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Scholarship Deadlines Approaching

If you're drooling over our catalog, but sweating about the cost, be sure to check out our long list of scholarship opportunities. We have more than a dozen listed on our website, so chances are good that one of them is right for you. Although a few of them can be applied for at any time of year, the vast majority have April or May submissions deadlines. Here is a quick snap-shot of all of our scholarships, and who they are targeted towards. For more details about submission requirements, check out the complete list of scholarships on our website.

Scholarships With Deadlines

Yarka Vendrinska Memorial Photojouranlism

Supporting emerging photojournalists seeking to advance their careers. Deadline: April 19, 2013.

 

Karen Van Allsburg Memorial Scholarship

Supporting emerging female artists looking to further their skills in still photography. Deadline: April 26, 2013.

 

Anton/Bauer Scholarship

Supporting students attending one-week digital video production workshops. Deadline: April 26, 2013.

 

The Arnold Newman Scholarships for Young Photographers

Supporting teens attending MMW+C's Young Artist programs. Deadline: May 3, 2013.

 

The Kevin McCabe Young Photographer Scholarships

Two Scholarship opportunities: one supporting teens from central New York state attending MMW+C's Young Photographers programs, and the other supporting teens from anywhere attending any of MMW+C's Young Artist programs. Deadline: May 3, 2013.

 

The Camden Hills Regional High School Scholarships

Supporting students from Camden Hills Regional High School attending MMW+C's Young Artist programs. Deadline: May 3, 2013.

 

The General Workshops Scholarship Fund for Young Artists

Supporting teens attending MMW+C's Young Artist programs. Deadline: May 3, 2013.

 

The Charles Altschul Scholarship

Supporting students attending MMW+C's Professional Certificate or MFA programs. Deadline: May 24, 2013.

 

Scholarships Without Deadlines


The Mattina Proctor Scholarship Fund

Supporting students attending any of MMW+C's Rockport programs.

 

The Paul Caponigro Scholarship

Supporting students in MMW+C's Professional Certificate program.

 

The Arnold Newman Scholarship

Supporting students attending any of MMW+C's Rockport programs.

 

The General Workshops Scholarship Fund

Supporting students attending any of MMW+C's Rockport programs.

Save the Dates to Celebrate

We've got a lot going on in our 40th year, and we want to make sure that you are a part of it! It has been an amazing four decades, and we are indebted to you--our faculty, our alumni, staff, board, and volunteers--everyone who has taken part in building this dynamic, intense, fun, and expanding community. Join us this year, as we celebrate our legacy and our exciting plans for the future.

Spirit of Place Awards Ceremony, June 7

Winners of the Spirit of Place photography and video competition will kick off the celebrations for our 40th. The afternoon and evening festivities will include an opening reception of the winners' exhibit in the Maine Media Gallery. The awards ceremony and screening of all winning work will take place on campus on Friday night.

40th Anniversary Gala at Union Hall, June 22

An elegant evening in the newly-renovated Union Hall, the original home of the Workshops. This fundraising event will honor MMW+C's legacy and leadership in the community, and bring together the creative leaders who were a part of it. Seating is limited to 100 guests, tickets are $250/each.

Mentor: 40 Photographers | 40 Years Exhibition Opening, July 27

For 40 years, Maine Media has helped photographers and filmmakers learn and hone their craft. To honor the spirit of collabration between master artists and their students, Maine Media is partnering with the Center for Maine Contemporary Art to present an exhibition featuring the work of some of Maine Media's best-known master teachers alongside the work of photographers they mentored who continue to carry on that tradition. 

Alumni Weekend, August 10 & 11

Join us in the height of summer fun season for a homecoming in true Blue Dot style. We'll celebrate the second opening of the Mentor exhibit at CMCA, while also showcasing other faculty members in an exhibit in our own gallery. There will be volleyball, barbeque, music, and yarn spinning with old friends. If you're coming from out of town, please make your reservations early. It's one of the busiest weekends in Midcoast Maine. Tickets are $40/each

The Annual B&H Maine Media Workshops Alumni, Faculty & Friends Party, October 23

We move the fun to New York City each fall, when so many of us gather for the massive PhotoPlus convention. Join your friends (and make new ones) at our party hosted in B&H's superstore. We'll announce the winners of our Dreams and PIC competitions there too. You don't want to miss it! 

Cig Harvey Joins MFA Guest Faculty

Maine Media is thrilled to announce that the dynamic photographer and author Cig Harvey will be joining this year's MFA degree candidates as guest faculty. Having graduated from Maine Media's Master of Fine Arts program herself and now enjoying no small amount of fame in photography circles, Harvey will bring both fresh and familiar eyes to the experience of our lucky students.

