The agency’s new executive director started her job in August with 30-plus years of experience at the intersection of arts and government.
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Maine Arts Commission names new executive director
Amy Hausmann, who starts in August, is a veteran arts administrator who currently oversees the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, New York.
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Executive director of Maine Arts Commission stepping down
David Greenham, the former board chairman, had taken over the role on an interim basis in 2021.
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The Maine Pottery Tour: Putting Maine’s clay crafters and their creations on the map
The Maine Pottery Tour will return for its 11th year May 6 and 7 with 65 studios and 21 guest artists from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to Phillips to Machias opening their doors to the public. The tour will be split into six regions: central, southern, western, Down East, midcoast and Portland. The central Maine tour […]
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‘I became a potter for all the dopamine moments!’
Area potters say relaxation, inspiration and joy are all benefits of the creative process as they form clay into objects of function and art.
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Ukrainian egg decorator brings ancient Easter tradition back to Bates College
Artist Lesia Sochor of Belfast, whose parents were born in Ukraine, says the eggs are a symbol of good health and abundance and are a revered part of the Ukrainian culture.
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Maine agency starts community conversations on arts and culture
The Maine Arts Commission is hosting community conversations to understand what resources towns across the state need to thrive culturally.
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Maine Arts Commission says hiring head of its board, though unusual, is the right move at a crucial time
David Greenham will step down from the board to begin a two-year term as the interim executive director.
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National endowment allots nearly $1 million to Maine arts groups
Maine arts organizations hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic rely on federal funding for continued financial support.
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Community input vital to cultural planning
WILTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council and Arts Farmington hosted a cultural planning community forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Life Perks Coffee Co. “We submitted successful grant applications with Maine Arts Commission and Maine Community Foundation to develop a cultural plan for the region,” said Charlie Woodworth, GFDC executive director. Two $10,000 grants were […]