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Office of Tourism Recognizes ArtWalk Maine for Creativity

March 07, 2011 - Portland - ArtWalk Maine received the Maine Tourism Award for Commitment to Creativity at the 2011 Maine Governor's Conference on Tourism. Gov. Paul LePage presented the award to ArtWalk Maine representatives Tammy Ackermann, Joshua Bodwell and Susan Perrine.

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism and the Maine Tourism Commission, the awards are presented to those who have shown commitment to the tourism industry and the state. The individuals and businesses honored are selected in a juried process.

From Biddeford to Portland, Brunswick and Topsham, Gardiner, Kingfield, Bangor and Presque Isle, Friday night has come to mean art walk time.

Art walks attract visitors to galleries, studios, art and book stores, restaurants, libraries, museums and other venues to view works of art, local crafts, meet the artists and simply enjoy an evening downtown. The events also feature talks, exhibit openings, free food and drink, or performances by musicians and dancers. They kick off the weekend and keep people in Maine's downtowns.

ArtWalk Maine promotes art walks to potential visitors. The events are networking opportunities for local artists, and provide exhibit space not otherwise available to some. ArtWalk Maine was made possible by its supporters, including the Maine Arts Commission and the Quimby Family Foundation.


Bob Keyes, Maine Sunday Telegram, March 2011



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