Annual Appeal 2026-2027
Members, Artists, and Friends:
This has been a wonderful year in which we accomplished much for which we can be proud. Our exhibits, complementary programs, and classes attracted new visitors and more media exposure. We formed alliances with other non-profits and expanded our online identity with added content on our website. We increased our membership by 16 percent. Last week we began restoration of our cupola, a major project that will preserve and enhance the historic gallery building. These were some of our successes.
It has also been a challenging year financially. We had to dip into our savings to make some essential repairs to our building. At the same time, we experienced the reality other art galleries are facing: sales are down because of the volatile economy.
We depend on our members and friends for support of all kinds – by participating in exhibitions and programs, by helping out on committees, and by making financial donations. In economic times such as these, people choose judiciously where they want to put their money. Important questions to weigh in our choices are what brings us happiness, what feeds the mind and the spirit. We know the arts can do this! We strive hard at the Maine Art Gallery to fulfill this central mission.
You will see we have raised our basic membership fee from $35 to $50 for the coming year. This is still a modest amount because we want to provide opportunities to a broad community of talented individuals and lovers of art. You might also consider making a more substantial contribution by becoming a member at the Patron or Mildred Burrage Alliance level.
Please take a moment now to join or renew your membership below.
Thank you so much for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you in 2027.
Kay Tobler Liss
Outgoing President
Christopher Duncan
President-elect
Feel free to download a copy of our Fall/Winter Newsletter
Top to bottom: 1) Artists from "The Song of the Wild" exhibit gather for a group shot during the reception (photo by Bob Bond). 2) John Sawyer, Elizabeth Reed, Jan Arabas and Carolyn Gabbe present during our plein air panel talk. 3) Visitors enjoy artwork during the July Wiscasset Art Walk (photo by Bob Bond).
Donation/Membership Breakdown
A contribution of $50 automatically includes an individual membership, and $75 qualifies as a household membership for those residing in the same home with you. Members receive notification of upcoming events, discounts on classes, and other special events. You will also have a voice in shaping the future of the gallery with voting rights at the annual meeting.
Amounts over a qualifying membership (individual or household) are tax deductible.
Scroll down to see different levels of membership.
DONATE BY MAIL: Print out and complete the membership form; mail it with your check to 15 Warren St., Wiscasset, ME, 04578.
DONATE ONLINE:
1) Fill out the info box below.
2) Enter your membership amount. (see Membership levels lower on this page)
3) Click on method of payment and follow prompts.
Online Membership Form
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:
Individual ($50):
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Advance notification of calls for art
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Invitation to include two works in annual members’ exhibition
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Discounts on exhibit registration fees
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Discounts on classes
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Voting rights at the member annual meeting
Student ($20): Same benefits as Individual. For enrolled students; emerging artists in need also considered
Household ($75): Same benefits as Individual, for two members of a household
Patron ($100 - $499): Same benefits as Household, plus:
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Recognition in Patron section of website and programs
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Invitation to special collector/sponsor reception
Burrage Collector Alliance ($500+): Same as Patron, plus 10% discount on art purchases