Kifah Abdulla is a Play Assistant at the Museum & Theatre. As an artist, Kifah encourages visitors to just start making art. He points out, “There are no mistakes in art, no right or wrong. Creativity is not just a product but a process.” He reflects on the mural activities he has led at CMTM and the confidence of children who participate, and how children’s art is imitated by the masters.
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Flying Colors: 2022 Benefit Art Auction will welcome event participants on Friday, May 13, from 6pm to 9pm. Guests young at heart will have the opportunity to explore all 3 floors of exhibits, participate in fun art activities, bid on exceptional pieces of art by local Maine artists, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. For the first time this Benefit Auction will take place within the Museum & Theatre building itself, providing a rare chance for adults to explore the building and at the same time discover the amazing work by local Maine artists, displayed through the building.
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Congratulations to our very own Emma Hindall, who is now a published illustrator and the illustrator of our A Year with Frog and Toad image! Emma works at the Museum & Theatre as a Visitor Engagement Assistant, helping to greet visitors, check families in, and stamp kids' hands as they enter the museum. She reflects on the inspirations behind her work, her artistic process, and how working at the Museum & Theatre has impacted her illustrations.
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The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is pleased to announce they have been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant in the amount of $150,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The Museum & Theatre will use this funding for its arts education mission by supporting arts educators, visiting artist stipends, and marketing of art programming. The Museum & Theatre is one of seven recipients in Maine.
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This year, we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with “Black is Beautiful Art Exploration” during the January 15th, 16th, and 17th play sessions of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend.
Also, the Museum & Theatre will be OPEN to all members of the public for play sessions on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. (Normally Mondays are reserved for members).
Lastly, we are hosting a donation drive in partnership with Maine Needs for the month of January.
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Maddy’s Theatre stages the world premiere of Crisscrossing the Galaxy Faster Than the Speed of Light in Search of a Hug written by Arizona-based playwright Paco José Madden at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine on Thompson’s Point, running from January 21 - February 6, 2022. This production is an intergenerational play, featuring a cast of five actors- three professional adult actors and two youth actors.
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Maddy’s Theatre announces two Talkbacks with the playwrights of Frederick, the Musical and Crisscrossing the Galaxy at Faster than the Speed of Light for a Hug. Talkbacks are a chance for audiences to get to know the playwright, find out the inspiration behind the show, and learn more about the playwriting process. Suzanne Maynard Miller will be attending the Frederick, the Musical, show on Tuesday, December 28, at 4pm and the Talkback will happen immediately following the performance. Paco José Madden will be attending the Crisscrossing the Galaxy at Faster than the Speed of Light for a Hug show on January 29th, at 4 pm and the Talkback will happen immediately following the performance.
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The 2021 Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine Holiday Benefit Auction kicked off on Friday, November 26! The Benefit Auction will be open for bidding until December 12, so make sure to check out packages! From a Mainely Burgers Block party for 40, to a Gift Basket and movie passes from Flagship Cinemas, there is a huge range of packages, big and small.
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Meet Brittany Liscord, our Youth Coordinator. Brittany has been part of the Museum & Theatre education team for six years. Her background in history and museum studies shaped her interest and enthusiasm for museums “because of their potential for learning through play.” Read more about Brittany’s background, work in the MakerSpace, and the influence of Ashley Bryan in this blog post!
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