Maine College of Art

"We hope Maine Design Fest inspires new ideas, unexpected collaborations and reminds people that Maine isn’t just a beautiful place to live — it’s a place where innovation, creativity and community thrive," said the head of AIGA Maine.

A proposed ordinance for the city's Arts District would require property owners to fill empty storefronts with temporary art installations or experiences.

Seeking to grow beyond commercial services and serve a wider community of emerging artists, the college partnership with provides musicians with tools, space and mentorship.

The Worthington Scholarship Foundation, based in Rockland, provides multi-year scholarships to Maine public high school graduates who attend one of its partner colleges.

"Infrastructure investment is a mainstay to creating a successful local economy," Mark Dion said in Monday night's State of the City address.

The Maine College of Art & Design in Portland plans to offer a fully online master of arts in education starting in the fall.

The Maine College of Art & Design in Portland has promoted Laura Retherford to vice president of development.

Maine College of Art & Design in Portland has expanded its leadership team and added four new members to its board of trustees. 

Maine fashion brands that started out as in studio apartments, pop-ups or workshop space are now getting a retail foothold in the Old Port and Arts District areas of Portland.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mainebiz, 'A Look Back' recalls some of the business news from 1994 that still resonates today.