Vision
To make the University of Maine a leader in promoting and supporting the arts and arts research.
Mission
The University of Maine Arts Initiative advances the integral role of the arts in enriching the lives of individuals and communities through the creation, experience, research, and enjoyment of the arts.
UMaine Arts Initiative
A transformative and coordinated community of researchers and educators that in partnership with community collaborators and other stakeholders are dedicated to societal wellbeing and its advancement in Maine and beyond, through all forms of the arts and creative activity, from visual and fine arts, to music, creative writing, and performing art.
Visit the UMaine Arts units webpage for participating units.
Arts in the News
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Graduate student documents Chilean research voyage with photography
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Sedlock gives BDN insight into Orono Arts Fest
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Wolff featured in NYT obituary for a renowned American art figure
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Debut novel from Talty boosted by media
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MFA thesis exhibition “Proximity” opens May 17 at Lord Hall Gallery
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‘Everyday Shakespeare’ podcast named honoree in Webby Awards