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NewsYarmouth Arts has awarded $7,200.00 in Community Grants for 2011The Yarmouth School Nutrition Program at Yarmouth High School was awarded $1000.00. A group of YHS students will assist a visiting artist create murals about Maine agriculture and "eating local". This grant is being matched by the Yarmouth School Department. The Art Station, a proposed non-profit community art center, was awarded $5000.00 to support capital improvements and acquisitions. The art center will provide a place for meetings, workshops, and classes for children and adults conducted by local and visiting artists. The town of Yarmouth has approved the use of the Winslow Fire Station on Center St. "Poetry at the Library", an ongoing program organized by Mary Dowd, was awarded $200.00 to support poetry readings and events to be presented at Merrill Library in the fall and spring of 2011-2012. Portland Playback Theatre Co. was awarded $1000.00 for "Ghost House Tours" a program in conjunction with the Yarmouth Historical Society. The theatre company will portray historical figures using real life stories from Yarmouth history. These performances will take place in selected Yarmouth homes in October 2011. Yarmouth Arts is a nonprofit organization made up of local citizens committed to encouraging arts and cultural activities within the community of Yarmouth. Our mission is to enhance the cultural life of our community by increasing awareness of existing cultural opportunities; promoting greater participation in the arts and cultural activities for all ages and interests; and facilitating and supporting cultural events and activities in Yarmouth. Local Artists wanted for the 2011 Freeport Friday Art WalkThe art walk runs from June-December on the third Friday of the month, from 4 PM - 8 PM. We have an outdoor brick courtyard that can accommodate two artisans and we are looking for artisans with a variety of mediums including, fabric, fiber, jewelry, printmaking, etc. There would be no cost for the space. Conveniently located on School St. between the Mediterranean Grill and Sherman's Book Store we generate a significant amount of foot traffic in the summer months. We are looking to line artists up for the months of June, July, August & September. If interested, email maryjo@edgecombotters.com or karen@edgecombpotters.com for more information. |
