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Updated 3/21/2019

MAINE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION

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Institution/Business Type: Guild / Union / Professional Association

MISSION: The Maine Crafts Association supports craft artists by providing educational, marketing and retail opportunities.

VISION: The Maine Crafts Association acts to strengthen individual craft artists, Maine communities, local economies, and the visitor experience by making Maine a national crafts destination. MCA programming and events build community and enrich the lives of Mainers; this is achieved by connecting artists with the public, contributing to a creative and entrepreneurial Maine culture, and creating channels for artists to grow their business reach and increase their economic status.

MCA has been steadfast in its advocacy for Maine craft artists and now provides professional support and opportunities for roughly 600 established and emerging artist members, as well as additional artists and outsiders who participate as non-members. MCA programs focus on providing opportunities in marketing and exhibitions, sales, business development, creative/artistic development, public education, peer networking and mentoring and professional branding. MCA’s reach and impact are enriched through varied and strong partnerships with institutions, businesses and organizations throughout Maine and nationally. MCA does not support one single demographic, but our efforts directly and indirectly support small businesses owned by women, new Mainers, minorities, low income individuals, emerging artists and other artists representing various sub sections of the population. MCA’s budget ($1.1M in 2019) derives from a combination of retail sales, exhibition sales, memberships fees, individual and corporate contributions, grants and program fees.

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Sadie Bliss
Job Title: Executive Director
Phone: 207-205-0791
Address:
288 Lewiston Rd
Gardiner, ME 04345

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Guild / Union / Professional Association

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

1983

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Guild / Union / Professional Association

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

1983

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Visual/Crafts - General

Additional Disciplines:

  • Visual/Crafts - Wood / Bark

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Art Sales
  • Artist Market
  • Artist Representation / Artist Management
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Community Arts
  • Exhibitions
  • Funding
  • Marketing Services
  • Professional Development / Training
  • Professional Network Gatherings / Events
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Native American Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities

Geographic Reach:

  • State
  • Multi-State Region

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility
  • Accessible website and/or multimedia for people with sensory disabilities

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Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Maine Association of Non Profits
  • Arts Engage ME
  • Visit Portland
  • Maine Tourism Association

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Maine Association of Non Profits
  • Arts Engage ME
  • Visit Portland
  • Maine Tourism Association