Maine Arts Academy

10/16/2026

College Fair at MeAA! 🏫🎓 Our high school students had the opportunity to meet college admissions representatives, explore programs, and start thinking about their next steps after graduation.

Thank you to all the admissions representatives who attended and to our staff for showing pride for their alma mater in college gear! 💙

10/16/2026

Bus Delay Notice: All Maine Arts Academy buses are currently running approximately 15 minutes behind schedule. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Thank you!

10/15/2026

More photos from Lithgow Public Library in collab with Indigo Arts Alliance. Our students celebrated Black and Brown artists and culture with the Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival. Maine Arts Academy students showed one of a kind art inspired by "The Night Has Ears" African Proverbs written by Ashley Bryan, "Hair Story" written by Sope Martins and Illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu, and "Sail Away" by Langston Hughes, Art by Ashley Bryan.

10/13/2026

10/07/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 middle school student council officers! From left to right: Alex Haines, Treasurer. Jojo Ensor, Secretary. Charlie OBrien, Vice President. Addison Davis, President.

We can’t wait to see what you accomplish this year!

10/06/2026

Where can a book take you? This fall, find out with the Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival, featuring in person events at partner institutions across Maine inspired by this year’s featured books.

Celebrate in Midcoast with a full weekend of events held in Rockland and Camden that capture the festival’s spirit in performance and visuals. Starting Friday, October 16 and running through Sunday, October 18.

Rockland | Oct.16 | 9:30–10:30 AM
will present a live read-aloud of “Saturday” by Oge Mora followed by a performance by educator, actor, and theatre-maker, Mélissa Smith. This free school-time program will be offered to local students, homeschool groups, and families with kids not yet in school.

Camden | Oct.17 | 1–2 PM
Create a colorful cut-paper collage at ’s October ArtLab for All Ages, inspired by ”Sail Away” by Langston Hughes and Ashley Bryan. Free copies of the book will be available.

Rockland | Oct.18 | 11 AM–3 PM
As part of Rockland’s Sunday Stroll, will offer a family craft activity inspired by “The Night Has Ears: African Proverbs” by Ashley Bryan. Free copies of the book will be available.
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Visit www.BeautifulBlackbird.com to register, learn more about upcoming events and explore all of this year's featured books!
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The 2026 BBCBF is presented by The 2026 BBCBF is presented by Indigo Arts Alliance, I’m Your Neighbor Books, and Diverse BookFinder with partners: Auburn Public Library, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Colby College Museum of Art, Farnsworth Art Museum, Hello Hello Books, L/A Arts, Lewiston Public Library, Maine Arts Academy, Maine Maritime Museum, Maine MILL, Maine Lit Fest, Portland Housing Authority, Portland Ovations, Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities, Saccarappa School, Strand Theatre, The Third Place, Waterville Creates, and Waterville Public Library.
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The 2026 BBCBF is sponsored by , , , and individual donors.

10/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Thank You, EJP!

We are so grateful to Team EJP for continuing to support Maine Arts Academy! This year marks EJP’s second year sponsoring MeAA, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have them in our corner.

Team EJP is a family-owned waterworks distribution company that began right here in Gardiner, Maine, in 1955. Over the years, they have grown into a trusted provider of water, wastewater, stormwater, and smart utility solutions serving communities throughout the Northeast and Midwest.

Team EJP is about more than the work they do. They are also deeply committed to the communities they call home. They consistently invest their time, resources, and support in local businesses, organizations, schools, and community initiatives, making a meaningful impact across Central Maine and beyond.

Their continued support of Maine Arts Academy helps us provide opportunities and experiences that allow our students to create, perform, grow, and thrive. Having community partners who believe in the importance of arts education and our students' success means so much to our school community.

Thank you, EJP, for believing in our students, supporting our mission, and being such an important part of the MeAA family! We are truly grateful for your generosity and continued partnership.

Please join us in giving a huge THANK YOU to Team EJP!

10/01/2026

One of our best turnouts last night Lithgow Public Library at our art show in collaboration with Indigo Arts Alliance!

We are beyond proud of our students!

10/01/2026

We're still looking for more substitute teachers! ☺️ Come join the team 💙🌟