Maine Arts Commissions offers new grants for artists, organizations

AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission has announced two new grants to support job creation and strengthening of the state’s creative workforce.
Individual artists and nonprofit organizations may apply for an Art Jobs Grant, with maximum awards up to $15,000. All applications must be submitted to the Maine Arts Commission by Nov. 18.
Non-arts organizations may apply if the organization can demonstrate its mission is connected to the grant and aligns with the established activities of the applicant.
Eligible organizations that serve populations whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by ethnicity, economics, geography or disability are encouraged by the commission to apply. Projects with small and medium-sized budgets and from rural to urban parts of the state are also encouraged. Those applying to the commission for the first time are encouraged to speak with a program director before beginning their application process.
Information for artists may be found by clicking here. Information for organizations may be found by clicking here.
The commission recommends contacting staff a minimum of two weeks before submitting an application. For specific questions, contact Executive Director David Greenham David.Greenham@maine.gov. For general questions contact Grants Directo, Kerstin Gilg at Kerstin.gilg@maine.gov.

PHOTO courtesy of Maine Arts Commission