Michelle Menting is the author of Leaves Surface Like Skin, a full-length collection of poetry. Read More »
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Hugh Masekela, Trumpeter and Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies at 78
Hugh Masekela, a South African trumpeter, singer and activist whose music became symbolic of the country’s anti-apartheid movement, even as he spent three decades in exile, died on Tuesday in Johannesburg. He was 78. His biggest hit was “Grazing in the Grass,” a peppy instrumental Read More »
Call for Artists – Share Your Art & Story About How Art Heals
The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS is a global online community of Artists & Advocates http://www.healing-power-of-art.org and an initiative of Manhattan Arts International. The website raises awareness about how Art serves as a catalyst for healing individuals, society & our environment. https://www.artjobs.com/post/call-artists/united-states/10267/call-artists-–-share-your-art-story-about-how-art-heals Read More »
Call to Artists: Second Annual What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor? A Celebration of the Human Form
You are invited to participate in “What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor? A Celebration of the Human Form” Read More »
The Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival – call to artists
The Parrsboro International Plein AIr Festival June 14,15,16,17, – 2018 CALL TO ARTISTS! Application Deadline – March 1, 2018 For the last five thousand years, 160 billion tons of water have flowed in and out of the Bay of Fundy four times in twenty four Read More »
BCC welcomes new Director Larraine Brown!
We are very pleased to announce that Larraine Brown has taken on the role of the Director of Belfast Creative Coalition! Read More »
Bombogenesis Wreaks Tempestuous Wrath On Belfast Maine
A powerful version of bombogenesis gathered strength as it crept up the east Coast and unleashed its fury on Maine, and our town of Belfast. Read More »
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, and art and Read More »
Leaky Boot Jug Band at the Crosby Center New Year’s Eve 2017
SRO at the Crosby Center in Belfast Maine for a rousing performance by local favorite Leaky Boot Jug Band. Read More »
BCC thanks Susan Hill, board member and summer 2017 Interim Head of Office
The Belfast Creative Coalition office staff thanks Susan Hill, interim coordinator and head of office, for guiding BCC through the 2017 summer and fall season. Read More »
New Year’s By The Bay in Belfast weclomed 2018
2018 was ushered in at New Year’s By The Bay in Belfast, celebrated with performances of music, poetry, magic, and more! Below are images from some of the New Year’s Eve events. Photos by Tony Chiodo for BCC. Poetry readings with Thomas Moore Read More »
The Maine Arts Journal winter issue features work by David Estey
The Maine Arts Journal: The UMVA Quarterly features work by BCC Member David Estey. Read More »
Midcoast Actors’ Studio Receives Arts Grant
Midcoast Actors' Studio has received a $4000 grant from the Maine Arts Expansion Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to help with its 2018 season. Read More »
Belfast Flying Shoes Receives Grant to Boost Community Engagement in Contra Dancing
Belfast Flying Shoes has received a $3,500 grant from the ME Expansion Arts Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to expand awareness of and engagement in traditional participatory dance and music in midcoast Maine. Read More »
Belfast Community Radio First Anniversary Bash
Santa and friends gathered at Waterfall Arts for good food and drink, holiday cheer, and a lot of dancing balloons. Read More »