UMVA is holding a Silent Auction and we would love you to submit one work of art.  The first 50 works will be accepted … first come first serve.   So do it today!   ·        When : Saturday August 3rd, 7-11 pm ·        Where : Merrymeeting Hall, 27 Main St., Bowdoinham ·        What : The Carlo Pittore Silent Art Auction & Costume Ball ·        Why : It’s a Win-Win! Sell your work with well-known Maine Artists while supporting the UMVA! You decide the minimum bid and choose an amount to donate to the UMVA (between 50% to 100% of the sale price). If you're not yet a member or haven't yet paid your 2024 dues, please do so here:  Join / Donate . Sliding scale $25-45. Proceeds will go towards building a much-needed new UMVA website, which will help us all stay connected and in-the-know about upcoming exhibitions, screenings, get togethers, workshops, and more. Many highly regarded artists across Maine are participating and we'll be promoting this hea

 About a month ago, UMVA had the opportunity to work with Tom Handel of the Portland Media Center to make a (too long for regular TV) Public Service Announcement or PSA.  Ann Tracy recruited Emily Sabino and William Hessian as the talent and this is the result.   Click here to see it! Special thanks to Tom for helping put this effort together.  Portland Media Center does the programming for public access in Portland - CHs 5 & 2.  You can also take classes there and make your own programming!  A wonderful opportunity.  Here is a link to their website.