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Artist-in-Residence Program
with Merrymeeting Staff
For the Fall 2024 season, Merrymeeting will be hosting our second annual artist-in-residence program for Maine artists. In fact, we will be supporting two residencies this Fall; one based out of Topsham/Bowdoinham and the other based out of the Bath/Wiscasset region. As our arts community has expanded over the last few years, we have recognized the need to support Maine artists in a more direct way. Maine artists and the local arts communities we serve are the backbone of our cultural footprint. The more we promote them, by developing opportunities to showcase their work, the stronger our communities will be for it.
Eligibility: Any visual artist living and working in Maine may apply. All types of studio practices are welcome. Current students in accredited post-secondary fine art programs are ineligible to apply.
NOTE: AIR application will be emailed directly to you after registration.
Quick Details:
- Partnering Art Gallery: Merrymeeting Arts Center (Topsham/Bowdoinham residency)
- Partnering Art Gallery: Chocolate Church Arts Center (Bath/Wiscasset residency)
- Type of Residency: Day program for working Maine artists (no living space provided, only studio space)
- Length of Residency: 4 weeks (Sept 2024 for Topsham/Bowdoinham residency, Oct 2024 for Bath/Wiscasset residency)
- Studio space for Topsham residency will be at 35 Republic Ave, 04086; Studio space for Bath residency will be at 34 Wing Farm Pkwy, 04530.
- Artist Stipend: $1,000.00
- Materials Stipend: Up to $250.00 (via reimbursement)
- Marketing Budget: Up to $150.00 (used by Merrymeeting)
AIR Artist Commitments:
- Artist Talk (one night) in the 1st week of residency.
- Public Engagement Activity (one night) in the 2nd week of residency.
- Culminating Project (solo show) in the 4th week of residency.
- One-time donation of one piece from solo show to Merrymeeting.
FMI: Contact Jose Rodriguez Jr. at rodriguezj@link75.org
Application period: 2/1-6/1
Merrymeeting PREMIER Membership Club
with Merrymeeting Staff
BECOME A PREMIER MEMBER TODAY! Join the Merrymeeting PREMIERE Membership Club for only $25! *membership fee is annual.
Membership benefits include:
Early Access: Premier members receive our catalogs digitally prior to public distribution, for exclusive early access to class schedules and offerings (actual registration still limited to public release).
Loyalty Program: Premier members receive 25% off every 6th class they take with Merrymeeting (applies to all classes under $100, excluding certain programs).
Catalog Opportunity: Premier members may submit announcements in our future catalogs, as we are dedicating a page for announcements by our Merrymeeting Premiere members. (restrictions apply, contact us directly for details).
Discount Offer: Premier members receive a 10% discount on any Merrymeeting Youth & Family program (excluding DE and any program over $400; can only be used once annually).
Exclusive Media: Enjoy convenient video workshops, on topics ranging from cooking to meditation, with access to our growing library of media (media library will officially launch May 2023).
Subscription Service: Premier memberships include a free subscription to our latest Merrymeeting Premiere Magazine (exclusive annual online publication emailed directly to club members).
Special Invitations: Premier members will enjoy access to special workshops and events developed especially for them.
Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent!
with Stephanie Eklund
Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent! Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.
Guided Journaling
with Anne Sirois
Get a bird’s eye view and a worm’s eye view of your career, business, relationships, philanthropy, finances, self- care, etc., to experience more joy, less stress in your daily life, in packed, highly interactive guided journaling courses. No writing experience necessary. Find more joy, less stress through guided journaling! Your intuitive voice matters. What you think, what you feel, what you value matters. And you need to be able to hear your own voice to sift through information and get done the things that matter to you. Guided journaling is one way to achieve this goal, allowing us to listen to our own inner voice apart from the noise of busy everyday lives. *Each themed session is a 4-week online course via Zoom that runs from 6:30–8:30pm each week.
Fair Play 101: A System for Fairly Dividing Household Responsibilities
with Sandi Konta
The Fair Play Method is a time and anxiety-saving system that offers couples a completely new way to divvy up their domestic responsibilities. This system can be helpful at any stage of life - from new roommates to expecting parents to retirees.Fair Play is not about blame or scorekeeping. Instead, Fair Play is about creating a fair and equitable division of domestic labor rooted in your shared values. It's about taking the time to have the conversations that matter to bring your shared vision to life. You'll leave the course with a new vocabulary for talking about domestic life, a strategy for sharing the mental load, and concrete steps for getting started. Participants will receive a downloadable copy of the Fair Play cards, a quickstart Fair Play guide, and more. Sandi Konta is a Maine-based Certified Fair Play Facilitator.
How Money Works
with Sarah Blondin
Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Struggling with debt? Looking for a better way? Come learn the power of having a customized strategy, how to overcome common financial obstacles, eliminate debt and avoid costly mistakes many investors unintentionally make!
Jumpstart Your Memoir
with Susan Ellis
Thinking of writing a memoir but not sure where to start? Perhaps you’ve already been writing and feel overwhelmed by a collection of story parts and pieces. This class helps you move from where you are with your writing to where you want to be. The class provides weekly exercises, writing tools, prompts and opportunities for sharing, all designed to unstick the stuck and get your story ready for reading. This 6-week class will meet online once/week for 2 hours each week.
Intuitive Writing Seminar
with Regina Strongheart
Unleash your creativity in this three-week course with Regina Strongheart, a seasoned teacher and intuitive healer. Whether you're a budding storyteller or seeking to explore your creative side, this hands-on class is for all levels. Learn to quiet your logical mind, tap into your creative center, and access your unique artistic abilities. With over fifty years of teaching experience, Regina creates a supportive environment for you to delve into the basics of storytelling, focusing on the story rather than grammar/style.