The Museum shares the mission of the University of Maine to advance research, teaching and educational outreach, and to serve as a center of aesthetic engagement for diverse audiences. Here are their current, past, and upcoming exhibitions.
This guide connects students, faculty, and community members to resources that support coursework, research, and practice in the Creative Arts. Whether you're exploring studio techniques, writing and performance, or the theory and history of artmaking, this guide is a starting point for inspiration and scholarship.
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For further research help, click the “Chat with a Librarian” button on the Merrill Library homepage, visit Merrill Library, or email us at ummlibrary@maine.edu.
This section provides access to digital art collections, technique tutorials, and scholarly writing in art and design. It supports both studio-based and academic approaches to visual culture.
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Explore tools for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and hybrid genres. This section includes craft guides, submission opportunities, and information on small presses and literary journals.
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Resources supporting performance practice and theory, including acting, directing, voice, and movement. Includes plays, monologue collections, and scholarly writing on performance.
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Learn how to research and write about the arts. This section offers tools for developing scholarly approaches to creative work, including citation guides and discipline-specific databases.
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Explore books, journals, and archival materials related to creative arts disciplines. This section also highlights campus-specific opportunities and collections.
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