Category: Community Programs

Monson Arts is dedicated to being a vibrant resource for art and creativity in the local community. See below for all of the latest news, and announcements about Community Programs happening at Monson Arts’.

Q&A with teacher Meghan Sterling on upcoming Poetry Writing Workshop @ Monson Arts

Jul 27, 2023

Multi-time Pushcart Nominee, Meghan Sterling has been published in The Los Angeles Review, Rhino Poetry, Rattle, Colorado Review, Nelle, Meridian and many other journals. Her first full length collection These Few Seeds (Terrapin Books) came out in 2021 and was an...

Canoe Land at Summerfest July 15, 2023

Jul 7, 2023

July 15, “Canoe Land” will include demonstrations and a panel discussion featuring the work of five master artisans who are based in Piscataquis and Somerset Counties.

Camden Shakespeare Festival Returns to Monson

Jun 27, 2023

A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Monson

Re-Starting the High School Art & Writing Program

Sep 23, 2022

Monson Arts is extremely pleased to announce the re-engagement of the High School Art & Writing Program, an important project that directly nurtures central Maine students pursuing creative studies. This Extended Learning Opportunity, or ELO, is made possible...

Monson Memories Workshop Success

Aug 13, 2022

A Chorus of Storytellers at the first Monson Memories Workshop A lively and lovely time was had at our rainy May workshop for the Monson Memories project! A dozen locals or folks with ties to Monson not only bonded about their formative experiences within the...

Community Programs for 2022

Mar 25, 2022

For the Summer of 2022, Monson Arts will be offering a set of programming to engage our local residents with opportunities to discover and express their creativity. Monson Memories- May 15, July 17, August 28 A series of three workshops lead by Maine writer...

High School Art and Writing Program Exhibit 2020

May 5, 2020

View an online gallery of photos documenting some of the highlights from the 2019-20 Monson Arts High School Art and Writing Program to go with the exhibit on display in the gallery windows through June (you can view safely from the street).

Summer 2019 Public Programs

Jun 14, 2019

See our lineup of fee public programs being offered this summer including evening talks by artist/ instructors, exhibits, demonstrations, and film screenings.

New Exhibit ‘Art All Around Us’ Opens April 12

Mar 22, 2019

The first exhibit of 2019 at the Monson Arts Gallery celebrates the work of art teachers from community schools in Piscataquis County and the greater region. ‘Art All Around Us’ will be on display until May 9. Gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday, 10-4

Monson Arts’ Pop-Up Gallery Is Now Open For The Summer!

Jul 19, 2018

“Monson and Surrounds”, our inaugural exhibition curated by Barbara Sullivan is on view now in the newly renovated AC Gilbert building downtown. The show features the work of more than 20 artists with connections to the Monson area.

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Community Program Registration

Monson Arts is committed to providing creative experiences for our local community. These programs vary in materials, methods and experience required. Offerings will be one or two day programs. Accommodations are not provided for these programs.

Enrollment in each program is handled on a first-come, first-served basis and will be available until the program is full. If a workshop is full, you can contact our office to be placed on the waitlist free of charge. If space becomes available, we will let you know.

Fees

The cost of participating in community programs will vary depending on materials provided. Some programs may request that you bring certain inspiration or specific items to the program. Fees will offset provided materials. Payment in full is due at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend your selected program for any reason, please contact the office for a refund. If you wake up feeling ill, please stay home, we will make a full refund of your program payment.