Community Programs

Monson Arts is dedicated to being a vibrant resource for art and creativity in the local community. In addition to programming community workshops and events, we are actively developing educational partnerships with area secondary schools under the belief that intensive programs in a professional art center can be a catalyst for how students perceive themselves as creative people.

2026 Community Programs

AMC Art Week at Monson Arts

Monday-Friday, Aug 3th through Aug 7th, 9am-3pm

Designed for youth ages 8-12 years old. This day camp is only open to youth residing in Piscataquis County, Maine. This program is grant funded as part of an initiative to support positive youth development in Piscataquis County, Maine.
Center Theatre Summer Drama Camp @ Monson Arts

Monday-Friday, July 6th through July 17th, 8am-2pm

This 2-week kids camp for 1st – 8th graders, is designed to build up, foster, and inspire kids in the performing arts as they work on producing a play using teamwork and creative problem solving.
Camden Shakespeare Festival – The Tempest

July 25 (rain date 26)

2pm

Camden Shakespeare Festival brings the amazing talents of their actors to Monson each summer. The summer “The Tempest” will be performed!

Latest News > Community Programs at Monson Arts

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.

Community Workshop Day, July 14

May 25, 2018

Come make something in the new studios at the Monson Arts Center. For just $35 you can attend a day-long workshop with lunch provided by the Monson General Store. Sign up today!

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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.