Kay Stephens reporting for the Pen Bay Pilot, Monday May 25, 2020 BELFAST—The town of Belfast has come together to help the very artists, chefs, and creatives that give the town its vibrancy and life. During the COVID-19 crisis, the hardest hit economically has been Read More »
Community
A Message from BCC
In extraordinary times like these, we need extraordinary responses to the challenges we all face living through and coming out of the pandemic. We can’t pretend to know specifically how difficult this period has been for our creative community, but we are committed to learning and Read More »
The Artist Toolbox Talk tonight at Waterfall Arts 6:00-8:00 PM
The Artist Toolbox Talk introduces artists to the most critical skills they need to represent themselves and advance professionally in the changing dynamics of today’s arts and culture sectors. Creating a strong body of work is the most important part of being an artist, but Read More »
16th Annual Belfast Poetry Festival Announces Open Call
Seeking Poets, Performers, Artists, and More for Collaborative Works The Belfast Poetry Festival, now in its 16th year, seeks teams of poets, performers, and artists for its annual juried presentation of original collaborative works featuring poetry combined with art in other media. The festival will Read More »
CALL TO ARTISTS!
Maine artists, 50 years of age and above, are invited to enter one piece of their work in the 18th Annual Senior College Festival of Art, to be held at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast, June 4 thru June 7, 2020. Read More »
Art in Action Project & Conference 2019
Belfast Creative Coalition & R.A.W Restorative Art Works in partnership with Presented the First Annual Arts in Action Project | Conference In Belfast on November 1, 2 & 3, 2019 Summon the power of the arts to address our opioid epidemic Using the tools of Read More »
BCC Pop-Up: Connecting the Dots of Art & Your Life
The Belfast Creative Coalition is presenting Connecting the Dots featuring acclaimed performance artist Karen Montanaro, on Saturday, January 12 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the United Farmer’s Market at 18 Spring Street in downtown Belfast. This afternoon of conversation, performance, art and learning is Read More »
Belfast’s First Fourth Friday Art Walk: Sunny Skies and An Abundance of Art!
The first Fourth Friday Art Walk of 2018 featured multiple gallery openings, , outdoor art workshops and photography exhibits, folk singing, and a lively street scene, all under sunny skies. Read More »
Wanted: Volunteers With Wit, Charm, and An Artistic Bent to Greet Visitors From Around the World During The 2018 Summer Art Walks!
We need volunteers this friday anytime between 4:30 and 8:30 pm! Call BCC at 218-1144 We are looking for Art Ambassadors to join the BCC Art Force to be a greeter under our popup tent, lead mini tours of art galleries and shops, and help Read More »
Friends of Sears Island Stewardship Guide is now available
Our Stewardship guide is now available. Friends of Sears Island is proud to announce that our stewardship guide, “A Guide to Land Stewardship Planning for Public Access Conservation Lands,” is now available. This guide is based on the work of FOSI. Our organization has worked Read More »
Job Opening At Waterfall Arts
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AR Girls Project Coordinator/Art Educator Waterfall Arts seeks an immediate part-time Arts Educator to join its creative staff and run their new AR Girls program, aiming to open new pathways and connections for creative teens in the community. The AR Girls is a Read More »
Gala Opening! Local Color Gallery in Living Color
New kid in town: Local Color’s Saturday opening was a great success and featured a kaleidoscope of artwork by 15 Midcoast artists. Read More »
Belfast Free Library Short Poem Contest for Teens
Teens: celebrate National Poetry Month & Earth Day by writing a short poem and hanging it on the "Poet Tree"! Read More »
Fiber College of Maine registration now open
"We play, learn, smile, and share the joy of making in the September sunshine...on the beautiful Maine Coast". Read More »
Job Fair Photos
Some Photo Moments from the Belfast Area Job Fair at Hutchinson Center Read More »