Connecting Maine communities
We are more committed than ever to supporting people in Maine’s communities as they find ways to connect meaningfully with each other amid great uncertainty and change by engaging with books, poetry, and big ideas.
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New Arts & Humanities Grant awards
Nov 17, 2020
$892 for ArtWaves – Bar Harbor ArtWaves is raising awareness of domestic violence by inviting the community to make works of art that share their thoughts about domestic violence. Objects will be exhibited in community storefronts with contextual materials to promote awareness and discussion of domestic violence... read more
Spring Discussion Project cohort
Nov 16, 2020
We’re thrilled to be offering the Discussion Project this coming spring to a cohort of 24 organizations throughout Maine! We’re eager to support people in Maine’s communities in ways that meet the needs they actually have, and that enable them to use the energy they have in the... read more
Mini Grant awards | Summer 2020
Sep 3, 2020
$1,000 for “125 Anniversary Programs” – Bangor Symphony Orchestra $1,000 for “Online Fall Shabbaton“ – Center for Small Town Jewish Life, Waterville $1,000 for “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” – Center Theatre, Inc., Dover-Foxcroft $1,000 for “Commons Conversations: Reaching Community“– Central Hall Commons, Dover-Foxcroft $630... read more
Discussion Project
Sep 1, 2020
The Maine Humanities Council is excited to offer this flexible opportunity to host a text-based discussion program that meets the needs of your own community, whether you are working independently or as part of an organization. The current moment calls for great flexibility—and we want to support people... read more
