Support MARC

Monhegan Island offers a rich and varied artistic history that has inspired generations of artists. In particular, it is a tradition that has meaning and value to many Maine artists, and it is the mission of the Monhegan Artists Residency Corporation to give emerging Maine artists the opportunity to share directly in this legacy through this opportunity for creative exploration offered by the five week residency on the Island. But the days of inexpensive excursions to Monhegan or renting an abandoned fish shack for a few dollars a month are long gone.

MARC has an annual operating budget of approximately $11,000 to support the residency program. The MARC Board of Directors raises these funds through individual donations, support from art galleries and museums, businesses, as well as through special educational and public events and from grants and foundations.

If this program seems right to you, please support both the program and the vision with a check. If you know of a corporation that would like to be associated with this artists' fellowship program, won't you please bring it to their attention by Email them this link.

Make sure that your favorite "Maine emerging artist" knows of the program. Email them this link or forward her/his name to board@monheganartistsresidency.org

You can also show your support by buying The Carina House Residency: A Gift of Monhegan, a handsome, full-color book published by the Monhegan Artists Residency Corporation, celebrates 34 artists who have been artists-in-residence at Carina House on Monhegan Island from 1898-2006, including some of Maine's most renown artists like Connie Hayes, Marguerite Robichaux, Terry Hilt, and Jim Dugan. The book features art work and text by all 34 artist fellows in an elegant design consisting of a pair of facing pages for each artist: on the left, a statement describing her or his residency experience on Monhegan with a small image of a work, and on the right, a full-page reproduction. Though each artist had a unique experience on Monhegan, the statements reveal common threads: finding inspiration from the magnificent island environment; time to reflect; and the opportunity to try new techniques and take risks. The artists confirm that the residency was a powerful catalyst for furthering their art and careers.

The cost of the book is $24.00 plus $1.75 for shipping. To order your copy of The Carina House Residency: A Gift of Monhegan , send an email request to board@monheganartistsresidency.org

We look forward to your support!

The Monhegan Artists Residency Corporation wishes to acknowledge the generous support of its many individual and business supporters and especially the following organizations:

The Lida P. Underhill Trust

The NLT Foundation

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