Maine Studies

Resources for Artists, Teachers and Others

Maine-Based Projects & Organizations

Coping with COVID: A Public Storytelling Project
This project at the University of Maine asks participants to upload short essays along with photos and/or videos about their experiences with COVID-19 public health guidelines.

Maine Arts Commission COVID-19 Resources Page
Contains links to grant information, projects, news, webinars and other resources of possible interest to artists in Maine.

Community Learning for ME
A resource page for educators, families and students created during the COVID-19 crisis. Contains links to many valuable resources, from virtual field trips to grants, teacher’s guides, training and more.

Portland (ME) Artist Relief Fund
A grant-based project of Creative Portland that offers $500 stipends to artists to help them during the COVID-19 crisis.

Maine Community Foundation – COVID-19 Assistance
A list of grants and giving opportunities from Maine’s primary funding source for community and arts development.

National Projects & Organizations

CERF+ The Artists’ Safety Net
A national organization that assists artists in need, especially in times of crisis.

Arts Education Partnership – COVID-19 Resources

NEA – COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations

CUE COVID-19 Artist Resources (extensive listing)

Americans for the Arts – Coronavirus Resource & Response Center

Creative Capital – Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Making a Difference

Many of these projects and organizations accept donations from individuals. So if you are in a position to help others, especially artists and art educators, please consider making a gift!

To give directly to the Jack Pine Project, use the link in the menu or click HERE.

How Funders can Support Arts Education Despite COVID-19 (Report from Creative Generation).