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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Looking back through 70 years of astronomical exploration at UMaine
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Through interdisciplinary collaboration, astronomy center helps artists reach for the stars
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WFVX covers UMaine’s 2024 homecoming celebration
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UMaine Machias dean elected to American Antiquarian Society
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Traditional Music of Maine topic of Maine Heritage Lecture
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New Writing Series celebrates 25 years with live reading events this fall