Indigo Arts Alliance
Indigo Arts Alliance connects Black and Brown artists from diverse backgrounds to engage in their creative process as mentors and mentees—providing Maine-based artists of African descent access to practicing artists of color from around the world.
Martin’s Point is a sponsor of Indigo Arts Alliance’s The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival, providing financial and volunteer support for this annual event that features diverse stories by diverse writers and artists.
Did you know?
The Indigo’s annual Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival celebrates Black authors and illustrators. The September 2022 event will be online and in-person at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. For details, visit http://www.beautifulblackbird.com
Partner Testimonial
Cofounder/Executive Director,
Indigo Arts Alliance
“Thanks to the sponsorship of Martin’s Point, we’re providing books and learning materials to children, parents, and educators across Maine that focus on diverse stories by diverse writers and artists. These can have lasting effects—combatting childhood bias, building intercultural competence, fostering literacy, and supporting development of positive identity."
“Thanks to the sponsorship of Martin’s Point, we’re providing books and learning materials to children, parents, and educators across Maine that focus on diverse stories by diverse writers and artists. These can have lasting effects—combatting childhood bias, building intercultural competence, fostering literacy, and supporting development of positive identity."
Márcia Minter
Cofounder/Executive Director, Indigo Arts Alliance
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The Portland Sea Dogs are dedicated to more than just baseball; they aim to be a cornerstone of the community. Their mission is to positively impact the local area through extensive community engagement, including educational initiatives, hospital visits, and active support for local causes.
At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, the stage is set for every child to imagine and learn through play. Martin’s Point Health Care proudly supports this mission, enhancing educational opportunities for children in our community.
AFSP aims to save lives and offer hope, combating suicide through research, education, advocacy, and support.
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