Tag: grants

Grant opportunities for artists

The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation is pleased to announce a national $50,000 award to a contemporary choreographer. The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation is proud to partner with Portland Ovations (portlandovations.org) to present the work of the awardee through their Raising the Bare initiative. For more information, go to www.ellis-beauregardfoundation.org/contemporary-dance-award. The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation also announces project grants for Maine artists […]

Maine Arts Commission Awards $127,000 in COVID Relief

The Maine Arts Commission announces more than $127,000 in economic aid will be distributed directly to artists and cultural organizations. By creating two new grants, the Resilience Artist grant and the Organization Relief Grant, the Arts Commission is able to award $36,000 to individual artists and $91,436 to support arts organizations who are experiencing economic […]

Maine Crafts Association Provides Updates and Resources for Artists

The Maine Crafts Association has been posting updates on COVID-19 actions and decisions, as well as providing resources for artists and crafters, through its website. Recent updates: The Center for Maine Craft + Maine Craft Portland is closed until further notice. Maine Crafts Association operations and staffing has been reduced to a minimum. The MCA […]