Connections

ORGANIZATIONS FOR ARTISTS

• Maine Made- Website managed by the State of Maine which builds recognition for Maine products, their producers and Maine industries.

• CODAWORX For artists interested in doing commission work

• Maine Crafts Association Support and opportunities for Maine craft artists

• Maine Fiberarts Support and opportunities for Maine fiber artists

• Surface Design Association Surface Design Association’s mission since 1977 is to promote awareness and appreciation of textile-inspired art and design through member-supported benefits including publications, exhibitions, and conferences.

• Island Institute Maine organization with opportunities for artists and makers.

• Fiber Art Network/Fiber Art Now Large variety of resources for fiber artists

• Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Craft school on the coast of Maine offering courses, conferences, open studio residency programs, teaching opportunities and more.

• Center for Maine Contemporary Art Museum, exhibits to enter, artist opportunities

• American Craft Council Many resources for artists.

ARTICLES
​COURSES
TALKS

• ​Blog articles on marketing and promotion This page has many articles of interest to artists. On that page, there is a list of topics on the right. These were written for tapestry artists but many relate to any craft.

• University Of Maine IT courses

• Textile Talks YouTube talks on a myriad of subjects relating to textiles.

• Tatter Articles, exhibits, classes and events relating to textiles.