economic lives of Maine women and their families. In 2006-07 WW&C will provide free Creative Enterprise Workshops for artists and creative entrepreneurs.
FREE MAINE BUSINESS LISTINGS - Take a look at this website for details on a free listing. “Arts & Entertainment” and “Maine Specialty Products” are two of their twenty-two categories. Go to: http://www.mainebusinesslisting.com
Other
TED: IDEAS WORTH SPREADING: http://www.ted.com/ TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become ever broader. TEDTalks is a way for anyone to hear and see these talks online. Focus has expanded to sharing ideas. Listen to brief insightful talks by artists, thinkers, movers & shakers from around the world
Maine and New England Arts Organizations
Designing Women – www.designingwomen.org – Since 1991, this non-profit has been bridging art and the community by sponsoring shows featuring female artisans from New England, and working directly with organizations who benefit women and girls in the community.
Directions: Maine Crafts Guild – www.mainecraftsguild.com - serves professional craftspeople of Maine, promotes tradition of fine crafts, and operates retail shows.
Maine Arts Commission – www.mainearts.com – directory of artists and organizations, information on grants and fellowships, as well as programs for both artists and organizations.
Maine Crafts Association – www.mainecrafts.org – Founded in 1983, have organized high quality educational programs for craft artists, collectors, and the public and have provided opportunities for exhibits and shows.
Maine FiberArts – www.mainefiberarts.org – non-profit formed to promote Maine’s fiber community and to foster its special work in basketry, beadwork, clothing design, crochet, embroidery, felting, knitting, lacework, needlework, paper, quilting, rugs, sewing, spinning, surface design, and weaving.
Maine Literature Daily - http://www.mainepoetry.com - New literary events and news are always on tap for your information. There is also a calendar that lists events for the month at http://calendar.yahoo.com/aopoetry Visit this web page and you will be able to plan your month easily.
Maine Media Women – www.mainemediawomen.org - network of communications specialists, provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, new developments, support, and recognition for mend and women involved in the media.
Maine Music – www.mainemusic.org - comprehensive online database of Maine music, including presenters, musicians, composers, instrument makers, festivals, etc. Also includes an event calendar.
Maine Sculptors – www.mainesculptors.com – online gallery, calendar of exhibitions and events, and membership for professional sculptors in Maine.
Maine Songwriter’s Association – www.mesongwriters.com - search for songwriters by name and/or town. State-wide, non-profit, member organization that supports songwriters and their art. Mission is to encourage, recognize, educate, support and promote developing songwriters.
Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance – www.mainewriters.org - promotes the value of literature and the art of writing by building a community of publishers, writers, and readers of all ages within Maine. Sponsors workshops, book signings and readings, publishes newsletter, provides information services.
Matchbook.org – www.matchbook.org -New England’s online cultural marketplace that connects artists, presenters, and communities. Free registration and listing. Classifieds, resources, venue and artist search with sound samples.
New England Foundation for the Arts – www.nefa.org – Promoting arts in New England as grantmaker, program initiator, regional laboratory, project coordinator, developer of resources, and builder of creative partnerships among artists, arts organizations and funders.
Spindleworks Art Cooperative – www.spindleworks.org - non profit art center for adults with disabilities. Over 35 artists from the local community receive supplies, studio space, participate in shows, and receive commissions from their work.
Union of Maine Visual Artists – www.umvaonline.org – volunteer-run organization whose goal is to support the community of Maine contemporary artists. “UMVA insists on the ideal of art as a spiritual and aesthetic communication beyond commerce.”
Professional development
Maine Media Arts Project – www.memap.org - volunteer organization whose goals are to educate Maine students in the Media-Arts through free in-school workshops, instructed by business world professionals, and to help build new-media- and technology-based career opportunities for Maine graduates within the state of Maine.
Maine Technology Centers – www.techcentersmaine.com - Role is to assist small-business start-up, thereby improving opportunities for workers through the creation of technologically-advanced jobs and encouraging private sector initiatives.
Juried shows, grants, and more – www.mainearts.com Go to “Opportunities.”
Maine Made Program – www.mainemade.com - Offers unique products from over 1000 Maine companies crafted from Maine’s rich natural resources.
Matchbook.org – www.matchbook.org -New England’s online cultural marketplace that connects performers, presenters, and communities. Free registration and listing. Classifieds, resources, venue and artist search with sound samples.
National Arts Organizations
Americans for the Arts
Is an national arts advocacy organization with policy, resources, visibility and national conferences. Many kinks and research in cultural policy. www.artsusa.org
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Endowment is the nation's largest annual funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases. http://www.nea.gov/index.html
