New Report Acknowledges Arts Education's Role in the Creative Economy
On June 29, the Governor’s Creative Economy Council presented its report of key findings and policy recommendations to Governor Baldacci. MAAE’s Executive Director Carol Trimble served on the Education Subcommittee of that Council and worked with the Council and staff on recommendations concerning arts education.

Make arts education core in every grade level and in all schools, and infuse creativity training across all content areas.
To read the report click here . Specific references to arts education can be found on pages 15-16 and 43-45 of the report.

Profiles: Arts Education and the
Creative Economy

Angela Adams

Glenn Cummings

Jim Begley

Carol Bass

Judy Trepal

Matthew Bargar

This profile of Matthew Bargar is the third in a series by MAAE that collects stories about the connections between arts education and Maine’s Creative Economy. These profiles articulate the ways in which arts education brings people to communities as well as the connections between arts education and creative businesses and employment. We all use what we learn from the arts every day, often without even realizing it. This year in each issue of this journal, MAAE has profiled a person who contributes to Maine ’s economy by using creativity or other skills developed through arts education. We have drawn from throughout Maine ’s diverse economy. While those profiled may not be working purely as artists, arts education has contributed in some way to their professional or personal success. If you would like to suggest someone to be profiled (including yourself), email artseveryday@adelphia.net.