Just seven years after earning her own MFA degree at MMW+C, Harvey's monograph You Look At Me Like An Emergency made its debut. The resulting acclaim for it has kept her plenty busy this past year, with numerous exhibitions and book signings across the country. Harvey will join current and prospective students at our upcoming MFA retreat, held from May 1 to May 5. "Cig's energy and extensive knowledge of contemporary photography will really help our students make new discoveries in their work," says MMW+C's Vice President of Academic Affairs Elizabeth Greenberg. Harvey will also be teaching two week-long workshops this summer, The Personal Story in July, and Visual Books For Photographers in October.

Maine Media's three-year, low-residency MFA program is intensive and transformative. This unique and individually tailored program makes it possible for working professionals to pursue an advanced degree while working from home with guidance from a mentor and a program advisor. Students gather here in Rockport for two retreats each year, and applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis. If you're considering whether an MFA degree is right for you, auditing our retreat is the best way to find out. Want to know more? Send us an email at registrar@mainemedia.edu, and read more about it on our website.

Meet Our Core Staff

If you come here for a workshop this summer, you're likely to meet dozens of talented and creative summer staffers who support our stellar list of world-renowned instructors. You'll also meet our core team who keep the place humming all year long. Last summer, YoPho and Intro to Digital Photography instructor Kari Wehrs made some stunning tin type portraits of our core staff. Click here to check out her work, and learn who we are and what we do. And be sure to introduce yourself when you're here, under the tent. We look forward to meeting you!

Want to learn how to make your own tin type portraits? Check out Brenton Hamilton's Exploring Alternative Processes workshop this July.

Community Members: Join Us for Tuesday Morning Seminars

Brenton Hamilton's History of Photography seminars have always been super popular with our long-term students, but did you know that they're also open to community members? It could just be your new favorite way of spending a spring morning each week! The next series, Contemporary Trends in Photography, will be running on Tuesdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm, from March 26 through May 28. The cost for the entire series is a bargain at $199! Learn alongside our wonderful Professional Certificate students how to analyze, contextualize, and critically engage contemporary photography, and get inspired to view and discuss photography with a new set of skills.  To register, call us at 207-236-8581 x304, toll free at 877-577-7700, or email us at info@mainemedia.edu.

New Scholarship Available to Camden Hills High School Students

Do you or someone you know attend Camden Hills Regional High School or the Midcoast School of Technology-Region 8 (from CHRHS)? Maine Media is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to students from these schools to attend our Young Artists workshops. If you have an interest in filmmaking or photography, but worry that you can't afford the tuition, we encourage you to apply! The deadline for applications is May 3, 2013, with awards announced the week of May 13. No prior experience is required for entry-level workshops, but portfolios are required for advanced courses. For more information on how to apply, as well as other scholarship opportunities for young artists, click here. This could be the opportunity that changes the course of your creative life.

 

Tripod Society Escapes to Palm Beach

Members of Maine Media's Tripod Society took a break from ice-bound harbors and sub-zero temperatures to soak up some sun and tips on shooting naturally-lit portraits last month in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida. Photographer, artist, and author Joyce Tenneson led a workshop in the lush garden at the Society of the Four Arts, and showed members the best tools and techniques for making the most of both sun and shade.  "It was an unforgettable afternoon with Joyce," said Tripod Society member Ni Rong.  "She shared her passion for demystifying light and creating magical portraits. Her connection with the model and the trust that she receives as a result were the key ingredients. Even though I have taken workshops with Joyce before, witnessing her working and getting instant feedback brought all of it back alive." 

For Tripod member Karen Werner, shooting portraits was a whole new venture. "I usually shoot tons of photos of flowers and landscapes," said Werner. "I will candidly admit that I was more than slightly nervous working with a professional of Joyce's fame but she quickly calmed my nerves and we were off for an adventure. This was also my first time using lighting reflectors. I am amazed after reviewing my photos how easily I can tell which were taken with white, silver, or gold reflectors."

Afterwards, the group was treated to a reception at the John H. Surovek Gallery by Tripod members John and Anne Surovek, and were joined by members of the Farnsworth Art Gallery's Board of Directors. "It was a delight to meet up with Tripod members in February this year," said MMW+C President Meg Weston. "And even better to connect in Florida where many of our members spend some of their winter months."

Joyce Tenneson will bring her skills back north to Rockport this summer, teaching her ever-popular Photographing from the Heart workshop in mid July. Interested in becoming a member of Maine Media's Tripod Society? Find out more here. 

Alumni News

Maine Media Alum is Showrunner for Upcoming Oprah's Master Class

Director and producer Annetta Marion took our Directing Episodic Televison workshop in 2011, and recently dropped us a line to fill us in on her latest project. After a decade directing and producing documentary, reality and narrative television as well as narrative film, commercials and music videos, Annetta is now working as the showrunner/supervising producer (and also often segment director) for season 3 of Oprah's Master Class. The series, which airs on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, profiles entertainment icons including Alicia Keyes, Cindy Crawford, and Tom Brokaw. Tune into her latest episode on Stevie Nicks, which airs on Sunday, March 24 at 10pm. Congratulations, Annetta!

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