Teju Cole Visit

In celebration of his exceptional contributions to visual and literary media, Maine Media is proud to present Teju Cole with the Joyce Tenneson Visionary Award.  Teju will be joining us in Rockport between August 12 – 16, 2021 for a series of special events including a public lecture, award reception, and a master class.

Learn more here.

Host Committee

For $500 or more, individuals and businesses will be named to the Host Committee and will have an opportunity to meet this visionary artist and writer at a private dinner at the home of Liv Rockefeller in Camden on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 6-7:30 pm, as well as attend other programs surrounding his visit.

Add your name to the Host Committee at the $500, $1,000, $1,500, $2,500 or $5,000 level and join us in welcoming this extraordinary artist and intellectual to our community!

— $500 per household or business (Visionary)
— $1,000 per household or business (Thought Leader)
— $1,500 per household or business (Artist)
— $2,500 per household or business (Collaborator)
— $5,000 per household or business (Partner)

Benefits to the Host Committee:
Private dinner with the Host Committee, Maine Media faculty and Teju Cole at the home of Liv Rockefeller in Camden on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 6-7:30 pm

Early registration access to the Teju Cole lecture and reception

Name recognition in the program, invitations, on our website, and at all events

Pay by Check:

You may also join the Host Committee by contacting Beth Storey, Advancement Officer, at [email protected] or 207-975-0500 and sending your check to:

Beth Storey
Advancement Officer
Maine Media Workshops + College
PO Box 200
Rockport, ME 04856

Thank you!

Contributions from the Host Committee support bringing Teju Cole, an extraordinary artist and thinker, to the Maine Media community as well as raise funds through this visit to support our Annual Fund.

Support for the Annual Fund at Maine Media benefits visual artists and storytellers from around the world! It advances our mission, ensures educational excellence, provides scholarship support where needed, and enhances the maintenance and stewardship of equipment and the campus.