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Established in 1990 (est.)originally as the Arts Institute of Western Maine.  Now known as ArtsFarmington

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of ArtsFarmington, an affiliate of the University of Maine at Farmington, is to inspire, enrich, educate, and entertain the communities of the greater Farmington area by presenting a broad array of affordable, high-quality arts events. We believe that diverse arts experiences, featuring both local and non-regional artists, give vitality to community life.

We sponsor arts events for the greater Farmington Area, usually 4 in the spring and 4 in the fall. We are affiliated with the University of Maine at Farmington, and our events are free for UMF students and for anyone 18 and under. We strive to make events affordable to all. Most events are music concerts and most take place in Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall at UMF, or in the Emery Community Arts Center on the UMF campus. Some events have been in the local schools and the Farmington public library, or outdoors at the UMF Amphitheater or the Titcomb Mt. ski center.

We strive to sponsor artists and events which would not otherwise be available to a rural community.