Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Topsham, ME
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General Enrichment
in Personal Enrichment at Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Artist-in-Residence Program
with Merrymeeting Staff, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
For the Fall 2024 season, Merrymeeting will be hosting our second annual artist-in-residence program for Maine artists. In fact, we will be supporting two residencies this Fall; one based out of Topsham/Bowdoinham and the other based out of the Bath/Wiscasset region. As our arts community has expanded over the last few years, we have recognized the need to support Maine artists in a more direct way. Maine artists and the local arts communities we serve are the backbone of our cultural footprint. The more we promote them, by developing opportunities to showcase their work, the stronger our communities will be for it.
Eligibility: Any visual artist living and working in Maine may apply. All types of studio practices are welcome. Current students in accredited post-secondary fine art programs are ineligible to apply.
NOTE: AIR application will be emailed directly to you after registration.
Quick Details:
- Partnering Art Gallery: Merrymeeting Arts Center (Topsham/Bowdoinham residency)
- Partnering Art Gallery: Chocolate Church Arts Center (Bath/Wiscasset residency)
- Type of Residency: Day program for working Maine artists (no living space provided, only studio space)
- Length of Residency: 4 weeks (Sept 2024 for Topsham/Bowdoinham residency, Oct 2024 for Bath/Wiscasset residency)
- Studio space for Topsham residency will be at 35 Republic Ave, 04086; Studio space for Bath residency will be at 34 Wing Farm Pkwy, 04530.
- Artist Stipend: $1,000.00
- Materials Stipend: Up to $250.00 (via reimbursement)
- Marketing Budget: Up to $150.00 (used by Merrymeeting)
AIR Artist Commitments:
- Artist Talk (one night) in the 1st week of residency.
- Public Engagement Activity (one night) in the 2nd week of residency.
- Culminating Project (solo show) in the 4th week of residency.
- One-time donation of one piece from solo show to Merrymeeting.
FMI: Contact Jose Rodriguez Jr. at rodriguezj@link75.org
Application period: 2/1-6/1
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Merrymeeting PREMIER Membership Club
with Merrymeeting Staff, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
BECOME A PREMIER MEMBER TODAY! Join the Merrymeeting PREMIERE Membership Club for only $25! *membership fee is annual.
Membership benefits include:
Early Access: Premier members receive our catalogs digitally prior to public distribution, for exclusive early access to class schedules and offerings (actual registration still limited to public release).
Loyalty Program: Premier members receive 25% off every 6th class they take with Merrymeeting (applies to all classes under $100, excluding certain programs).
Catalog Opportunity: Premier members may submit announcements in our future catalogs, as we are dedicating a page for announcements by our Merrymeeting Premiere members. (restrictions apply, contact us directly for details).
Discount Offer: Premier members receive a 10% discount on any Merrymeeting Youth & Family program (excluding DE and any program over $400; can only be used once annually).
Exclusive Media: Enjoy convenient video workshops, on topics ranging from cooking to meditation, with access to our growing library of media (media library will officially launch May 2023).
Subscription Service: Premier memberships include a free subscription to our latest Merrymeeting Premiere Magazine (exclusive annual online publication emailed directly to club members).
Special Invitations: Premier members will enjoy access to special workshops and events developed especially for them.
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The Leadership Conference
with Benefits and Beyond LLC, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Elevate your leadership skills with The Leadership Conference, a comprehensive three-part series that equips you with essential leadership skills, mastery in communication, and adaptability to lead with impact. Part 1: Leadership Fundamentals, Part 2: Talk Like a Leader, Part 3: Adapting Your Leadership Style. Embark on this leadership journey and empower yourself to achieve extraordinary results.
Map and Compass, Level 1
with Alice Bean Andrenyak, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Hike, snowshoe, geocache, hunt, and enjoy the woods and fields of Maine with confidence that you can read a topographic map, understand the symbols, know which way a river flows, plot a course bearing, use online resources, and how to get to safety. Familiarization to using a compass and map outdoors included. Students must have a DeLorme Maine Gazetteer, and a 2-degree baseplate compass. Zoom class – two nights, 5:30 – 8:30pm. April 1 & 8, 2024
Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent!
with Stephanie Eklund, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Did you know that YOU could be the life-changing person for a child/family here in Maine? Yes, YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent! Come learn about the licensing process and the different ways you can help Maine children. There is a special need for people who can care for infants, sibling groups, and adolescents, while also supporting the reunification process. There are also over 100 children waiting to find a forever family. Join us for this informational meeting and take that very first step to becoming a resource family.
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America's Boating Course
with Peter Asquith, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
The most comprehensive in-person boating course available, America’s Boating Course, gives you the skills you need to enjoy your time on the water and boat with confidence. Our boater safety class meets most states’ certification requirements. Taking a boating class reduces your risk of accidents and injuries, saves you money on boat insurance, and qualifies you for a state boat license or operator certificate in most states. Our in-person boating course includes a comprehensive introduction to boating, covering boat types, boat engines, boat selection, and more. You’ll learn about boating laws and regulations as well as boat registration and licensing. Get in-depth knowledge of boating safety equipment, and learn how to become a safe boater by learning the dos and don’ts of boater safety. Gain practical knowledge of navigation, rules of the road, handling emergencies and mechanical problems on the water, the basics of towing and trailering, important information for hunters, anglers, water sports enthusiasts, and so much more. Four sessions with a NASBLA approved examination. The cost for couples sharing materials is $95. Please call Merrymeeting Adult Education for the couples discount. No other discounts. ***Class will meet on the following Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4/2, 4/4, 4/9, 4/11, 4/25 (exam day). No Class: 4/16, 4/18, 4/23. This program is presented by U.S. Power Squadron.
Guided Journaling
with Anne Sirois, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
Get a bird’s eye view and a worm’s eye view of your career, business, relationships, philanthropy, finances, self- care, etc., to experience more joy, less stress in your daily life, in packed, highly interactive guided journaling courses. No writing experience necessary. Find more joy, less stress through guided journaling! Your intuitive voice matters. What you think, what you feel, what you value matters. And you need to be able to hear your own voice to sift through information and get done the things that matter to you. Guided journaling is one way to achieve this goal, allowing us to listen to our own inner voice apart from the noise of busy everyday lives. *Each themed session is a 4-week online course via Zoom that runs from 6:30–8:30pm each week.
Fair Play 101: A System for Fairly Dividing Household Responsibilities
with Sandi Konta, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
The Fair Play Method is a time and anxiety-saving system that offers couples a completely new way to divvy up their domestic responsibilities. This system can be helpful at any stage of life - from new roommates to expecting parents to retirees.Fair Play is not about blame or scorekeeping. Instead, Fair Play is about creating a fair and equitable division of domestic labor rooted in your shared values. It's about taking the time to have the conversations that matter to bring your shared vision to life. You'll leave the course with a new vocabulary for talking about domestic life, a strategy for sharing the mental load, and concrete steps for getting started. Participants will receive a downloadable copy of the Fair Play cards, a quickstart Fair Play guide, and more. Sandi Konta is a Maine-based Certified Fair Play Facilitator.