Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, introduced the Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce Act, legislation to invest in local economies across the country. The bill, which is the House companion to Senator Brian Schatz’ legislation, will bolster the creative economy and empower workers to find sustainable jobs in creative and cultural in... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) Museums for America (MFA) program will award three projects in Maine’s First Congressional District with a combined $704,458 in grants and combined matching amounts of $769,730. “In my lifetime, I’ve watched communities like Rockland transform into national arts and culture... Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded two projects in Maine a combined $200,000. The Maine Humanities Council and the University of Maine, Augusta will both receive $100,000 for public discussion programs. “As the co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, I’ve seen how the arts can bring people together and build unders... Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee, today announced that the full House Appropriations Committee has approved the FY2020 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which increases discretionary funding by $1.73 billion from the 2019 level. The bill lays out a very different vision from the Trump administration... Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded ten grants to Maine organizations totaling $981,800. "Despite the Trump administration’s continued attempts to eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues on the House Appropriations committee to stop these harmful cuts. Rural comm... Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced that the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering $328,000 in grants to the Maine Humanities Council, Portland Museum of Art, Trustees of St. Joseph's College, and Maine State Museum. “I’m excited to announce that four of Maine’s cultural institutions have been offered significant grant funding from the National Endowment for t... Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced today that Falmouth High School junior Julia Lee has won the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s 1st District. Her illustration “Facet” will be on display at the U.S. Capitol for a year. “It’s always exciting to see the submissions that this competition produces every year—not just for their exceptional quality but for the perspectives these youn... Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today welcomed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-New York) as the Republican Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Art Caucus, which advocates for policies to support the arts and humanities. "The arts are an area of bipartisan agreement because of the value they add to our communities and to the lives of the people we represent. The Congressional Arts Cau... Read more »
Great morning spent in Waterville, talking with local organizations investing in the community's arts and creative economy. Amazing to see what's gone on here in last few years! Read more »
